| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.) ...
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| 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
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| '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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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!) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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