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| Subject | Date Asked |
| tatoo freezebrand on 2 standardbreed horses | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I do not know how to locate the freeze brand or tatoo records for 2 horses that were given to us ... A: I'm afraid I have bad news for you: your horses are not Standardbreds. Their freeze brand is one ... | |
| 2 yr old trotter has line problem | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: My trotter showed lots of talent in his first stake races but quite often hits his back right ankle, ... A: Roderick, I am having some computer problems :( I will get back to you tomorrow or Wednesday ... | |
| 2 yr old trotter has line problem | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: My trotter showed lots of talent in his first stake races but quite often hits his back right ankle, ... A: Roderick, How is your trotter shod? What equipment are you using? Is he hitting the leg all the ... | |
| Track sour | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: Have a small 7 yr old gelding will go on the track to train or race but after first warm up mile ... A: John, I am familiar with Lyme Disease in humans, not in horses. Your horse's EKG results have me ... | |
| Leg issue | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I wanted to ask for your help. I took my horse (mare) for a ride today and at the middle of the ... A: There are a lot of things it could be. I know it can be expensive, but I really think she needs to ... | |
| Lump on belly of gelding | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 22 yr. AQHA gelding who is in great shape. 4 days ago, i noticed a large lump on his belly, ... A: Let me preface this by saying that I'm not a veterinarian, but I was gainfully employed as an RN for ... | |
| Neverous & behaviour in ex pacer | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 12yr Standbread gelding ex pacer, he raced for 7yrs going back on his history. he ... A: Your daughter's horse certainly doesn't sound like a Standardbred. They have a reputation for being ... | |
| nerve problem in leg | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a hackney pony about 7 years old. I have noticed her sort of dragging her right back hove or ... A: I'm not a vet, but I do think your pony needs to see one. Does your pony ever lose her balance when ... | |
| Standardbred Freeze Brand | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: We just bought a 10yr old Standardbred from a horse trader that is supposedly retired. He does have ... A: If you go to http://pathway.ustrotting.com/search/index.cfm you can find out (if your horse is a ... | |
| 13(?) year old Standardbred mare | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine just pulled a mare from a kill pen without much information. She's supposedly a 13 ... A: If she's only 13 the lip tattoo should be clearly legible. I suspect she is quite a bit older--lip ... | |
| miniature horses | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a two month old male miniature horse coming home first of July I will have barn and coral and ... A: Sally, I am a big fan of imprinting, but it has to be done within the 1st ten days of the foal's ... | |
| rusty water trough | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Is it OK to use a water trough that has rusted inside for my horse? A: Personally, I wouldn't chance it. Rust can flake and many horses won't drink rusty water. It's also ... | |
| horse blood test for pregnancy | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: but i have a 18hh shire mare which i believe is in foal,i had the vet do a blood test at 220 days ... A: Here, most mares are ultrasounded at 14-16 days after being bred, then again at 45 days. I can't ... | |
| ID of a brand | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a rescue Paso, he has a brand on the left shoulder a bar with a RJ on the top, we belive he ... A: Sorry but I have no access to any Paso registries. From your description of the freeze brand and ... | |
| Freeze Brand ZD 254 | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 13 year mare with a freeze brand ZD 254. She may be a Standard Bred. Is there one place I ... A: Patricia, I'm sure he'd like to know his mare has a good home. (Do the markings match?) You can ... | |
| Freeze Brand ZD 254 | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 13 year mare with a freeze brand ZD 254. She may be a Standard Bred. Is there one place I ... A: I might be able to help you out--sort of. In Standardbreds, ZD254 is not a complete freeze brand. ... | |
| Shod to barefoot | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: We have two horses - a 9 yr old QH mare and a 13 yr old QH gelding. My mare is barefoot and has ... A: Please forgive my extreme tardiness. The computer was in the hospital longer than I thought it would ... | |
| lameness | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old Thoroughbred mare and have had a lot of problems with lameness. She seems to ... A: Sorry to take so long to reply...things are crazy around here lately!!! With your description of ... | |
| Lame 12 year old Quarter horse mare | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a quarter horse mare She was lame in the front right leg when I bought her the ... A: Sandra, You state there was no heat in any part of the foot or leg. How long ago did you have her ... | |
| my new friend | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a trotter from the track and I am wondering why he looks so thin and boney he is ... A: Congratulations on choosing a Standardbred---they are a wonderful breed to work with and be around ... | |
| western riding horse breeds | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a new horse. In the past my family has owned Paso Finos. I know little about ... A: Jo, Here's another article about a Standardbred making his way in the show/riding horse world. ... | |
| Racing Information | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old gelding named Jibbers who is an ex- sulky racing horse. He has on the right ... A: I can't give you much more info than you already have, since your boy hasn't raced in the last 90 ... | |
| cribbing | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been around horses all my life and have never seen this.I have a seven day old colt that is ... A: Cribbing isn't a pretty thing to see and it can be harmful to the horse. Some say that cribbing is ... | |
| horse with shoulder injury | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: he was uninterested in coming to the fence and so was my other barrel horse (very untypical). I ... A: Unfortunately I'm not a vet. His injury soiunds very painful, but unless there are complications it ... | |
| What kinds of brushes are there??? | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: ! I would like to know what kinds of "Extra" brushes there are for grooming. Here are the ones i ... A: Rachel, There are several different kinds of mane and tail brushes and several types of curry ... | |
| Brand | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I've picked up a 24 yr old bay gelding. He has a brand on his right neck lazy E21...the E is ... A: That wouldn't be a standardbred brand...it's not long enough and all numbers/letters would be ... | |
| tatto in horse mouth | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 horses and they both have tattos in there mouth. 1st # 177053 my next horse # 6888 and he ... A: John, I have no idea who or what these horses might be. Standardbreds went to freeze branding ... | |
| horses head | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me if there is anything wronge with a horse that races with it head down ANSWER: ... A: Chris, It's been my experience that a T-bred that races with his head down is usually hogging ... | |
| Racehorse with swollen knee | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was recently given the opportunity to have shared use of a retired racehorse. We don't ... A: Do you happen to know what breed this horse is? If you send the the freeze brand or tattoo number I ... | |
| Racehorse with swollen knee | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was recently given the opportunity to have shared use of a retired racehorse. We don't ... A: I'm curious why he can't be raced because he had bone chips removed from his knee. This (and OCD ... | |
| Standardbred Racing | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My question is concerning the types of standardbred races. If I go to a standarbred track to watch ... A: Bob, You will see trotting and pacing races because that is what Standardbred horses have been ... | |
| Gelding's Conformation & saddle fit | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an approx 14 yo cremello QH ("Edgar") who we rescued from a trail riding stable. He had been ... A: Kimberly, This question is really not within my expertise---what I know about riding horses you ... | |
| Osselets | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old pacing filly who has a front right (when you're standing in front of her) ankle ... A: Teri, Most of us here are not DVM's, and even if we were it is extremely difficult to diagnose a ... | |
| Stallion sheath Swelling/Sores | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just had a stallion placed in my care (from my sister). He has always been prone to weepy ... A: Eva, A couple of things. Many medications are not meant to be used on any open areas, and could ... | |
| ex pacers brand mark | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: The vet thinks she is between 17 and 24yrs old? pls help. thanks alana A: That isn't a standardbred brand from the US or Canada. A typical freeze brand here would be like ... | |
| Osselets | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old pacing filly who has a front right (when you're standing in front of her) ankle ... A: Teri, What part of the ankle is swollen? Is there any heat in the ankle or fetlock? What happens ... | |
| race results and pedigree | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5 year old stb mare...her tatoo number is 6b253. i was wondering if i could find out how ... A: Brandon, Her dam has never had a foal sell at public auction as a yearling. (Unless it was a very ... | |
| race results and pedigree | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5 year old stb mare...her tatoo number is 6b253. i was wondering if i could find out how ... A: Here is the pedigree info on your mare. RINESTONE AJ (6B2530, M) Prior name: WESTERN BETTY ... | |
| tracing my horse | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: the woman who i brought him off said she brought him from a dealer. the dealer told her that he was ... A: I do have some news for you. Your horse is NOT a Standardbred---at least not a Standardbred from ... | |
| Stifle | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to adopt a 10 yr old rescue horse with stifle (cause unknown) and am now being told she ... A: As I'm sure you know, all horses have stifles :) The long term care and additional financial ... | |
| mare rearing | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my Mare for a year now after getting her from a rescue. She ended up in the wrong hands ... A: It's been my experience that a mare in season won't act up unless there's a stallion around. Reading ... | |
| Hoof problems | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old cutting AQHA I just bought 6 months ago.He came from S.Alabama in the sand.I live ... A: That was some blacksmith! (I use the term loosely.) Do you feel the hoof is growing at an ... | |
| hoof problem | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: our horse Duncan is 12 yrs old he injured his right front leg right above the hoof. It has healed ... A: You said the area is completely healed...you're just waiting for hair to grow? I'd recommend a good ... | |
| Kave's Ankle Injury | 6/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| MEDICAL | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I JUST BOUGHT A 2YR. OLD QUARTER PHILLY. I NOTICED WHEN SHE URINATES IT APPEARS MILKY LOOKING. JUST ... A: I'm not a vet, but recommend you call one. (Also get a urine sample for the vet to see and test.) ... | |
| Bad ankle injury | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: about a month ago my horse cut both sides of his ankle severely when he got it caught in barbwire I ... A: Ashley, Did you ever hear from Patty Hogan? Is the ankle looking any better? Anne Stepien | |
| Bad ankle injury | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: about a month ago my horse cut both sides of his ankle severely when he got it caught in barbwire I ... A: Ashley, I don't think the pickle and lime would help the infection and I think it would be ... | |
| Bad ankle injury | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: about a month ago my horse cut both sides of his ankle severely when he got it caught in barbwire I ... A: I'm not sure where you are located. A friend of a friend is one of the top vets in the country and ... | |
| neck freeze brand | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: we have a bay mare freezemarked on the offside crest with dk00167.. any ideas?? approx 9 yrs old A: It's not a valid Standardbred brand/freeze number. I'd suggest checking with The Jockey Club. They ... | |
| horses | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old 14.2 coloured gelding who is very fine.About 4 months ago he suffored from a bad ... A: Glad to hear you are on top of things and have a Dentist scheduled to visit. I've never been a ... | |
| horses | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old 14.2 coloured gelding who is very fine.About 4 months ago he suffored from a bad ... A: I really don't like giving Bute to horses. I find it causes more problems than it helps. If you can ... | |
| trotters | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I ride a Standardbred who used to do the races. He did that parallel leg movement trot. Now during ... A: Ashley, I don't really know what you can expect on Sunday. In new surroundings, some horses are ... | |
| trotters | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I ride a Standardbred who used to do the races. He did that parallel leg movement trot. Now during ... A: Ashley, At 25 I'm surprised he's still trying to bite! Does he give you any warning signs when ... | |
| trotters | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I ride a Standardbred who used to do the races. He did that parallel leg movement trot. Now during ... A: Ashley, I believe you are referring to a pace. He's probably been breed to pace for hundreds of ... | |
| Stride length related to a horse's shoulder conformation? | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have heard in the past that a horse with a more sloping shoulder will have a longer, smoother ... A: You don't mention what breed this horse is. In the Standardbred, there are many things that ... | |
| tattoo | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My question is I have just got a x race horse,And i would like to find out more about him.every ... A: Jimmy, I'd suggest contacting the Quarter Horse breed registry. I'm really surprised that a horse ... | |
| tattoo"s | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: My question is I have just got a x race horse,And i would like to find out more about him.every ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. My computer was down. Unless your horse is very ... | |
| which is faster, pacer or trotter | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: which is faster over a mile, a pacer or trotter A: Gabby, It depends on the class of the horse, on whether the trotter is hobbled or not and a few ... | |
| horses | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i got 3 or 4 horses that we need to get rid of cant afford them we don't want any thing for them we ... A: Please accept my apologies for being so late with my response. My computer was down and I had no way ... | |
| pony | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: my pony has soft tissue on front of her knees for five months ,they are of no discomfort ,but look ... A: I'm not sure if Neoprene sweats come in pony sizes or not, but you can do the same thing with a ... | |
| pony | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: my pony has soft tissue on front of her knees for five months ,they are of no discomfort ,but look ... A: Gerry, Your info is kind of sketchy. Is there any heat in the knees? Have you had her knees ... | |
| Standardbred freeze brand | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: How can I trace the brand N1115? A: I'd suggest trying the varying breed registries. USTA had a match that was close, but not exact: ... | |
| My Horse is sick and I don't know whats wrong | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I noticed when i was riding my horse the other day that he was acting a little funny, like something ... A: Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about your boy. What exactly did the vet do when he came out to ... | |
| 'Coon footed' dropped pasterns | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Q: Is our guy overreaching and scalping because of his connfootedness? Is this a condition that ... A: Two questions then I can give you a detailed answer: Do you have a registered name for this horse, ... | |
| lump | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: my race horse has a lump on the left hind leg behind her hock, right where her leg bends. It is soft ... A: Lisa, It sounds like your mare has popped a curb. These are not removed. If treatment is needed ... | |
| Saddle training older Standardbred mare | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I just "rescued" a 16 year old. sound, unraced, Standardbred mare, because she was no longer ... A: I would say she's doing extremely well!!! She's probably never had any one on her back before. She ... | |
| knee knocker | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: we have keg shoes on her we have tried heels and flats. ANSWER: A couple of questions and then ... A: I am assuming your filly is wearing knee boots, or knee and arm boots? Do they fit her well? Here's ... | |
| Melenoma under horse tail | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: We are looking at 12year old pony that has melenoma lumps under his tail. Does this increase chance ... A: Robyn, This purchase is not something I'd recommend. It is estimated that 80% of gray or white ... | |
| Truck loading problem | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a youngster that I bought 3 weeks ago and although very green, he has not until now put a ... A: I'm not familiar with what you call "the squeezing game" either. I have a couple suggestions for you ... | |
| Horse swallen ankle problem | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I am not much in to horses but a guy asked me to help him.He has a trotter from France and the ... A: David, It looks like the horse has a suspensory problem. There are no easy answers, ... | |
| Horse swallen ankle problem | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am not much in to horses but a guy asked me to help him.He has a trotter from France and the ... A: David, I'm totally confused. Are you sure the guy didn't say the horse has a screw in each leg? I ... | |
| cut on horse | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old horse skinned its leg about 5in top to bottom around the cannon bone back to the back ... A: Sounds like a nasty scrape! The skin SHOULD grow back OK. In the meantime, you want to have the vet ... | |
| Horses tounge tie | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a retired horse racing jockey of 22+ years, All of the bits that control the tounge is painful ... A: Yes I have used the running w bit and found problems with them also, Minor but problems. The w bit ... | |
| Horses tounge tie | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a retired horse racing jockey of 22+ years, All of the bits that control the tounge is painful ... A: I know of someone that might be able to help steer you in the right direction with your product. If ... | |
| horse turn out | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: We have owned our 18yr. old Appaloosa gelding for 12 years. He has always been boarded on home farms ... A: Joan, There is always a pecking order. Even if he is accepted into "their" group. How long it ... | |
| Raising Standardbreds (trotters) | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I work on a Standardbred breeding farm where we breed, raise and sell our babies as yearlings. I'm ... A: I'm also in NY! First, a little about my philosophy! I don't believe in giving yearlings a lot of ... | |
| barn bully | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a walking horse, a new addition to my family. I have two other horses. They all like the ... A: I've never had this problem. Two things come to mind: let your other horses take care of things. ... | |
| Pacers | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased a standardbred from a rescue farm. He seems to finally be coming along. My ... A: Here's an answer borrowed from Lee Ziegler at www.ustrotting.com. Hope it helps! Anne Stepien ... | |
| lameness | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: in last year has had reoccurring lameness in front near side leg/foot,investigations show no sign of ... A: First, I'm not a veterinarian. This type of question is almost impossible to answer without seeing ... | |
| pregnant horse | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: my moms horse is suposley pregnant they have said this for 2 years so she is soooo big she looks ... A: No horse carries foals for 2 years. If she was bred and was pregnant at one time, it sounds like the ... | |
| horse dead | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I am 35 yrs old, and have quite a few years of horse experience. I have a 6 yr old twh mare that I ... A: The only Blackfoot I've heard about are an Indian tribe and a rock bamd. Are you thinking of ... | |
| bits | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: What type of bit would you run if you used a W tongue control bit? And can you use a serena song bit ... A: Daniel, You can use any type of driving bit with a W tongue control bit. I haven't seen one in a ... | |
| Rainrott | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: What is the most efficient thing to treat rain rott in horses? A: I personally have never had a horse with rain rot. Friends that have pointed me to this article. ... | |
| Tracing my horse | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I bought my 9 year old mare last year as an "Ex-Trotter". She has a passport but her breed and ... A: I ran her freeze brand number through the data bank at USTA (United States Trotting Association) and ... | |
| Tracing my horse | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I bought my 9 year old mare last year as an "Ex-Trotter". She has a passport but her breed and ... A: I'm really confused. The usual 4 gaits????? A Passport???? If you send me her freeze brand number I ... | |
| education | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Can you recommend some books for me on anatomy, injuries caring for and training standardbreds for ... A: Are you talking about training your standardbred as a riding horse? Or getting him back into ... | |
| forelimb lameness | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old dutch warmblood that will be trained for Dressage, we have had a year of foot ... A: Sorry for the slow response. I was thinking about the pain product question and I am stumped as to ... | |
| forelimb lameness | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old dutch warmblood that will be trained for Dressage, we have had a year of foot ... A: What Keratex product are you using? Their thrush remedy is the only product I remember seeing at the ... | |
| Confused | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between a bridal and a halter? A: Candy, There are several answers to your question. A bridle is worn when the horse is racing or ... | |
| stiffness | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: my name is Carey and I have since around 2 years a mare that had some bad experiences in the past ... A: To sweat your mare's back, you'll need a large piece of burlap (a burlap feed sack is great), a ... | |
| stiffness | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: my name is Carey and I have since around 2 years a mare that had some bad experiences in the past ... A: Both vets have offered you good advice. Two other things you could try are rubbing her back end down ... | |
| lame?? | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a 5 yr old mare who i just got and dont really know much about her past. she seems to have a ... A: It's hard to give you an answer with any degree of certainty without seeing the horse. Since you are ... | |
| Sore rear legs | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I rode my gaited horse on a 20 mile ride, slow, resting every 5 miles. Everything seemed fine until ... A: Lisa, Will a vet be coming out to your place any time soon? If so I'd have him or her draw some ... | |
| Horse leg confomation (thoracic leg) | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: How does narrow chested(horses that has a narrow spacing between their front legs) affect their ... A: How it affects the horse really depends on how they move. Some will bash their knees---others will ... | |
| Horse lame after exercise | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old TB gelding who recently went lame in his off fore. I went up the field to feed ... A: I've been thinking and thinking and just can't think of an injury that would mimic the ... | |
| Horse Problem | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: my name is Jenna. I own an Arabian riding pony mare and she is an angel in the arena and the ... A: I'm really not sure what to suggest as far as your mare goes. Perhaps it would be best to go back to ... | |
| using a bit | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Anne, I have a 15 year old gelding who is half quarter and half arabian. My problem is that i cannot ... A: Let me start by saying I know next to nothing about riding horses. My first suggestion would be to ... | |
| The Firepan | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine has just purchased this horse in the UK and intends to use him as a stallion to ... A: The Firepan was extensively advertised and supported here by his owner, Robert Glazer (Peter Pan ... | |
| 4 year old pacer won't go | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old pacer who raced as a 2 year old and showed great early speed, but we stopped him ... A: Your poor boy has certainly been through a lot! It speaks volumes about you that you seem to have ... | |
| lame horse | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: good morning all; i have an 8 yr old throughbred gelding who until 2 months ago was quite fit , then ... A: Sorry to hear about your problems. If there is a vet school or a veterinarian hospital within a ... | |
| darkness scared | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: we've had our problems, but Tom as he now is known is lovely. my problem is he's scared of the ... A: "Tom" was probably out much of the time before he was sold as a yearling. I'm a little confused why ... | |
| shoulder injury | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I own a race horse - 4 months ago my horse got loose off of the walker and jumped a ditch, he landed ... A: Your horse went on quite an adventure! With him being barely able to walk the first month, I'm ... | |
| tying up | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr gelding trotter by enjoy levac. Since I claimed him several weeks ago - my first race ... A: Yonkers, huh? I 'cap Yonkers publicly every Thursday and Friday, and do the WEG circuit on Friday ... | |
| tying up | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr gelding trotter by enjoy levac. Since I claimed him several weeks ago - my first race ... A: You could very well have hit the nail on the head with your comment about the farm environment. ... | |
| my horse bornwild | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: ! he is my favorite and first horse i need help!! ANSWER: Hi Selena. Sorry to hear you're having ... A: Selena, Do the cuts look like they might be kick marks from the mare? Is there any way you can ... | |
| Hot Hoof | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old dutch warmblood/tb gelding is shod all the way around and about a week ago his left ... A: My first question is how long has this horse been yours? Usually when there is heat in a leg or ... | |
| my horse bornwild | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: ! he is my favorite and first horse i need help!! ANSWER: Hi Selena. Sorry to hear you're having ... A: You said he went wild if someone went near him with a halter. That made me think he was turned out ... | |
| my horse bornwild | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: ! he is my favorite and first horse i need help!! A: Sorry to hear you're having horse problems. I guess my first questions would be 1) why would you urn ... | |
| standardbred | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: i have a standardbred i have been trying to find out was she bred to pace or trot i don,t know if ... A: The mare you are referring to is a 3 year old pacer. She's not the most fashionably bred horse but ... | |
| cribbing | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I am a beginner to horses and I am looking at buying a horse. I am interested in a horse that I am ... A: Some people claim cribbers can be cured of the habit. I'm not so sure. Since it's a habit that is so ... | |
| Second over trips | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me the exact reason why second over is the ideal trip in a harness race? ... A: Erin, A second over trip isn't necessarily the best in harness racing. It depends on the horses ... | |
| superstitions? | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: During my research for an English project (an ethnography on trainers of trotters), I came across a ... A: Sorry for the late response---I was hospitalized unexpectedly on the 7th. There is no ... | |
| swelling | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help-I have my horse on a DIY yard & 1 of the horses doesn't get as much care as ... A: The fact that the hard areas are changing is definitely a cause for concern, and I think he should ... | |
| Shoulder soreness | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old appaloosa who at odd times will suffer fron shoulder soreness. I rub him down ... A: I don't understand why you are holding off giving pain relieve of any kind. This is nothing short of ... | |
| Thrush | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: So my horse had thrush and my stable owner said I could use clorox rather then buying some treatment ... A: Bree'a, The first thing that needs to be done is to find out why the horse has thrush and to ... | |
| standardbred training | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I own a 4 year old standardbred mare that is being trained by someone else, however, we raised her ... A: It certainly seems that your "wild child" doesn't like working for a living! It appears some ... | |
| Going barefoot | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I bought my 11 year old AQHA mare a month ago. She was shod when I bought her, and when I asked the ... A: Racehorses are usually shod because the shoes help to balance them. With a riding horse, I would ... | |
| pacer in europe | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: i live in lesvos in greece and i want to by a pacer retired mare from Europe especially those used ... A: Efstratios, If the pacer you want to buy raced in Europe, it is most likely a pacer. The United ... | |
| horse with leg/hoof lameness | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: "My 20 something yr old horse has been minorly lame for the past couple months and I cannot figure ... A: The term "taking off toe" can apply to anything removed with either the nippers, the hoof knife or ... | |
| horse with leg/hoof lameness | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: "My 20 something yr old horse has been minorly lame for the past couple months and I cannot figure ... A: Chantelle, An inch of heel growth in a month is pretty good. Is there a problem with his frogs or ... | |
| horse with leg/hoof lameness | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: "My 20 something yr old horse has been minorly lame for the past couple months and I cannot figure ... A: As you know, to increase the angle you are taking toe off and doing little or nothing to the heel. ... | |
| horse with leg/hoof lameness | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: "My 20 something yr old horse has been minorly lame for the past couple months and I cannot figure ... A: Before we even start-----let me congratulate you. He looks damn good for "20 something"---it's ... | |
| pregnant mare | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: ibreed my mare on the 18th and on the 20th of april can she be papatetd all ready ..... A: At the large breeding farms, most mares are palpated 2 days after they are bred to determine if they ... | |
| Standardbreds in Italy. | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I've read that all harness racing in Europe is for trotters, no pacers. Are the horses from ... A: Great Britain (United Kingdom) races pacers only. The majority of Europe races trotters only. There ... | |
| Trotters v. Pacers | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: Are Standardbreds bred specifically to be trotters or pacers? Are they tested" to see which gait ... A: Standardbreds are specifically bred to be trotters or pacers, but most pacers have some trotting ... | |
| horse urinating | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: when the horse urinates his penis does not extract and he wets all over his self, is there something ... A: I've never heard of this problem. How old is the horse? How long has he had the problem? How long ... | |
| terminology | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what these terms mean? "bear in" or "bear out", horse is "checked too high" or ... A: "Bear in" and "bear out" are terms referring to a horse that does not travel in a straight line. ... | |
| training | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: How difficult is it to have a Standardbred be a trail horse. A: It depends on the individual horse, of course, but for the most part Standardbreds are a very ... | |
| W tongue control bit | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I did a google search for the W tongue control bit and came up blank - is there another name? My ... A: I don't know of any other name for it, unfortunately. I do have a couple suggestions though. Have ... | |
| Pony with laminitis | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I am really needing some help with this. I have had horses for most of my life and am pretty ... A: I don't like using Bute on horses at all. I think the cons far outway the benefits. The best product ... | |
| my horse(neck) | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I couldn't find anyone with general horse knowledge. and you profile looked the most general so im ... A: I'm not a vet, but if you think anything of this filly, it's probably better to be safe than sorry. ... | |
| 8- year old aggresive biting thourabred horse | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: i recently bought an 8- year old (sorrel colored)thorobred male horse(gelding) \baral racer\. but, ... A: Did you get a chance to witness this horse in his old (former) home environment? Did he behave in ... | |
| limp | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: We have a 6 month old filly that has swollen legs just above the back hoofs, both legs,(what I would ... A: It's difficult to say without seeing the filly, but it sounds to me like her heels have cracked and ... | |
| lameness | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: Why are horses put down immediately after breaking a leg in movies? A: David, Horse racing in the movies has little reality compared to the real world of horse racing. ... | |
| Horse Behavior | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of seen a horse fall down because it was frightened by a loud noise? A: The basic instinct in horses is "Flight or Fight." They will usually run and try to get away from ... | |
| laminitis in pregnancy | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: i hav a mare rising 9yrs we put in foal in may she has had one small bout of laminitis last year, ... A: Dr James Rooney is an internationally recognized authority on equine lameness. He considers ... | |
| Harness training | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a very willing 12 year old Quarter Horse mare that I started tringin to drive about 1 1/2 to ... A: I have NO experience with riding horses so I don't know what the rules are for harness classes and ... | |
| TWH | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a six year old TWH and I have him boarded at a prodomintly jumper barn. He loves to jump and ... A: I really don't have much experience with riding horses, so I'm not sure how versatile Tennessee ... | |
| training arabian | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: whats the earliest age i can start training my arabian/quarter to pull a cart and ride. also give ... A: I have no experience with riding horses. Standardbreds usually begin the breaking process somewhere ... | |
| Training Race Horses | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: I guess it would be the Throughbred?Dear Anne: I realise this may not be the regular questions you ... A: Sorry Juli. Most of my experience is with Standardbreds. There is no book that will make you a ... | |
| shoeing | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: what is the correct way to shoe a racking horse? we live in mostly quarter horse country and the ... A: I don't know much about shoeing riding horses. When a trotter or pacer gets choppy though, we ... | |
| Pregnancy and Hoof Problems | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I have an older mare (16) that I have had the majority of her life and competed through 4th level ... A: Dr James Rooney is an internationally recognized authority on equine lameness. He considers ... | |
| Standardbred/Weight issue | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help.......getting desperate and scared.... I have been with and worked around ... A: I do have a couple thoughts. The first thing I think I would do is have the vet or a good dentist ... | |
| My 4 yr old | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old full tb that i am training to become an event horse. he's going really really well ... A: I really don't know too much about rigging riding horses, but it sounds like you need a martingale, ... | |
| horses infection | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: i own a horse that broke a bone in hind leg it has heeled since then but six months ago it got ... A: Let me preface this by saying that I am NOT a veterinarian. Infections don't usually follow a broken ... | |
| horse starts choking around 1/2 mile | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: I just recently bought a 4yr old pacer offspring of No Nukes. before I bought her 1st 5 races were ... A: ADAF? Active Duty Air Force? (Just kidding. I know you are referring to a displaced airway!) ... | |
| Navicular | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: I have a 13 yr. old mare, and I notice 2 years ago she started limping. It gradually increased over ... A: I was thinking about your mare last night. Hope the Anti-flam is helping. Anyway, this is a ... | |
| lame horse | 9/1/2005 |
| Q: My 4yr old paint mare is having lameness issues. I purchessed her last year knowing that she had a ... A: It's possible she has a fracture. With her hopping on 3 legs after being turned out with the new ... | |
| Standardbred Horse | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: I currently own 3 Standardbred Horses for approximately 12 years. Recenlty, "rescued" a 14 year old ... A: I'm glad you discovered Standardbreds---they are a wonderful breed--on or off the race track. I had ... | |
| equine question | 11/21/2004 |
| Q: I am sorry to bother you again, but I have another inquiry to make. What is the main factor that ... A: This is a difficult question to answer. By breaking down, are you referring to any injury, a career ... | |
| ankle swelling | 11/4/2004 |
| Q: About 10 years ago I use to be into barrel racing & pleasure ridding with Quarter horses..Started a ... A: Not sure what you mean by "acid burn shots." Could you be referring to pin firing or freeze firing? ... | |
| difference | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: I have always been faninated by race horses. Can you describe the difference from a trotter verses a ... A: The standardbred is a wonderful animal! A pacer moves his legs laterally (left front and left rear ... | |
| vices | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: We recently purchased a quarter horse from a trader for use at our summer camp. He was with 9 other ... A: It really could be either one, but I'm inclined to go with the theory that nutrients are lacking in ... | |
| shoeing | 10/4/2004 |
| Q: i have a horse that crossfires.How should I shoe her.Thanks any information would be helpfull. ... A: Without knowing anything about this horse's conformation there's not a whole lot of advice I can ... | |
| degenerative stifle | 9/5/2004 |
| Q: My 11yr old 17.2 hh Throughbred gelding has been diagnosed with a degenerative stifle. While I know ... A: I'd recommend moderate exercise and monitoring the stifle. Some people like to use something like ... | |
| Redness in white line | 9/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a question regarding a 3 year-old part Arabian mare, who may have early signs of laminitis. ... A: It's been my experience that a little redness in the white line is normal; it indicates a good blood ... | |
| statistics on riding sports | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: Do you know or could you find information or websites for me about the percent of people either in ... A: I don't believe it's possible to answer this question. You could try to check with various ... | |
| running | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I got 2 horses which I ride a lot. I was just wondering: 1: how tight should the girth be? I'm ... A: I'm afraid I can only answer part of yor question, as my riding experience is very limited. The ... | |
| horse behavior | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: Greetings! I have a couple questions about horse behavior. I like to run out to a fenced in field ... A: I LOVE horses too! The behaviors you mentioned sound like they are glad to see you. If the horse ... | |
| Do horses have emotions | 9/29/2003 |
| Q: Good day, My name is Samantha and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class. I ... A: I do believe that horses have emotions. I have dealt with horses for about 30 years, and I have seen ... | |
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Anne Stepien
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Expertise
I am knowledgeable regarding Standardbred race horses (trotters and pacers). I can answer general questions, questions regarding conformation, rigging, lameness and some shoeing questions.
Experience
I raced standardbreds (primarily trotters) for 9 years on the Grand Circuit and in overnight events for approximately 15 years.
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