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| horse gestures-friendliness | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I need to know: What gesture a horse gives when it meets a friend What gesture a horse gives when it ...
A: I was struggling with trying to explain all the things I know about horse body language, things ...
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| stifel injury | 9/23/2009 |
Q: i have a 10 year old Thoroughbred gelding i got off the track when he was about 3, i used him for ...
A: I suggest a better vet even if you have to haul him to one of the veterinary teaching universities. ...
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| calcium needs in broodmares | 9/10/2009 |
Q: we hava a TB mare who was starved while pregnant and is now nursing an 8 wk old foal. she was on ...
A: Many of the starving concentration camp survivors of WWII died AFTER their rescue as a result of the ...
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| Allergies and Shipping Fever | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a yearling Moriesian filly and she came with a snotty nose. The previous owner had ...
A: The dermatological problems that can plague horses are many. Many years ago I spent time with ...
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| brands | 9/6/2009 |
Q: sorry but I just picked your name at random; do you know how I can get a list of Texas horsebrands? ...
A: In looking around I found a really useful website. It talks about locating the brand origin. ...
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| pregnant mare | 8/21/2009 |
Q: my question is how far long does a mare have to be before the foal will start to kick and moving
A: I think that you are asking, "When will I be able to see fetal movement?". A veterinarian can ...
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| Taking the bit | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 year old Quarter Pony mare. She has a major problem taking the bit. It takes her maybe ...
A: Gee, I wish I could see a film of this. Of course it may be that your bit doesn't taste good or is ...
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| Did My Mare Have A Mischarge? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Today when i went to the barn my mare was acting really funny. she was rubbing her butt on her stall ...
A: It does sound like a miscarriage. Did you know she was bred? Sometimes nature decides things ...
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| Buying | 8/10/2009 |
Q: i am looking to buy a horse, ive looked on every website i swear for about a month and i know some ...
A: When I am looking, I just cruise the web. A Google search using the words horse"for sale" will get ...
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| pregnancy | 8/8/2009 |
Q: there is a pony very near to my house. we think she may be pregnant because we passed once and she ...
A: If it were certain that getting mounted meant instant pregnancy, there would not be veterinary ...
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| Horse, foaming at mouth, trying to throw up | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Situation: 4 horses came out of field, recent rains. Given about 1-1/2 lbs of all stock. Within 15 ...
A: Two things come to mind. I would be concerned about a contaminate in that batch of feed. If it was ...
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| rescue remedy | 8/5/2009 |
Q: how long does four drops of rescue remedy work on horse will it work longer than 1 hour please ...
A: Dr. Foster and Smith on their website have some official info ...
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| triping horse | 8/2/2009 |
Q: my horse is 21. i've had her for 5 years and shes allways seemed to trip/ dosent pick up her feet or ...
A: Are her toes too long? Have you had her trimmed regularly? If it is not a trimming/shoeing issue ...
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| TWH | 7/30/2009 |
Q: my twh mare is 5yrs old. I just got her today.. She tends to cross her front feet while i am on her ...
A: If you just got this mare today, I do hope you got her "on approval". Did you get a veterinary ...
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| Strange Lump | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My friend got a horse that was pregnant. They didn't know she was bred with a donkey until she gave ...
A: Your friend needs to have a veterinarian look at this mare. It could be many things ranging from ...
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| hay bale twine | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Your might wonder why in the world am I asking you this, but I've asked so many craft people (no ...
A: I use hay twin in my garden for tying up plants. I make hay nets from it or repair the commercial ...
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| mare | 7/8/2009 |
Q: i have just bought a mare and foal 2 weeks ago ,and i can catch the foal but i cant get even close ...
A: Sorry, maybe it's a language difference between the U.K. and the "colonies', but I can't picture ...
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| Endurance Trail Rides On Horses | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Hi I am wanting to ride my horse for long distances and i have a Saddle pack but i need a list of ...
A: When I rode my horse long distances it was 2,400 miles. What you carry depends on how long you will ...
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| Sweetness of Grass | 6/27/2009 |
Q: One of my horses has developed founder, and I was wondering if the grass is sweeter in the morning, ...
A: Grass is sweeter when it has been frosted. I see you are in Canada. Those early morning frosts on ...
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| two horses together | 6/22/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are very new to the horse world. My husband horse is pregnant and is expecting any ...
A: You are describing a herd bound horse. This can take a little time, but if you are patient, it ...
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| Turn Out/Hacking Turn Out | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be able to tell me what i need to wear and what my horse needs to wear ...
A: My show experience is all in the U.S. However, I did a quick Google search and ...
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| Horses | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I'm hayley I've loved horses for as long as i can remember but have never really looked into getting ...
A: Buying a horse is the CHEAPEST part of the equation. IN this bad economy, there are some very nice ...
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| Haltering A Foal | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My mare had a beautiful baby filly just over a month ago now. We handled the foal from day one and ...
A: First and foremost DON'T LEAVE A HALTER/HEAD COLLAR on any horse when you aren't there. Yes, I know ...
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| Bits | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I recently decided to start showingmy horse, and when i arrived they told me i couldnt use a ...
A: I would guess it PROBABLY isn't AQHA rules as that is American Quarter Horse Association. Since ...
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| gaited paint horse | 6/1/2009 |
Q: we purchased a solid black yearling colt two years ago and were told he could be paperred as a ...
A: Paint isn't really just coloration. Take a look at www.apha.com Paints have a breed registry and ...
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| Bits | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I recently decided to start showingmy horse, and when i arrived they told me i couldnt use a ...
A: I also do all my training and normal riding in either a snaffle or a bosal. You need to read the ...
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| 4 month old horse | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My young horse came down with a fever last night 104.1 I called the vet he gave him a shot of ...
A: You don't say where you are located. You also don't mention if your colt had any symptoms prior to ...
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| field fertiliazation | 5/29/2009 |
Q: i know you probably might not be able to answer this, but if you can then please do! : on average, ...
A: I might be able to answer this question if I had a lot more information. 1. What's an "average" ...
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| underweight pregnant mare | 5/29/2009 |
Q: a friend of mine has a paddock he agists horses on. a friend of his has just put a very pregnant ...
A: You don't say how old you are, but yes, it is a cruel world sometimes. However, there are also lots ...
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| underweight pregnant mare | 5/27/2009 |
Q: a friend of mine has a paddock he agists horses on. a friend of his has just put a very pregnant ...
A: Perhaps it's an Aussie word....but I don't have a clue what you mean by "agists". Here in the ...
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| horses away from baby horse | 5/10/2009 |
Q: How do you get a mama horse away from its baby, because we can't get a haulter on the mama so its ...
A: You don't mention anything about your facilities or whether or not your mare has had any training or ...
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| moving to new barn | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I will be purchasing a new horse next week, and she will be alone in a home for 2 weeks. What is ...
A: If I understand you correctly; your pasture is ONLY fenced with electric tape. If this is so, I ...
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| moving to new barn | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I will be purchasing a new horse next week, and she will be alone in a home for 2 weeks. What is ...
A: First, keep your own anxiety down. She MAY be a relaxed mare that doesn't get too anxious. Allow ...
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| minis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Minis look so cute. Can minis do any kind of work or are they just pets?
A: You didn't mention how much you know about horses. A mini requires every bit of care a full sized ...
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| horse tossing head when cantering | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I am Kimmy i am 14 years old i have an Arabian gelding he is 19 years old. I have recently started ...
A: Two things come to mind. He may just need more warming up before you try lateral moves and jumps ...
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| help me | 2/6/2009 |
Q: i have just resently bort a 15 yr old gelding but he has a tiny bit of arthritis will my two kids ...
A: You need to chat with your vet about this. It depends on how severe his arthritis is. If he is ...
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| Tennessee Walking Horse | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a horse in the next year, and I am trying to decide which breed to choose. ...
A: This is a complicated question. If you seriously want to do endurance, then look for an Arab with ...
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| Horse Care | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Could you briefly explain to me the daily chores of a horse owner?
A: Answer, yes. Brief, well...it depends. If you want a brief answer, please let me know how you plan ...
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| asking a question | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Why is my pony spooky at shows ? how can i make him stop and make him jump without getting scared!?
A: Ponies or people, we all have different personalities. Some are naturally bold, and some timid. ...
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| Horseriding | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I go to a small stables near where I live, and I love it there. I pay £25 a week, and I get to go ...
A: I apologize that it took me a few days to answer. I am out of the country and I had missed some of ...
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| Suddenly fell to knees during ride | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 years old mule that suddenly went down on his knees this past Sunday during a trail ...
A: This is one of those, "have your vet check him" questions. Causes of stumbling and falling can be ...
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| horse pregnancy | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Will I be able to hear the foals heart beat before birth with a stethoscope?
A: I am also an EMT and I auscultate human heart sounds all the time. I personally have never had any ...
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| synovial joints | 10/24/2008 |
Q: how many synovial joints are there in a horse and where they
A: All moving joints contain synovial fluid. ALL joints that have motion are lubricated with synovial ...
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| pedialo cystitis | 10/15/2008 |
Q: We are looking at a horse for sale and the owner says it has pedialo cystitis. I have never heard of ...
A: I looked at this question again and realized he probably meant Pedal Ostitis. Pedal Ostitis is an ...
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| Food Supplement - Colt horse race | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have a foal that now is on the stage to get ready to run her first race; however, she is not ...
A: You didn't say how old this foal is and when you intend on running her. Any horse that could be ...
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| Ex racehorse, ex dressage, ex lesson | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I am being offered a 20 yr old thorobred gelding with some issues. I am 57, have had horses of my ...
A: This is a hard one to answer without watching the horse or perhaps riding him. I would suggest you ...
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| miniature horses | 8/23/2008 |
Q: i am getting a miniature horse and i wonder if you could give me some good exercise ideas and some ...
A: You don't say if you are already a horse person just extending into miniatures, or if this is your ...
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| W bit | 8/14/2008 |
Q: my horse has a very short tongue and always manages to get his tongue over the bit. I was given a W ...
A: I apologize, but I don't know what you mean by a W bit. However I do have a suggestion for your ...
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| Allergies | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My cousins horse just had her foal and he has a sun allergie, if he is exposed to the sun at all his ...
A: Sounds like your cousin's foal is extremely photosensitive. I once had a horse who would keep his ...
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| horse brand | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I just got a horse with a brand of NS3. I am trying to find out where this horse orginally came ...
A: Most states have a “brand book” that lists all the registered brands for that state. Texas is a bit ...
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| my horse has a swollen bump the size of a golf ball on her neck not jaw or face neck | 7/31/2008 |
Q: it dosent hurt or bother him but its not hard like a rock but not soft either its like the ...
A: Without palpating the mass myself, it's a bit hard to say. Sounds a bit like a thrombosis. This is ...
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| a "dirty" horse? | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old oldenburg gelding, Rocco, who refuses to do just about anything asked of ...
A: It sounds like Rocco is the leader of your pack. Some horses require a more dominant rider. If you ...
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| Dislocated shoulder in horse | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I recently read an answer you gave to a lady that you thought her horse had dislocated her shoulder. ...
A: First, that other answer about the horse with the dislocated shoulder was Lyn Kamer, not me (Lynne ...
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| horses, kyphosis, roach back | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I just bought a horse that has a funny looking backbone. she has a hump right in the middle of her ...
A: Since I can't see exactly what you mean by "a funny looking backbone" I am going to assume you mean ...
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| abscess | 6/24/2008 |
Q: .he has tender soles and tends to get an abcess in one front foot..sometimes it comes out at the ...
A: Two abscesses in five years would not worry me too much. However, if both abscesses occurred very ...
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| abscess | 6/22/2008 |
Q: .he has tender soles and tends to get an abcess in one front foot..sometimes it comes out at the ...
A: From what you say, this sounds like a chronic problem. A joint consultation with both your vet and ...
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| striking | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have 20+ years of experience with horses, being an owner since the age of 9 and I am 30-ish :) ...
A: From your description, I am picturing the mare striking forward with a front leg. Is she striking ...
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| beatle looking things on a big area of my horse | 5/17/2008 |
Q: what are those little beatles my horse has them down her neck in her main and just above her tail ...
A: Sorry Wendy. Without a photo of the "little beetles" and without knowing where your horse lives and ...
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| pasture grass | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My small pasture is looking great with different types of grasses (orchard, timothy, fescue). My 2 ...
A: There isn't a really simple answer here. If you live in a warm part of the country where the grass ...
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| Training a 9 yr. old arabian stallion. | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired a black Egyptian Arabian stud horse. Although I have been around horses ...
A: I am sure you have heard this before. First, you need to geld this horse. There are already too ...
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| What are some signs if my mare is pregnet? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Hey! I have a standerbred/shetland mare and she was with a stud for the month of September so she ...
A: You didn't mention where in the world you are. Assuming you are in the northern hemisphere, you ...
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| Half -breed horse and Tevis | 2/8/2008 |
Q: What is the breakdown of the "mixed breed" horses who have won the Tevis Cup?
A: You can take a look at ALL winners of the Tevis at http://www.foothill.net/tevis/TEVISWIN.HTM and ...
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| my horses head pushing problem | 1/28/2008 |
Q: in the stable and even when holding her she pushes her head up against you not a muzzle but a bang ...
A: Your horse is treating you as an equal. Unfortunately, you aren't as big and tough as another ...
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| Horse Problem | 1/18/2008 |
Q: my name is Jenna. I own an Arabian riding pony mare and she is an angel in the arena and the ...
A: I'm not sure I have a clear picture in my head of what you are describing. I THINK you are saying ...
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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: At 8 months old, rambunctiousness is a usual problem. I work my colts in a round pen. First I let ...
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| Bucking | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I bought a 14 year old quarterhorse. He was previously used for hunting. I fox hunt. He racked ...
A: Is your horse kept in a stall? Some horses just don't have the "whatever" it takes to spend most of ...
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| Head Throwing | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I bought my first horse approx 3 months ago after riding on and off most my life (I am now 24). My ...
A: I get the idea from what you say that your horse is kept in a box and doesn't get out except for ...
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| another strange callous | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Lynn, You answered a question about a strange callous not to long ago. My mare has one on each ...
A: Still chestnuts. Every horse I have ever seen in my life has them on the inside of the legs, but ...
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| Re: strange callous above the heal | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 7 YR OLD MARE WITH A CALLOUS ON EACH FOOT, THEY ARE GETTING ALMOST 2"- 2 1/2" INCHES IN ...
A: I can't tell from your query EXACTLY where these calluses are located. If they are located on the ...
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| 10 year old Quarab mare add-on | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I did do some research about how a western saddle should fit. I put both of my western saddles on ...
A: I certainly would get this mare checked by a vet. However, you are a 100% right. A badly fitting ...
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