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| horse to horse aggression | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 15yr old mare who is pregnant. She shares a pasture with two other mares ...
A: You will have to separate them. It is the nature of this herd animal to have a pecking order. She ...
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| mounting nervous horse | 10/6/2008 |
Q: !I have a 3 yr old TB gelding that I have broken in and been riding for 3 months.I had to jump off ...
A: You will have an easier time if you have someone to hold his bridle while you mount. He has learned ...
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| my horse | 10/5/2008 |
Q: my has wounds on his legs from a fence that had some clamps. he wont let me get near the wounds to ...
A: You will have to get some help from either your parents or a veterinarian. If your parents can't ...
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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 don't think there is an ideal size for a TB cannon bone. It would have to be judged relative to ...
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| Your reply re Herbie | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Many thanks for getting back to me re my daughter Pippa and her Eventer Herbie. I sort of thought ...
A: I agonize over making these no reply replies because I want so much to help, but no matter how I ...
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| Please help! | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i loan a horse and he is petrifyed of water i cant do anything, a was carrying a wet sponge and he ...
A: Does the horse drink water? Yes? Then he is not petrified of it. He just doesn't want a bath. Maybe ...
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| Bucking and running while longeing | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 yr unregistered quarter horse which could possibly be mixed with thoroughbred from the ...
A: Yes, Shannon, Yes, that is what I mean. You can twist the reins under the neck and loop the throat ...
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| Bucking and running while longeing | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 yr unregistered quarter horse which could possibly be mixed with thoroughbred from the ...
A: Here is what I would do: I would put him in a snaffle bridle, fitted correctly. Then I would run ...
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| horse is getting bitten | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a strange question. I am an experienced hunter/jumper rider with a little dressage ...
A: I would suggest stringing electric wire across the barrier between your horse and the biter. ...
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| Yawning | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought a lovely 4 year old Irish Cob type. He is currently 14.3 and has a rather ...
A: Equines can grow up to the age of 7 or 8. My 8 year old mare grew a whole inch between 7 and 8. ...
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| Moving to the US | 8/26/2008 |
Q: we will be moving from Germany to Newport,RI in June 2009, so I would like to be prepared about ...
A: And welcome to the USA in June 2009. For feed and supplements you might contact the nearest ...
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| Help! Student getting conflicting training advice | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Dorothy, I just bought a beautiful, well mannered, quarter horse. Although I rode as a young adult ...
A: It is a shame that you cannot get another instructor. It is unthinkable that two trainers would ...
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| rearing | 8/3/2008 |
Q: i have a yearling and every time i take him out on the lead rope to the round pen or anywheres he ...
A: First let me apologize for taking so long. I have been moving from CA to WA and have been off the ...
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| "hothead" horse | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of questions obviously concerning my horse, Ruby. Ruby is a 12 year old Appendix ...
A: You don't say if you are riding English or Western. As I say in my profile, I do not train Western ...
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| Horse Health | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I know a horse that has bilateral peroneous testiers (I think that's how you spell it) and I was ...
A: The word is Tertius. Please check this link. It might give you some idea of what the Peroneous ...
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| Don't know what to do | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am training to compete in the Maclay but in the mean time we have just bought a mare and foal. I ...
A: I don't mean to be harsh, but I have to be stong here. The only things you should be teaching your ...
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| horse has a cough | 6/26/2008 |
Q: We have a horse and I noticed in the last few days that he has been coughing not a lot but enough ...
A: It might be a simple allergy. My advice is for you call your vet to have the horse checked out. ...
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| How do I get my green horse to move into an even forward trot? | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am currently leasing a green gelding that I am having trouble with moving into a nice, even, ...
A: There is only one way that is tried and true for this problem. It is not spurs. You will need ...
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| horse behavior | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old paint that is green broke. He is nervous around people and is afraid of fences. ...
A: I have to wonder why you would consider owning a horse with these difficulties when there are ...
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| Too Strong Cross Country | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old 16h thoroughbred percheron cross. I have had him for a year and a half and we ...
A: I tried to answer you last night, but my system would not send anything out. So here goes another ...
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| Problems getting my 4 year old to canter | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old throughbred that I have had since he was two. He is very well mannered and I ...
A: I didn't hear from you again, so I will explain the canter to you. Whip and strong legs are not the ...
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| 8 year old paint gelding | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 year old paint gelding that I'm trying to sell. He was out to pasture for about 2 years ...
A: This is the classic, recommended way to stop bucking: Just at the instant that the buck begins, ...
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| pony that is scared of water | 5/10/2008 |
Q: i have three ponies one of wich is very scared of water. We have had her for quite a few years but ...
A: The best way to get a horse/pony to accept water is to have another horse lead into the water. Take ...
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| x | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My horse tends to go very fast in showjumping and cross country and i was wondering if you could ...
A: There are several things you can do, beginning with more dressage work to lighten his front and put ...
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| stable walking | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired an ex-racehorse. He is 4 1/2 years. He has a wonderful nature, easy to work ...
A: It is already a habit and is already difficult to break. Pasture keep with a sun/wind shelter is ...
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| Herd Bound | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I had a question about my horse being herd bound. She's about 5 and really isn't comfortable leaving ...
A: Your mare has formed a tight bond with the gelding. Maybe she feels safe with him or maybe it is ...
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| Retraining - bolting issue | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I would like to thank you kindly for reading my question & responding. I'm taking care of a 7 year ...
A: The lunge line need not be 60 feet long. 30' to 35' is long enough to give you the large circle. ...
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| Eventing | 4/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Tiffany. I'm curious on if you have any confidence building excerises over jumps or on ...
A: The only ways I know to build confidence in jumping are: 1) ride a "packer"...a horse that loves ...
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| head shy | 4/17/2008 |
Q: How do you help a horse who is kind of head shy. What maybe Im doing wrong? If you grab his halter ...
A: With a head shy horse you simply take your time with him. Make only slow, cautious movements around ...
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| getting my orse to lunge | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 yr old quater horse, im having trouble getting him to lunge. He seems to get nerves and ...
A: The accepted way to teach a horse to lunge is to have an assistant walk with the horse on his ...
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| horse problems | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am 15 and I just got a new 11year old 17 hand thoroughbred gelding about 2 weeks ago. He is a ...
A: Horses do not behave in such and such a way because they like or do not like someone. Horses are ...
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| my horse is sick | 4/12/2008 |
Q: my horse is sick and we don't know why. it started the other week when he sounded like he had a cold ...
A: Writing to find out if you got the second opinion and to ask how the horse is doing. Would love to ...
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| Prissy Pony and Captain Bad A** | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Good to know that I am moving in the right direction with everyone as far as longeing is concerned. ...
A: Do you have anyone who might help you? Even a student? I have no other suggestions for you that ...
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| 2 reschooling questions | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions you may be able to help with regarding reschooling a couple horses, ...
A: It is easy to speak Greek to a person who knows Greek! LOLOL I knew you were not 14 because of the ...
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| 2 reschooling questions | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions you may be able to help with regarding reschooling a couple horses, ...
A: I was strongly tempted to send the reply that I can't answer this question because this situation is ...
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| dressage turnout | 4/6/2008 |
Q: For schooling dressage shows. I am interested in doing the intro tests. Do the horses mane need to ...
A: For schooling shows the attire is usually informal. HOrses do not need to be braided. There is an ...
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| Off the track | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I'm 20 years old. I have been riding since I was 5. I currently live in SD but originally I was from ...
A: Remember to ride from back to front. Worry more about how the hind end is working than how the ...
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| Retrainig a racehorse | 3/14/2008 |
Q: The horse that my uncle is giving me is a three year old stallion, but it seems he is not very good ...
A: First you will need to buy a copy of Alois Podhasky's book "The Complete Training of Horse and ...
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| Off Track Rehab TB Gelding | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I recently traded my 3 yr old dead broke gelding for a 5 year old off track thoroughbred. The first ...
A: I recommend cross country riding. By that I mean trail riding up and down low hills ... posting ...
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| Head Set | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Dorothy, I have a 5 year old Arabian gelding that I have been training for almost a year now. He has ...
A: Ride your nice horse the way he is. "Head set" is not a term in my vocabulary. A horse can be ...
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| spoiled rotten | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I havent rode my horse for about a month and a half. I recently tried riding him and he was so bad i ...
A: There are several possibilities here and we will have to rule out things until we find what is the ...
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| Teaching a 6yr old to jump | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I'm Amanda. I'm 17 years old with tons of experience. I have recently bought a 6yr old QH gelding, ...
A: You can have him clear some of the logs, but you really cannot train a horse to jump without the ...
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| Pony stops in show jumping | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am 14 years old and has done showjumping for 3 years. I have 2 ponies and train every week. We ...
A: Never do a volte in front of the fence after a stop. Never turn the pony away from facing the fence ...
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| Pony stops in show jumping | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am 14 years old and has done showjumping for 3 years. I have 2 ponies and train every week. We ...
A: While I cleaned my stalls I thought about your problem. Realizing that you train every week, I must ...
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| Strong horse | 1/27/2008 |
Q: i have a 15hh 7yo lightweight cob gelding. I have owned him for almost 3 yrs now. My problem is, i ...
A: It is obvious to me that the horse is not nearly ready for the hunt field. And if there, he should ...
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| Difference between collection,headset, and on the bit | 1/26/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between a horse being on the bit, being collected, and having a head set? can ...
A: Herein lies the greatest confusion in English horse training. I am glad you asked. First of all we ...
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| Aggressive horse | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have just taken on a 16yr old arab mare and she hasnt been handled or ridden in two years. She is ...
A: It sounds as if you are afraid of her already. If that is the case, and as long as you are afraid ...
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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: You addressed this to Lyn, but sent it to me. I am Dorothy. You don't say if you are riding her ...
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| feeding foal | 1/16/2008 |
Q: MY NEW FOAL WAS BORN TODAY. SHE WOULD NOT GET UP. WE GOT THE VET OUT & WE TUBE FED HER 8OZ OF THE ...
A: follow up: Dear Karen, I am so, so, so sorry that the foal did not make it. Such a heartbreak. ...
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| feeding foal | 1/15/2008 |
Q: MY NEW FOAL WAS BORN TODAY. SHE WOULD NOT GET UP. WE GOT THE VET OUT & WE TUBE FED HER 8OZ OF THE ...
A: Follow up: Hi Karen, Glad to hear the foal is still up and trying. I did contact my daughter in ...
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| feeding foal | 1/14/2008 |
Q: MY NEW FOAL WAS BORN TODAY. SHE WOULD NOT GET UP. WE GOT THE VET OUT & WE TUBE FED HER 8OZ OF THE ...
A: How is the foal doing today? Is she feeding yet by herself? I called my vet's office this morning ...
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| help me | 1/12/2008 |
Q: How many times do I have to clean my horses box?
A: I am not sure if you mean your horse's stall...where he lives, or his feed box or the horse van. If ...
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| dangerously spooky | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I was just given a 19 year old TB gelding. He came from a stable I worked and rode at during high ...
A: NO SWEET FEED!!! Take it all away. The sugar and grain is making him too high. Keep him on a diet ...
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| Horse | 12/30/2007 |
Q: what do you think i should do?, try and change his mind, save up,? what should i do?. x x x Ricki
A: You must honor your father, trust his judgment and respect his decision. Horses are expensive. It ...
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| Ex-racehorse scared of trails | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 year old TB mare. She is an ex-race horse who has mastered arena work. When I started ...
A: A riding buddy. That will be the answer. Find someone who has an older, experienced trail horse, ...
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| Jumping question | 12/19/2007 |
Q: So, I have run into a problem with one of my horses that I've never quite had before. I recently ...
A: I really would like to know how young the colt is. Then I would say that trotting is just what he ...
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| first canter | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Call me stupid, but I am breaking a mare in for my owner for whom I have broken in a fair amount of ...
A: My first instinct is to say that she may not be ready for the canter yet. Here is what I would do. ...
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| Cantering on wrong lead to the right? | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I am working with a 5 year old mare that is having trouble picking up her correct lead to the right? ...
A: (I answered your problem with the reverses direction...to the left. I read the question ...
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| Undershot jaw | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I have been ridding her in a normal snaffle bit but she is difficult to get on the bit, i have ...
A: Getting a horse on the bit is more a result of correct action of your hands, seat and legs, and ...
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| my new foal | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My name is Kara and i just got a 6-7 month old foal. The other day I took him into the round pin ...
A: At this age all you need to do, as often as you can, is lead him around, touch him all over, pick up ...
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| jumping | 11/20/2007 |
Q: i have been show jumping my filly shes an appendix and i started her in the 2' at 4years old in the ...
A: Unless she shows signs of stocking up or any sign of lameness, looks to me like you are doing OK. I ...
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| TONGE OVER THE BIT | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a three year old x TB Shire so he is a big boy touching 17hh now and still some to grow I ...
A: The usual reason for horses to get their tongue over the bit is that the bit is set too low in the ...
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| my new foal | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My name is Kara and i just got a 6-7 month old foal. The other day I took him into the round pin ...
A: Before I address this question I need to know how old you are and your experience with horses. Then ...
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| bad behavier | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I've started working with a mare that was trained to ride improperly. She was chased around, thrown ...
A: You are absolutely! right. This is a sad but oft repeated story about how horses are started by ...
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| Leads | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I'm 13 years old and the horse i lease never gets his leads when we jump. My instructor told me to ...
A: Your instructor is correct in her directions as far as they go. I can think of two other things ...
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| Halter-breaking a 2 year old colt | 10/28/2007 |
Q: We have a 2 year old colt we are working with, and are trying to get him used to a halter. He has ...
A: Stamp, I would suggest that the first choice would be to have the vet give him a tranquilizer ...
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| barn sour on cross country | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter's holsteiner event horse has become barn sour on CC. It is unrelated to the jumps (she ...
A: OK Kelly, Please do keep me posted. I have a special place in my heart for eventers. We used to ...
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| barn sour on cross country | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My daughter's holsteiner event horse has become barn sour on CC. It is unrelated to the jumps (she ...
A: FOLLOW UP: Hello Kelly, Yesterday, just as I was previewing my reply the message sent off before I ...
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| Need advice | 10/19/2007 |
Q: i have a 16.3hh thourghbred, hes great in the areana but i hate takin him on hacks as he doesnt seem ...
A: If you have a used tack shop in your area you can probably get this there. Ask for this: Pelham ...
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| Need advice | 10/17/2007 |
Q: i have a 16.3hh thourghbred, hes great in the areana but i hate takin him on hacks as he doesnt seem ...
A: It could be that the 16.3 TB is simply too big for you to control. Have you tried a pelham bit? Or ...
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| Need advice | 10/17/2007 |
Q: i have a 16.3hh thourghbred, hes great in the areana but i hate takin him on hacks as he doesnt seem ...
A: I need to know how old you are...child, teen, adult? How tall are you? How many years of ...
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| Broodmare coming back to work after foaling | 10/13/2007 |
Q: how do you condition/start a broodmare back to work after foaling?
A: I don't know if you have acreage or if you are at a boarding stable. If you have acreage that is ...
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| Why don't horses eat meat? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: why dont hhorses need meat to survive unlike humans. when they dont eat it, they loose nutrients
A: Horses don't eat meat because they are strict herbivores. That means that their digestive system is ...
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| my horse | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I just got a horse and shes great on trails but she always has to follow the other horses. everytime ...
A: This condition is called "Herd Bound". It is akin to "Barn Sour" and it affects horses that have not ...
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| Buying a horse? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have 3 kids 13,8 and4. The oldest two have had 2 years of english riding lessons so far. My 8 ...
A: Amy, Here are my personal opinions. I have worked with children for many years. When they want to ...
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| how do I stop my horse bucking? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have had my a 4 year old Welsh cob for six months now, he is really coming along in every aspect ...
A: It is called Nose to Knee. It is good that you know exactly when he will buck. Get ready for it ...
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| Buying a horse? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have 3 kids 13,8 and4. The oldest two have had 2 years of english riding lessons so far. My 8 ...
A: Amy, My advice: Do Not purchase a horse fewer than 8 years old. Make sure the horse is quiet with ...
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| Aggression at feeding time | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old TB mare I have owned for 4 months. She had always been very polite and has ...
A: Horses are herd animals and like dogs, who are pack animals, they have a pecking order. There is ...
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| Bucking. | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Basicly I'd like to know how to complete this sentence.... A horse cannot buck if... Also, once I ...
A: First I suggest that you lunge him for 45 minutes and let him get his bucks out on the lunge line ...
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| Barn Sour! | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 3yr old Appaloosa Gelding that is really barn sour. Well, more like 'pasture' sour. We rent ...
A: Your three year old is just a baby. He is behaving normally for his age and the amount of training ...
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| 2 questions | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I am starting my 5 year old in jumping. We have done some stuff over small cross rails and she has ...
A: Sadly, the aids are not the same. Here is the aid for Canter in English. You are keeping contact ...
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| 2 questions | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I am starting my 5 year old in jumping. We have done some stuff over small cross rails and she has ...
A: FirstYou can take her out on trails and find logs and little brush fences for her to pop over. Make ...
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| Horse | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a horse but i do not know what kind to choose. I am 15, 125 pounds, 5'2, ...
A: Frisian would be a bit heavy for me, but it depends on what you wish to do. If you wish for ...
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| playing with his bit? | 9/3/2007 |
Q: i have had my 10 year old gelding for a year now and since day one he has played with his bit ...
A: There are a couple of things you will have to have checked out by a very good trainer or a vet. ...
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| Hunt Seat Head Set | 8/31/2007 |
Q: i have recently begun riding hunt seat with my young quarter horse. He is not used to it and neither ...
A: I do not ride western nor do I know anything about western head set. But I don't believe that there ...
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| HELP!! I can't fix my horse's problem! :( | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My horse is a very good girl, but she has a strong personality that can sometimes be rude. Recently, ...
A: There may be a couple of problems here, one of which may be that canter causes pain in one or some ...
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| Horse Falling, who's at fault? | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Can a person make a horse fall? One day while riding the horse i was riding at the time kept ...
A: To answer your firstYes, a person can make a horse fall. It is done by stunt riders in movies all ...
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| Training a Western horse in English | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I am training a western horse in English. Charlie is an 18 year old saddlebred/arabian that has ...
A: 18 is quite an age to begin dressage, which is very difficult and demands a lot of effort from the ...
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| horse pulls head down while riding | 8/5/2007 |
Q: The horse I am riding (only twice now, so far)seems to have the habit of dropping his head/pulling ...
A: Use side reins on him when mounted and before mounting him, lunge him 20 meter circle as though you ...
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| horse pulls head down while riding | 8/4/2007 |
Q: The horse I am riding (only twice now, so far)seems to have the habit of dropping his head/pulling ...
A: Work him in a 20 meter circle, using only enough rein contact to keep him on the circle. If you ...
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| horse pulls head down while riding | 8/3/2007 |
Q: The horse I am riding (only twice now, so far)seems to have the habit of dropping his head/pulling ...
A: I attempted to reply last night but my web service was having a bad hair day and I couldn't send the ...
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| TB mare | 7/23/2007 |
Q: and so far she does great, we have worked her in the ring with and without a saddle, and she does ...
A: Yes, Kassidy, you are correct. You would be surprised, shocked and horrified at the letters I get, ...
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| TB mare | 7/23/2007 |
Q: and so far she does great, we have worked her in the ring with and without a saddle, and she does ...
A: A two year old is too young for training. She is a baby. At this age she should be handled, led ...
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| 2 year old colt - Where do I start? | 7/21/2007 |
Q: A friend has a 2 year old colt and has asked me to spend some time with it, it is reasonable behaved ...
A: At two a colt can be groomed, saddled, bridled and led around. Then put out to pasture until he is ...
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| training young horses | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I''ve been riding for 5 years, and have alot of miles on a lot of differnt horses under my belt, and ...
A: First of all you would have to decide for sure what kind of riding you want do do. If it is hunters, ...
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| Training my Western horse to English | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 11 year old AQHA mare; she has great manners, but she was trained Western and I ...
A: I did answer your first question in both my responses. You must not be reading them or ...
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| Training my Western horse to English | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 11 year old AQHA mare; she has great manners, but she was trained Western and I ...
A: Yes, she is confused. You have to train her as though she were a three year old. You will have to ...
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| tearing up knees and ankles | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I acquired a 10yo very overweight and unfit mare in January. She was out 24/7 on very well ...
A: There is a very simple formula for overweight horses: less feed and more work. But the feed must be ...
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| tearing up knees and ankles | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I acquired a 10yo very overweight and unfit mare in January. She was out 24/7 on very well ...
A: Horses were condition throughout the ages to graze and rest, graze and rest, graze and rest. They ...
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| Too early for flat work? | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if i am doing the right thing. I have a 17.1hh IDxTB, he is three years old and ...
A: Year three consists of The Elementary Field School. This is walking, trotting and cantering,if he ...
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| My new 3 y/o baby! | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a 3 y/o eqyptian arabian gelding. He is gorgeous and I have already fallen in ...
A: Jessica, you really have me intrigued about this horse. Can you scan a photo and send it to my ...
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| My new 3 y/o baby! | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a 3 y/o eqyptian arabian gelding. He is gorgeous and I have already fallen in ...
A: No, riding him won't hurt him. Forward at a quiet walk and trot, 2 hours a day will help greatly to ...
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| My new 3 y/o baby! | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a 3 y/o eqyptian arabian gelding. He is gorgeous and I have already fallen in ...
A: You don't say if he is underweight or not. Which might it be? If he is underweight (not muscle, ...
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| Young horse problems | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Paint gelding(lives in a stall) that I bought just a year ago. He has been going ...
A: This behavior is totally normal for a young, high spirited and, as yet, unsocialized horse. He only ...
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| Jumping height | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 6yrold Paint mare, that is capable of jumping 4+ with rider. I don't want to push her, but ...
A: No, I don't think you would be pushing her to go even uip to 3'3" or 3'6". At six, she should be ...
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| scared | 5/31/2007 |
Q: tentpenging and showjumping competing at quite a high level in all of them. at the moment I am ...
A: I will try to be kind when I say this: You and your sister need to get a very good trainer, as soon ...
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| TB Gelding who use to jump relaxed...how do I undo what trainer did? | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I purchased a TB Gelding when he was 4 and he had jumped 1 month. He was very quiet and went very ...
A: Yes, the damage is done and you have to go back to square one. Trot poles, caveletti, gymnastics, ...
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| pony stopping after fence | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have a pony who is 7yrs old. She was owned by a child and developed a habit of dropping her ...
A: It is very, very difficult to break a horse or pony of a bad habit after they have learned to use it ...
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| Cross Country | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have my first eventing competition this weekend. I'm really nervous about my cross country course. ...
A: I will assume that you give your horses regular cross country schools at different courses? If not, ...
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| i need your help | 5/10/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me.i need to fine out the answers to this question i am stuck on, ...
A: There is no set distance for poles. It depends on the length of your horse's stride,his speed, ...
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| Teaching a horse to jump | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what you think that a horse needs to know before learning to jump. As in be ...
A: Your horse needs to be well in hand at the canter on both leads. He needs to make transitions from ...
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| mare rearing | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have been leasing a relatively green Morgan mare since October. She was trained by her owner, ...
A: Rearing can be cured by this method: If you can catch her just before she lifts her forehand to ...
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| roping a horses neck | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I just acquired a three year old filliy paint. She is 15.4hh. I've just started lessons again after ...
A: I say this to you with all respect and courtesy. Get another trainer! Also, if the filly is 15.4 ...
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| Jumping | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old belgium thourghbred cross. Is it to soon to be jumping him?
A: Yes, it definitely is too early for jumping. Between age 3 and 4 a horse should only be hacking out ...
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| Rearing and bucking, run away | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I am writing to ask a question concerning a horse that I have. He is 6 years old. His previous owner ...
A: This horse has taken advantage of that old situation to learn a great lesson: He can get rid of his ...
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| clipping | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare that has BIG issues with the clippers. I have been working with having ...
A: This may take several hours, so give yourself plenty of time. It may also take several sessions,s ...
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| show jumping | 2/28/2007 |
Q: what is the best breed for show jumping?
A: Sorry that my original answer did not get to you. I must not have completed the sending correctly. ...
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| rein contact | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I am leasing an older school horse, and he has a habit that i want to help him with during this ...
A: First let me apologize for being late. I had computer problems: had to do a complete restore to ...
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| on the bit | 2/8/2007 |
Q: i find it hard to constantly keep a horse on the bit when riding at walk trot ect it just feels like ...
A: It is difficult for me to give you an educated reply unless you tell me the age of the horse, how ...
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| Balancing the canter help | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired and 8 year old Thoroughbred mare that has been trained as a 4 foot jumper. Prior ...
A: Patience, my dear. Even the best ballet teacher in the world cannot produce an Anna Pavlova in 3 ...
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| Pigrooting | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have just been given a Quarter Horse gelding who is 13 years old and an absolute darling. He was ...
A: The bucking could be for any one of the reasons you mentioned, plus the weather. Often calm horses ...
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| horse attitude | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I aquired 2 horses in October 06. My problem is the one horse who is 3 years old. He seems to be ...
A: I am guessing that he may have been hit with a halter or bridle. Yes, abused, poor thing. This may ...
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| Horse not moving forward | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Lets see if i can explain the right, i have a 3.5 yo gelding, whom i have been training for a while ...
A: Horses put their heads down because they need to stretch their cramped backs. Let him put it all ...
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| how to stop bucking | 1/5/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 year 8 month Belgium crossed with a quarter horse and i just finished breaking her in but ...
A: This baby is very, very young. Keep her behind an older horse so that she does not buck. DO NOT ...
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| A Few Little Things and Cantering | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 year old American Saddlebred gelding names Scottie, who has really bad ground manners. ...
A: If you are giving him grain ... don't. Keep him on hay with vitamin supplement. Don't be afraid to ...
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| "spooking" or "being spoiled?" | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I will do my best to be both concise and descriptive: I recently purchased my second horse: a ...
A: This sounds EXACTLY like a young horse that spooks to avoid work. I am guessing he is young (under ...
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| Grade horse | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Do I have to have a registered horse to get to medium showjumping levels? Or can I ride an Appendix ...
A: You can take the Appendix horse. The only time you have to have a registered horse is if you are in ...
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| nodding and other things | 12/7/2006 |
Q: My 8 year old thoroughbred x cob has started to peculiar things, firstly he has started to spook at ...
A: First off, I would think that he may be getting too much oats and not enough work. If that is not ...
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| questions | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I want to know a to begin breaking a 2 year old quarter horse. I walk her around and say the basics ...
A: At age of two you can saddle, bridle, mount, dismount, lead around with the saddle on, but don't ...
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| horse | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 year old mare that rides well. When your not riding and in the pasture with her she ...
A: Then I would definitely carry a bat and if she turns her mouth toward anyone ... bat her nose hard. ...
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| horse | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 year old mare that rides well. When your not riding and in the pasture with her she ...
A: Does she bite hard or just nip? Horses do nip each other, especially along the neck, and it seems ...
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| Horse speed | 11/26/2006 |
Q: We recently got a new Paint, 9-year-old gelding. A little nervous but, we are working with that, ...
A: I would try putting him on a lunge line for at least 45 minutes before riding him. Let him go as ...
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| How much is he worth? | 11/22/2006 |
Q: well i have a 5 year old, 16.3hh dun thoroughbred gelding, he has had professional training, he has ...
A: There is no such thing as a dun thoroughbred. He may be purebred, but it would probably be Quarter ...
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| Saddle pads | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Can I use a dressage pad folded in half as my "for schooling" jumping saddle pad? I don't like my ...
A: Use a full length saddle pad and another real half pad for extra. Saddle pads, if they are correct ...
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| my spoiled horse | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I'm 14 years old, and my parents recently bought me a 16.1hh thoroughbred/appaloosa gelding. He was ...
A: You must not continue to think of your horse as your "friend" or your "brother" or any other sort of ...
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| Rearing Horse | 11/7/2006 |
Q: My horse is a 15'3 quater horse gelding, named Cody. We just recently got him. We sent him to a ...
A: I have a few questions: 1. Did he rear before you bought him? 2. How old is he? 3. For what ...
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| What age should a horse be before riding | 11/3/2006 |
Q: We just bought a 17month old Buckskin Quarter Horse and I have been lounging him daily for 4 months. ...
A: My reply is not going to please you,I'm afraid. No horse should be lunged until the age of 4. This ...
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| on the bit | 10/31/2006 |
Q: this time i took my crop with me(i normally take a crop with me, but if i need to use it she only ...
A: AsI suggested before, I would not round her up. Rather stretch her out. She will never step out as ...
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| kicking | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My daughter has a 13 1/2 hand wonderfully broke, 6yr old , pony mare. Children can do anything with ...
A: I see this characteristic of your pony mare more as a dominance issue than jealous or protective. It ...
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| why | 10/30/2006 |
Q: hiya can any one answer me this? why do thoroughbreds always get excited and always want to gallop ...
A: Thorobreds were and are bred to run. Even those that never see a race track have the genes to run, ...
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| on the bit | 10/29/2006 |
Q: thanx 4 the help. it was good but she hasn't been taught to do it. she was only broken in to bush ...
A: To get her to open up and go forward you have to first be in an enclosed arena. Then let her have ...
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| on the bit | 10/24/2006 |
Q: im trying to teach my horse to get "on the bit" when i want her to. i can get her "on the bit" at ...
A: Please forgive me for being a bit late with this reply. I was on vacation and have been playing ...
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| three questions | 10/11/2006 |
Q: We ride a friend of the families ponies they get fed grain every day but dont get worked every day ...
A: Question 1: Ponies should not be fed grain at all unless they are at hard work several hours a day ...
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| longing hot blooded throughbred mare | 10/8/2006 |
Q: We have an eleven yr.old RED throughbred mare. She was on the track until she sustained an injury to ...
A: Retraining the TB off the track requires some skill and patience, especially since she spent so many ...
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| trailering | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have a horse that i bought. I trailered him home in a two horse straight load. I had no problem. ...
A: Sounds like your horse has a case of equine claustrophobia. I don't worry about giving him the ...
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| Height needed for jumping | 10/4/2006 |
Q: What is the amount of vertical height required for adequate clear space for a horse and rider doing ...
A: Would you please clarify your question? I have no idea what you are asking. Vertical height of ...
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| my horse is to fast | 9/29/2006 |
Q: hi i have a tb mare she use to be on the race tracks for 1 year and she is retired from the tracks ...
A: You have skipped the basics. Gymnastics. Basic dressage. Nothing works like teaching your horse, ...
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| Youngsters | 9/25/2006 |
Q: walk him out etc, i want to know how much of this i should do like a training programme. Should I do ...
A: Here is the program for a youngster: Between 2 and 3 years old, he can be saddled, bridled and led ...
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| out of stall | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how to get a horse out of his stall willingly. He puts his ears back, turns ...
A: First I would have a long switch in my hand when I approach the stall. If he turns his rear to me, I ...
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| show jumping | 9/2/2006 |
Q: iv recently bought a young horse who dangles his front legs whilst jumping. although he is 7, he has ...
A: How high are you jumping him now? One thing I can recommend is having him trot over poles on the ...
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| horse behavior problem | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I have an 8 year old gelding I have had for 3 years. We have had our ups and downs behavior wise. ...
A: I think you have a Quarter horse? That is the one breed of horse I will never again own. I have ...
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| starting a young horse jumping | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I have purchased a 6 year old 17hh half bred horse. He has done no jumping so I have startedhim over ...
A: Start by scattering poles on the ground all over the arena ... at random. These are literally on the ...
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| horse behavior | 8/20/2006 |
Q: how often do horses lay down.do they need to lay down to sleep or do they sleep standing
A: How often horses lie down depends on the individual horse and whether or not he has a soft,inviting ...
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| How old should i start jumping? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I've evented beginner novice and novice for the past couple of years just not on my own horse. I ...
A: Are you trotting or cantering the single jumps? I would say that you need more of a warm up of ...
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| How old should i start jumping? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old thoroughbred and I have been jumping her about 2 1/2 feet recently. She has ...
A: I don't think you have done any harm to her joints at 2 1/2 feet. Keep it low for the next 6-9 ...
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| Horses Killing | 8/3/2006 |
Q: why they kill horses when they get injured Thanks Have a nice day
A: They don't always kill injured horses. It very much depends on the type of injury, the prognosis for ...
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| trailering | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I have a six year old apindix QH gelding. He has been doing realy well with eventing so we like to ...
A: Chances are he is just testing his dominance. You have to get back in charge. I can suggest two ...
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| training a young horse | 8/1/2006 |
Q: i have a 2 year old Arabian colt and i am beginning to break him in, i have got him used to the bit ...
A: A two year old colt is too young to ride. He should be started at three. Then he learns to work on ...
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| jumping | 7/27/2006 |
Q: My horse has just started doing eventing after we got out of hunters. He has been doing really good ...
A: There is one thing you can and should do when approaching a fence. You should say something sharply ...
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| JUMPING | 6/25/2006 |
Q: I have had my tb x warmblood for just over 5 months now, she is 9 years old and has a number of ...
A: Do not make the jumps higher! She needs them lower. She needs cavaletti and grids to improve her ...
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| Impatience in yearling | 6/24/2006 |
Q: My 14 month old Oldenburg gelding is off to a good start with handling....most of the time. He is ...
A: First of all, 14 months is much too young to lunge a colt. The stress and strain on the inside hock ...
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| hacking out alone | 6/24/2006 |
Q: i have a very large strong gelding who is rising 7 he will not hack out alone at all and i am ...
A: Success will depend on the reason he balks. You will need to know if it is because he is barn sour ...
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