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| mare | 7/8/2009 | Lynne Curtis |
Q: i have just bought a mare and foal 2 weeks ago ,and i can catch the foal but i cant get even close ...
A: Sorry, maybe it's a language difference between the U.K. and the "colonies', but I can't picture ...
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| Arabian too scared for trails: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 7/8/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I acquired an 8 year old Arabian Gelding that has been previously ridden only in arena and paddock ...
A: Admitting us humans are so smart is key to understanding horses. They make us better, they teach us ...
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| Arabian too scared for trails: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 7/8/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I acquired an 8 year old Arabian Gelding that has been previously ridden only in arena and paddock ...
A: You cannot stop his fear, part of the problem is you think you can, you try and you fail. All ...
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| Arabian too scared for trails: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 7/8/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I acquired an 8 year old Arabian Gelding that has been previously ridden only in arena and paddock ...
A: I always look to people for the problem and not the horse. You may be too nice and too easy and he ...
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| saddle fit | 7/7/2009 | Shelley Evans |
Q: My horses are all having 6" by 6" triangles of dry areas over the wither area after a hard work out ...
A: A dry spot is usually indicative of a tree that is too wide, not too narrow. It indicates a pressure ...
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| Swollen hind legs | 7/5/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: I have something going on I haven't seen before. I have a Belgian/quarter horse cross 5 yr old ...
A: Amy, Has she been wormed yet? What you are describing could we be what is known as "summer sores" ...
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| Foal growth | 7/5/2009 | Shelley Evans |
Q: My mare had to be put down due to a broken leg and the foal was taken from her 2 weeks before he was ...
A: I am so terribly sorry to hear of your traumatic loss and I can appreciate the effort that goes into ...
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| re-training a racer | 7/1/2009 | Lisa Lee |
Q: My question invloves my 8 year old Standardbred off the track.Training was going well,riding he took ...
A: First - I'm sorry about the delayed response...this question got lost in my email.... I would not ...
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| re-training a racer | 7/1/2009 | Lisa Lee |
Q: My question invloves my 8 year old Standardbred off the track.Training was going well,riding he took ...
A: If he was doing well, and suddenly has these issues, you need to rule out any physical problems. Is ...
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| tripping: www.thinklikeahorse.org - Rick Gore Horsemanship | 6/30/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: he is constantly clipping his toes at the walk and on occasion actually goes on his nose.He is shod ...
A: Before you can try and correct it, you really need to do some isolation of things so you can try and ...
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| Shoulder Injury | 6/30/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: About ten days ago I went to get my 5 year old Arab gelding in from the field and he was very lame ...
A: Liz, A massage therapist would be a big help for him. If he's torn muscles he's a good candidate ...
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| tripping: www.thinklikeahorse.org - Rick Gore Horsemanship | 6/30/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: he is constantly clipping his toes at the walk and on occasion actually goes on his nose.He is shod ...
A: You did not give enough information. When I read a question and come up with more questions that ...
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| tongue lolling in a 7 year warmblood | 6/30/2009 | Dorothy Morris-Robinson |
Q: We have a just 7 year old Oldenburg gelding who has been hanging his tongue out when asked with ...
A: I know of no way to correct a hanging tongue. I had an Oldenburg mare that had the problem and ...
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| Endurance Trail Rides On Horses | 6/29/2009 | Lynne Curtis |
Q: Hi I am wanting to ride my horse for long distances and i have a Saddle pack but i need a list of ...
A: When I rode my horse long distances it was 2,400 miles. What you carry depends on how long you will ...
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| my shetland pony: www.thinklikeahorse.org - Rick Gore Horsemanship | 6/29/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I purchased a Shetland pony a little over a year ago. I was told he (gelded) was a rescue and not ...
A: Well you are right, it is you and not the horse. This horse is just a horse. There are several ...
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| Horse problems | 6/28/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: I bought a 15.3h 5yo belgium warmblood in 2008. He is slightly colded back but i have been working ...
A: Sam, You've done a lot, I agree. Have you checked his saddle fit? Ask him about it, something ...
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| Sweetness of Grass | 6/27/2009 | Lynne Curtis |
Q: One of my horses has developed founder, and I was wondering if the grass is sweeter in the morning, ...
A: Grass is sweeter when it has been frosted. I see you are in Canada. Those early morning frosts on ...
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| A horse that doesn't like to be around unfamiliar horses | 6/27/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I'm 53, I have about a year of experience riding, I have had a trainer from the start. Horse ...
A: Had you told me you all this additional info in the original questions, I may have had a different ...
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| Getting my foal to trust me: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 6/27/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I am 14 and my mare had a filly. I have never had one before so I have no experience. She is now 3 ...
A: Stop trying to catch or touch her, bring her mom some grain, catch mom and lead mom to a small area ...
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| my wild loving horse: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 6/27/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I have a registered mustang that is around 8 years old. She had many owners previous of me and many ...
A: This is not a horse problem. You have trained this horse for six years to do what it does. I don't ...
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| A horse that doesn't like to be around unfamiliar horses | 6/27/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I'm 53, I have about a year of experience riding, I have had a trainer from the start. Horse ...
A: I can't help, only you can help this horse. You stirrups looks too low in the picture and your ...
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| ground manners | 6/26/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: Daily, the two horses are let out into a field for a few hours. when I head to the gate, the ...
A: Gayle, The best suggestion I can give you is get her in a round pen and teach her some respect for ...
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| We're not sure.. | 6/24/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: We recently purchased a horse from a couple who weren't exactly knowledgeable when it comes to ...
A: Ashley, Best advice I can give you is spend the bucks and get a vet to take a look at her. She ...
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| my horses waters have broke: www.thinklikeahorse.org Rick Gore Horsemanship | 6/24/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: im posistive my horses waters have broke, but she dunt seem to have very big udders or no waxing ...
A: Not sure about this question, I would call a vet or large animal hospital and ask them the ...
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| Walking faster without trotting: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 6/23/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: My am 59 and I've ridden since I was 12. I've tried to hold my horse Cruiser (whom I've had for 6 ...
A: Your question is confusing and it sounds like the horse is confused. A horse needs direction, ...
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| horse bit | 6/23/2009 | Lisa Lee |
Q: i have a horse that bites my 1 year colt real bad.he has a bunch of pieces taken out of his trunk.i ...
A: sorry for the delay in answering..... If there is one horse in particular that is aggressive toward ...
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| aggressive mare | 6/23/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: a friend purchased a mare with a 2 month old filly at her side a year ago. They kept the mare and ...
A: Carshon, This is a tough on to handle. They may never be able to put all the horses together. The ...
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| two horses together | 6/22/2009 | Lynne Curtis |
Q: My husband and I are very new to the horse world. My husband horse is pregnant and is expecting any ...
A: You are describing a herd bound horse. This can take a little time, but if you are patient, it ...
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| itchy horse | 6/22/2009 | Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. |
Q: I have an 8 year old gelding, mixed breed. He is a very itchy boy and finds anything to scratch on. ...
A: Tracy, Have you had a vet look at him yet? I can think of a couple of conditions that could cause ...
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| My new 9 year old | 6/21/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: My new 9 year old mare is coming tomorrow, she is very close to a horsy friend at the last place and ...
A: You can call a horse what you want or change it name, I call horses that I don't know their name boy ...
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| Turn Out/Hacking Turn Out | 6/21/2009 | Lynne Curtis |
Q: I was wondering if you would be able to tell me what i need to wear and what my horse needs to wear ...
A: My show experience is all in the U.S. However, I did a quick Google search and ...
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| Beginning my mare | 6/21/2009 | Dorothy Morris-Robinson |
Q: I have a 5 year old Arabian/Paint cross who I think would be very good at dressage. I'm new at ...
A: Neither Paints nor Arabian are used extensively in dressage, although they may be used in lower ...
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| Dressage | 6/21/2009 | Shelley Evans |
Q: I'm interested in beginning to do dressage. What are some terms that I need to know and what kind of ...
A: I will address your questions in order: a) Knowing dressage terms isn't going to be nearly as ...
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| bills | 6/20/2009 | Lisa Lee |
Q: I might buy a horse that is $500 and I need to know how much are the vet bills and the boarding ...
A: Vet and boarding bills can vary greatly depending on where you are located. A farm call for a vet ...
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| Rearing: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 6/20/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: Greetings, My family just acquired a horse yesterday. We are not very experienced horse people ...
A: Hard to say since I don't know you or the horse. I hope you rode the horse or watched someone ride ...
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| Horse Stamping Hoof | 6/19/2009 | Lisa Lee |
Q: When I was down at my sister's house one of the horses would walk and stamp her hoof. What is she ...
A: If the horse looks like it is stamping its' hoof, it could be just trying to get a fly off etc....OR ...
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| Stress for the new horse | 6/19/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I just bought an 8 year old, Spanish Mustang gelding. He is Green Broke. I rode him a few times ...
A: Keeping them in a box stall is better then alone. One acre is fine, but they will need to be fed ...
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| Stress for the new horse | 6/19/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I just bought an 8 year old, Spanish Mustang gelding. He is Green Broke. I rode him a few times ...
A: yea get him a buddy, horses need a herd to feel safe and sleep or they develop bad habits and their ...
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| Introducing a new horse to herd | 6/19/2009 | Rick Gore (www.thinklikeahorse.org) |
Q: I have a 17 yr old mustang horse and a 3 yr old donkey (owned both for 2 yrs) we just last week got ...
A: feed the pony so he is not hungry, then put out 5 or 10 piles of hay (half flakes or so each) put ...
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| Kave's Ankle Injury | 6/18/2009 | Anne Stepien |
Q: Yes I did hear back from Dr. Hogan. And following both of your advice I contacted a vet hospital in ...
A: Ashley, That is wonderful news!!!! To be honest, when I forst saw the pictures and heard what ...
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