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| Subject | Date Asked |
| superior bloodline mares X superior bloodline stallions | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: why superior bloodline mares are bred with superior bloodline stallions in thoroughbred racing ... A: the sire passes on a lot of his talent as well as looks. it is just normal to always want the best. ... | |
| horses are fond of | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: horses are fond of what 1) climate (i mean, which climate makes them feel comfortable to work) 2) ... A: 1. a good enjoyable temperatur for horses is around 70-90 degrees 2. horses like a lot of space with ... | |
| racing colts gelded | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: may i know why racing colts are gelded. i dont believe that they develop sexual temptation towards ... A: some colts are still study at the age of two and three and will be hardfer to handle they will be ... | |
| toxins released when grass cut off , mules | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: 1) you told me that when grass is cut off, it releases toxins. may i know why grass releases toxins ... A: 1. it releases toxins because it is starting to die and decompose. 2. mules are very different then ... | |
| at what age to carry a rider , horse vices | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: 1) at what young age, a horse is ready fit enough to carry a rider? what should be initial weight ... A: 2. for thoroughbred they are dewsigned to grow faster so at a year and a half they will be ridden. ... | |
| syringe for all horses, one thermometer for all horses | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: 1) if i use same syringe for all the horses, what infection would spread from one horse to an other? ... A: 1. every horse should have its own syring never use the same one on multiple horses. any disease can ... | |
| racehorse hooves growing fast, smaller hoof horses speedy | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: 1) may i know how come hooves grow fast for racehorses. what i mean is why hoof grows faster for ... A: 1. race horses get more supplements then mopst horsesa wich makes their hooves grow faster but with ... | |
| no pastures for our tracks | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: our racetracks doesn't let horses to graze on the pastures. we can't turn out our horses on them. ... A: horse lack nutrition from the grass and minerals from it as well. they also lack the freedome of ... | |
| bay, common color in thoroughbreds | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: may i know why BAY became common color in horses, especially thoroughbreds? what is the history ... A: the fopunding sires for the thoroughbred breed were bay, grey, and sorrel. the mares consited of ... | |
| horses sweating on raceday | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: few racehorses are tensed when they are on the track on the raceday. they sweat a lot. may i know ... A: the horses sweat because they are nervouse and even scared. it is a new area and they know they are ... | |
| New Baby Foal | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a range of horse's but i have this main one (mare, 7 years old) and shes very over ... A: it is common for a baby horse to be scared. it is in a new world and everything is a new experience. ... | |
| first training, then feeding to racehorses | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: my friend says that training should be given first preference to racehorses, and then only feeding. ... A: most horses will onyl eat until they are full this will not make them colic. in rare cases a horse ... | |
| aggression in which gender | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: which horse gender has more aggression? do tell me at what age aggressions rises and falls in horses ... A: 1. if a stallion is gelded then yes he does become less agressive. however if he is gelded late such ... | |
| sleeping pattern of horses | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: may i know the sleeping pattern of horses. how many hours do they sleep. do they sleep in morning, i ... A: if the horse is stressed out and sweaty then it shows signs that the horse is nervous and did not ... | |
| decorating horse stalls | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: with which color to paint my stall? i mean, which color do horses like the most? should all lights ... A: horses do not have a prefered color. if anything just keep it the wood dont paint it because the ... | |
| sleeping pattern of horses | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: may i know the sleeping pattern of horses. how many hours do they sleep. do they sleep in morning, i ... A: horses have individual sleeping patterns but for the most part they will sleep around 13 hours a ... | |
| aggression in which gender | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: which horse gender has more aggression? do tell me at what age aggressions rises and falls in horses A: stallions have the most agression because they have so much testosterone. their life goal is to eat ... | |
| white skin in thoroughbreds and arabs | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: madam, unlike other warmbloods, why thoroughbreds and arabs dont come in white skin. i have another ... A: arabians and thoroughbred can be true white. arctic swift is a pure white thoroughbred stallion. ... | |
| first training, then feeding to racehorses | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: my friend says that training should be given first preference to racehorses, and then only feeding. ... A: this can go both ways. you do not want a horse running on an empty stomach because they will not ... | |
| basic safe horse training tips irrespective of any discipline | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: can you get me basic safe horse training facts (both for the rider and the horse)irrespective of any ... A: when training a horse the persons safety is number one then the horses. always make sure the horse ... | |
| not to ride with open knees | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: a rider should never ride with open knees. may i know why?? A: when you ride with open knees then you are not keeping your weight down and your body centered. you ... | |
| zenyatta under pressure , stupid riders | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: 1)Hello madam, may I know what does “zenyatta is under pressure in the last 300m” mean??? 2) back ... A: 1. it means she has other horses moving up and zenyatta has to go faster to keep her position 2. a ... | |
| which shoe to use in racing , protects heels from cracking | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: this is highly important question for me regarding which shoe to use on horses. as we all know when ... A: the hoof naturally expands you do not want to take that away by using a steel shoe. steel shoes are ... | |
| white hooves soft , black hooves hard | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I heard that white hooves are softer than the black hooves. Is it?? May I know why?? Then how to ... A: it is just a myth it doesnt matter what color the horses hooves are it depends on what kind of ... | |
| applying hoof oil | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: may I know when to apply hoof oil to the hooves. I mean, immediately after trimming the hooves and ... A: you should always apply hoof oil after the horse is trimmed and shoed. the oil usually lasts a few ... | |
| thick noseband used on breaking yearlings | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: while breaking yearlings, should the bit be on or a bosal is used. madam, why this noseband is so ... A: this is a bronc halter it is used on horses that are bred and trained to buck people off for rodeo. ... | |
| feedback | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: an old trainer at our racecourse tells me that he would be giving most of the rides to jockeys in ... A: feedback is a rider giving information about the horse and how it feels while riding it. once he is ... | |
| forage and fodder , racehorse trainers log book , | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: 1) please differentiate forage and fodder 2) can be please define "racehorse trainer's log book". ... A: 1. forage and fodder is Any food source such as hay that provides the major bulk of a horse’s or ... | |
| throat swell | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: 1)when does a horse throat swell?? 2)madam, yesterday, at my stable, i approached a new horse ... A: 1. a horses throat could swell from the virus strangles, infections, and colds. 2. any horse is ... | |
| sweating horse | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: is the horse sweating or it has a shiny coat?? madam, how should i differenciate a washy horse from ... A: with this picture since the horse is dark i cannot tell if it is sweaty or washed or just shiney. ... | |
| which horse beddings suits to which climate | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: i'm mentioning few horse beddings below, tell me which bedding would suit to the horse in which ... A: for cold climates you would want wheat straw because it is bulky and will keep them warmer. for hot ... | |
| rubbing | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My 1 1/2 yr old Mini Gelding horse has been rubbing his hind quarters. He is rubbing the hair off ... A: if you are worming him with the same wormer every time then he will become immuned to it. try a ... | |
| working with horses | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: tell me onething frankly, how did you did feel working with horses, i mean to say, mucking out the ... A: when im around horses i just feel happy. even if i am cleaning a stall because your just there with ... | |
| patience | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: may i know how to achieve patience while training horses?? A: what works for me is when a horse is acting up or being stupid just stop count to ten and take in ... | |
| gymkhana riding | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: please define "gymkhana riding"? will gymkhana riding help a rider to become a full fledged jockey? ... A: gymkhana is like horse games it has barrel racing, pole bending, a combination of both and fun ... | |
| yearlings to be broken | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: may i know why yearlings dont allow riders to mount on them, why they buck, rear, bolt and throw ... A: even though they have grown up with humans doesnt mean they do not get scared. to have somebody on ... | |
| yourself riding personally, your mounts carrying how much weight | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: i'm sorry to ask this personal1) hope you were an assistant trainer. did you personally ride horses ... A: 1. yes i did ride all of our horse, it was always fun and it feels like your flying. while riding ... | |
| jockeys taking steam bath, wheat straw | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: 1)why jockeys take steam bath before the race. is this a must for every jockey or only heavy jockeys ... A: 1. they take a steam bath because it helps them get rid of some weight. i am not sure at what ... | |
| cut out grass for other livestock animals | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: why other livestock animals like cows, goats, buffaloes are provided cut out grass as their feed ... A: cos goats and buffalos do not have as sensitive of a stomach as a horse. even in their case though ... | |
| horses becoming fat on gelding, flaxseed | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: 1)Do horses become fat when gelded like dogs?? 2)how does flaxseed makes a horse body coat shine? ... A: 1. some will gain more weight like dogs if they do not have the exercise. it depends on the horses ... | |
| % of feed to racehorses, apples | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: 1) how much % of oats, % of oats with molasses, % of maize, % of flaxseed, % of pellets, % of chick ... A: 1.i am not sure how this formula came to be, for me i just follow what the horse needs. if you are ... | |
| aluminum stables , easing in race, giving a run | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I’m chris, 1)why aluminum walled stables last longer??to which climate, do aluminum stables last ... A: 1, they last longer becauseit is metal and horses cannot chew it and damage it it is good in all ... | |
| leg cues, short tailed thoroughbred | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I’m chris, please answer these questions separately according to the question numbers: 1)back ... A: 1. the rider encourages the horse by his hands. with his sturrups that short the horse does not feel ... | |
| giving an off upto 4-5days | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I’m chris. one of our trainers at our racetrack, gives an off to his stable horses upto 4-5days, ... A: no the horse can have 4 days off. i would not just leave the horse in its stall though he should be ... | |
| rum to horses | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. 1) why to make a horse drink few sips of water after workouts or race, why cant we cant ... A: 1, water will hydrate them the most and has electrolytes. run or wine does not and can cause a horse ... | |
| horse face swell, training surfaces slip and has grip | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: 1)may I know when does a horse face swell? Can you please post me a picture of a horse face ... A: 1. yes a horses face can swell from wounds or infections. however you would have to really put the ... | |
| GRAY RACEHORSE | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: please watch this video, at 13secs, we can see a gray racehorse, is that a thoroughbred. i got this ... A: yes this horse is a thoroughbred, they can have this white gene in them. here in the U.S. we have a ... | |
| horse whispering | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: actually this is a picture of horse whispering captured from the horse whisperer movie, can you ... A: in this picture the man is just being patient and figuring out what the horse is thinking and how he ... | |
| clockwise direction trotting | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: why to trot a horse only in clockwise direction in the round pen? why not in anti clockwise ... A: because then they will not work in the other direction. horses brains are divided into left and ... | |
| Owning a horse | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My name is Tamara. I have been riding horses for the past year. I rode previously from the age of ... A: it is a big responsibility and prices can vary depending on you situation. average expenses for a ... | |
| cribbing | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Amanda - thank you for taking a minute to answer my question. I have a 14 yr paint gelding - was a ... A: do not use the electric cribbing collar. it will do more harm then hood. the collar will cause sores ... | |
| horse tiring for long distance trotting | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: do horses get tired of trotting for long distances, because i have seen a horse panting while ... A: if a horse is out of shape then yes it will pant when it is tired. it does not depend on the horses ... | |
| headcollar facts | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: 1)why trainers keep the headcollar on few horses permanently, though he's on the track along with ... A: 1. some trainers keep it on because it makes it easier for the groom. they do not have to keep ... | |
| horse hooves doubts | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: 1)at what age, the horse hoof will be fully grown?? 2) horses with bigger hooves tend to develop ... A: 1. the horses hoof will always grow but width wise it will be full size at age 4 2. it doesnt matter ... | |
| calculating heat in legs | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: its said that normal temperature of a horse is 99 to 101 degree Fahrenheit. madam, after workouts, ... A: yes the normal temperature of a horse is 99 to 101 degree Fahrenheit. however in a horses legs you ... | |
| horse racing equipments | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: what is 1)overhead martingale 2)side sheepskin cheekpiece 3)cheek (this is not sheepskin cheekpiece, ... A: 1. i have not heard of an overhead running martingale but all martigale are basically the same ... | |
| signs of foaling | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: WHAT SHOULD I B LOOKING FOR. WHAT R SOME SIGNS THAT SHE IS CLOSE TO GOING INTO LABOR? SHE ALREADY ... A: she will get a wax on her nipples that is a sign she is almost ready to foal within 1-2 days. also ... | |
| horse after workouts | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: please tell me whether this horse is totally tired (photo taken after the workout),please look at ... A: i would need to see the other picture again with the volume of questions i need my memory refreshed ... | |
| 2 year old racehorse training | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: 1)why 2 year old racehorses are not allowed to enter into the training track until they are 32months ... A: they should not be ran before this because their legs are not fully developed. their knees are not ... | |
| horse salivation | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: how do horses salivate while holding a warm bit. i mean, is there any action of tongue licking the ... A: chewing is chewing they is not difference in it. anytime the horse is moving its tongue around and ... | |
| horse slow down command | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: when horses bolt, generally riders say "easy", "whoa" to slow down the horse even though they pull ... A: 1. olobaby i imagine just means easy baby 2. racing standards are different where ever you go. i am ... | |
| horse slow down command | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: when horses bolt, generally riders say "easy", "whoa" to slow down the horse even though they pull ... A: it doesn't matter what you say as long as it is soothing. you could say "stop stupid horse" but as ... | |
| gate training racehorses | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: what are the uses of gate training racehorses? what more do horses learn apart from learning jump ... A: gate training teaches them to remain calm in the gate. the distance is shorter because you are not ... | |
| difference between surcingile and roller | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: what is the difference between surcingile and roller?? A: a sircingle straps around the horses rib cage then it has side reins to teach the horse to break at ... | |
| rubber snaffles protect them | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: few horses are born with soft jaws, so its adviced to work them with a rubber bit. But, they have a ... A: any bit will hurt the horses mouth, a bit is only as light as a riders hands. it is not about what ... | |
| trainers riding skills secret | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: my friend, an apprentice jockey told me that a trainer should keep his riding skill secretive from ... A: you should ride your horses with the addition of having others ride for you as well. ride a horse ... | |
| horses reluctant to trot , horses act smart in the track | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: 1)why few horses are reluctant to trot when they enter into the track during workouts. how badly the ... A: 1. the horse is more then likely sore and does not want to run. it should be rested. racing is very ... | |
| horse mouth length growth | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: does a horse mouth length grow as the horse grows older. for instance, i have a 2 year old ... A: yes when they become older the mouth becomes wider and you will need a bigger bit check the bit ... | |
| racehorse trainer riding skills | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: may i know why should every racehorse trainer know the basic riding skills, how would it help him?? ... A: yes when they trainer knows how to ride then they can see and understand how they jockey is riding ... | |
| fetlock protection | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: how to protect horse fetlock from injuries? is there any bandage for it? is there any proper ... A: yes that is the fetlock. the bandages protect both the tendons and the fetlock. some trainers will ... | |
| false horse training | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: my uncle, a flat racing trainer once instructed his jockey in the workouts to give a blow out at 6 ... A: horses should always be warmed up properly. but he did have a point for this. some horses do get ... | |
| Mystery Mare | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I was curious if you could help me out... I have an 18+ or - year old bay mare whom i have had for ... A: she is mostly Arabian though she is not pure. given the fact that she is built up a little bit more ... | |
| fetlock protection | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: how to protect horse fetlock from injuries? is there any bandage for it? is there any proper ... A: use bell boots on your horse as well as polo wraps on its legs. the bell boots will keep it from ... | |
| horse crest and neck | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: please differentiate horse crest and neck A: the neck its self is the entire neck of the horse The crest of the horse is located at the upper ... | |
| equipment to hold horse testicles in place | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: is there any equipment to hold the testicles in place. if yes, please tell me what to call that and ... A: no you should not geld all your colts. the horses testicles do not affect it. the horses are to ... | |
| weaning filly from mare | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: i got a mare and her filly but my mare is staying over my friends house and she is still nurseing ... A: if the baby is a year old just take them away from each other, it should have been weaned at 5-6 ... | |
| equipment to hold horse testicles in place | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: is there any equipment to hold the testicles in place. if yes, please tell me what to call that and ... A: no their is not a piece of equipment for this simply because it is a sensitive area and would cause ... | |
| Horses | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I my name is Joseph and i was wondering if I buy i horse for $500 what would the vet bill be to just ... A: it really depends on the vet, some charge 100 dollars for a health check some can be less or more. ... | |
| Bumps all over my horse | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I just went down to pasture to check on my horse. And found her with bumps all over her. From small ... A: she has hives. she is having an allergic reaction to something. did you recently use a different fly ... | |
| pony with seizures | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: i have loaned a pony for a year and a half , during this time he has had 5 siezures , i was told he ... A: more tests should be done to see what the reason for the seizures is but that can often times be ... | |
| confirmation judgement3 | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I’m chris. can you please tell the confirmation of this yearling A: its legs are way out of proportion and horrible. its quarter lack muscle and its head does not fit ... | |
| asking horse to pick up his feet, stipe reporters riding skills, shoe loose | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I’m chris, please answer these questions separately according to the question numbers: 1)how to ask ... A: 1. you run you hand doen the horses leg to the inside lean into the horses leg and they will pick it ... | |
| breaking and term for bad habits | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: 1)does unproper breaking of a yearling lead to rearing, bucking and bolting and many other bad ... A: 1. yes bad training will result in a wide variety of bad habits. i re trained one horse that would ... | |
| placing heavy bit, horse breaking at the poll | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: suppose a trainer wants a horse to break at the poll, can he place a heavier bit in their mouth so ... A: you could put a heavier bit in their mouth but it will not do anything. you have to teach a horse by ... | |
| foreign sire X local mare breeding good or bad | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: our Indian breeders mostly import stallions from foreign countries like US, GB, IRE etc and breed ... A: no it will not effect the foal. it may be harder on the stallion but the horse will adjust to the ... | |
| horses standing in the stalls, change for horses | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: dont racehorses feel bored standing for hours throughout the day in their stall?? dont they lie ... A: yes horses do get bored of the same routine. they will lay down in their stall and sleep. they do ... | |
| horse given lot of water before the race | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: does a horse lose a race when he's given 10 gallons of water to drink just before 1/2hour before ... A: giving that much water is a bad idea. it will make the horse colic and get a stomach ache. a horse ... | |
| deep footing, tail growth in TB,snaffle, women for barrel racing | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: 1)back tracing previous answers, what does “deep footing” means??? 2)at what age, the tail of a ... A: 1. deep footing means the dirt is deep and loose. 2. at the age of 2 a thoroughbred tail is fully ... | |
| horse with white skin | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: please watch this video. In this video, between 38secs to 54secs, the handlers are making the horse ... A: this is a gray arabian. a true white horse will have white skin and white hair. you can tell this is ... | |
| using a halter | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: generally my uncle, a owner, has 3 thoroughbred racehorses at a stable. That trainer takes the ... A: a horse should only have a bit in its mouth when it is being ridden. just walking and going out you ... | |
| judging this colt which needs blinkers or gelded | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: suppose a colt is running in a race of 11 horse field distanced at 1600m. The rider was instructed ... A: try the blinkers first and see how the horse responds, the jockey can also try showing the horse the ... | |
| stable management | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: can you please define "stable management". what a stable management software consists of?? can you ... A: i do not know of a software that is for stable management. it is all just done by yourself. you need ... | |
| racing terms | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: can you please define 1)backstretch 2)homestretch 3)backyard in horse racing terms A: 1. is the straight away on the farthest side from the grand stands. 2. the home stretch is the ... | |
| flipping over fixing problem | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: how to fix the problem of flipping over in horses?? can i use a lead chain shank passing underneath ... A: there are a few ways to fix this. one is flipping the horse over. many horses will not do it again. ... | |
| confirmation | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: can u please tell the confirmation of this???? ... A: it is not the length that keeps the saddle in place it is the height of their withers. a horse over ... | |
| green color | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: are horses color blind?? i heard that everything appears to be green for them. i mean, what all they ... A: i have never heard this i was taught they can see red yellow green colors because in the wild it ... | |
| introduction of new equipments | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: May I know how to introduce new equipments to racehorses. how long does it take for a horse to get ... A: 1. about a week sometimes less for some horses 2. never a horse will always hate it and play with ... | |
| bomb proofing | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: what does "bomb proofing" mean in equine terminology, how it is beneficial for race horses???? ... A: yes you are correct and this is how i train my horses. i make sure my horses are bomb proof before i ... | |
| horse after workouts | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: please tell me whether this horse is totally tired (photo taken after the workout),please look at ... A: this horse has just been worked. from the looks of it the workout was not hard on the horse. so it ... | |
| double bridle, TB retiring age, blind spots | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: 1)what does "double bridle" mean??? what are its uses?? why they are not used in flat racing???? ... A: 1. a double bridle has two bits. it is used for dressage horses for more control. they do not allow ... | |
| halter no brow band | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: why don’t a halter consists of a brow band??? ... A: yes the halter can go far back but it does not go through their mouth. bridles have the brow band to ... | |
| babies to racetrack, birthday of racehorses,horse gender looking at face | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: 1)at what age do baby racehorses come to the racecourse & at what age they race??? 2)why January ... A: 1. babies usually go to the track at a year and a half and start racing at two. this is very young. ... | |
| equine terms | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: can you please define these terms 1)sedate pace 2)voice commands in equine terms 3)"this bit makes ... A: 1. is an easy pace that is comfortable and not to fast. 2. a word you say and the horse responds to ... | |
| snaffles in racing | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: why only snaffles are allowed in racing, why not pelhams, gags, curb bits??? Are mullen mouth horse ... A: in American horse racing we only allow snaffle bits because they are easy on the horses mouth and a ... | |
| please explain these terms | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: 1)is there any term for leg ache in horses?? 2)please define “self trained jockey" 3)what does ... A: 1, it is just called sore legs, heat in legs, or bucked shins 2. a self trained jockey is a person ... | |
| colts and fillies mane style | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: can you post me a picture of a horse with roman mane style. actually, my friend said that all colts ... A: i do not know what a roman mane style if you mean a roached mane it is where the mane i cut short ... | |
| jockeys riding style | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: why jockeys are not allowed to sit and ride on the horse?? why they are allowed to ride with short ... A: jockeys ride with short stirrups and off the horses back because this keeps them from bouncing ... | |
| horse holding heavy bit | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: do horses feel heavy in the mouth holding heavier snafffle bits??? if so, how would a horse show its ... A: yes a horse will open its mouth when pressure is applied and is uncomfortable. a horse will also ... | |
| fore and hind hoof in TB confirmation | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: may I know why the fore hoof of a horse should be round and the hind hoof be oval in thoroughbred ... A: a horses fore hoof should be round because it allows the leg to flex easier. with an oval for hoof ... | |
| checking whether horse has fever | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my dad’s friend, a full fledged jockey said that his trainer used to check fever in horses by ... A: no that is not correct. the only way to be sure is to use a thermometer and check the horse. also ... | |
| overview of racehorse diets | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: i have attached a video link of "overview of racehorse diets", but its totally about american ... A: its a good video. the same basics goes for thoroughbred racehorses. you needs to make sure the horse ... | |
| digestion in horses | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: after how many hours would the digestion start in the horse stomach, if the horse is feed ... A: the time for the food to get from the mouth to the stomach is about 7 second. once it hits the ... | |
| gap after prev. run | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: last week a 5 year old liver chestnut gelding won a race by 1 length distanced at 1200m. how much ... A: i would have to see the race. if the horse won by a length and was still pulling away from the pack ... | |
| horse skin black, coat color change | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: 1)madam, is the horse skin always black, although they have different coat color 2)back tracing ... A: 1. no not all horses skin is black. most horses have black skin and can have chestnut hair grey hair ... | |
| horses with long coat | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. do horses have long coat???? if so, please mention the breeds!!!!! ANSWER: any horse ... A: it is harder to keep clean and the horses sweat will make the skin get fungus. the saddle fits the ... | |
| Arena Footing | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I am currently looking to purchase a farm that has an indoor arena, the problem, the indoor has a ... A: regular stall mats will work the same as the ones your dealer has. the only thing i would look at is ... | |
| Arena Footing | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I am currently looking to purchase a farm that has an indoor arena, the problem, the indoor has a ... A: you can keep the concrete floor however i would highly suggest you put rubber mats over it. i know ... | |
| lateral crookedness | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: can you please define “lateral crookedness” in equine terms?? is it natural, or can be corrected?? ... A: lateral crookedness is any situation where the horse is not walking or moving straight. the rider ... | |
| breaking a horse | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: can you please define "breaking" in equine terms and also explain the process of breaking a ... A: ground driving is where you have long reins on the horse and steer the horse with the reins from ... | |
| breaking a horse | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: can you please define "breaking" in equine terms and also explain the process of breaking a ... A: there are different ways to break a horse and it also depends on the type of riding. racehorses are ... | |
| training not riding | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: may i know why most of the trainers don't know the basics of riding, but still they train. may i ... A: some just grow up this way and learn from their dads. a trainer can know how to train a horse but ... | |
| about work riders | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: 1)may i know what is the weight of an average work rider, i mean, what would be the max. weight of a ... A: you do not want a work rider to weigh over 135 pounds. yes the work riders are the ones that prepare ... | |
| taking horse 5 - 6 lengths in lead | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: few trainers instruct jockeys to take the horse nearly 5-6 lengths in lead as totally isolated from ... A: most horses will. some horses though like to run in the front away from the others horses. they want ... | |
| raceday report | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I’m posting a racing report below: Explanation of Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh regarding the improved ... A: a older horse may not run as well as the younger horses because the younger horses have more energy ... | |
| Horse Obesity | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been given an 18 year old mare and I am getting her in about a month. She has been well taken ... A: when you get her put her on Bermuda grass. it is not fatty and will not make her founder. also just ... | |
| kineton noseband and drop noseband | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: when should a trainer use 1)kineton noseband 2)drop noseband I mean, how would he get to know that ... A: a kineton nose band is to put less pressure on the horses mouth and more on the nose. if you have a ... | |
| black and roan colors in TB | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: 1)is there any color called black in thoroughbreds or even the black is referred as dark bay??? ... A: some thoroughbreds look black but are considered dark bay because they have brown around their ... | |
| trainer's instructions, jockey's room, training tack | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: 1)may I know how well and clearcut should a trainer instruct a jockey? I have seen many trainers ... A: it depends on the jockey and horse, if you have an apprentice jockey you need to be very clear. let ... | |
| expectations from racing professionals | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: 1)what should a jockey expect from the trainer and owner??? 2)what should a groom expect from the ... A: a jockey should expect the trainer and owner to know the horse is sound, ready to race, the horses ... | |
| apprentice jockey no whip | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: 1)may I know why an apprentice jockey who claims 5kg allowance not allowed to carry a whip in the ... A: i am not sure why they would not allow an apprentice jockey to carry a whip. we do not have this in ... | |
| apprentice jockey claiming 5kg allowance | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: 1) can you please explain me the procedure of selecting a jockey claiming 5kg as my stable jockey ... A: you select a jockey by how they ride. and by the horse. if you have an easy horse you want a jockey ... | |
| gelding a colt, giving an off | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: may i know how many days to give an off after gelding a colt? ANSWER: a newly gelded colt should be ... A: you keep a geldings area clean so it does not get infected. a mature stud that breeds does not get ... | |
| quarter horse | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: how to prepare quarter horse for race and what to feed and all it take to be race ready answer me ... A: same as preparing a thoroughbred. make sure they are healthy hydrated clean, energetic, ready to ... | |
| sabino and solid color | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: what does “sabino color” and “solid color” mean in equine terminology??? A: Sabino is a group of white spotting patterns in horses that affect the skin and hair. A wide variety ... | |
| grass causes colic | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. back tracing previous answers, why a cut out leafy grass causes colic, why not the un cut ... A: because because the grass sits and starts to release toxins from the air. when a horse grazes then ... | |
| less harmones in mare | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: if suppose a mare has less harmones in her body as inspected by the vet, what happens???? Can’t she ... A: they will start to go into heat at 3 years old. Most mares will come into heat every 21 days. ... | |
| what does this one mean | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: what does "i was riding my horse at a fast pace along with a work rider, suddenly the saddle got ... A: horses fill their stomach with air so when they release the air the saddle is looser. it just means ... | |
| cut off tail by hocks | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: why to cut off the racehorse tail by hocks??? ... A: racehorse tails should be trimmed even because it is more professional and shows you groom your ... | |
| heat in legs | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: how should a trainer check the horse legs for heat and when all the times to check it ,i mean after ... A: run your hands from the chest down over the knees and around the tendons. feel for warmth. you ... | |
| sacral vetebra fracture | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I’m posting a racing report below: “Last week 1000m race report:ELITA (R.B. SHINDE) fell and ... A: The sacrum is the end portion the horse’s spine. If you press a finger firmly along the middle of ... | |
| barrel horse | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I want to get my barrel horse back into top condition to run this summer. She has had a few years ... A: this is very common a lot of barrel horses get burned out. my mare did but she was not bad tat the ... | |
| horses too sensitive | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: why horses are too sensitive when compared to other herd animals??? ANSWER: i am not sure i ... A: horses are more of a flight then fight animal. they would rather run then stand their ground. they ... | |
| training a nervous horse | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: why do horses feel nervous approaching the starting gates or even passing by the rails, they get ... A: the stewards should put in a plastic rail and will give away if a horse knocks it. but to get them ... | |
| what does this one mean | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: what does "i was riding my horse at a fast pace along with a work rider, suddenly the saddle got ... A: it means he was at a fast gallop and his saddle slipped under the horse. a saddle will slip because ... | |
| body clipping suiting to racehorses | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: which kind of body clipping suits to racehorses?? A: any will suit to racehorse but i personally would not body clip. your horse should be bathed ... | |
| false rails | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i dint understand why does the racing crew put on temporary rails which are kept with 3 or 4 metres ... A: we do not have these in American horse racing but i assume they are in case of emergencies. if a ... | |
| differentiate a western and english riding style | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: how should a layman differentiate a western riding style and english riding style??? A: in a western saddle you have more saddle under you. it is more laid back and your stirrups are a ... | |
| please explain me this terms | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: what does these mean??? 1)"breaking a horse to saddle" 2)"homely gallop" 3)"length of a horse in ... A: 1. getting a horse used to wearing a saddle and to be ridden 2. a good easy gallop 3. a length is ... | |
| body clipping | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: why to clip and when to clip off body coat of a horse, i mean, in which season to clip off. madam, ... A: some people clip their horses in summer to help keep them cool. on this horse the gray areas is ... | |
| training a nervous horse | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: why do horses feel nervous approaching the starting gates or even passing by the rails, they get ... A: it is natural. horses are used to open areas. when in the gate they feel like they are restrained ... | |
| horse running green | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: few baby racehorses try to run zigzag which is termed as "running green" in horse racing terms. why ... A: the babies run zigzag because they have no idea what is going on and have not been trained to run in ... | |
| sugar cane good for horses & making horses drink water | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: can we feed sugar cane(both in chopped pieces and liquid form) to racehorses??? how all does sugar ... A: yes you can, sugar cane is basically just sugar and is sweet. it will give your horse more energy ... | |
| backing a horse | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: how effective is backing( rider sitting astride a horse, making the horse walk backwards applying ... A: racehorses do not normally know how to back up. but yes it is important. for example if the horse is ... | |
| trotting in a circle | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: why to trot a horse in a circle? what does the horse learn from being trotted in a circle??? madam, ... A: we do not have these in the united states. we do however have round pens. this is for starting ... | |
| training effectively | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: how effectively and neatly should a true horse trainer prepare a common schedule for every horse in ... A: every horse should have a detailed specific workout for each day such as what tack what distance how ... | |
| seat hack | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris, may i know what is seat hack in horse racing terms??? especially, in workoouts ANSWER: a ... A: that is the difference. a seat hack does use leg pressure and is for general purpose riding. jockeys ... | |
| cremello color | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. what is cremello color in horses, can you post me an image of it???? ANSWER: a cremello ... A: yes this is a cremello horse. thoroughbreds do come in cremello. there are only a few though. Artic ... | |
| high withers in thoroughbreds | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. do thoroughbreds have high withers??? my dad said that there are more chances for a ... A: thoroughbreds have high withers because it was just how their breeding formed them. a horse with ... | |
| bridle parts uses | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. what is the need of a noseband, crownpiece, cheekpiece, throatlatch, browband for the ... A: the nose band is to keep the horse from opening its mouth wide and taking the bit it its teeth. the ... | |
| horses with long coat | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. do horses have long coat???? if so, please mention the breeds!!!!! A: any horse will get a long coat during the cold season. this is called their winter coat. they will ... | |
| workouts worse than race | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: i'm chris. are workouts more risk for jockeys rather than during the race??? if so, why??? A: each one is equally dangerous. for workouts you have more horses on the track at once and each horse ... | |
| race club horse | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: what does "race club horse" mean in horse racing??? is this horse owned privately or the club owns ... A: a race club horse is a horse owned by a club or group of people. some do this because it is cheaper ... | |
| indian lady jockeys in US | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: are there any indian lady jockeys in any of the US tracks??? i read an article about a lady ... A: we do have female jockeys of ever nationality. many from Mexico, Ireland, England japan,India, exc. ... | |
| auction sales | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: can you explain me the full process of auction sales at US and also explain why the presence of a ... A: here in the U.S. our biggest thoroughbred auction is barretts auction. here horses are admitted to ... | |
| a good seat | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: is this a good seat in the saddle??? i have attached 3 images each named as 1),2) and 3). download ... A: 1. this is an exercise rider. he is a bit tall but he has a good seat. his hands are in a nice ... | |
| good seat | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: i drew this image and scanned it to my pc, is this a good seat in the saddle??? even tell me whether ... A: wonderful drawing rohit. from the picture yes it is a good seat. and i would say he is holding the ... | |
| arabs vs thoroughbreds | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: do Arab horses run faster or thoroughbred horses run faster carrying proportionate weight according ... A: most endurance races horses are ridden in all three gaits. walk trot and canter. but you cannot do ... | |
| mean horse | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: what does “mean horse” mean??? ANSWER: a mean horse is a horse with a bad temper. it will bite, ... A: no you cannot. this is a troubled horse. it is acting out because it was seriously injured and ... | |
| improving my judgement over horses in race | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: how to improve my judgement over racehorse's run in the race???? A: see if they are fighting the rider or if they are responding to him. see if the horse is running ... | |
| avg. weight of western saddle | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: what would be an average weight of a western saddle??? A: it really depends. a barrel racing saddle is 25-30 pounds, a roping saddle is about 40-50 pounds, a ... | |
| fear for light | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: do horses get scared seeing or passing by fire. because our indian racehorses will be trotted early ... A: some horses will be scared of it at first but with a little work they will get over it. it is not ... | |
| improving my judgement in bloodline | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: can you guide me in improving the judgement over the bloodline in racing??? A: for bloodlines you need to see what horses are running well, which ones have good conformation, and ... | |
| horses running awkwardly in the race | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: why do few horses slow down without any specific reason during the race and again pick up their ... A: some horses are asked to slow down by the jockey. the other horses will run then settle into a ... | |
| characteristics of a horse float | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: can you please get me the characteristics of a horse float??? ANSWER: i am not sure what you mean ... A: here in the u.s. a good trailer is a slant load.this means instead of horses standing in there ... | |
| long pastern problems | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: does long pastern horses have a lot of trouble?? i mean, getting cuts on the tendons. is it right to ... A: it is not bad but it is not good. a horse with long pasterns is more likely to over reach and clip ... | |
| wolf tooth | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: when does wolf tooth starts growing in the horse, i mean at what age and gender??? how does it ... A: it starts to rapidly grow between the age of 3-8 in geldings and stallions. they need to be pulled ... | |
| why not shoes for riders | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: why all the horseback riders irrespective of discipline wear boots??? why dont they wear shoes??? i ... A: regular shoes have a lot of grip on them and they will get caught on the stirrup with means a rider ... | |
| Horse Nutrition | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am having issues with one of my older horses. She is a 28 year old thoroughbred. I am having ... A: you are feeding a great nutrition plan to your mare. i would highly advise you to have her teeth ... | |
| jockeys riding style | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: why jockeys are not allowed to sit and ride on the horse?? why they are allowed to ride with short ... A: jockeys ride with short stirrups and off the horses back because this keeps them from bouncing ... | |
| microchip id for racehorses | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: is microchip id for racehorses important, does the race clubs in US use this??? A: yes this is very important. this way if your horse is ever stolen they can scan the chip and see ... | |
| tips on gate training a racehorse | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: for a trainer to enter his stable horses in a race, gate training is very important. can you please ... A: once or twice everyday. first let the horse smell it and just walk through a few times. next have ... | |
| yearlings tied to post | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: in thoroughbred farms, foals when they turn into young yearlings are tied to a post. they say its a ... A: it teaches them to learn to tie. if a horse does not know this then they will pull back as soon as ... | |
| bomb proofing | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: what does "bomb proofing" mean in equine terminology, how it is beneficial for race horses???? A: bomb proof means you desensitize the horse to scary things such as noise moving objects, dogs, cars, ... | |
| dirt tracks in US | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: why only US racetracks are of dirt, what are the advantages of dirt tracks??? A: we have three different types of tracks. dirt, synthetic (poly track), and turf. dirt is the basic ... | |
| training one eye blind racehorses | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: May I know how to train one eye blind racehorses??? can you please give me some basic tips about ... A: it is just like training a regular racehorse however i do not feel a half blind horse should be ... | |
| tendonitis | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: may i know what is tendonitis??? when does it occur, at what age??? A: Tendinitis is often the result of physical weight bearing strain overload by the soft tissue support ... | |
| bucked shins | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: may i know what is bucked shins, can you please tell me when does occur in horses at what age, ... A: A Bucked Shin occurs when the periosteum tears away from the front of the cannon bone. In young ... | |
| dehydration in dogs and horses | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: can you please explain me how to fix the problem of dehydration in dogs and horses??? few of my dogs ... A: for dogs mix some Gatorade in their water so see if they drink more. if not a vet will have to give ... | |
| horse pregnancy | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: just rescued a horse very skinny and bony but fat stomach..was wondering if in fole. what are some ... A: if she is in foal then her teats will be swollen and producing milk. they will not leak milk until ... | |
| nervous horses | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: few horses are nervous during the race??? acutally, they sweat a lot when they approach the gates. ... A: it is just like a person getting stage freight. horses are the same way they are in a new ... | |
| knowing math | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Why is knowing math important to be a horse trainer? A: it is not that important. i am horrible at math and i have trained racehorses, jumpers, barrel ... | |
| mare's heat cycle | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: when does a mare come into heat??? i meant, at what age, in which season they come into heat. for ... A: they will start to go into heat at 3 years old. Most mares will come into heat every 21 days. ... | |
| settling a horse on outside | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: trainers generally instruct jockeys to settle his mount on the outside as soon as start is effected. ... A: when a trainer has a horse set on the outside this is because the horse is a closer. he wants the ... | |
| horses in front, far back | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: may i know why few horses like to be 1)in the front, as if like a leader in the race 2)be in far ... A: some horses like to be in the front because they are so competitive they want to lead and stay ... | |
| placing a surcingale | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: how to properly put a surcingle on a young horse??? A: the surcingle should be in the same spot a girth would be on a saddle. just behind their elbows and ... | |
| bleeding in racehorses | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: when does bleeding occur in racehorses??? then, how to fix this problem, till how many days the ... A: Horses may develop very high blood pressure within the pulmonary capillaries in the lungs. The high ... | |
| jockey's and horse safety in the starting gates | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: can you please mention about jockey's and horse safety in the starting gates??? A: a jockey should keep their horse under control at all times. they should be focused on their ... | |
| by trots, by gallops | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: what is meant by this "by trots, the horse muscles develops. by gallops, the horse muscles ... A: both develop muscle. they just work the muscle differently so the entire leg muscles get a full ... | |
| rubber snaffle | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: may I know to which horse shall I use a rubber snaffle mouthpiece??? ... A: if it is very responsive then it has a sensitive mouth. if the horse opens its mouth to get away ... | |
| response on whipping | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: may i know why do horses respond when the rider whips on their flank or on their rump??? ANSWER: ... A: when riding you do not do straight to whipping them. you first give them a voice command such as , ... | |
| head kept to side | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: may i know why do few horses keep their head to a side while working in the track. i observed this ... A: horses run with leads. left lead and right lead. which ever leg ex-tense out further at a gallop ... | |
| warming upto starting gates | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Why do horses need a warm up upto starting gates during the race? A: would you want to just walk out the door then start running as fast as you can? your body and a ... | |
| barefoot trots | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Whenever the season is off, horses are made to trot in the trotting rings. Shall I trot them with ... A: it depends on the horse. some will have very tender feet and will not be able to walk without shoes. ... | |
| not to feed green grass | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: May I know why not to feed green grass to racehorses? Because, I didn’t see the horses being fed by ... A: some will not feed it because a horses stomach is not used to it and it will make them colic. when a ... | |
| weight carried by arab racehorses | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: how much weight can an average arab racehorse carry according to their body weight and age??? A: a two year old should not carry more then 120 pounds. a full size arabian should not race with more ... | |
| speed of arabs and thoroughbreds | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: how fast do thoroughbred horses run per hour??? Also mention the number of strides per minutes of a ... A: Thoroughbred racehorse's average speed over a mile is 43 miles per hour...but their spurts of speed ... | |
| selection of stud farm for breeding a mare | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: how does a trainer or owner picks a good stud farm among a list of farms in that country, to select ... A: you look at the statistics of each stallion and see which stud would be the best pick for your mare. ... | |
| every jockey's chance for a trainer | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: can a trainer give a chance to every jockey at the club or only he should give a chance only to his ... A: a trainer can give every jockey a chance but a good trainer will watch the jockeys and see which ... | |
| by trots, by gallops | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: what is meant by this "by trots, the horse muscles develops. by gallops, the horse muscles ... A: horses use their muscles differently when trotting and galloping. when you trot them they are ... | |
| introducing same gender and opposite gender horses | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: may i know how to introduce two horses which belong to same gender and also opposite gender? A: never introduce a stallion and a mare it will only be trouble. unless your mare is in heat and you ... | |
| judging a jockey by his rides | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: may I know how would a trainer judge the jockey by looking at his rides?? A: you judge him by looking at how many races he has won, what kind of horses he rides, are they from ... | |
| 1,2,3,4 at paddock | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: we have got 1,2,3,4 partitions in our paddock. They are kept to declare which horses finished in the ... A: i am not sure what you are asking. win is first place, place is second, and show is third. win, ... | |
| slapping in the neck | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: a good trainer always slaps the horse with his hand on the neck when they go worse. why dont he ... A: i am not sure, but trainers and riders should not slap their horse. if a horse is not performing ... | |
| catching on the chin | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: can a horse man catch a horse on the chin, will he be landing in troubles???? A: you can grab a horse under the chin it will not harm the horse. as far as catching them if they are ... | |
| putting its head up or down, when stumbling | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: suppose if a horse stumbled in a race negotiating the bend, does the horse put its head up or down, ... A: the horse will throw his head up to re balance himself. its just a reflex he has. if you stumble you ... | |
| head kept to side | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: may i know why do few horses keep their head to a side while working in the track. i observed this ... A: some horses do it to keep pressure away from one side of their mouth because of teeth problems. ... | |
| temperament of a normal pony | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know the temperament of a normal pony irrespective of any breed A: most ponies are a bit stubborn and do not have the best temperaments. but like people it all depends ... | |
| running 5 to 6 horses wide | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: what does "the horse shifted out onto another another without any specific reason and ran 5 to 6 ... A: it means the horse was directed to the outside and was way to far out. having the horse this far out ... | |
| horses going mad | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: may i know when do horses go mad??? A: they can go mad for various reasons. being cooped up in a small stall will drive a horse crazy. they ... | |
| hot blooded and warm blooded | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: what does "hot blooded" and "warm blooded" mean????? A: basically it describes the horses overall temperament. Arabians and thoroughbred are hot blooded ... | |
| love for marwari horses | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: rajasthani people(rajasthan is a state in north india) love marwari horses rather than ... A: marwari horses are famous for their ears. i do not live in India so i cannot say why they choose ... | |
| response on whipping | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: may i know why do horses respond when the rider whips on their flank or on their rump??? A: because they are being smacked and they want to get away from that pain so they run faster. if ... | |
| show the stick at quarter pole | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: as you answered me a question which is asked from seabiscuit, why to show the horse the stick near ... A: yes some horses do get scared when they see the whip and will go faster because they know the whip ... | |
| facts about blinkers | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: i read a newsletter last week about blinkers. its mentioned that the horses which wear blinkers for ... A: your idea is good, i dont think blinkers make racehorses excited though. if anything it will make ... | |
| inferred treatment | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: May I know what inferred treatment for racehorses is?? When to do this? A: The main benefits of infra-red for equine heat therapy are based on increasing circulation ... | |
| how to overcome shyness in racehorses | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: May I know how to overcome shyness in racehorses while training in the morning. I mean, few horses ... A: you just need to be consistent and work with the horse with others horses. start with walks and ... | |
| expression in this horse | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: what expression is this in the horse? A: it is hard to tell from a drawing just which expression. but with the ears back it indicates either ... | |
| Riding according to height | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: there’s a jockey called manikandhan in India. He stands around 5 feet 10 inches. He’s too tall but a ... A: if he is at a good weight then yes you can use him, as long as he is good with the horses. i ... | |
| Steam bath for racehorses | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: May I know when to give a racehorse a steam bath? ANSWER: when a horse is tense or sore it helps ... A: warm water is always the best. i would do a warm bath first then a steam bath. if it is a hot day ... | |
| horse blankets | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: may I know why to use horse blankets??? A: there are a few reasons. after workouts they allow the horse to cool of gently and safely, in the ... | |
| weight carried by thorougbred in race | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: how much average weight can an average thoroughbred carry in the race. how it is the weight to be ... A: in American racing a horse carries about 130 pounds. they can carry up to 150 though. for normal ... | |
| trainers and jockeys are fined | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know all the reasons why trainers and jockeys are fined??? A: here in America it could be for drugs, running lame horses, abuse towards a horse, aggressive ... | |
| confirmation | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: i attached three images of thoroughbred mares distinguished by A,B,C. can you please tell the ... A: all of these mares have pretty good conformation. they are all well bred and probable won a good ... | |
| loose ring snaffle rotation | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I read an article mentioned below: “The chin groove is the part of the jaw directly behind the ... A: the loose ring snaffle, the three ring gag bit " but it will only rotate partially because it has ... | |
| judging a horse having winning form in their walk | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: my neighbour a former jockey said that out of 9 horses in a perticular race, he was able to find a ... A: you cant look at a horses walk and know if it will win or not. watching them walk will however tell ... | |
| motivating rider and groom to work sincerely | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: may i know how to motivate my stable joceky(apprentice and the full jockey) to work sincerely and ... A: you cant make them care about the horse. some just look at it as a job and they have no feelings ... | |
| foam in mouth | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: i found foam in horse mouth while exercising. is the horse crying in pain or enjoying the bit??? A: it can be both. if a horse is stressed it will chomp at the bit and get its self worked up and will ... | |
| broad chest | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: madam, as you said broad chest means more muscle means more power but how to determine a broad ... A: no you are not correct. a broad chest will show the chest going out further then the top of the leg ... | |
| checking shoulder angle | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: may i know how to check the shoulder angle of a thoroughbred at auction sales? A: look for one with a nice angle like this horse here. you don't want a horse with to straight of a ... | |
| broad chest in thoroughbreds | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: may i know why broad chest a qualifying confirmation in thoroughbreds? A: broad chest means more muscle more muscle means more power. look at the picture i have attached. the ... | |
| gelding love to race in sand | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: my friend, a trainer has a 3 year old gelding named "go on go on". he loves to run on sand and picks ... A: the horse just likes to run on the sand. the grass may be to hard for his feet. try putting cushions ... | |
| consistent run | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: may i know what is "is highly recommended that your horse should run more consistently in the next ... A: this means the horse is not running consistently. it will run fast then slow then fast then slow. it ... | |
| whirl bone in horses | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: may i know what is whirl bone in horses? A: Distal Tarsitis, often referred to as "bone spavin", is the most common cause of clinical lameness ... | |
| is this horse laughing | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: is this horse laughing? If not, then what is this expression? ... A: this is debatable. some people believe horses have a humor and can laugh at things they believe is ... | |
| entering a horse in the race the next day after previous start | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: i'm chris. my uncle a trainer produced a horse in a 1200m handicap race last sunday. we have two ... A: it is definitely hard on the horse and if he keeps it up the horse will break down. horses are just ... | |
| characteristics of a groom | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: may i know what characteristics should a trainer except from a groom? A: a groom has to be gentle, patient, and care about the horses health first. he also has to have ... | |
| characteristics of a trainer | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: may i know what characteristics should a owner except from a trainer? A: a trainer should always put the horses safety above everything. he should have years of experience. ... | |
| no noseband | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: why do few trainers race their stable horses without a noseband. May I know the reason behind this? ... A: nose bands are to prevent the horse from opening is mouth and chomping at the bit. horse that do not ... | |
| correct placement of bit in mouth | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: may i know how to check whether bit is correctly placed in the horse mouth? A: when you have the bit in the horses mouth you should be able to pull the side piece of the bridle ... | |
| hand gallop | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: may i know what is hand gallop in horse racing? A: a hand gallop is were a rider is on a pony horse and leads a racehorse during a slow gallop. this ... | |
| war bridle | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: may i know what is war bridle and uses of it. can this be used in horse racing? A: no do not use a war bridle.there are two types of war bridle. one is by the native Americans and is ... | |
| handicap race | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: may i know what does handicap race mean? A: Handicaps are races which bring together horses of varying levels of ability. The idea being that ... | |
| walking on steep slope | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: can i make my horse walk on a steep slope indicated in the picture below. is it effective? A: there was no picture but walking a horse up and down hills builds muscles but it does not build the ... | |
| winners circle | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: may i know what is winners circle in US race tracks? A: the winners circle is in front of the grand stand and has plants forming a half circle. it also has ... | |
| loading from from front side of the stall | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: may i know why few horses are loaded from front side of the gates during the race? A: i have never seen this before. we do not allow it in American horse racing because it is dangerous. ... | |
| equine flu spread | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: does equine flu spread to humans and other animals. if so, can you tell me how to be aware of it? A: no it only effects horses. it spreads by air and by touch. if you have an infected horse keep it ... | |
| dressing up for a race day | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: may i know how to dress up well for a raceday if i'm a trainer? A: image is everything. you never want to present yourself without looking decent or formal. for a race ... | |
| secret camera in my stable | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: can i set a secret camera on in my stable to judge whether grooms or working or not and also ... A: i cannot think of any restrictions that there wo0uld be. at least here in America there is not. i ... | |
| controlling horse anger | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: is there any method to control horse anger apart from punishing? A: if it is a stallion then geld him because he is growing aggressive to gain dominance. if it is a ... | |
| do horses love to run on sand | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: do horses love to run on sand. madam, in indian horse racing, all the horses are trained on sand and ... A: normally horses run worse in sand because it is harder. but some do like it because it allows a ... | |
| stables for horses | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: may i know which stables are good for horses, i meant the outdoor stables or indoor stables. madam, ... A: i personally believe a horse should have both an inside stable and out side paddock. a horse should ... | |
| gelding a rig | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: may i know why to geld a rig? A: if you mean colt then you geld them so they are easier to work with and handle. studs have a lot of ... | |
| deep back | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: why this horse has a deep back? Then, how to ride this horse, saddle may not stay stationary. A: this is called sway backed. it is usually in older horses. if a young horse has this then it has ... | |
| what stables are these | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: may I know what stables are these. It looks like an outdoor stable. Is there any term for this ... A: it is considered a barn but it is known as a shed row. and a very nice one too. i like these types ... | |
| will she win | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: there's a 3 yr old chestnut filly called al jeezan. her previous performance record: she ran on 29th ... A: anything can happen is a horse race. i cannot tell you if she will win, loose, break down, or not ... | |
| rooster or chicken | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: can roosters mix with horses. or chickens do well with horses? A: goats are better but i have know of horses bonding with chickens. you do not want to use a rooster. ... | |
| rubber mattings in the stall | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: may i know how rubber mats in the stall helps? does it absorb the urine completely. is rubber mats a ... A: rubber mats do not absorb anything. they are there to give the floor a softer feel. you have to put ... | |
| correct feeding time | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: i'm chris. can you mention the correct feeding time for a racehorse? ANSWER: morning , afternoon, ... A: give them a hay bag of hay and about 2 pounds of grain. let them eat for about half an hour then ... | |
| chewing the bit | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: yesterday i have seen a horse being headed upto the track. he was chewing the bit and refusing to go ... A: some horses do. this is only from bad training and hard hands. many riders pull on their mouth to ... | |
| does yearling size matters | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: may i know whether a yearling size matters? i meant if a yearling is standing tall, does he/she is a ... A: yes it does. but just because a yearling is big does not mean it will be a stakes winner. if they ... | |
| mock race uses | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: may I know the uses of mock race? ANSWER: it makes horses more competitive and gets them used to ... A: if i had a filly that broke her fetlock i would not run her ever again. the bone is always going to ... | |
| feeding oats | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: may I know how oats are fed to horses. I meant the dry whole or the oats which are soaked in water ... A: you can do it either way. dry oats you just pour in with the other grain but do not give them to ... | |
| poor eater | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: we have a 6 year old gray mare, she is a poor eater? What shall i to do? ANSWER: you need to give ... A: check her teeth, this could be the problem. also it seems she misses her stable mate. horses are ... | |
| running into inner rail | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: one of my friends horse ran into the inner rail dropping the rider and also herself. but she loves ... A: keep them off the rail. you want to be close to it but not lose enough to wear your horse will go ... | |
| day's best and double for a raceday | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: below every raceday's racecard, its printed like this day's best:XXXXXX double: XXXXX - XXXXX where ... A: days best is the horse with the best race record or best promise. for the double though i am not ... | |
| horse is overheat | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: what does this sentence mean, “horse is overheat”? A: the horse was pushed to hard and needs to be walked for a few hours so its heart rate will go down ... | |
| fat in TB yearling | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: is fat in the body of a thoroubred yearling, a good confirmation. Because, my neighbour who was a ... A: no, you do not want a racehorse to be fat. you want them to be a healthy weight with their back ... | |
| paddock rolling | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: what does this mean,”making a horse roll in the paddock”? does this mean paddock parading? A: this can mean two things that are vary different. a paddock is also a pasture so they want to horse ... | |
| long lay off to fast work | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: hyderabad race club has got 2 seasons: monsoon and winter season. monsoon is from July to October ... A: yes they can suffer and if a trainer does this then they are dumb. you have to bring a horse back to ... | |
| cardiac problems in horses | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: may I know why do horses get cardiac problems during a race? A: horses get cardiac problems because they are being pushed to hard and are not ready for that hard of ... | |
| blood vessels burst out | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: last week, in a race distanced at 1400m, a 5 year old mare burst her blood vessels and dropped back ... A: she was pushed to hard and was not ready for the race. you need to condition her more or put her in ... | |
| leading a horse | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i dont understand why do grooms and handlers in india, lead a horse with one hand. i meant one ... A: the correct way to hold a lead is too have your right hand by the horse and your left hand holding ... | |
| planning for a horse racing morning workouts | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i'm chris. may i know how to plan out for a morning workouts in horse racing. i meant at what time ... A: workouts vary from horse to horse. start them out with jogging two miles for a few days then slow ... | |
| lowering their head | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i'm chris. may i know why do few horses lower their head while being led by the groom upto the ... A: it could be a few reasons, the horse could be tired and need a break or the horse could just be calm ... | |
| caps on horse teeth | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: What are caps regarding horse teeth? And why to check for caps? A: all horses have caps and they will loose them and their adult teeth will grow in. the vet or equine ... | |
| veering out | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: one of my horses veer very badly onto the outer rail, may i know how to fix this problem? ANSWER: ... A: you only use the spurs for in training. bumper spurs are not real spurs like you see in cowboy ... | |
| bumping badly | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: my friend had a gray gelding in 2000. as soon as the gates are released, the horse takes a fly jump ... A: your horse needs to learn to break cleanly. take him back to square one. let him stand in the gate ... | |
| slippery of saddle | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: may i know when does a saddle slip? A: a saddle can slip at any time and for various reasons. the cinch may be loose and cause the saddle ... | |
| supplements in indian horse racing | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: in india, we use derby vite, ferdyle as racehorse supplements. are these sufficient for racehorses? A: i am not knowledgeable enough on India horse supplements unfortunately i cannot help you with this ... | |
| training baby horses | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: while training 2 year old racehorses, if suppose a trainer ran a baby horse today distanced at 5 ... A: ok just because he placed good in his maiden race does not mean he will be a champion. but it does ... | |
| swimming | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: how does swimming make a horse stronger? can you please explain me? A: swimming allows the horse to use all of his muscles with out causing any injury. it uses as much ... | |
| racehorse diet feed formula | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: is feeding racehorses proportional to their weight a correct idea? if so, can you please give me the ... A: 1.)Weigh your horse. You can't feed your horse correctly unless you know his weight. But before you ... | |
| jaggery as a treat | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: can I use jaggery as a treat for my horse? does a jaggery has side effects? A: jaggery is safe to feed to horses and has no side effects. so if your horses like it then i say give ... | |
| a dog for horses | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i would like to keep dogs at my stable. which dog breed mixes well with horses? A: any dog breed will mix well with horses as long as you train them to be around them when they are a ... | |
| TB growth | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: may i know When does a thoroughbred stop growing? A: they will start to slow their growing around four years old. this is when their knees fully develop. ... | |
| energy of a racehorse | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: may i know How much energy does a racehorse has? A: well it depends on the horse. i trained one filly that was well bred out of truly met and she was ... | |
| is rust toxic for horses | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: my uncle said that a horse is given a sweet iron bit, the rust formed on the mouthpiece produces a ... A: rust is toxic if it is a high dose but sweet iron bits are made to rust. it gives it a sweeter ... | |
| What Breed? | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I know this may be an odd question but I really want to ask. I've had a horse for seven years and ... A: hmmm i believe there is a genetic or blood type test you can do. but i am not aware of how accurate ... | |
| horse economics | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: what was the average horse worth before the horse slaughter houses were shut down, and then after? ... A: wow, well it would depend. an average horse for riding is about 2000-2500. but a horse can cost ... | |
| joint supplements | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have one more question for you. My NSH gelding(13yr.old) is occasionally getting swollen ankles. ... A: swollen legs could be a few things. he could be stocking up from lack of exercise( which i don't ... | |
| de-worming | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I de-worm my 13year old NSH gelding with the traditional rotation meds.My horse is stabled with ... A: ! Im from socal too. near the Temecula area. i personally like the rotational dewormer. it is less ... | |
| Selective biting | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I just met a horse who I might start riding and he is very gentle except that he bites, but not ... A: every horse has its own personality like people do. there are three main reasons why a horse will ... | |
| abcess foot | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My horse has an abcess foot and I need to know what to do about it.. I will appreciate any help you ... A: you need to have the vet or shoer come out to cut a hole so it can drain. preferably a vet. if it is ... | |
| Weanling | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: He is halter broke and leads well. I am starting to introduce him to new things. I am having a ... A: oh my gosh he is so cute!!!! well he is just a baby he is not familiar with that pulling on his ... | |
| Okay To Simply Stop Daily Dewormer? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Four years or so ago when I generally had more confidence in vets, and in particular before I ... A: dont worry, switching wormers will not harm our horse. you actually want to rotate your wormer every ... | |
| Horses expense | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering, if my horse is only ridden say a max of twice a week, and this would only be on ... A: great question. as we all know horses are not easy or cheap to have.expenses vary between horses ... | |
| STOCKING UP IN MY MARE | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: MY MARE HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED STOCKING UP, I AM FEEDING HER GOLDEN YEARS FROM EASYKEEPER ... A: yeah she needs to move around more. her legs need to get circulation. it is better to keep her in a ... | |
| Horses observed in science fair project | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I see you have a lot of expertise with horses, and I was wondering if you could answer this question ... A: this is a great question. your son should not be embarrassed about doing a project on horses. there ... | |
| pregnant mare | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: There is a very pregnant mare in the field next to my garden. She has a water supply and a large ... A: that is very kind of you to feed the mare apples and treats. it is a shame the owners do not care ... | |
| yearlings teeth | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: im not sure if you can answer my question because it is quite hard to explain, but your best will be ... A: best thing to do is have an equine dentist come out to pull it. he may have to wire her mouth to ... | |
| what am i doing wrong? | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: "Hi I have been riding horses for about 8 years in England, until 1 year ago I had a bad fall and I ... A: i am sorry to hear about your bad experience. i know how it feels to be dragged and hurt but you ... | |
| nutrition for my young mare | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a rising 2yr old mare and needing to now whats the best to feed her , she is in a ... A: congratulations on your new filly. as far as supplements go yes there are a few you should feed her ... | |
| Getting into the bit on the bridle.. | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 13 year old 18hh TB mare who raced for 6 years, I'm training her for Eventing.. I have ... A: well if she is strung out then pull and bring her back to you. if she is behind you then pull ... | |
| foal training | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Our mare gave birth to a colt two weeks ago and as horse oners for less than 1 year who purchased a ... A: lol hi robin. arnt foals cute??? well i personally believe one hour after a foal is born you should ... | |
| horse | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: my horse is pregnant and she past her do date, this well be her first foal can you tell me what sign ... A: look for your mare to be restless, also her teats will wax up. horses ussually foal late in the ... | |
| Training 6 month old filly | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: My question is how to gain respect and trust of six month old filly. When anyone walks into her ... A: hmm there are so many things to do. the best way i think is to make the filly move around. once she ... | |
| Fear of stall from old surgery/sedation | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I ahve an impressive bred quarter horse. We purchased Breeze at a sale. He had had stifle surgery ... A: he just gets nervous in the stall because he cant see another horse. leave him in there all day. ... | |
| horseriding?? | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm back! I hpe you don't mind but this might be aninstering question.. There are 2 problems, one my ... A: well there are alot of things you can do at a ranch. you can trade work for riding lessons. some ... | |
| Thinking of breeding my horse | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking of breeding my horse and I do know the research on costs. I was wondering how long ... A: well i personally think you should not ride a horse hard after four months of age. im not sure if ... | |
| project on horses | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Groff, Hi! I would like some help with a project, if you don't mind? I would like to know what ... A: well today horses are mostly used for pleasure riding. but today they are also used in the police ... | |
| trailering a foal | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a foal, this is not my first foal, but it is my first time trailering one. Should i ... A: wow i didnt know you guys could add pictures that is so cool. she is such a cute looking filly. nice ... | |
| My horse: Amamda Legs | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Six months ago, my horse, Amanda, threw me off. It really wasn't her fault. A truck spooked her and ... A: i would say start riding her in english pleasure classes. this is easy and fun. as far as breeding ... | |
| limping | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I had the farrier out and he did say he had an abcess and to soak it in bleach or bleach water...Is ... A: i would not soak it in bleac at all. bleach is to kill bacteria. if the abcess has not opend then i ... | |
| Buying a horse/pastures | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking into buying a 7 year old Paint horse. I have ridden her and done a basic exam (checking ... A: Rhinopneumonitis , west nile, tetanus, rabies,Potomac horse fever, and strangles are all important. ... | |
| catching from pasture | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I've been working with a 10 yo TB mare for about two months. She's great to be around: affectionate, ... A: let her run if you approach her. just keep walking up to her and once she gets the point that she is ... | |
| emp horses | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: please be careful with the info you give out..I have personally owned a horse who was diagnosed an ... A: Equine morbillivirus pneumonia (EMP) is an acute febrile respiratory infection of horses ... | |
| loss of mane | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I am purchasing a 3 year old gelding that has bald spots on his mane. I thought it was from rubbing ... A: even though she shaved the mane he could still be rubbing it in the same spots. if not then it could ... | |
| ?A new horse? | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I am going into high school, and I am quite knowledgable in horses in general but not what to look ... A: well if you want to do english and show in jumping and dressage then i would suggest a nice ... | |
| pricing a horse | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I test road a 14 year old 16.1 hand thoroughbred mare yesterday in New Jersey. 1 temperment. Nice ... A: well based on the horse market,the state, the horses breed, health, and riding talent; id say she is ... | |
| senior horse | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 26yr old foxtrotter. She can't eat hay or grass do to injury before I got her. I want to ... A: i feel hay pellets simply because the horse digests it easier and gets more nutrition out of it. ... | |
| how to control and disipline my mare | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: how do i punish or disipline my horse if she behaves in an aggressive mannor towards me, sometimes i ... A: if your mare bites you smack her mouth and say quit in a stern voice. to show her that you are in ... | |
| BIGGER bit? | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: The gelding i ride is a lazy guy inside, but out on the trail he is a rocket. Always rushing to be ... A: i would switch him to a tom thomb. this is basically like a snaffle but you have shanks that give ... | |
| new mare | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: i've just bought a 12.1hh mare with foal at foot and in foal again for next year. i bought her from ... A: there are some very simple ways to fix these problems. first off she is moody and sour because she ... | |
| sluggish 3 year old filly | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I was given a 3 year old quarter horse filly 16 hands and I feel she is under weight. I rode her for ... A: she does not have enough energy to perform like you want. feed her alfalfa and senior feed as well ... | |
| re: thoroughbred broodmare with colt at side | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: We got a thoroughbred mare from a rescue farm and to our surprise we found out she was pregnant. She ... A: she is skinny because the foal is sucking all the nutrition out of her. try feeding her mare and ... | |
| horse problem | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Hey Amanda I have a 20yr old Arab x called Jimmy. We have noticed over the years that he has been ... A: the best thing i can suggest is he has a fungus on his coat. get a shampoo that is anti fingle and ... | |
| Pregnant Mare | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I had my 25 yr old mare bred last year. When she was brought back home it wasnt 14 days later she ... A: a friend of mine has a 22 yr old mare that was in foal with twins. even at her age though she ... | |
| Pregnant Mare | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I had my 25 yr old mare bred last year. When she was brought back home it wasnt 14 days later she ... A: well if she isnt that big and her teats are not getting any bigger then she is not pregnant. ... | |
| Career advice.. | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I do apologise that this may not be the main meaning of this website but if you could help me in any ... A: well to be honest it is very hard to make a good career out of horses. only the best of the best ... | |
| behavior and training | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I've been working at my local stables on this one horse that is head-shy. when i started he would ... A: well to tell you the truth you just have to start over again. do the same thing you were doing. some ... | |
| my colts knee is swollen | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yo colt that I have had since he was born,I started breaking him at two when his knees ... A: hmmm then i would have a vet come out and ultrasound his leg. if its not stocking up then he could ... | |
| my colts knee is swollen | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yo colt that I have had since he was born,I started breaking him at two when his knees ... A: it sounds like he is stocking up. give him exercise and always cool him down after riding. you can ... | |
| Underweight Barrel racing horse | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a quarter horse paint that I bought Oct. of 2007. He is 14 y/o and has been trained on ... A: sorry for the wait on the reply. been busy training some new horses. well it does seem like he has ... | |
| mini horse driving problem | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: We have a miniature that was trained to drive before we got him. He has been doing good driving for ... A: make sure all your tack and harness fits he comfortably. also you can lounge him before you cart ... | |
| halter class with miniature horses | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: ok, i now just about every thing about horses, but i just cant seem to figur out what halter class ... A: "Halter" is a term used to describe a type of horse show class where horses are shown "in hand," ... | |
| swelling in cannon | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My horse had a slight cut below knee. Next day slight swelling in cannon on that leg. 2 days later ... A: with a swollen leg there could be slight heat that you do not feel. hose the leg off for 10 minutes ... | |
| Bone Spur | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that putting clay on a horses body can help when there is inflammation. My Horse (30 yr ... A: well putting poltrice which is basically like a clay will take the heat from the leg or make the leg ... | |
| Long Haulf Aftercare | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My mare will be arriving tomorrow (Tuesday, July 22nd) she was picked up on the 8th and hauled to ... A: well im not a lawyer but i would take to the barn manager and ask him what he did to help the horse. ... | |
| TREE BARK | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: WILL TREE BARK MAKE A HORSE COLICY, OR SICK IN ANY WAY IF IT EATS TO MUCH OF IT? A: yes it will, any trees that are being eaten should be fenced off. some trees such as eucaliptis is ... | |
| pivoting | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old mare that I have been continuously riding for about a year (I have been riding ... A: you need to start from the ground. pur pressure on her side and push on her neck with ypour other ... | |
| Bugs | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: What are the 10 most bothersome bugs to horses in and out of the pasture or anywhere? A: well im not sure if i can give you ten but the main bugs that bother horses are flys, horse flies, ... | |
| Preparing a thoroughbred horse for a race | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I'd just like to know what kind of vitamin supplements are good to give before that races and during ... A: well your taking on a very serious and hard training program to get a horse ready for raceing. for ... | |
| weight loss | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4yr old Qtr horse, who in the past 2-3 months has lost about 150lbs for no reason she is on ... A: have her teeth checked and floated. when a horse cannot chew its food properly then it boody will ... | |
| How Many Horses? | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm afraid I have five questions: 1) How many horses live in London, UK 2) Of these, how many are in ... A: ahhh, im a trainer not a statistics reporter but i imagine there are 1. alot of horses are in london ... | |
| donating to horse welfare foundation | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: all of our 5 horses we have are over the age of 20 except for a 16 year old ex-race horse who was ... A: if your horses are not being used and you cannot afford them then yes donate them. even though they ... | |
| HORSE FIGHTING BIT | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: He is a 7 yr old paint. Have tried bribing him with treats, molasses on the bit etc but he still ... A: definitly try the hackamore. with bits it rests on top of the gums and when you pull back it can ... | |
| Mini driving | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a mini that I rescued. I have been working with him on basic manners, ground driving ... ... A: before attaching him have someone pull the cart behind him. putting a cart on a horse or mini before ... | |
| Clydesdale as a first horse | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am looking into purchasing a 2 year old Clydesdale gelding as my first horse. I am 52 years old, ... A: clydsdales are great horses, they are very calm and gentlr horses. being that this is your first ... | |
| bald patches on mane. | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a half bred quarter horse, i,v owned him since he was six months old he is now 13, he has ... A: well he could be rubbing his mane which is causing it to have bald patches and thinning. alot of ... | |
| choosy horse | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Amanda, We have 5 horses and the 1 I ride is a 3 yr old gelding, we also have a 2 yr old stud. I ... A: the colt picks on the other horse because his colt mind tells him to show dominance and be the ... | |
| Is this horse being neglected? | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Hey Amanda. I have been observing some nearby horses and I became concerned about one of them. The ... A: well i would have to see pictures to really now, a healthy horse will have a round back and round ... | |
| proud cut horse | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: i don't know if you can help me. I have a proud cut horse, and he is very aggressive toward the ... A: the best thing to do is have them romeove anything that is needed. you can however try a natural ... | |
| weight loss of unknown origin | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My mom's 10 year old mare is in good health except for the fact that she began losing weight about ... A: have her teeth checked. this is the main reason why horses loose weight. they cannot chew their food ... | |
| Selling my Gelding | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to sell my horse but I don't know what to price him at. He's about 15 years old but ... A: well due to the fact that the equestrian market is alittle down not many people are buying. all the ... | |
| My 6 week old filly | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: OK. I am 14 years old and have had about 6 years experience with well-behaved horses. My first ... A: as far as the feet go, just keep at it. talk to her and keep your lessons short. do it 4-5 times a ... | |
| He's holding his head down to low. | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: For the last few days my horse has been really acting up. The main problem i am having is that he ... A: well you can try an over check on him. this is usually used on carting horses but can also be used ... | |
| accidental crossbreeding? | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I bought a thoroughbred Shetland mare 12 months ago.(Beginning of July) She was bred to a shetland ... A: many vets say a foal will not be much bigger then the mare. if she is pregnant by the cob stallion ... | |
| Pony | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am about to buy a 9 year 12.2hh gelding. He has had a hazelnut sized lump on one of his forelegs ... A: the possibility of it being a splint i think is slim. a splint is when the splint bone pops. it ... | |
| Pony | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am about to buy a 9 year 12.2hh gelding. He has had a hazelnut sized lump on one of his forelegs ... A: well it could be a cyst or a wind puff. a cyst can be easily removed by putting DMSO on it. if it is ... | |
| Frosty!! | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Hi my friend owns a horse where i am boarding one her name is frosty and she can be very high ... A: the horse doesnt hate you. she is just trying to show diminance. you and your friend need to work ... | |
| saddle training a pony | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an 11.1 hh pony gelding he is about 4 and I would like to us him for lessons in a year but he ... A: well the best thing to do with a potential lesson horse is to just ride, ride, ride. other then that ... | |
| Lymphnode | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: My horse has an inflammed lymph gland near her jaw line and I was wondering if you had any guesses ... A: one reason could be she is getting strangles. this is like the chicken pox to horses in a way. ... | |
| Horse's hair is falling out | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old gelding. We have had him since March of this year. All of a sudden his hair ... A: he probably has a skin fungus. you a=can treat this with a fungus shampoo. keep washing him with it ... | |
| Hard keeper | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: In February I bought a twelve-year-old, off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding. Scout is a joy to ride ... A: well since he is older his body has a harder time digesting and getting the nutrients out of the ... | |
| my western guy to English | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I am having hard time finding the right bit for my horse, he was used as western trial horse for 12 ... A: well he has a harder mouth because of the curb bit. i would recommend just using a solid english bit ... | |
| Stifle Problem | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey Amanda. First where are you located? I have 3 jumpers of my own. One is a warmblood named ... A: A chronic weak stifle is, in great part, due to a general lack of muscle tone in the hind limbs. ... | |
| Scar tissue | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful 11 year old Egyptian mare. She got caught in barb wire when she was still a ... A: it sounds like she has proud flesh. the scar tissue that is on the one leg wont go away. to keep the ... | |
| Tennesse Walker | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3yr old walker, we bought her last Aug., she was 600+ lbs and 2yrs old. Very weak. We ... A: well it could be many things, she could have bad stifles, she could need a chiropractor, or it could ... | |
| Nursing mares & thin horses | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: OK..I have 2 questions but both probably lead to one. First, we moved from PA to TN 2 years ago and ... A: im like you i like fat horses. lets see, well i need to tell you the basics that you already know, ... | |
| Lax Tendons | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a one month old miniature colt that has lax tendons. We didn't know the mare was pregnant ... A: theres not much ypou can really do besides badage the legs now and then and encourage him to walk. ... | |
| fungus??? | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a 28 year old mare and she has something that looks like a fungus on her sides (actually its ... A: wash her with an anti fungus shampoo every day for one week then eveery 2 days for another week or ... | |
| croup is higher | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a 3 yr. old thoroughbred for my daughter, she has been riding him for 6 ... A: well it would depend on how old your daughter is. if she is young and 14 years or younger i would ... | |
| non pregnant mare with milk | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a mare that I have not been around all winter. She was in a pasture with a gelding. This ... A: this is often called witches milk. your mare can think she is pregnant so her body produces the ... | |
| wood barn floor | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: We have been told that it is not suitable to have a wood barn floor in our horse stalls and that we ... A: well wood rots and cracks which can cause the horse to get a splinter if the bedding in thin enough. ... | |
| Stubborn Horse.... or something??? | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Hey my name is Cheyenne I am 14 yrs old and about a year ago I got a horse from a friend who was ... A: first i will sugest that you get a chiropractor to readjust her body. her poll, back, ribs, and neck ... | |
| training the young horse | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: 5 year old and hes a very good little horse. hes not broke and i have been working him in the round ... A: sorry for such a late respons,if he doesnt want to canter you need to put more pressure on him. get ... | |
| Lump on face | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a thoroughbred 5yo and 6 mths ago a lump spontaneously appeared on the front of my horses ... A: i have not seen this before. you can try putting DMSO on it. this helps with lumps, swelling, ... | |
| Mad horse | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: since i got my horse shoed he has gone mad he is fine and very quite in the stable but when i ride ... A: i apoligize for such a late resons. well it seems to me he may have a hot nail. this is a nail that ... | |
| Frothing | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My horse is a thoroughbred gelding who was bred to race, but was trained as a riding horse. When I ... A: its normal. especially if you have a copper bit. it doesnt matter what the horse is bred to do or ... | |
| "Spur Training" | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have ridden huntseat for 18 years and would like to think that I am a very experienced rider. ... A: i ride alot of western horses and i will tell you it doesnt matter if he is spur trained or leg ... | |
| Training an old pony | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am helping take care of a small pony (10-12hh) who is about seventeen (we are not exactly sure of ... A: you can use an over check rein. it is normally used on driving horses but you can also use it for ... | |
| Training an old pony | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am helping take care of a small pony (10-12hh) who is about seventeen (we are not exactly sure of ... A: basically start her in the round pen, get her alittle tired and get on her and ride her through her ... | |
| carriage horse | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: i am starting driving with my bigger miniature horse, the shafts on the cart i have maybe to short. ... A: he should have at least a foot and a half extra when his leg is all the way back at a trot. best ... | |
| oats! | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a thoroughbred x warmblood and he is good as gold. he is great to hack and even better at ... A: give him alittle bit of oats, and if your not already give him some alfalfa. im not sure of the ... | |
| older mare not eating | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Amanda, we have an older mare (23-25), She was having an issue eating a week or so after getting her ... A: have the vet give you peneciline and give her a vitamine b-12 shot.the penaciline is an atibiotic ... | |
| tie to post | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My horse will pull back almost every time I tie him up to saddle, groom, or wash. He pulles back so ... A: if you have a big tree around you, tie him up to it. use a sturdy branch that is higher then his ... | |
| my horses ankle/knee? | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: For the first time since i bought my horse i rode her. At first she was great then i thought i felt ... A: start at the top of her leg and squeez pressure. slowely move your hands lower. when you find the ... | |
| My foal isnt nursing properly. | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: My mare had her foal yesterday morning and he was doing great until a couple hours later he started ... A: hmm i would say just give him a few days. when he nurses help him find the teat and see how long he ... | |
| Buying a Thoroughbred? | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: In general, are Thoroughbreds a good choice for a horse? I'm a pretty good rider and I'm in the ... A: many people think all thoroughbreds are high spirited, hard to handle, to fast, and even mean and ... | |
| horse plays up around loose horses/donkeys/mules whilst hacking | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: My horse, Chaparro, a 10 year old Andalucian gelding stabled in Spain. He was gelded at 3 yo and I ... A: he does this for a few reasons, one he may still thinkhe is a stud, gelding him at 3 was alittle ... | |
| how much to sell my horse for?! | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: i have a 10 year old thoroughbred bay mare, shes registered bsja and competes at senior level. iv ... A: well im not sure where you are located, the equestrian market is down here in california. i would ... | |
| my horse | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: My horse has been very crabby lately in the stall and in the pasture.Almost every time i go to his ... A: he is just testing to see what he can get away with. dont use grain. just keep approaching him. if ... | |
| seperating horses | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I just bought an 8 year old gelding from my neighbor. He has never been away from the mother in his ... A: put him in a pasture where he cant see or hear his mother. he will act crazy for a while but he will ... | |
| shoes | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a thoroughbred gelding that I got almost 2 weeks ago his feet are a bit cracking he was ... A: it would be best to ask a shoer first but i would put basic shoes with shock absorbers on his front ... | |
| 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: well im not a licensed vet but from what you have said it could be a few things. some reasons could ... | |
| english to western | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a retired racehorse that I would love to switch over to western. I have never ridden western, ... A: the copper mouth is perfect. it makes them creat more syliva and keeps them alittle more relaxed. ... | |
| english to western | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a retired racehorse that I would love to switch over to western. I have never ridden western, ... A: its not as hard as many people think really. since he is a thoroughbred he has higher withers.make ... | |
| Building a Horse's Rump Muscle | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an 11-12 year old Appendix QH mare, Ruby. I am trying to get some weight on her, especially ... A: hills are the best way. jumping builds muscles alittle but not like hills do. you can give her a ... | |
| 12 yr old gelding,Double chin, Comes and Goes every few days? | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 yr old gelding who has been in 3 different small paddocks (one without any grass)for the ... A: well if you vet doesnt know what it is im not sure if i can give you the correct answer. i copuld be ... | |
| my horse and feeding question | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Also do you have any advice on how i can teach my yearling to let me pick up her feet? Beth A: just give her triple crown complete. start her out at a half scoop daily and then increase it to one ... | |
| saddlery | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: do you have to wash a saddle after every use? A: no you dont. cleaning a saddle to much will make the leather to soft. cleaning it once a month will ... | |
| HORSES GIVING BIRTH | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I NEED TI KNOW HOW LONG A HORES WILL STAY IN LABOR AND IF SHE IS TO BE LAYING DOWN THE WHOLE TIME? A: The first stages of labor are contractions, those can last anywhere from an hour to 4 hours. That ... | |
| faster walk | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year old Arab/quarter horse, very smart, full of beans and go juice (her registered ... A: since it is her first race dont puch her to much. pacing yourself is the key. good luck though, im ... | |
| faster walk | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year old Arab/quarter horse, very smart, full of beans and go juice (her registered ... A: well since she is smaller her legs are shorter so she has a harder time staying with them. when they ... | |
| Weight Loss | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Hey. My dad's horse recently has lost a lot of weight. He used to be a pretty big horse, a little ... A: have a vet check his teeth. they probobly need to be floated. also start giving him grain. rice ... | |
| training my western horse to go hunter/jumper | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently riding a western horse and want to train him English because his owners daughter wants ... A: the difference to training an english horse and a western horse isnt very different. start by ... | |
| paints | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the difference between Paints and pintos? Thank you! ~Hannah A: Probably the most frequently asked question that breeders and owners of horses hear is “What is the ... | |
| spooked horse | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: We are very new to horses and we currently owned 3, i've notice that when it's very windy they spook ... A: horses get more spooked in the wind because they smell more and see more things moving.i have never ... | |
| what bit would be suitable for my 3/4 bred trotting horse | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I drive him out about 5 times a week and i'm having difficulty finding a bit, i have tried a few and ... A: the Zilco Half Spoon Snaffle is a great bit and will give you more control yet it will still be easy ... | |
| racehorse that gives up in races | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old mare that in races she gets to the front very easy, but when they turn into the ... A: hmmm you can try running her further, if the jockey says she cant go further then 1000m then i ... | |
| Horses not gaining weight | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: We live in Michigan, and last summer three of our Horses were in a pasture with sand. They got sick ... A: worm them and give the sphylium, make sure you stay up to date on both of these, also try feeding ... | |
| horses | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: hi amanda i have a chestnut arab/comamara age 7 he is very very flighty i also do jumping with him ... A: to get his head down you can use draw reins or a german martigail. do alot of practice with him on ... | |
| Underweight Horse | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at a 17H TB, 8 years old. The lady that owns him has other horses that are in good ... A: well when it come to thoroughbreds their alot different the other horse breeds. they are stressed ... | |
| Buying | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm (finally!) on my way to purchasing my first horse. I've worked out the fiances and stabling and ... A: horsetrader.com is a great place to look, dreamhorse is a good place too. i dont know your price ... | |
| Herd Bound | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 to 15 year old Polish Arabian mare. One of my biggest issues with her is that she is ... A: unfortunitly a horse that is herd bound that much, you cant really do anything sorry to say. her min ... | |
| weight loss | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: My pony is 18yrs and has been losing weight very quickly over the last 3 months and is also lost ... A: since your pony is getting older his body doesn't digest the food as properly. you can continue to ... | |
| racehorse that gives up in races | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old mare that in races she gets to the front very easy, but when they turn into the ... A: i doubt you need a tongue tie, if she doesnt put her tongue over the bit then dont use it, it will ... | |
| racehorse that gives up in races | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old mare that in races she gets to the front very easy, but when they turn into the ... A: racing is a tuff sport. alot of it depends on chance and how the horse feels about racing. horses ... | |
| my horse will not eat | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: recently my horse got ill a vet came to see her but they said she was fine but she isn't eating. A: well there could be many things to cause this. try feeding her something sweeter such as alfalfa ... | |
| my mini | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old mini, I got her when she was 5 months old. She would always scratch herself on ... A: she could have a fungus. it is common this time of year. wash her everyother day or so with a ... | |
| AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I BOUGHT A 3 1/2YR QT HORSE IN OCTOBER SHE WAS LOVABLE & WELL BEHAVED UNTIL JAN. SHE "C" IS NOW MEAN ... A: you need to establish your dominance. show her that you have your space and she is not allowed in it ... | |
| sore side | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 7 yr old tb mare she is 17h about 1350lbs. I use her for jumping. However; i haven't been ... A: well theres just so many problems that i wouldnt even know where to start. and i have never heared ... | |
| bloody urine | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a filly about nine months old. For about the last week I have noticed that she has blood in ... A: well if its snowy where you live right now then its not blood. when the urine mixes with snow it ... | |
| lumps under tail | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 yr old grey thoroughbred. He has some small lumps under his tail. I have been looking ... A: well i would need to know more by seeing pictures, you can send them to follysjetfil@yahoo.com as ... | |
| Pony jumping at an angle | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a 14.2h pony for my son as a second pony. She has a super jump and loves ... A: this could eb from a few things. one it could be the rider is not preperly balance whan she jumps ... | |
| Hair loss | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I asked you about a week ago about my foal who was loosing her hair around her eyes its now been 2 ... A: hmmm. i could possible be ring worm or any other kind of fungus. you can go to the feed store and ... | |
| Allergic Reaction to Out of State Hay | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in Brandywine, Maryland and have been feeding my horse (Cisco)locally grown hay or at times ... A: i would stick to the locally grown hay. it does seem like he is having an allergic reaction yet he ... | |
| buying my first horse | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: my name is sophie and i am 10 yrs old and 5 foot tall my father said i can get a horse,i have had ... A: basically you want a horse over ten years of age and no higher then 15 hands.i did some research on ... | |
| How much should I spend on this horse?? | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm sure you get asked this question a lot. I have been leasing a 10 year old mare Quarter Horse for ... A: well it would depend on what state you live in. here in california horses are alittle more expensive ... | |
| Percheron Tail | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a pure bred percheron for a pleasure horse. He is four years old. I am ... A: if his tail has been docked then its not going to grow out. if it hasnt then just keep it shampood ... | |
| sore back and withers | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My pony seems to have a sore back when I check him. when I check him and i go by his withers he ... A: his back is probobly out of place. have an equin chiropractor come out and adjust his whole body. ... | |
| skin problem | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: H x arab every summer he gets a patch of ichy skin about palm of a hand size.It starts off as ... A: hmmm this is odd. try giving him a quartizone shot in the summer. hes probobly allergic to the ... | |
| Lump Under His Belly | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm Nicole, i have noticed a lump under my horses belly and I'm getting worried, it is not getting ... A: hmm well if its not getting any bigger or any smaller then its not an abcess. it if does get bigger ... | |
| swollen neck | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: we have just moved stables and my horse has a swollen neck and i don't no what might be causing it ... A: my best guess would be its an abcess. different things can cause them such as another horse biting ... | |
| What price should i put on my horse | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a horse that I want to sell but I have no idea of how much I should ask for him. Here is ... A: i am located in southern california so i know what you mean by our horses being more expensive. your ... | |
| how much my horse is | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: ok i have a 2 year gelding kinda short but very fast it is only broke for experience rider but be ... A: well it depends on where you are located. since the horse market is kinda down i would say 1000 - ... | |
| Training | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old Morgan/Arabian gelding who is barefoot and untrained to pick up his feet. I ... A: the best way is to just hold on until you are ready to let go. if you cannot manage this then you ... | |
| Morgan horses | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I am purchasing a morgan gelding this coming saturday but I'm not sure if he is purebred or not. The ... A: for one ask if she has papers. if she doesnt ask who the sire is. if they dont know then theres not ... | |
| New 5 year old Paint, Filly with problems | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a paint with 60 hours of riding time. She is a pretty gentle horse, though on the ... A: basically you need to teach her to mind your space and her s[ace. when ever she gets to close to you ... | |
| Horse Problem | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: my name is Jenna. I own an Arabian riding pony mare and she is an angel in the arena and the ... A: hmmm well just do the same as i advised. work her in the arena a bit then take her in the paddock ... | |
| 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: just keep working her in the paddock and keep working her until she settles down and behaves. when ... | |
| Cribber | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Friends horses very sick from cribbing. Says it will be in the thousands to take to vet. Can't ... A: well a cribbing collar is the best. make it snug to wear she cant crib but if she puts her head down ... | |
| Rearing | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old (just) gelded young man that will rear when he doesn't get his way. He also ... A: if he goes on his knees let him come back up and do it again. the only way to get him over it is to ... | |
| Herd bound | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old TB mare, ex-racehorse (bunny). I have owned her for a year. She is very sweet and ... A: well she basically needs to just get over it. to do this just keep working hank and while you ride ... | |
| Rearing | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old (just) gelded young man that will rear when he doesn't get his way. He also ... A: rearing is a very nasty habit, my filly does it every so often when shes hyper. one way to stop this ... | |
| miniature ponies | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: i want to start buying miniature poinies as 2-3years olds and train them to sell as kids ponies. do ... A: well its pretty hard to train a mini for children because they are so small. you cant really give ... | |
| western pleasure | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: My two year old filly trots too fast all the time. I need to shorten her stride and slow her down ... A: when she trots to fast simpley turn her in one direction do half a circle then turn her the other. ... | |
| deworming | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you overdose on deworming? either by one time dose or say a dose every week? (paste) ANSWER: hi ... A: you can use PFIZER Equimax for Horses by Pfizer Animal Health also known as Ivermectin ... | |
| deworming | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you overdose on deworming? either by one time dose or say a dose every week? (paste) A: yes and no. giving a horse dewormer every week wont kill it, but it will make his immune system ... | |
| about jumping | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: hi there could U tell me i have a 12-2hh pony cob she is about 14yrs i have been doing a little ... A: with her age and hight i wouldnt jump her over 3ft. she may have strong bones but its not the bones ... | |
| grooming problems | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 foals that are about 9-10 months old and one of them is just not coming around. The filly ... A: well its simple really. just groom her constantly. let her smell the brush before you use it. if she ... | |
| Training wild horses | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I just got 3 small horses that have been running wild. Together they have quieted down a lot; ... A: you wpould need to use natural horsemanship techniqs. learn to comminutate to them with their kind ... | |
| Canter on the right rein | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have had my 9 year old 15.2 connemara for 1 year now, we are having problems when asking to ... A: having his teeth checked would be great having an equine chiropractor would also be very good. have ... | |
| Horses | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I bought from a lady and I dont think she is a true horse breeder. When we got her I was taller than ... A: well if you are feeling something kick and her stomach is big then i would say she is pregnant. the ... | |
| gelding acting like a stallion | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: hi i have recently purchase a gelding of 10 years od age the previous owner has owned him since he ... A: it could be one of two things. one he is just hyper and his mind is confused of what he is suppose ... | |
| Nutrition for Thorougbred at rest and not happy about it | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My 9yrs old Thoroughbred mare (15.2) was injured 2 months ago on a hunt. The next day she was dead ... A: i would take her off any grain that would make her hot such as oats and corn. switch your hay to a ... | |
| lump on ear | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I own a 22 month old KMSHA/RMHA gelding, that is constantly getting into things. Over the summer he ... A: i would say it is most likely a sist. you can have the vet come out and cut it open and remove the ... | |
| 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: when we introduce younge racehorses the the track or the starting gate we use a pony horse. if you ... | |
| old thin horse | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 22 year old gelding that has really bad teeth and who has extreme problems keeping weight ... A: i would have the vet come out and work on his teeth first thing. some other grain you can give him ... | |
| Skinny Wood Eating Horse | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a horse two months ago and had her boarded. When she arrived at the boarding farm, she ... A: ehh it doesnt matter what day it is, horse business is an everyday must for me. for the stall sides ... | |
| How can i teach my horse not to be a jerk | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: Amanda I have a horse that will not canter the right lead and she has a hernia but i love her so how ... A: well when the vet comes out he can sedate her so he can look at it. but if she wont pick up her ... | |
| Skinny Wood Eating Horse | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a horse two months ago and had her boarded. When she arrived at the boarding farm, she ... A: well her eating wood will cause splinters in her stomach. this can make her colic. so as far as ... | |
| Jumping age? | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I have recently received a 3 1/2 year old thoroughbred/cross gelding. He is 15.2 hh and a hunter ... A: since he is 3 1/2 you can start him over ground poles and up to a foot high jump ( free jumping ... | |
| How can i teach my horse not to be a jerk | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: Amanda I have a horse that will not canter the right lead and she has a hernia but i love her so how ... A: when you are riding her and you ask her for a canter, make her circle to the right at a trot and ... | |
| food aggresivness | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a quarter horse who is about 3 years old now, and is NOT saddle broke yet. I also just ... A: start to teach him to lounge. doing this while he is small will be much easier on you. if you have a ... | |
| food aggresivness | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a quarter horse who is about 3 years old now, and is NOT saddle broke yet. I also just ... A: this is a bad habit but its not really curable only manageable. he will always be more sour during ... | |
| Rescued horse | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I have recently bought an APHA 7 yo gelding for $250 with papers. My Grandfather used to own him as ... A: you are doing a fantastic job at bringing this horse back to health. keep the same medical routine ... | |
| reproduction | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: 1. What is the "technique" called when an egg is removed from a mare, fertilized and placed in ... A: 1. embryo transfer and the mare that the embryo is transfered into is called a recipient mare 2. ... | |
| occ. bucking | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Kelsey Ray wasn't able to answer yourI have an older horse(20)I've owned him ... A: im sorry about your accident. but you know, your not a cowgirl until you get bucked off. and honey ... | |
| horse problem | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4yr old paint gelding, I was trying to halter him he charged me and bit me on the side of ... A: well this is a problem. to start out, you cant be scared of him, he senses it and reacts off of it. ... | |
| Older horse care | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I actually have two questions. 1st-What is the best type (grass hay, alfalfa, oat) of hay to feed to ... A: the best hay to feed them would be alfalfa and bremuda grass. do one - two flakes in the forming of ... | |
| Horses | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: "How long can horses remeber a person?'' A: well it depends on the horse and the impression the person leaves the horse. a horse can never ... | |
| I'm scared of my horse!! | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a 12 year Registered Paint Mare a few weeks ago and the lady that I bought her from ... A: well its simple really. she throws you because she knows your scared. she didnt do anything to your ... | |
| new horse getting hurt | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have two mares one who is 4 and the other is 16. The oldest one is extremely dominant, very ... A: usually it takes a few weeks for the horses to figure out the new peckinh order when a new horse ... | |
| My Colt | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a colt that will be 4 months old on Dec. 10, I live in Minnesota, it's already below 0 ... A: i would give him alittle more time. you really dont want to wean them any less then 5 months old. he ... | |
| stocked up | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: My horse is turned out everyday and is very stocked up behind - I am not sure why? He is given the ... A: The plain and simple cure for stocking up is more, regular exercise. This does not mean harder or ... | |
| foal training mini pony | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: hi l just purchased a 5month old mini he wears a halter and is happy to be lead around but he always ... A: if he is a stud geld him and it will make him more calm. when he bites you, flick him on his muzzle. ... | |
| hi | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: hi i was wondering how you would train a horse to do reining like the roll backs and spinning and ... A: im not to advanced in reining but from what iv learned alot of the skills are bred into the horse. ... | |
| tying up | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a standardbred race horse that has a tying up problem . What can I do? A: Tying-up is a generic term commonly used to describe muscle disease in performance horses. Other ... | |
| Starting a 3 year old | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Amanda, I have recently acquired a 3 year old Arab gelding who I will be starting out. He is halter ... A: there are certain things a horse should be good with and ones they need to respect and respond too. ... | |
| training miniature horses | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: im 16 years old and have just purchased a yearling mini called dani devado. i would like to compete ... A: since he is so young right now you dont want to do much with him except ground work. such as leading ... | |
| red spots on snow | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I've never owned horses before my question is, I've got 3 Appolosa's and they are all mares, there ... A: your horses are perfectly fine. It is very common in the winter to see such spots in the snow ... | |
| shetland pony | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: i look after a Shetland pony who i think was broken in but she cant remember much now. i want to ... A: to teach her to loung you will use a direct and drive techniqe. with on hand ( direct hand) you ... | |
| my horse bornwild | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: ! he is my favorite and first horse i need help!! A: well this is a big problem. he may just be mad because he is at a different place ut that is still ... | |
| western pleasure | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: i have a 10yr old Quarterhorse and we have been showing for at least 2 years. We have only done ... A: You're facing a fairly common problem, and it's generally the result of a horse and/or rider who is ... | |
| mare in season | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: have just bought an 11 year old 17 hand ex eventer very strong and capable. 2 weeks ago became ... A: yeah mares are alot like human women. we have that time of month where were pissy. Most mares do not ... | |
| how to get my horse to lunge properly | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I have an Arabian, she is 9 years old and i got to lunge on a lunge line and she is doing well but ... A: well there are two ways. you can use the end of the lounge line and swing it around and repeat the ... | |
| Stalling horses at night | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I have been given conflicting information on whether or not it is in the best interest of the horse ... A: stalling a horse at night does make them have a shorter winter coat. but if you continue to stall ... | |
| horse hoof and boredom | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: My horse is five years old and I am his new (and last) owner. I adore him. We had another horse when ... A: yes, once you start working your horse he wont be as restless. he will have a more active life and ... | |
| Stocking up | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I have an interesting problem, pertaining to stocking up. I have an eight year old thoroughbred ... A: The plain and simple cure for stocking up is more, regular exercise. This does not mean harder or ... | |
| Training | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: My family owns two unbroken Belgians. One is 7 and the other is 2. I would like to know how to ... A: start out with getting them used to being around you and with the halter. have some treats ready. ... | |
| 12 year old female | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I recently inherited a 12 year old female buckskin. She is a very timid horse, but she doesn't rein ... A: well started with separating the horses. have them in different pens and take the quarter horse out ... | |
| Horse Growth | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a new Western Pleasure prospect. He is two and a half, and is extremly hip ... A: cool we have the same name! lol well a horse being hip high is not a problem really. as he gets ... | |
| agressive behavior | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I bought a 4 year old OTTB gelding a year ago. We had him at my trainer’s barn until that didn’t ... A: you dont need a horse like that. my suggestion would be to get rid of him. i know you may love him ... | |
| Trying To Sell...... | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I have An 11 year old POA gelding. He's a fewspot, white, black spots on pink skin......He does ... A: well he sounds like a great little pony that many peopel would love to have. it would depend on were ... | |
| Feed time | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a TB Gelding and he eats out of his bucket when i am mixing his feed with water. If i chase ... A: well you could mix the grain before going into the pen. or you can go into the pen with a loung ... | |
| she wont take it? | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: i just bought a horse and she only had the ground work done with her. she is 6 years of age.ive been ... A: that could be one factor of why she wont pick up her left lead. just in case its not to get her to ... | |
| Horses laying down | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Amanda i have a 2-1/2 year old Arab/Paint mix gelding,for the last year he was the only horse that i ... A: he does lay down more because he feels more safe. horses are herd animals and when they are on their ... | |
| Pre-purchase Exam | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I had a general question about the cost of a pre-purchase exam. I know it all depends on the extent ... A: well it all depends on the vet and the state/area you live in. here in California for a pre exam ... | |
| adopting | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm considering adopting a horse from a reputable rescue organization. I've seen only the pics and ... A: some questions you should ask them are, 1. how is the horses personality? 2. were did he come from? ... | |
| retraining a horse | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend recently bought a 6year old mare that hasnt been ridin for a year what kind of ... A: she would need to take it back to basic training in the roundpen. teaching it voice commands again ... | |
| anatomy | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Not sure if I can explain this well enough for you to answer or if you will know anyway. My retired ... A: your right that is hard to describe im not really sure what to think. the only advice i can give ypu ... | |
| aggressive behaviour | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I've only had my horse for 2 weeks. Shes very docile & you can do most things with her ie grooming, ... A: she is taking the place as a lead mare. with this she acts protective like a stallion guarding his ... | |
| heartattacks | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I recently owned a seven-year-old Arabian/Quarter horse mix. She lived up north at our farm with two ... A: im very sorry to hear about the loss of your mare. heart attacks are not common among healthy young ... | |
| aggressive behaviour | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I've only had my horse for 2 weeks. Shes very docile & you can do most things with her ie grooming, ... A: this behavior is normal. all the mares are doing is sorting out diminance. there is always the lead ... | |
| Problems | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: My name is Lauren! My horse is 15 years old and we are having tons of problems! I always feel like ... A: calm down, every horse and rider go through these problems. you feel like hes working against you ... | |
| my horse | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: My horse has been very crabby lately in the stall and in the pasture.Almost every time i go to his ... A: when your trainer checked his back she checked his muscles. the muscles are not what could be ... | |
| my horse | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: My horse has been very crabby lately in the stall and in the pasture.Almost every time i go to his ... A: while in the arena you can warm him up and get him in a nice collected trot, make zig zag patterns ... | |
| horse pricing | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: He is a 16.3hh bay registered thoroughbred gelding.11 y.o. He has several years of showing ... A: based on your info i cant give you a 100% accurate appraisal. you also have to figure his ... | |
| My horse keeps tripping | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a 9 year old anglo arabian who ive owned for around 2 months. When i got him i was told that ... A: lets see. he could be over reaching and knocking his front feet with his back. try putting bell ... | |
| my miniature horse | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a miniature horse and I wanted to know a few things about them. My first one is that my mini ... A: breeding a mini is no different then breeding a full size horse. you have all the same risks. if you ... | |
| Miniature horse driving | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: Could you explain what ground driving involves and how to do it? I'm also wondering if you'd know ... A: ground driving requires a bridle, two lounge lines, and a sircingle. you basically teach the horse ... | |
| 21 yo Gelding | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: My 21 yo GH Gelding has lost alot of weight and has diarrhea. We purchased him approx. a year and ... A: with him being an older horse his body does not hold on to nutrients as well. with the diarrhea, it ... | |
| Bucking at the Canter | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7y/o Appendix gelding and he likes to buck when asked to canter. I lunge him for at least ... A: first off i would have a equine chiropractor come out to adjust his body. it could be that hes out ... | |
| Old Horse | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a horse that was 35 years old March 2007. Up until this last summer, you could not tell by ... A: yes and no. yes because any horse reaching that agedevelopes many health problems. no because he ... | |
| Nutrition for manes and tails | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: My horse has a very thin and pretty short mane and tail. He is a fleabitten grey. That is kept out ... A: well once way to help keep the mane and tail full is to only brish it with your fingers. with a comb ... | |
| TAking the bit | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 and 1/2 year old Pinto. She is not Broke yet . She lets me put the saddle on her with out ... A: everytime she doesnt take the bit or moves away from you. send her around you and make her work. the ... | |
| minis | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: My grandaughter wants to get a mini to ride She is 6 yrs old, 45 lbs. Is she too big to ride a mini? ... A: she doesnt sound to big to ride a mini. but since shes 6 shes going to out grow the pony very fast. ... | |
| horse that rears up | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr. old QH named Blaze that I have owned for app. 4 yrs. He is as gentle as they come ... A: this is a nasty habit, my filly does the same thing when shes hyper. my first suggestion would be ... | |
| weaning my foul | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a haflinger foul 5 months old. I was told you do not have to seperate him from his mother to ... A: hes is adventurouse enough to wonder away from his mother on a trail then he can be left behind. ... | |
| starting the young horse | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I am training a three year old horse which i will be buying soon. she hasn't been halter trained yet ... A: she runs off not because shes afraid but because she just doesn't want to do it. make her run in a ... | |
| allergic | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: We have found my horse is allergic to all grass except alfalfa. Is there any cheaper hay that I ... A: i was not familiar with this type of hay. i did some reading about it and it sound like a good try. ... | |
| Miniature horse training. | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Last year I leased a miniature horse for a 4-H project. I enjoyed it so much that I convinced my ... A: start with ground work. make sure she leads well and stands well. next go to the round pen. teach ... | |
| new mare | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a new mare appaloosa mare from an auction. She worked beautifully at the auction ... A: this is normal. the horse is in a new place and feels uncomfortable. she looks to your mare for ... | |
| allergic | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: We have found my horse is allergic to all grass except alfalfa. Is there any cheaper hay that I ... A: well if hes allergic to sll grasses except alfalfa then i would stick to alfalfa. you could try ... | |
| Aggressive horse at feed time. | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old TB off the track. She normally has wonderful ground manners. I sent her to ... A: this is a bad habit and is very annoying. when you feed her and she pins her ears smack her on her ... | |
| sprained knee | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: My 9 yr. old QH sprained his knee about 3 months ago. He is still very sore on it. When he did it ... A: sorry to hear about your horse, well start by giving him joint supplements. MSN is the best one to ... | |
| weaning my foul | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a haflinger foul 5 months old. I was told you do not have to seperate him from his mother to ... A: yes a mother will wean off her foal herself, the only thing with this is, if you keep the baby with ... | |
| Bucking | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I bought a kid gentle, 11 year old, underfed gelding. No problems AT ALL until the good nutrition ... A: this is a common problem. alot of horses dpo it to test the rider. as far as feed goes, if hes on ... | |
| Cut. | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old and she was recently put out in a large pasture with older horses, a few days ... A: don't worry the cut does not sound bad.keep it wrapped for a while and put her on an anti-biotic ... | |
| A very old horse | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a horse that I purchased from a sale about 6 years ago. I felt sorry for him because he was ... A: based on what you have told me i think it may be best to put him down. he so old that he basically ... | |
| troubled mare | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My mare has always 'nodded' her head when working on the bit. recently she has become very evasive ... A: i would have the vet come out and check her teeth. she probobly needs them floated. when a horse ... | |
| 11 year old quarter horse | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: when i canter my horse will through down his head what does that mean and how can i fix it PS he ... A: well it would depend on how far down he puts it. some horses will lower their head when they canter ... | |
| feed for mares after foaling | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: my 8yr twh foaled in april. its now sept and she is not gaining any weight back, you can see her ... A: congratulations on getting a baby. your mare is skinny because the foal is basically sucking all the ... | |
| horse pregnancy | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I bought my horse in March.And she was really fat.So I continued to ride her.About 2 months later ... A: congradulations your and your horse are going to be moms. from what you have told me she should be ... | |
| Older TB | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: However, in the last 3 weeks he has been drinking far more than he has in the past. He is still ... A: since he is old his body dehydrates much easier. he drinks more the keep himself healthy. plus this ... | |
| Bleeding Sheath | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: My Pony is 12 years old. I bought him when he was 8/9. I have noticed that sometimes, usually ... A: hmm well this is deffinitly an odd problem. IF beans are restricting his urine flow or causing ... | |
| thinning mane and tail | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old Rocky Mountain gelding that I bought about a year ago. When I got him, his mane ... A: i have the same problem with my filly. what they do it they put their head inbetween the fence to ... | |
| Mare In Foal (Stumped) | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 11 year old mare. She was a broodmare for sometime. Bought her to add to our herd in May ... A: well it is possible she is pregnant. a younger vet and an ultrasound would let you know for sure. it ... | |
| 3 year old | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Sorry to be bothering you but I really need help! I recently bought a 3 year old gelding. He is an ... A: well it seems like you just have a stubborn young boy on your hands. lets see. for one you can use a ... | |
| Retraining a horse! | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My moms friends horse is a 8 year old mare. She was trained in english and western , but she was but ... A: lets see, take her in the round pen and make her work and get her to turn into to you and face you. ... | |
| My horse won't take his bit | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old Thoroughbred Gelding who refuses to take a bit. He is really sensitive ... A: he is probobly bit shy because the trainer had hard hands causeing bone spurts to form in his mouth ... | |
| Riding horses | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old pony/horse ( the mother is a pony and the father is a horse) I wanted to ... A: a flake of hay are the pieces that are divided in the bale of hay.when you cut the strings on the ... | |
| Riding horses | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old pony/horse ( the mother is a pony and the father is a horse) I wanted to ... A: well since he is still young, for a stall he would only need 12x12 for a turn out i would give him ... | |
| How much are pony nuts? | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: my name is Hana and I own a piebald cob. We are thinking of moving her to a DIY yard. We are trying ... A: well i cant really tell you how much they cost. their price varies between states.i would imagine it ... | |
| info on horses | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I have loved horses form the age of 3 and now that I'm in college I have to write a speech on ... A: a good set up for your essay should start with the how you feel about horses and what makes them ... | |
| together forever | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: well i have 2 horses. one of them is a young girl horse. and the other one is a gelding. but when i ... A: this is normal. your gelding is herd bound. since he was a wild horse he is used to being with other ... | |
| Cantering problems | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: i wasn't 100% sure what expert to choose but i'm hoping you can help me. i have a 14yr old ... A: im sorry your horse had a bad schooling experience. from what it sounds like she worked him to hard ... | |
| my first horse | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have just purchased my first horse. This has been a dream of mine since childhood. He is so ... A: congratulations on buying your first horse!!! well there isn't any way to really know where the ... | |
| PLEASE HELP, bleeding mare..... | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I own a 20 year old TB mare, ex-race horse....I have had her for 14 years. I used her for 3-day ... A: during racing she probobly was a bleeder. over 80% of racehorses are. thats why pretty much all ... | |
| PLEASE HELP, bleeding mare..... | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I own a 20 year old TB mare, ex-race horse....I have had her for 14 years. I used her for 3-day ... A: i am very sorry to hear about this. your poor mare. well seeing what the vet said i dont think i can ... | |
| horse costs | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a horse. I am currently looking at a horse that is $1,000. My question is: What are ... A: if your going to run alot or do hard trail rides yes. if not then no. you wont need them. splint ... | |
| horse costs | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a horse. I am currently looking at a horse that is $1,000. My question is: What are ... A: you would only need splint boots if your running alot and doing hard trails. alot of the time horses ... | |
| horse costs | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a horse. I am currently looking at a horse that is $1,000. My question is: What are ... A: congratulations on deciding to buy a horse. well lets see. the horse you would buy would be $1000 ... | |
| A disease | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I was wondering if there are any horse diseases that make a horses temper or behavior to change ... A: well a brain tumor produces hormones which in turn cause the various problems of the hose’s ... | |
| Thoroughbred Mares Weightloss | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My thoroughbred has recently lost a horrendous amount of weight, i have had the vet out who did ... A: try de-worming your horse first and since your vet was out he propobly check her teeth which were ... | |
| Worms in Automatic waterers | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: As soon as the weather warms up the automatic waterers in my stable start to get small 1/4 - 1/2 ... A: what these little worms are, are called Gordian worms also called horsehair worms.Although Gordian ... | |
| riding | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: sometimes horses when horses are ridden they have bandages on their legs, why is that. ANSWER: hi ... A: dressage horses use them because they do alot of lead changes and difficult movements. the wraps ... | |
| Riding horses | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old pony/horse ( the mother is a pony and the father is a horse) I wanted to ... A: you should start sitting on a horse when it is 2 -2 1/2 years old. this doesn't mean riding it. just ... | |
| Young Horse Started Early | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I bought a new horse about 4 or 5 months ago. He is a 2 year old paint gelding. Some people a knew ... A: right now just have him walk and trot over poles in the round pen. when he gets used to that raise ... | |
| how can we get rid of some old horses | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: i am looking for a new nice show horse...but before we buy one we have to find a way to get rid of ... A: well having horses like that, which should be used as companion horses and a light riding trail ... | |
| racing | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: what do you do if a horse is tied up in a box A: well you dont want to walk them. Moving your horse even a few steps may make the condition even ... | |
| Young Horse Started Early | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I bought a new horse about 4 or 5 months ago. He is a 2 year old paint gelding. Some people a knew ... A: dont worry, he hasnt been ruined. since he is 2 1/2 you can start training him now. i started my ... | |
| Hunter's Bump. | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a registered American quarter horse, I am 14 years old and my horse has a hunters bump. he ... A: lets see. have a chiropractor come out and adjust him. his back is probably out of place and have ... | |
| older pony | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: i have an old pony of around 36 years old, he is 13 hands and has until very recently been in good ... A: im sorry to hear about your pony. i would get his teeth checked. thats always a good thing to do. ... | |
| Backs up/side steps when mounting; bit advice | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 10 yr old QH/Arab gelding for my 12 year old daughter (3 years riding ... A: lets see, as far as the mounting goes take him in the round pen and work him a bit. bring him to the ... | |
| stallion | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: This sounds crazy but we have a stallion that has extremely large testicles. This poses a real ... A: we had the same problem with one of the reining stallions. the only way iv seen them change is by ... | |
| Introducing new horses | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: A week ago got my first horse Candy, an almost 1yr old filly. She came from a family that had about ... A: well theres atleast one concern here. thats the barb wire. its a bad thing to have around horses. ... | |
| possibly buying a tennesse walker | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I am eyeing a cremello tennessee walker who is 18months old. She is very mildly mannered, but I ... A: congrats on deciding to buy a horse. the way this filly looks is pretty much normal. foals go ... | |
| horse prices | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: im considering buying a horse and am trying to figur out approxate guesses. if you could give me ... A: well they would be about 5 years old. that way the horses knees are fully closed up and it's legs ... | |
| horse prices | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: im considering buying a horse and am trying to figur out approxate guesses. if you could give me ... A: well like you said it varies alot. it also depends on were you live. so ill tell you of how i know ... | |
| Feed | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I am going to get a barn in my yard, I have been riding for about 6 or 7 years. I am an advanced ... A: well as fare as treats go i would say pretty much anything as long as you don't give them to much. i ... | |
| pregnant mare | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: hey melissa, don't worry, you just have your nerves going crazy. everything is fine. a mare ... A: CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!! awww he sounds adorable! i just love babies. goodluck on finding him a ... | |
| Grazing | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: My two mares, a Haflinger and an Arab, are out in a new grassy field, after eating down the salvage ... A: if they are used to being fed the grass i would think you wouldn't need a muzzle. if your worried ... | |
| my mare has lost too much weight | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: i have an older mare who lost weight she looks so bad, she has always been healthy till we had to ... A: im sorry your horse is loosing weight. but dont worry what im about to tell you will help her gain ... | |
| pregnant mare | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: A: hey melissa, don't worry, you just have your nerves going crazy. everything is fine. a mare can be ... | |
| Sick or troubled horse | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: my mom owns a few horses simply for riding occasionally, nothing fancy. We have an older mare (about ... A: well its a shame that there are no vets around and that you cant afford one. as far as the opinions ... | |
| older mare losing alot of weight | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: i've just bought a older mare 21years old which is so sound proof that my kids 7 & 11 can learn to ... A: congratulations on saving a poor mare. we need more people to help out those old baby sitters. well ... | |
| fading black | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a horse that when I first purchased him last September was pretty much black. now, he is a ... A: i had the same thing with my mare she was black when i got her now shes bay. it quit natural. many ... | |
| Horse lost its mane | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: Since then she has put on a TON of weight and her mane is growing back. My question is what is the ... A: hey kassidy, i would love to see pictures of her my e-mail is follyjetfil@yahoo.com. yeah amish ... | |
| Horse lost its mane | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: Since then she has put on a TON of weight and her mane is growing back. My question is what is the ... A: its great you helped a horse like that out. we need more people like you. the cause of it is the ... | |
| swelling | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey there- Okay well basically today one of my horses got his teeth floated and got UTD on his ... A: if you don't want to wrap his leg so you don't cause anything else i would just stick to the hose ... | |
| foaling | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: she is 330 days pregnant. i know average 340 days to have the baby. but she is 10 a maiden mare ... A: awww a baby! lol. well since she looks like shes gonna pop its pretty normal. her sacks changing ... | |
| swelling | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey there- Okay well basically today one of my horses got his teeth floated and got UTD on his ... A: sorry i should have been more clear with the last question. if your hosing it off do it for 15min 2 ... | |
| swelling | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey there- Okay well basically today one of my horses got his teeth floated and got UTD on his ... A: your horse is having an allergic reaction to the shots. walk him 2-3 times a day and hose the legs ... | |
| Strange Callous | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: wondered if you could help, I have just got a 14 2 cob on loan, when grooming him we lifted his ... A: congratulations on leasing a horse! Don't worry these are normal especially for older horses. i ... | |
| shaking head | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a paint appendix quarter horse name Sam that has a problem with head shaking when you put the ... A: it helps me out alot of what is going on. it was smart of you to have the dentist check him because ... | |
| pony leg problem | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: The guy that owned her before me used to take her out of her 3 acre field and graze her even whilst ... A: well id have to say your vet is right. your pony has a bad case of arthritis. you can get some ... | |
| leads and lead changes | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: my name is Erin, I am 15 years old. I have two senior horses, a 30 yo TB, and a 25 yo QH. My ... A: Congrats on wanting to do barrel racing buddy go out there and turn en burn. ok lets see. lead ... | |
| pictures of arthritis | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any pictures of arthritis in horses. The reason I ask is that I am doing ... A: well unfortunitly there anrt really any pictures of it from the inside. Arthritis is a degenerative ... | |
| Finding a horse | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: Where is the best place to look for your first horse? What is a recommended horse breed? How much do ... A: congrats on deciding to buy a horse. lets see. it would depend on if you are riding English or ... | |
| weaning a 4 month and mom is pregrent again | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I am a first time horse owner and i got a great deal on a pair she is 6 years and her colt is 4 ... A: no dont wean the colt until hes at least 5 months old. after that dont turn them out together. put ... | |
| Horses | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a few questions, 1-How do you prevent bolting? 2-How do you teach a horse to lie down? 3-How ... A: ok answer #1 when a horse takes off with you pull them tight in a circle either to the left or the ... | |
| miniature horse cart lessons | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I would like to learn to drive a cart with miniature horses or miniature donkeys. I live in Santa ... A: i dont know any trainers in the area, i was training for a private farm driving welsh ponies and ... | |
| Horse injuries | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: A month and a half ago my TB Gelding went through a barb wire fence and cut his front legs open. ... A: well the bandage should be changed more then once a week if its still bloody. if its healing then ... | |
| Pricing my QH mare | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping to sell my 4 yo registered QH mare in the near future, but I'm not sure how I should ... A: when selling a horse you always price it for more then what you really want. so pricing the horse at ... | |
| how much | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old Welsh quarter horse cross that i am getting ready to sell. She has an amazing ... A: well bloodlines are everything, if the horse is a crossbreed thats a big downfall when you want that ... | |
| pasture shelter for senior horse | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about appropriate shelter for my 24 yr. gelding QH who is in pasture all spring, ... A: no this is not ok. being in a pasture with minimal shelter from rain and the sun is bad. for wild ... | |
| horsecare question | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: we have three horses. The two horses are constantly biting the one. They have free access all day to ... A: no there isn't any products to make a horse stop biting. its in their nature to show dominance over ... | |
| buying a horse | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: We are planning to buy our first horse next summer.We are gathering the supplies and getting ... A: congrats on deciding to buy a horse! well i always thought the best kind of barn is a 16x16 stall ... | |
| Cleaning a saddle | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I was just given an old western saddle - the saddle itself is in great condition - no cracks in the ... A: I personally like leathern new. i think its the best conditioner out there. i use it on all my ... | |
| Horse injuries | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: A month and a half ago my TB Gelding went through a barb wire fence and cut his front legs open. ... A: Walking him a few times a day is best. by now the stitches should be out and the wounds healing. let ... | |
| Pricing my QH mare | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping to sell my 4 yo registered QH mare in the near future, but I'm not sure how I should ... A: well trainers know best, i live in socal so i know there are some pretty darn good trainers here. if ... | |
| shetland and new foal | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a 10yo shetland mare who is very cheeky. she wont come up to me in the field so i have to ... A: well the best thing to put in a play ball is small bits of carrots.there naturally good for a horse ... | |
| 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: ok lets start with the first subject. reining. take her back to a surcingle and teach her to carry ... | |
| my miniature horse | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a miniature horse and I want to show her. I only don't know to put her in AMHA or AMHR and I ... A: yes most feed stores will have them or you can go to ... | |
| my miniature horse | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a miniature horse and I want to show her. I only don't know to put her in AMHA or AMHR and I ... A: a buggy whip is a medium size whip. kinda like a dressage whip. almost any tack store will have them ... | |
| shetland and new foal | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: i have a 10yo shetland mare who is very cheeky. she wont come up to me in the field so i have to ... A: well a pony is as a pony does. stubborn little things. since shes lame its going to be alittle mean ... | |
| my miniature horse | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a miniature horse and I want to show her. I only don't know to put her in AMHA or AMHR and I ... A: well standing square is trained on the ground. you use a buggy whip to help the horse place their ... | |
| balance at the trot and canter | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Amanda, I have been riding for many, many years, trail mostly and have three horses at my farm ... A: well for a while i had the same problem especially while riding the race horses, and let me tell you ... | |
| How to teach showmanship... | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I am going to teach girls about showmanship, they have never done it before and I do not know what ... A: well lets see, Cleanliness and a professional, polished look to horse and exhibitor is crucial. The ... | |
| my miniature horse | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a miniature horse and I want to show her. I only don't know to put her in AMHA or AMHR and I ... A: well look at the requirements for both registrations and then decide which one to go with. ok ... | |
| cross breeding of horses & zebras. | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm also an expert here on AllExperts.com (cancer -oncology, brain tumors, breast cancer, colon ... A: Claes-Gustaf Nordquist Zebras, donkeys, and horses are all members of the family equus -- equines. ... | |
| 2 yr old with pigeon toes | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought an almost 2 year old Filly with pigeon toes. before I got her the people that ... A: you caught be right before i was about to sign off lol. ok lets see. well first off its good that ... | |
| Agressive Horse | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: Amanda, I have a behavioral question for you, and hopefully you can help. I moved my horse to a new ... A: first of all let me say my horses name is molly. lol ok back to the point. well lets see where to ... | |
| just wondering | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: can help me. My horses name is Pasco Star she has a lot of horses that sound important such as ... A: well hi Dakota sounds like you have a pretty good horse. she reminds me of my mare that i have right ... | |
| 2yr old quarter horse training | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: Four months ago I bought a 2yr old quarter horse gelding from a stable where he was bred with their ... A: ahh a rough trainert huh. well unless the horse purposly disobeys there is no reason to be rough. ... | |
| Help needed with pricing a horse | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: i have a pony that im wanting to sell but im unsure as to what price to put on him could someone ... A: well it sounds like a pretty good pony to me. besides a few bad vices (which ever horse has some)he ... | |
| Worms In Horse Tank | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a water tank for our 3 horses, and I recently went to clean it. And there were red worms ... A: well first things first let me say ewwww strongyles they are larvae of the fly. Strongyles, or ... | |
| bumps on horses knees | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: My mom has a 18-year-old mare that has large bumps on both her front knees! We looked it up in the ... A: it the bumps are on the knees then she has bucked shins. if the bumps are on the splint bones then ... | |
| Horse Pregnancy | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: My mare had a surprise foal (we didnt breed her on purpose) and she seems to be acting the same way ... A: well lets see. This is a tricky subject. if shes been turned out with a stallion or a stallion is in ... | |
| mean spirited foal | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: Our foal was born 10 days ago. The mom was very protective, but by the end of day 1, we were able to ... A: awww its a baby!! cangradulations! shes very young, she doesnt know whats going on. All she knows is ... | |
| Feeding/Veterinary query | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I live in Spain and my Family has a Finca where I plan to have horses and Mules. I have had ... A: Hell claire, Good luck at finding your perfect horse. i hope you find him or her. Olive trees are ... | |
| Gelding with right front ankle turning out | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: My gelding is 19, have had him 16 years, this past 6 months his front right foot, between the hock & ... A: well I would say it is from age as well. your friend is getting old and after years of riding ... | |
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Amanda Groff
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I can answer any questions about anything. Training in all discipline's, nutrition, riding advice, and buying new horses. Just ask and I got all the answers. due to the high volume of questions asked, please allow extra time for me to answer you questions. also i will be lowering the number of questions i am asked per a day with my busy training schedule =)
Experience
training Thoroughbred racehorses with hall of fame trainer Jack Van Berg, champion barrel racer, assistant vet, training colts for all disciplines. exercise rider on the track for 3 years.Riding instructor for 3 years for English and western. assistant trainer for world class Reinner and trainer of champion Major Sno Chex, Donnie Bricker.
Organizations
APHA, California Horse Racing Board,Socal Cowgirls Club,Riverside Range Riders.
Publications
horse and rider
Education/Credentials
Equine Science, Equine Training Study, Equine Nutrition,and EquineAnatomy
Awards and Honors
State Champion Barrel Racer, Instructor of the year (at our barn) many western pleasure championships, #1 pole bender of the Riverside Range Riders, Cowgirl of the year for the socal cowgirl club
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