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My new 9 year old mare is coming tomorrow, she is very close to a horsy friend at the last place and i am scared that she would loose her sweetness when they separate, what can i do to prevent this from happening. also her name is very hard to pronounce and i can never get it rite, can i changed it or keep trying to pronounce it rite.
You can call a horse what you want or change it name, I call horses that I don't know their name boy or girl and they don't mind.
If you keep the horse alone it will be very lonely and will change behavior and may develop issues. A horse needs another horse to feel safe, to sleep, to feel secure and without being able to relax or feel safe the horse will change and not for the better.
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Rick Gore Horsemanship
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--Rick is a student of the horse. I have over 200 free videos on Youtube about horses. I believe in and practice "Natural Horsemanship". I ride mainly western and don't use or promote spurs, bits, or whips. Reins are only one cue for the horse. Using the entire body helps the horse understand. I define riding as a human and horse working together for the enjoyment of both. Pain and fear should not be part of the equation. If you expect feel good advice, you will be disappointed. 95% of all my answers will include the problem is you and not your horse. About 90% of most answers that I give out are on my web site, so if you read it you will probably answer your own question and may learn a few other things. If you ask me a question that I answer on my site or video I will send your question to the question pool.
Experience
I am an experienced horseman with many years of riding and handling horses. I grew up in Texas around horses and horse people. I have started colts, ridden many horses with behavior issues and worked with problem horses. (I believe that most horse problems are normally people problems) I believe in and practices natural horsemanship. I continue to read and study books by great horsemen. I routinely attends clinics, talks with and discuss horse issues with other clinicians and trainers. I have never met a horse that could not be fixed. I believe it is never the horse's fault and with proper handling, all problems can be worked out.
Education/Credentials
I have life long experience in being around and working with horses. Over the years I have watched good horsemen do the right thing and seen the wrong things done with bad results. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
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