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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| ?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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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," ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| my horse is sick | 4/12/2008 |
Q: my horse is sick and we don't know why. it started the other week when he sounded like he had a cold ...
A: well im not a licensed vet but from what you have said it could be a few things. some reasons could ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 - ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Horse Problem | 1/18/2008 |
Q: my name is Jenna. I own an Arabian riding pony mare and she is an angel in the arena and the ...
A: just keep working her in the paddock and keep working her until she settles down and behaves. when ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Ex-racehorse scared of trails | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 year old TB mare. She is an ex-race horse who has mastered arena work. When I started ...
A: when we introduce younge racehorses the the track or the starting gate we use a pony horse. if you ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| pregnant mare | 8/12/2007 |
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A: hey melissa, don't worry, you just have your nerves going crazy. everything is fine. a mare can be ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| training my western horse to english | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 11 year old AQHA mare; she has great manners, but she was trained Western and I ...
A: ok lets start with the first subject. reining. take her back to a surcingle and teach her to carry ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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