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| Horses Living In Backyards | 10/25/2009 |
Q: So I am very interested in buying a horse except the board at the stables near me is very high ...
A: Check with your local Zonong Department - they should be able to help you with that. Yes, horses ...
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| Horses Living In Backyards | 10/25/2009 |
Q: So I am very interested in buying a horse except the board at the stables near me is very high ...
A: Generally 2 acres for the first horse and 1 acre for each after is what I have seen as common ...
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| Trailering a Horse | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Lisa, My neighbor just passed and he has 2 horses one 23 Ayers old and the other 33 years. Neither ...
A: First, sorry about the loss of your neighbor. As to the horses - that is a tough one. If they have ...
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| Possible Hernia on Arab Mare | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We have an Arab mare, close to 20 in age, that has a growth where the top of her left back leg meets ...
A: that sounds more like a tumor, NOT a hernia. A hernia is protusion of an organ or the muscular wall ...
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| Short Stride vs. Long Stride | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of looking for a new hunter horse and really like this mare. However she had a ...
A: your trainer is right. Conformation is conformation, and while there are certain aspects that you ...
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| gap of being pregnant | 8/13/2009 |
Q: after which time period horse can become pregnant?
A: but I will gove you a couple different possibilities. A horse can get pregnant as early as 2 ...
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| re-training a racer | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My question invloves my 8 year old Standardbred off the track.Training was going well,riding he took ...
A: First - I'm sorry about the delayed response...this question got lost in my email.... I would not ...
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| re-training a racer | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My question invloves my 8 year old Standardbred off the track.Training was going well,riding he took ...
A: If he was doing well, and suddenly has these issues, you need to rule out any physical problems. Is ...
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| horse bit | 6/23/2009 |
Q: i have a horse that bites my 1 year colt real bad.he has a bunch of pieces taken out of his trunk.i ...
A: sorry for the delay in answering..... If there is one horse in particular that is aggressive toward ...
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| bills | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I might buy a horse that is $500 and I need to know how much are the vet bills and the boarding ...
A: Vet and boarding bills can vary greatly depending on where you are located. A farm call for a vet ...
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| Horse Stamping Hoof | 6/19/2009 |
Q: When I was down at my sister's house one of the horses would walk and stamp her hoof. What is she ...
A: If the horse looks like it is stamping its' hoof, it could be just trying to get a fly off etc....OR ...
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| Pregnant Horse!!!! | 6/16/2009 |
Q: This might sound dumb but my mom has a horse that is pregnant and i wanted to know how long after ...
A: If the mare is in good physical shape, and has been ridden routinely throughout the pregnancy, light ...
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| trailers | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am 17 years old and getting ready to go to my very first show. (It will also be my horse's first ...
A: That is GREAT news~! Yes, UNDERSTANDING why a horse is reacting the way it is and changing the ...
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| training | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 4year old quarter horse mare that I have just recently gotten. She is halter broke and I am ...
A: ....it sounds like you do not have experience in training horses, so the best advice I can give you ...
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| horse pregnancy | 6/10/2009 |
Q: my horse i think is pregnant and she has become very moody and will not let my husband around her is ...
A: was she exposed to a stallion? If so, when? The best thing to do if you believe your horse may be ...
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| trailers | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am 17 years old and getting ready to go to my very first show. (It will also be my horse's first ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding- was giving this one some srious thought! Putting cotton in her ...
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| trailers | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I am 17 years old and getting ready to go to my very first show. (It will also be my horse's first ...
A: ...I can relate as I have 1 mare who used to be VERY hard to load - and have 1 mare right now (not ...
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| building a barn | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I heard that douglas fir is a good type of wood to use on the inside of the stalls. do you recommend ...
A: Well, personally I would use a hard wood for stalls - oak, or larch (Tamarak is availalbe in my ...
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| Are goats good for horses?? | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have read many articles from your webstie. I still have a question... I have heard that goats ...
A: .....I know that many people will mix animals - my horses grew up with sheep and I nbever had a ...
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| proud cut | 4/24/2009 |
Q: What does proud cut mean??
A: Here is an explanation from www.horsekeeping.com .....better than I could have explained it... Some ...
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| training | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 yaerr old appy that is green brock i i will abmit it am scard if him a little he rerd up ...
A: the horse needs to learn RESPECT - if he doesn't learn that, he can very well become dangerous. If ...
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| why are mares mean? | 3/5/2009 |
Q: why are mares more mean than geldings? from,Delaney
A: mares do not have more of a tendancy to be mean than geldings. Each horse is an individual, and ...
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| hay fires | 11/24/2008 |
Q: if hay is rained on then stacked to tight and right up to a tin roof can it cause a hay fire ...
A: First, sorry to hear you experieced a fire....hopefully no one was injured. As fo rthe fire itself, ...
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| hay fires | 11/23/2008 |
Q: if hay is rained on then stacked to tight and right up to a tin roof can it cause a hay fire
A: there is the possibility of a fire starting. When hay ahs moisture in it, from either being baled ...
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| training a pony | 10/9/2008 |
Q: We have several shetland ponies that we train to pull a cart/wagon. I would like to break one to ...
A: you have to take into consideration the size and bone structure of the animal. From what I know ...
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| Insurance for horses in fire country | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I just bought a gelding with outrageously good breeding. I also live in San Diego county, and right ...
A: Yes, you can get insurance for specific types of loss, including fires. If you do an on line search ...
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| Training | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have got a three year old thoroughbred filly. I backed her when she was three, started riding her ...
A: giving a young horse, especially a larger breed such as a TB time to grow up is a good thing. It ...
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| My 15yr old Quarter Pony | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I had just bought a quarter pony I fell in love with her right away! The people I got her from said ...
A: If she has not been ridden much, and is out of shape, it is quite possible that the reason for her ...
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| My saddle | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Hey, I have a really nice saddle but I have no idea what brand it is. I am hoping that someone that ...
A: Sometimes it is a medallion, other times it is actually embossed in the leather. You can also try ...
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| Rehabiliting neglected Horse | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I am currently deployed with the Marine Corps in Africa instructing military training for African ...
A: First, sorry for the delay in answering. If the horse has superficial wounds (scrapes, small cuts) ...
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| Horse not grazing | 9/6/2008 |
Q: i have a 33 yr old quarter horse that always grazed but now hes not grazing. I had him checked for ...
A: First of all - is your horse eating AT ALL? Or just not putting his head down to graze? If he is ...
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| clear wood finish | 8/26/2008 |
Q: LISA, I BUILT SOME HORSE STALLS AND I AM GETTING READY TO PUT A WOOD SEALER ON THE 2 X 8 SOUTHERN ...
A: Also, your local retailer should be able to give you pointers on what would be good to use. I have ...
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| clear wood finish | 8/26/2008 |
Q: LISA, I BUILT SOME HORSE STALLS AND I AM GETTING READY TO PUT A WOOD SEALER ON THE 2 X 8 SOUTHERN ...
A: Is the wood in an area that horses may chew on it? I did some quick research on CWF (Flood brand) ...
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| Crazy thoroughbred | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Everyone told me not to get a Thoroughbred and of course I ended up with one. I have had her for ...
A: Do you lunge her first because of her energy, or is it something you have just 'always done'? I ...
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| Mare in foal I think | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I had my vet do a pregnancy blood test. It came back negative. However her vulva has extended and ...
A: Well, it sure sounds like she is in foal! When you see the teats 'strut' or point, keep an eye out ...
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| Mare in foal I think | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I had my vet do a pregnancy blood test. It came back negative. However her vulva has extended and ...
A: I would still have the vet out again to palpate her. As for the discharge, you also want to make ...
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| Mare in foal I think | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I had my vet do a pregnancy blood test. It came back negative. However her vulva has extended and ...
A: It sounds to me like the mare is pregnant - I would have a vet out asap to do another check - ...
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| Feeding Horses | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Can I give my grass clippings to my horse and/or let him graze on the back lawn safely?
A: as long as you follow some guidelines. Make sure there are NO ornamental/poisonous plants within ...
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| My mare reared on her first hunt | 7/31/2008 |
Q: ive owned my new mare for about 3 months now and she has been great apart from the odd occasion. i ...
A: It sounds like you have a good plan with the jumping - slow and steady, letting her know it is not a ...
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| My mare reared on her first hunt | 7/31/2008 |
Q: ive owned my new mare for about 3 months now and she has been great apart from the odd occasion. i ...
A: Morning Chelsea....the further explanation helps a lot. It does sound like she reared in response ...
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| My mare reared on her first hunt | 7/30/2008 |
Q: ive owned my new mare for about 3 months now and she has been great apart from the odd occasion. i ...
A: First, what type of a rear was it? Big one, small pop up....she may have gotten spooked by something ...
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| weaning a filly | 7/25/2008 |
Q: At seven months we separated our mom and baby. After three months we put them back together. It took ...
A: Ah - ok - 3 WEEKS makes a big difference - I would keep them apart for at least 4-6 weeks (or ...
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| weaning a filly | 7/24/2008 |
Q: At seven months we separated our mom and baby. After three months we put them back together. It took ...
A: When you separated them for the first time, did you notice the udder first looking very full, then ...
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| haltering a foal | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 month old foal that I was haltering for a few days when she was first born, but now she ...
A: What I had to do with my foal was actually squeeze him into a corner, get a lead rope around his ...
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| Summer grass | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Knowing that spring grass can be detrimental to horses if grazing is not monitored, my question is ...
A: First, I apologize for the delay in answering - Now, on to your questions - I too keep my horses ...
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| Older Horse Nutrition & Care | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 23 year old Tennessee Walker who is on pasture most of the time 24 hours a day and is about ...
A: I would get the opinion of a vet if you haven't done so already. This is what I had to do with a ...
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| Horse barn fires | 6/3/2008 |
Q: We have been told that it is no longer OK to store hay in the barn above horse stalls which is what ...
A: To the best of my knowledge, there is no type of flame retardant that would fit that need. ...
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| pregnant maiden mare | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old maiden that was "due " the 24th of this month. She has had a bag for roughly ...
A: Maiden mares will often go over or under their due date (they like to keep you guessing!) Are the ...
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| trailoring | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a horse that is 10 years old and was neglected really bad so we took her into our care. when ...
A: What I would do first is work on her trust - get her used to you and get her to trust you. I hav too ...
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| Cribbing | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I found a horse I am interested in purchasing. He is a cribber and he is a little thin just a ...
A: Personally, I would not purchase a horse that cribs. There are so many horses available right now ...
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| my barrelhorse has horrible feet | 4/4/2008 |
Q: hello my name is kelli i have a 17 year old buckskin that i run barrels on and his feet are real bad ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding, I was away this weekend. There are many over the counter ...
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| Birth of Foal | 3/15/2008 |
Q: What are enemas used for in the birthing process? I've assisted many a mare to foal and never used ...
A: Good question! Enemas are generally given to a foal shortly after birth to help ensure that the ...
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| Soft hooves | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I'm about to buy a horse and i have this Oldenburg/TB in mind. But he has to wear 4 shoes and it's ...
A: definitely have that vet check done on him. I would definitely have his feet checked. I have known ...
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| Agressive Mare | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My friend just purchase a 3 year old mare. The mare seemed nice and calm while we were checking her ...
A: What I would do is make her start to work.....as suggested to you - I would be careful however to ...
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| Agressive Mare | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My friend just purchase a 3 year old mare. The mare seemed nice and calm while we were checking her ...
A: etc this is a gross misrepresentation. Personally if that was the case, I would return the horse. ...
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| help needed | 2/6/2008 |
Q: i have a four year old Thoroughbred. he was trained for racing but was to slow to race. so i sent ...
A: 2 months is not a long time for a horse to be 'retrained' - especially depending on how many days a ...
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| Horse Problems | 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: ....it sounds like one of two things......she has energy that she wants to use when you take her out ...
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| trailer loading | 12/5/2007 |
Q: i am very frustrated and need your help bad. i purchased a QUARTER HORSE in september and he loaded ...
A: ....I can understand your concern about going places yourself - I have that same issue, which is why ...
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| trailer loading | 12/2/2007 |
Q: i am very frustrated and need your help bad. i purchased a QUARTER HORSE in september and he loaded ...
A: First, sorry for the delayed response..... Have you tried loading him with another person closing ...
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| donkey | 11/28/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi - you didn't say how old the donkey is - is he young? I would work with him on ground ...
A: From the information you have given me so far, the first thing you need to do is earn the RESPECT of ...
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| donkey | 11/28/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi - you didn't say how old the donkey is - is he young? I would work with him on ground ...
A: First, I'm a bit far away (NY State) to come help - but I will try to give some assistance on line. ...
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| donkey | 11/26/2007 |
Q: hello i was wondering if you do donkeys now if you do i have a donkey that has much much to learn ...
A: get him used to anything and everything you can think of - just like with a young or inexperienced ...
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| sawdust | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i am thinking about putting sawdust in my horse trailer. i have boards and then mats over them. ...
A: What I would recommend though to to put just enough to catch any 'splashes' in the rear, and to give ...
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| female horse | 11/5/2007 |
Q: When do i need a health certificate? or a SCID test done on my mare
A: Health certificates are generally required when a horse travels from one state to another ...
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| Kick Walls in a Cleary Barn | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Do you know of any reason why it would be dangerous to horses to use OFC (I think that's what it's ...
A: I believe the planks in the barn are 6 or 8 inches wide.....I would make sure they are at least 6 ...
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| Kick Walls in a Cleary Barn | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Do you know of any reason why it would be dangerous to horses to use OFC (I think that's what it's ...
A: not suitable for use in a horse stall. There are many reasons why it is not good for horses, the ...
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| horse trailers | 8/18/2007 |
Q: how many horses can traler take? do horses ride in a trialerfacing the side, the front or does it ...
A: It all depends on the size of the trailer and what type it is. You can anything from a 1 horse up ...
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| Training Debate | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are going to be getting a 4 month old Tennessee Walker. We have agreed on ...
A: please remember that riding training will not take place for another couple of YEARS....so you do ...
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| Training my Western horse to ride 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: .... When you say trained Western - I take it she neck reins? What I would do is start working on ...
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| Horse growing up | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I bought a small horse and i want to know how should i treat him? how can i make him love me since ...
A: when you say 'small' do you mean young or small as in size? As for treating it - I'm not sure what ...
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| trailering a donkey | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old large standard donkey, she will not load on a trailer, I have tried ...
A: you say she has not had any bad experiences getting on a trailer.....actually, from what you ...
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| first step | 4/12/2007 |
Q: hi lisa thanks for taking my question what is the basic training for a racing a horse?
A: or an already broke horse that would now be starting racing training? Also what type of ...
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