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| Re: horse with Stifle injury | 8/21/2009 |
Q: We are looking for a throughbred jumper for my daughter and have found a possible horse. It is a 17 ...
A: Absolutely the possibility of soundness exists. Each horse will heal differently of course and also ...
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| grain.. | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My question is... I have to take care of two beautiful and healthy 5 and 7 year old horses. One is a ...
A: How much grain they should get depends on their activity level, other food provided (hay, grass, ...
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| Apache | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a quarter horse, Apache, who doesn't follow very well when I try and lead him around with a ...
A: This is a common issue for many horseman. It can be confusing to know where to position yourself ...
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| feeding prob | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Hey I have a 5yr old thoroughbred that we are fattening up but his problem is that whenever we feed ...
A: There could be a number of reasons he is displaying this behavior. With limited information ...
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| Ill Horse | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My horse is 22 years old, has always had a very good appetite. 4 weeks ago i found him with ...
A: There are a few reasons horses develop photosensitivity. The most common one is the ingesting of ...
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| miniature paint ponies | 7/13/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if a paint miniature would sell for $1,850 would that be to much,but here is what it ...
A: That price seems reasonable. A buyer may also take into consideration the mini's conformation, ...
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| pasture/grazing | 5/7/2009 |
Q: If this isn't of interest to answer, I fully understand. I'm new to the horse stabling/ownership. ...
A: This is an excellent question Andy! There may be an equation out there for figuring out hay verses ...
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| mare not wanting to trot | 4/12/2009 |
Q: my name is Heather and I am 15 years old. I have owned my own horse for 3 years now, and I do ...
A: I can give you a few tips, although ultimately you will need to carefully review the situation and ...
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| Headset | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I ride a 16 year old quarter horse gelding. I compete in jumping, hunters, and equitation on him. He ...
A: So glad you asked! There are a few things I can suggest, starting from before you even tack up. ...
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| horse behaviour | 3/23/2009 |
Q: i have my horse now for 4 years he is 14 years old, i have never had any behaviour problems with ...
A: He's a smart horse! He's got you figured out! He has learned that when you come he gets a ...
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| equestrian teams in college | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am starting to look for colleges, and one deciding factor is the equestrian team. I am looking at ...
A: Ohio is a great place as they have both Ohio State and Findlay! There was another one down south I ...
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| Horse eating tail | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My 2 horses are in a field together and the younger one thats 5 has started to eat my others tail. ...
A: Certainly you can try the easy steps first if you would like. Those would be to either spray a ...
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| pest management | 3/16/2009 |
Q: We are relatively new to horse ownership. We moved our horses to our barn here at home last summer. ...
A: Well, if you have horses, you will have flies! The two seem to go together! :) However, there are ...
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| horse jumps | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My name is courteney and my grandpa is building me my own horse jumps. There is just one little ...
A: Each hole for the jump cup pin should be set three inches apart so that the jump height would ...
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| horse foot problem | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a colt that is lifting his back legs and is walking like a duck. This sounds different but I ...
A: Have a vet come take a look. If flexion tests and x-rays show nothing, he may need some early ...
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| horse | 2/17/2009 |
Q: at what age should a horse not be rode anymore?
A: The answer to that is entirely case specific. I've known horses who could be ridden in their late ...
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| working round and from behind | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have had my new 14.2 arab mare for 3 months now. During this time she has displayed a lovely ...
A: Jennie, I am really glad you wrote in about this. Your efforts have been right on track! I think ...
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| Lameness | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am an Eventer and have evented up to training schooled up to intermediate. My horse is a 17.3 HH ...
A: It is possible.... try a damp leather chamois under the saddle pad to hold it in place better and ...
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| feed | 1/12/2009 |
Q: ok well i have a guy friend that gives his horses moldy hay ok and well they are perfectly healthy ...
A: Please don't feed your horse moldy hay!!! Moldy hay is very toxic to horses. Just as you wouldn't ...
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| 3 year old filly ....Unsound | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Last year I purchases a 2 year old quarter horse filly. She is a complete doll but when I was ...
A: It sounds to me like injecting her hocks may be the solution you are looking for. It is a common ...
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| Hunter Or Eventer? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am a 15 year old experienced rider, and I am currently gearing up for the upcoming 2009 show ...
A: Doing both hunters and eventing will not so much throw things out of balance as it could possibly ...
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| splint boots | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what size splint boots i would need for my horse. He is a thick boned thoroubred. He ...
A: Probably a large would fit him best being a Thoroughbred. If you can, try to purchase the splint ...
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| Potential for Hunters | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 15.3 hh 10 year old paint horse/thoroughbred cross. He has good conformation (to my ...
A: In regards to the photo, yes his head is carried too high in this example. It appears as if his ...
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| shedding hair in mid winter | 12/26/2008 |
Q: i have miniature mare, 9 yrs old, that has had leptospirosis and uveitis, she is shedding her ...
A: Well a few things could be going on. It is possible that the horse is sensing a temperature change ...
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| Showjumping. | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 5yro irish sport horse, i purchased her about a year and a half ago at an auction. She is ...
A: Jessica, I'm happy to hear you are investigating her back and her teeth as possible reasons for this ...
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| strained knee | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I am currently considering purchasing a 5year old TB gelding that has an old knee strain injury. ...
A: Well I would consider having some x-rays taken before purchasing. If the x-rays are clean, and as ...
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| Coggins | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I board at a wonderful place which recently took in a neighborhood horse - one that was not being ...
A: A Coggins test actually tests for Equine Infectious Anemia. The disease is transferred by blood ...
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| sheath cleaning | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have had geldings since 1980 and never have I cleaned the sheath with any regularity, on some, ...
A: Smegma builds up in the horse's sheath that can become so large (referred to as a "bean") that it ...
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| I need some jumping Help with my Green Horse | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I recently Imported a 4 yr old dutch warmblood from Holland. He did come with some training under ...
A: Congratulations on your warmblood! These guys are notorious for their clumsiness over the smaller ...
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| bad behaved foal | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i have a 19 month old filly, she is really bad tempered and rears constantly if she doesn't get her ...
A: The most simple answer I can give you is to teach her to ground tie. There are dozens of articles ...
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| Sheat cleaning and blanketing | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Is sheath cleaning recommended for stallions or only geldings? Shouls I get a vet to clean a ...
A: Cleaning the sheath is for both stallions and geldings. I would recommend with a stallion that you ...
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| Could he be a Jumper? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have owned him for about 8 months now and he is the absolute sweetest horse. When I got him I ...
A: I'd say give your thoroughbred a crack at it! This breed fairs quite well in the eventing world. ...
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| putting young horses on the bit | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I start my hunter/jumper ponies at the age of 3 or 4 yrs. I feel that they need to get use to ...
A: Donna I agree completely with your methods. When a horse is not taught balance and how to engage ...
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| horse first aid | 9/26/2008 |
Q: what should be in a horse first aid kit????
A: There are different types of first aid kits to have on hand depending on the type of activity your ...
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| Pregant Mare and Gelding | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My Gypsy Cob Mare is pregnant again and I was going to turn her out with her son (her first foal) ...
A: If your mare and her now gelded son get along great, then you should have nothing to worry about ...
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| HELP! | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I hope you don't mind but this might be an instering question.. There are 2 problems, one my mom ...
A: Moe - Your situation sounds difficult indeed! As for jobs at stables, you will need to ask the ...
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| stable management | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My roommate has a trainer that throws a fit to anyone standing around (except a high-dollar client, ...
A: Tina, you are a wonderful friend to take such an interest! I know the situation your friend is ...
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| Saddles :$ | 9/17/2008 |
Q: ) // thanks for ur previous help & for what u said about me :) , i'll try to be so :$ just one ...
A: Buying a saddle online will definitely be risky. Ideally if you could try one from your limited ...
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| Jumper With Loose Knees! | 9/16/2008 |
Q: How can I tighten up my jumpers knees? She could easily start 3' by now, but we're afraid of both ...
A: I would like to initially recommend a book that will help you: 101 Jumping Exercises for Horse and ...
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| help about buying items | 9/13/2008 |
Q: i posted this question to few experts here, cuz i need ur opinion guys i need to buy few stuffs for ...
A: The benefit of using the chamois is that it helps prevent the saddle and all the padding from ...
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| help about buying items | 9/8/2008 |
Q: i posted this question to few experts here, cuz i need ur opinion guys i need to buy few stuffs for ...
A: You should be able to find the chamois if not at your local tack shop, then at any automotive supply ...
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| help about buying items | 9/6/2008 |
Q: i posted this question to few experts here, cuz i need ur opinion guys i need to buy few stuffs for ...
A: great name by the way! My horse also has a tender back in need of some extra TLC. She does really ...
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| eventing | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am studying good conformation for a show jumper and i am confused about a jumpers bump and a goose ...
A: There is no perfect recipe for conformation and breed to find the perfect event horse. Much will ...
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| showjumper | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am studying good conformation for a show jumper and i am confused about a jumpers bump and a goose ...
A: If indeed the horse truly has a Jumper's Bump then it definitely does NOT equate to a horse's ...
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| Sensitive Jumper | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I would really appreciate any advice on my situation, I consider my self a very good rider,I've ...
A: If possible, try to have a variety of riders working with her. The more variety you can give her ...
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| round pen | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I need to know wat are the first or 3 things to do in the round pen.I free lunge her now but since ...
A: Each horse is different and thus each horse requires a different routine. However, typically a goo ...
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| Skin condition | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought my first horse, although i have been riding for a few years. He is a 15.1hh ...
A: First off, congradulations on owning your first horse! You have asked a bunch of questions today! ...
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| Buying at the right price | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I want to make sure I don't overpay if I purchase a horse I test rode yesterday. She's a 14 year ...
A: $18-20k is perfectly reasonable for a seasoned show hunter. Here is what I factor in to buying a ...
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| unloading from trailor | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Our 12 year old quarter horse gelding (Mo) is a wonderful horse. He loads with no problem but he ...
A: Absolutely your trainer was in the wrong! I'm appalled by his/her behavior. My first suggestion ...
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| Feeding | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 19 yr old App/QH. I've noticed that this year he seems to not be putting on weight as he ...
A: Keep in mind I am not a vet, so you should probably run this by him/her as well. The beet pulp and ...
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| martingale? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I currently ride a four-year old green thoroughbred. He is showing potential to be a successful ...
A: Between banging him in the mouth and a martingale, I would always choose the martingale! You ...
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| "Slowing it down" | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am a junior rider competing on the 'A' and 'AA' circuits primarily in the big eq such as the ...
A: Jumpers as you know are worlds apart from hunters. Hunters are very elegant, graceful, and almost ...
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| Getting my horse | 7/10/2008 |
Q: How do I get my horse "on the bit"? When ever I squeeze back and forth on the reins she just sticks ...
A: This will take some time as she builds her trust. I would suggest investing in an Eggbutt bit with ...
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| Getting my horse "round". | 7/7/2008 |
Q: How do I get my horse "on the bit"? When ever I squeeze back and forth on the reins she just sticks ...
A: Excellent question! Often a rider is taught improper shortcuts to acceptance of the bit (on the ...
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| Horse Question | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am new to owning a horse I have only had her for a few weeks and I was wondering how to gain her ...
A: I am not able to provide you with answers regarding breeding, however, there is a category here at ...
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| traveling in a straight line | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I'm working with a 14.2 QH mare that is 7 years old. I would like to start her over fences, ...
A: If you are applying equal pressure from both legs and she bulks to one side you can try either an ...
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| Not responding to the bit | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have an 18yr old Tennessee walking horse. I got him in December 07. The people before me rode him ...
A: you seems as though you might be a bit new to the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. I apologize if my ...
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| my horse bucks | 6/16/2008 |
Q: my name is clodagh i am 14 and i bought a 4yr old 15hh chestnut mare in december. she is a sweet ...
A: I think she might have more motivation than you give her credit for! She is young and should have ...
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| showmanship | 6/13/2008 |
Q: In a showmanship class, would you be penalized for talking to your horse? My horse will do a pattern ...
A: I have not done showmanship classes as I grew up in the hunter/jumper ring. However, equitation ...
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| MY TWO HORSES | 6/12/2008 |
Q: THIS MAKES MY HORSE KINGSTON SCARED AND SPOOKY HE IS JUMPY ALLOT OF THE TIME AND HE REALLY IS A ...
A: Yes, this is normal behavior. The two year old isn't so much playing as he is displaying his ...
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| horse rideing | 6/10/2008 |
Q: how old should a Tennessee walker be before you start riding it?
A: Some people start riding their horses as early as 2 years old. Some people prefer to wait until the ...
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| Raising a young horse | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy a young horse to bring on and raise myself,to eventually be my own riding horse. ...
A: Sometimes it is easiest to train the young ones by bringing in the whole group or herd at once. The ...
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| Easy Keeper Mare lost weight , why? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I bought a very nice A/O Hunter mare in Febuary, upon purchasing her she was still on stall rest ...
A: I entirely understand your concern. Without knowing more specifics, your question may best be ...
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| Raising a young horse | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy a young horse to bring on and raise myself,to eventually be my own riding horse. ...
A: If you are asking about "imprinting", then you have missed that window. Imprinting, while highly ...
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| buddy sour | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I am 14 years old and i am working with my 1 year old colt he is doing fine except he doesn't like ...
A: Your question couldn't have come at a better time! I just went to a clinic hosted by Karen Scholl. ...
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| thoroughbred jumper | 5/26/2008 |
Q: HEy, I emailed you before about my thoroughbred mare. WEll this weekend we went to our first show ...
A: First of all, congratulations on your Reserve Champion! That is wonderful news! Also I am happy to ...
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| horse. | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I bought a new a new horse about 7 month ago now, when we got him i started riding him and he was ...
A: To properly assess the situation and determine if this is an ill fitting tack issue or a behavioral ...
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| Endurance Racing | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am twenty seven years old. I have a horse named Dally, she is a Arabian/Morgan breed she is about ...
A: Since I truly don't know much at all about endurance riding I turned to a friend of mine who has ...
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| I need help with my green broken horse. He is reluctant to go forward and rears and bucks.? | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Ok, so he is a 3 and a half year old stockhorse gelding who was at the breakers for 2 months. He ...
A: At such a young age his behavior is to be expected. Wiggling around at the trot is common for young ...
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| selling a horse | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 16.3h paint/tb cross that I need to sell. He has competed novice in eventing (the only ...
A: Firstly, in regards to a sale price for your horse, with out having a few more details I can only ...
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| Tongue over the bit | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 12 years old and been riding 3 years we have bought a 13.2 show pony who is perfect. ...
A: I think we can get you down to using just one bit at the shows. A great bit for you to try is the ...
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| Tongue over the bit | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 12 years old and been riding 3 years we have bought a 13.2 show pony who is perfect. ...
A: From what you have said I am unsure as to whether or not you are changing bits at the shows. If you ...
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| horse problem | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have a thoroughbred amre that I'm planning on showing in trillium this year in the jumper ...
A: To tackle her behavior after high jumps and spooky jumps try using a ground pole after the jump, and ...
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| selling my horse | 5/9/2008 |
Q: .leopard spotted knabstrupper .14.3 .12 yrs .jumps 3ft course's .great at xc .has hunted .100% safe ...
A: Without seeing her or riding her it is very difficult to provide an accurate price range. However ...
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| Horses Age | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Simple question. A horse born in January 2008 is how old? I thought a horse is one year old at date ...
A: A horse that is born in January of 2008 is not quite a year old and is called a foal. If the foal ...
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