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About Rick Gore (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)
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Expertise
Visit Rick Gore's Horse Site: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness
--I am a student of the horse. I can answer questions about sacking out (Desensitizing vs. Sensitizing), dealing with spooky, abused or ex-race horses, rearing, bucking, horses that won’t tie or load into a trailer, working in a round pen/round corral, starting colts, dealing with aggressive or so called "mean" horses, herd behavior, biting, kicking, horses that won’t let you mess with their feet or head, horses that are hard to take a bit and hard to catch. I can also answer questions about using a bosal or hackamore, do's and don'ts, soft hands and direct reining verses neck reining. If you expect me to tell you feel good advice, you will be disappointed. 95% of all my answers will include the problem is you and not your horse. About 90% of most answers that I give out are on my web site, so if you read it you will probably answer your own question and may learn a few other things. If have some good information that you would like me to add to my site, please email me so it can be passed on to others.

Experience
I am an experienced horseman with many years of riding and handling horses. I grew up in Texas around horses and horse people. I have started colts, ridden many horses with behavior issues and worked with problem horses. (I believe that most horse problems are normally people problems) I believe in and practices natural horsemanship. I continue to read and study books by great horsemen. I routinely attends clinics, talks with and discuss horse issues with other clinicians and trainers. I have never met a horse that could not be fixed. I have fixed horses that would not; trailer load, take a bit, go through water, lead without pulling, allow you to halter or catch. I believe it is never the horse's fault and with proper handling, all problems can be worked out.

Education/Credentials
Rick has life long experience in being around and working with horses. Over the years he has watched good horsemen do the right thing and seen the wrong things done with bad results. Rick has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

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Questions Answered By Expert Rick Gore (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)
In Category Horses

Subject	Date Asked

horse bucking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	10/6/2008
Q: im 32 years old...its been years since i rode regularly so im green. My horse lives in a pasture ... A: If you have a round pen then do some good ground work before you ride for a few months, get him in a ...
horse bucking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	10/6/2008
Q: im 32 years old...its been years since i rode regularly so im green. My horse lives in a pasture ... A: Well, this is not a horse problem. The saddle breaking taught the horse he can get you off by ...
more trailering help: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	10/6/2008
Q: I'm only 15 but I have been working around horses for 10 years. My horse is turned out in a field ... A: When you say you read all my post, not sure if that includes my web site. Parking a trailer will ...
horse panicked went over front bar on trailer: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	10/5/2008
Q: my horse is 7 yr old TB mare(IRISH) she is very quiet and willing to please. today my friend put her ... A: Any number of things could cause this. Lack of training, lack of preparation, in a hurry, bad day ...
my horse	10/2/2008
Q: we own 9acrs of land and have a beauitful barn they are kept in and out. also i have done almost ... A: Brandie all horses will lope or run, they do it all the time. You said yourself that she does it in ...
abscess: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/30/2008
Q: I have an older horse that my daughter barrel races on. He came up limping on his hind left leg. His ... A: Sure it can. Since it popped and is draining, keep it clean and don't work or stress the leg. When ...
toe angles / foot soreness: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/29/2008
Q: My horse is regularly foot sore after shoeing. My farrier is trying to change the angle of his feet ... A: Not sure what work you do with him. If your farrier is good he should not be making huge ...
odd growth on hoof: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/29/2008
Q: I am 50 years old, been with and had horse most of my life. I have a 15 month old Gelding, That ... A: Hey Kevin, not sure from pic so it looks like the heel is too long and the angle is very poor, but ...
My horse will not let me mount: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/28/2008
Q: AGE: 28 HORSE EXPERIENCE: I owned a pony for a few years about 10 years ago. I have a little ... A: Well I think you need to read more about horses so you will understand them better. Hearing you ...
Timid Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/25/2008
Q: I've had a bit of horse experience but never have owned my own. I've volunteered at the Horse ... A: If she is letting you groom her, and she likes it, do it a little bit and walk a step away, if she ...
Pain and Headshaking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/24/2008
Q: I have recently aquirred a 16.3hh gelding but the problem is when i got him he was in a bad way u ... A: I don't think he is anywhere near bomb proof, he is scared and maybe in pain and confused. Once ...
20 year old pony mare compaction?	9/23/2008
Q: 41 yrs old. I had contacted you previously when I got my two 20 and 26 year old pony mares earlier ... A: I read your question twice and still don't get what you are asking. You talk about bute and off ...
Young Hooves: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/23/2008
Q: I have a stud walking horse and he is 18 months old. Im having problems with his hooves and i dont ... A: Some horses have bad feet, this is caused by people that breed horses with bad feet. In the wild ...
Servere Hoof Cracks: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/23/2008
Q: My 12 year old Thouroghbred (with generally bad feet anyway) ripped her hoof in a fence about four ... A: Well, a hoof split up to the cornet band is bad. It damages the future growth of the hoof. Lots of ...
old horsw......are we losing him?	9/22/2008
Q: We have an old horse, and I think we may be losing him. He is about 30 years old and had a stroke 2 ... A: Well 30 is up there, but this horse could live another five years, as long as he is able to move ...
spooky horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/20/2008
Q: Have a 4 year old quarter horse gelding that is very spooky when you ride him. Have been giving him ... A: Feed can sometimes give a horse more life, this horse is only four, that is young, my 4 year old ...
Herd behavior question: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness; Rick Gore	9/18/2008
Q: I am 26yrs old and have been involved w/horses for the past 13 yrs. I started as a working student ... A: No worries, this is totally normal herd behavior. Every horse has to have a place, every horse is ...
teeth: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness; Rick Gore	9/18/2008
Q: hopefully you can tell me why this is happening.So you know I have very little horse experience.Iam ... A: This is known as a Flehmen Response. I have cut and pasted a part of my web site. The horse may be ...
Pain and Headshaking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/14/2008
Q: I have recently aquirred a 16.3hh gelding but the problem is when i got him he was in a bad way u ... A: This horse was severely neglected and abused by people, so this horse sees people at mean and bad, ...
hred behavior: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/14/2008
Q: Age: 24 Horse experience: grew up on a cattle ranch with working cow horses, 11 years professional ... A: This sounds like normal 3 year old stuff. You did not say if he was gelded, that could be a factor ...
foal training	9/13/2008
Q: i read an old discussion that you had with an orphan foal and wonder if you could help me with mine. ... A: Well you have your hands full, but you need to work on your knowledge of a horse. The best gift you ...
pregnant mare	9/12/2008
Q: i have pregnant mare which before she go pregnant was a really nice mare, now she is out of ... A: She is being dominate and head mare, she is teaching the other two to stay away from her, the blind ...
Ex-barrel racer learning dressage: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/12/2008
Q: I am 42,My horse is a 16 yo gelding. I have 5 years riding daily dressage experience as an adult ... A: lol, I rarely suggest beer for horse problems, but it may help. 16 years old and lots of barrel ...
project: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/9/2008
Q: i'll would like to know all the about them but it hard wont I'm doing on my project cause i don't ... A: Sure go to my web site and there is all kind of info about them. Don't just copy and paste, read ...
vet check: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/7/2008
Q: what is the cost of a 5 star & 2 star vet check on a horse i'm interested in & what do the vets do? ... A: Not sure about those terms, a vet would be better to ask, a lot depends on what you plan on using ...
help about buying items: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/6/2008
Q: i posted this question to few experts here, cuz i need ur opinion guys i need to buy few stuffs for ... A: I can not open any of your links, this type of question would be better sent to a specific expert, ...
regarding mustang: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/6/2008
Q: i have a seven year old DNA tested grulla mustang extremely athletic for sale where or is there a ... A: I put a few links here for you, if you search google you will get many more. Hope this helps, Rick ...
whether our pony has been gelded: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/4/2008
Q: We have a sixteen year old registered welsh pony who was supposed to have been gelded - on his ... A: Sorry for late response, I just received this question from pool, not sure why it took so long, but ...
Horse that won't be ridden: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	9/2/2008
Q: I'm a professional writer, with very little horse experience. The story I am working on currently ... A: There are many reasons a horse may not want to be ridden, it could be from prior abuse, sore back, ...
Trying to understand miniature gelding: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/31/2008
Q: My name's Jo, I'm 33 and I had horses (always mares) from age 11 to 16, did a bit of pony club, did ... A: Sorry to hear that you will get rid of him, but I must agree, a horse really needs another horse to ...
Trying to understand miniature gelding: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/30/2008
Q: My name's Jo, I'm 33 and I had horses (always mares) from age 11 to 16, did a bit of pony club, did ... A: this sounds like boredom and just a horse being a young horse. He is alone and this is really ...
Mustang -New owner	8/29/2008
Q: I just got a mustang, she is about five years old. I have ridden a good bit , but had a good ridding ... A: When she is in heat, she may the runny poop, or you may see black runs down her legs, she will ...
Lame horse, know its in the hoof	8/28/2008
Q: Ok. I have a 17.2hh non-raced thorougbred. He just turned 6 yrs old. I had him shipping from ... A: Sorry if I come off rude, I see and hear far too many stories about shows, winning awards and things ...
Lame horse, know its in the hoof	8/28/2008
Q: Ok. I have a 17.2hh non-raced thorougbred. He just turned 6 yrs old. I had him shipping from ... A: You put shoes on a horse that has never had them before shipping so the ride will be more ...
Creating: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/25/2008
Q: I'm 42 years old. I started riding and showing when I was seven, broke thoroughbreds for the ... A: but the horse is the one that deserve our thanks. They have built many countries and move the ...
Creating "one rider" horses: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore	8/24/2008
Q: I'm 42 years old. I started riding and showing when I was seven, broke thoroughbreds for the ... A: Well, it sounds like you are doing nothing wrong but questioning yourself. Which is still not ...
Older horse/Older rider: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore	8/23/2008
Q: I am 57 yrs old, started riding about 10 , started owning my own @ 24, jumped/showed/competed in ... A: Once a week or once a month will not fix these problems. Ground work would have to be done 4 to 5 ...
Older horse/Older rider: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore	8/23/2008
Q: I am 57 yrs old, started riding about 10 , started owning my own @ 24, jumped/showed/competed in ... A: This has to be your choice. Some things to consider is what do you want the horse for, how often ...
pushy at feeding: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/19/2008
Q: I have three horses, an 18 yr old Quarter Horse, a 3 year old Canadian (rescued) and a 1 year old ... A: I would say the feeding issue is a safety issue and is more important now than the fear issue. He ...
tie stalls: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/19/2008
Q: I've visited your great web site, very good stuff! I like your "way" with horses. But I still have ... A: It sounds like a high line is your tie stalls. You have to be careful about tying a horse if they ...
tie stalls: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/18/2008
Q: I've visited your great web site, very good stuff! I like your "way" with horses. But I still have ... A: Not sure of your term "tie stall"? Not heard this term before so hard to answer. Horses like to ...
Training pony/miniature: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/16/2008
Q: I bought a 2 year old pony/miniature horse at an auction for my grandson, he was supposed to be a ... A: Well, a lot of flags went up in your question. Most horses sold at auctions have issues. If the ...
"pushy" at feeding time	8/15/2008
Q: I have three horses, an 18 yr old Quarter Horse, a 3 year old Canadian (rescued) and a 1 year old ... A: I am glad you ask what you are doing and did not blame the horses. :) You are teaching the young ...
Stangles: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/14/2008
Q: im 19 and i will admit that i dont have very much horse experience in the sense of having one. I ... A: Make sure you see your horse each day and you feed her lots, throw extra hay in the stall so she can ...
Off the Track TB retraining: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/12/2008
Q: I have an off the track TB gelding that I am working with and would like a suggestion for a bit for ... A: Bigger bits never fix anything. Instead of looking for a bigger or better bit, I think you should ...
HORSE HOLDS HIS HEAD DOWN ON CANTER	8/12/2008
Q: I AM 44 YEARS OLD I HAVE ABOUT 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES MY HORSE IS ALONE MY HORSE IS IN A ... A: This could lots of things, could be eyes, ears or bit pressure. Horses need to move their heads up ...
Another question: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/12/2008
Q: I am in a jam and I don't know where to go from here! I left home for a couple years leaving an ... A: Horses are not clueless, they are horses and they know how to be a horse without us. All horse have ...
training: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/11/2008
Q: my name if Erin and I am 17 I have 6 years riding lesson experience, but little in training horses. ... A: I would suggest that you learn more about horses so you can help these guys. It sounds like these ...
Founder: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/9/2008
Q: I have had about 13 years of experience around horses. I am currently keeping him on pasture but he ... A: Lameness can come from lots of things, a stone bruise, an abscess, muscle pull, swollen ligaments ...
spooky horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/8/2008
Q: my name is Evelyn, I'm 46 and my horse is a Quarab gelding 7 years old. He was fairly well trained ... A: Well, I always like to rule out eye sight problems, but since it does not happen all time and only ...
my gelding: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/7/2008
Q: my name is Kris and i am 27 years old. I have been riding and raising horses all of my life. my ... A: Why, because he got himself a new mare and his own herd now. Very normal for horses. He is trying ...
...a mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/7/2008
Q: I am in a jam and I don't know where to go from here! I left home for a couple years leaving an ... A: My first thought would be an eye sight problem. If she is losing her site in right eye, that would ...
8 year old QH: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/6/2008
Q: I'm a 37 years old and I own 6 horses and have a small boarding business. I have owned horses for ... A: A ranch horse is normally referring to a working ranch horse, which means riding fencing, pushing ...
pacing horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	8/6/2008
Q: I have had a 17 year old gelding for almost three weeks. He is in a large fenced area alone. I am ... A: Not much you can do, 17 years is an old habit, putting the horse in a large pasture with other ...
Pony(s) for Grandchildren	7/31/2008
Q: I am Grampa of 4 little ones (1, 3, 5 & 6 years of age). I am buying a ten acre property outside of ... A: No corners is on my horseman tips page. Horses get trapped in corners and get hurt. By putting ...
i dont know: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	7/29/2008
Q: i just bought this mare at a auction and well she looks like shes pregnant cause it looks like shes ... A: Holy cow, you need to have a vet come out and check this horse. If she is with baby then you need ...
trial horse	7/25/2008
Q: Hey I'm 14yrs old and have started trialing a 15hh thoroughbred, Swish. He is not the first horse i ... A: All horses will make good horses at anything. TB tend to be a bit more high strung and want to go ...
dislocation: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	7/23/2008
Q: my hores dilocated his shoulder last week and my vet is recomending 13 weeks of stall rest.This dont ... A: Umm, I normally say go with vet. I would think movement, slow and not with a rider, would be best. ...
Bucking,kicking in response to fear: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	7/21/2008
Q: I am 37 years old and have moderate experience working with horses. I have a 7 yr old Paint/Arab ... A: Don't blame the horse for human error. You don't approach a horse from the rear or you may get ...
7 yr old App never trained	7/20/2008
Q: Rick, I am a 40 year old woman with 7 Apps and 2 QH I recently bought a beautiful untrained 7 year ... A: No real set steps, let the horse tell you when they are ready, when you are communicating good and ...
7 yr old App never trained	7/17/2008
Q: Rick, I am a 40 year old woman with 7 Apps and 2 QH I recently bought a beautiful untrained 7 year ... A: Good, don't push too much, the old saying take the time it takes and it will take less time. Slow ...
Raring Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	7/16/2008
Q: I'm and a 14 years old. I have been riding for 9 months. The first horse I ever rode is my 8 year ... A: The egg is cheat and not good training. A horse rears to get rid of pressure from mouth normally. ...
Question about my thoroughbred	7/16/2008
Q: I am 19 years old, I have owed and barrel raced horses all my life. For the last five years I have ... A: I would have to see his reaction, try putting pressure on him and saddle and see if you get any ...
rearing: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	7/11/2008
Q: I am 16 years old. My horse is an eleven year old barrel horse. I don't know how long he has ran ... A: He is rearing out of habit. He thinks he is about to race when entering and knows he is going to be ...
what size pony should i get	7/3/2008
Q: im 12 and im getting a pony/horse but i dont what size pony/horse to get.im about 5 foot tall and 8 ... A: I would say don't get a pony, get a horse so you will not out grow the pony. Ponies are normally ...
barney	7/1/2008
Q: hey I'm 13 and from the UK, I've got a horse on loan but he came be very naughty on hacks and in the ... A: you have to understand a horse and why they do what they do. Read my web site and it will help you ...
Trying to fix a bucker... one year later	6/30/2008
Q: I am 26 years old and a year ago purchased my first horse ever after riding for almost 20 years. ... A: Hard to tell what is casing this but my first choice is the rider. We, people cause most problems ...
horse scrambles in the trailer when moving	6/29/2008
Q: I am 53, my horse is a 12 year old Thoroughbred mare eventing at preliminary. She has scrambled in ... A: Horses don't like trailers, they are dark, enclosed, trapped and scary, so when with another horse ...
My wonderful Morgan Gelding	6/27/2008
Q: Rick I am 53 years old and I purchased my gelding over a year ago, and ended up having to board him ... A: About the broken leg question, yes a horse can get a broken leg, they can also trip and break a leg, ...
My wonderful Morgan Gelding	6/27/2008
Q: Rick I am 53 years old and I purchased my gelding over a year ago, and ended up having to board him ... A: OK, you got a lot going on here and mainly with you. You have to know your limitations. Don't put ...
problem fly spraying horse	6/27/2008
Q: I have a rescue 5 yr. old mare with colt(5weeks old). She has over come a lot of her abuse but ... A: If it is the smell, try spraying water, not on her face and let her get used to spray without smell. ...
catching injured 2 year old	6/26/2008
Q: I'll just start with your questions! I am 40 and for the past two years I have been part of a horse ... A: well not sure what to tell you, if I was there I would rope the horse, rope the legs and take the ...
problem fly spraying horse	6/26/2008
Q: I have a rescue 5 yr. old mare with colt(5weeks old). She has over come a lot of her abuse but ... A: tie the horse short with a strong halter and rope, do a little at a time, if she lets you brush her, ...
Tying problems (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	6/26/2008
Q: My name is Julia, I'm fifteen, and I've been riding, training, and showing horses and mules for ten ... A: Well glad to hear you are not blaming the horse. This could be a couple of issues. This horse may ...
bleeding of the hoof	6/26/2008
Q: I have a six year old thoroughbred that is retired from racing. We have her feet taken care of ... A: I would say the farrier cut too deep and caused the bleeding. You want to keep it clean. I would ...
catching injured 2 year old	6/25/2008
Q: I'll just start with your questions! I am 40 and for the past two years I have been part of a horse ... A: Read my horsemanship page on my site, you have to understand pressure and release of pressure also ...
paint hates plastic bags	6/25/2008
Q: I have tired everything on my 7 yo spotted saddle paint to try to get her desensitized to plastic ... A: You did not provide the requested info on the question page. This is not a horse problem this is a ...
Running Martingales	6/23/2008
Q: My horse is sometimes difficult to stop/slow down. He raises his head above the bit and runs into ... A: It may help, but this is a control and respect issue. I would do more ground work so the horse ...
colt	6/21/2008
Q: I cant work my colt out....He is eight months old.... I first put a head stall on him at three ... A: Keeping a horse, especially a colt locked up is asking for trouble. He will be harder to handle and ...
colt	6/21/2008
Q: I cant work my colt out....He is eight months old.... I first put a head stall on him at three ... A: The point I try to make with all horse people is no matter what happens you have to understand that ...
Horse not wanting to trot/lope	6/18/2008
Q: To start off, I'm 24 and I've been riding since I was 15-16. The horse I'm writing/typing about is ... A: OK, glad you said you think it is you. It is you. The fact that you are kicking, only with one leg ...
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: Sorry I can't help on this one, but I did google it got some good hits with pics and info. UC Davis ...
Jaw Deformation	6/14/2008
Q: My horse just had a little filly and everything about her is healthy except for her top jaw is ... A: Not sure about jaw issue, a vet would be better to evaluate this and give advice. As for eating ...
Hunter's ridge	6/10/2008
Q: my age is 42; i would say intermediate horse experience. but still learning. my sister and I have ... A: I think this is also called a hunters bump. There is a lot of different beliefs about this, I hear ...
Very afraid pony	6/9/2008
Q: About a month ago, I went to an auction to buy a saddle. Only I didn't find a saddle, but I did ... A: You need to understand horses better. This pony could have been abused or could have been spoiled ...
Horse care equipment	6/7/2008
Q: I want to get a Friesian.Can you give me a list of all the grooming tools,tack cleaning and feeding ... A: There a lots of web sites out there with good info. Not sure what you horse experience is, but ...
horse stops all the time	6/5/2008
Q: We purchased a horse from a lesson riding facility that will often stop during the walk, trot and ... A: This sounds like a people problem. Horses that are good on ground, and know cues for walk trot and ...
Feeding my mare after foaling	6/5/2008
Q: my name is clare and i am 21 years old. I have put my horse in foal as she is due to give birth in ... A: There are lots of supplements out there, I would ask vet since they see more foalings. I have ...
striking	5/31/2008
Q: I am a 34 y.o. with a 3 y.o. thoroughbred mare. She is kept in a stall and turned out in a pasture ... A: lmao, you are killing me. :) look, I do this to help horses, I plug my site since I put the site ...
horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	5/31/2008
Q: My horse has rope burn would it be ok to ride her b/c someone told me that it would not just wanted ... A: Well it depends where it is, would you rider if you back was sore and it hurt every time your horse ...
abused pony with fears	5/30/2008
Q: Could you please provide suggestions? 6 year old mare, more afraid of adults than children. Had her ... A: I know it is hard to ignore reactions, but really try and stay focused on what you want and be aware ...
abused pony with fears	5/30/2008
Q: Could you please provide suggestions? 6 year old mare, more afraid of adults than children. Had her ... A: All horses are fearful, that is how they survive. I tell people all the time, don't worry about why ...
striking	5/30/2008
Q: I am a 34 y.o. with a 3 y.o. thoroughbred mare. She is kept in a stall and turned out in a pasture ... A: There are others you can ask this question too. I am not here to coddle people who want to hear ...
striking	5/30/2008
Q: I am a 34 y.o. with a 3 y.o. thoroughbred mare. She is kept in a stall and turned out in a pasture ... A: I think you caused the striking and it was out of fear. You went too fast, since you did not know ...
mare in heat	5/29/2008
Q: I just recently purchased a 5 year old Tennessee Walker mare. We are keeping her on my in laws land ... A: Lol, nice........... well your mare mare may be breed already, a two year old can breed but, not a ...
bucking saddled & refusal to lunge	5/27/2008
Q: I really have a two fold question but which probably both regard the same problem... me... that is ... A: You are right, it is you and lack of respect. The bucks are happening since you said you are ...
Understanding a Horse www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/24/2008
Q: I have a 1.5month old filly. I'm trying to get the halter on her but she just keeps taking off when ... A: Stop trying to put it on.... when people focus on one thing it makes the horse nervous. Just pet ...
Understanding a Horse www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/24/2008
Q: I have a horse that I can get into the box, but when I try and back him up to the back of the box, ... A: Getting a horse to go anywhere is about trust and respect. The fact that the horse is bucking and ...
Dolly	5/22/2008
Q: It was nice of to offer to come out and see Dolly but I live in Michigan, alittle to far:(. I've ... A: glad to hear it. I do this to help horses so when I hear that it worked, I appreciate it. thanks ...
what are olfactory sences?	5/22/2008
Q: i,m 34 years old. 1 of my horses that is 19 years old, always likes to curl up her lip. i heard it ... A: Olfactory is smell, horses raise the upper lips to open the nostrils to gather more air and smell, ...
biting: Herd Behavior (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	5/21/2008
Q: Hey, We've had soon to be 17 yrs old Mr. Maverick since Oct 08. He is by nature a very good horse. ... A: Mr. Maverrick is being a normal horse. All horses are good natured and are taught by people how to ...
foal, tieing up, training?	5/20/2008
Q: I have a 1 yr and 6 month old foal he has been gelded and we have been taking everything really ... A: Release is the key to training. Your horse is falling or putting his foot down since you are ...
horse biting, crowding into me (Owner who don't understand horses)	5/19/2008
Q: I'm 43 years old and have been riding consistently for about a year. Two months ago I purchased my ... A: :( If I had a quarter for every time I heard this story. Do you have to hit your horse??? Hell ...
riding a spin: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/17/2008
Q: I have been riding for years but in the last year or so I've had lots of trouble staying on when ... A: Balance and expecting the move is a big key. If you are practice running your horse to a wall or ...
Horse is being a horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/17/2008
Q: i am 39yrs. old and have been a pony owner since i was 7 yrs. old. i have owned this 7 yr. qh/arab ... A: You horse does not have a problem. You and the people handling the horse have the problem. NO I do ...
Conformation	5/16/2008
Q: I have a question concerning a horse that is a possible buy for me. 'Jamie' is a 10 year old ... A: Your welcome, good luck with horse. I tell people all the time, do your own training with help. ...
New foal & First time mother	5/13/2008
Q: Just wondering at what point can a Foal be separated from the Mare? Just thinking short term, i.e., ... A: This varies by many. I like leaving a baby with mom for as long as possible, it they are pastured ...
All 4 legs swelled: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/12/2008
Q: I went to feed this AM, to find ALL four of my yearlings legs swelled up??? I hosed the legs down, ... A: Hard to say, I am not a vet so medical advice is not my specialty. Swelling could be many things, ...
Horse dead: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/12/2008
Q: I am 35 yrs old, and have quite a few years of horse experience. I have a 6 yr old twh mare that I ... A: Hey Will, not sure what that would be. There is a thing know as Bloat, where the stomach twist and ...
stall vs run in: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness	5/12/2008
Q: Last year we purchased our first horse for our 16 year old daughter. Avon is a 12 year old quater ... A: Did you ask the wrong person for this question. I absolutely hate stalls. I am so against them ...
breeding my mare	5/7/2008
Q: I have a mare that just had her filly, well long story short the baby died a day after foaling. I ... A: Yes, but I would find out why the baby died, did mother reject her, was it sickness, it may happen ...
shipping fever	5/7/2008
Q: I read your answer to the runny nose and move. I just bought a 3 year old from an auction and he was ... A: Keep an eye on him, as long as he is eating and drinking, let it work out, just like a cold for us, ...
A Younger Horse	5/7/2008
Q: I bought a 4 year old Quarter Horse mare just a few days ago. She is very gentle and sweet, but she ... A: Never if you try it yourself without a lot of reading and study on your part and your daughters. ...
Brand New Colt	5/6/2008
Q: My mare had her new baby last Wed. and it has been doing really well.UNtil today. It can't seem to ... A: Call a vet and help her find milk on mom. You can get supplements at a feed store to give to baby. ...
A Mustang Stallion	5/5/2008
Q: I am working with what was sold to a man as a Stallion, but he is almost 5 years old and has not ... A: Have not heard this five year thing, but maybe true. How do you know he was not gelded? A vet can ...
Managing a Pregnant Mare	5/4/2008
Q: I was just curious how often a horse needs to be checked by a vet during her pregnancy and what ... A: The vet would be better to advise on this. If she is not having problems I would leave things ...
Why does my mare squeal (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	5/4/2008
Q: I am 50 years old I have owned and shown horses since I was 9 with time off for about 15 years. I ... A: Everything you have described is pretty normal herd behavior. A mare is more vocal than geldings. ...
Dangerous Situation (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	5/3/2008
Q: I have some experience with problem horses and i am a natural trainer. The problem i have now is ... A: OK bud, realize that all we are doing is trouble shooting. So we have to figure what you are doing ...
Dangerous Situation (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	5/3/2008
Q: I have some experience with problem horses and i am a natural trainer. The problem i have now is ... A: Ummm, that is more info that would of saved me a bunch of typing. :) Glad to hear you were in rope ...
Dangerous Situation (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	5/3/2008
Q: I have some experience with problem horses and i am a natural trainer. The problem i have now is ... A: normally I would not advise you on this since flipping horses are very dangerous and take really ...
Conformation	5/3/2008
Q: I have a question concerning a horse that is a possible buy for me. 'Jamie' is a 10 year old ... A: Well I agree that she is long backed, her withers may go down, not look as high if she puts on some ...
phantom pregnancies	4/30/2008
Q: I have bought a mare from my friend four weeks ago, and she can honestly say that the mare has not ... A: Get ready for a baby. The vet should have been able to tell you if he heard a second heartbeat. If ...
terrible for other riders?	4/28/2008
Q: Dutchess, my horse, will not allow anyone to ride her except for me, including some horse trainers ... A: All horses are good horse, they just need a good herd leader to make them feel safe and to give them ...
terrible for other riders?	4/27/2008
Q: Dutchess, my horse, will not allow anyone to ride her except for me, including some horse trainers ... A: This, like most problems with horses, are a people problem and not a horse problem. This horse has ...
Horses	4/27/2008
Q: My name is Tiffany, I'm 15 years old, and I have 8 horses. One of which, her name is Norma. I've ... A: Your horse is not being aggressive or disrespectful. If you understood horses you would know she ...
Trail Riding	4/25/2008
Q: My name is Sam, I am 14 going on 15 and I currently lease a 10 year old saddlebred gelding named ... A: Hey Sam, glad to hear you are out of the show ring. Shows don't help many horses and people get to ...
Miniature horse behavior	4/24/2008
Q: I am 30 years old and I have been around many horses in my life but this one takes the cake. She ... A: Even a horse ready to go will test you and if you do not show him you are a strong and confident ...
trotting problem (PEOPLE PROBLEM)	4/23/2008
Q: I have a 5 yr old Appy that has been giving trouble going into a trot. I bought him last summer and ... A: For some reason I got this twice, so I have to respond or get nasty gram from site. Another key ...
trotting problem (PEOPLE PROBLEM)	4/23/2008
Q: I have a 5 yr old Appy that has been giving trouble going into a trot. I bought him last summer and ... A: I have to laugh at this situation. I do get frustrated with people who ask questions and always ...
Miniature horse behavior	4/23/2008
Q: I am 30 years old and I have been around many horses in my life but this one takes the cake. She ... A: your horse problems are you. I tell 90% of the people this, so don't feel bad. You don't ...
trotting problem (PEOPLE PROBLEM)	4/22/2008
Q: I have a 5 yr old Appy that has been giving trouble going into a trot. I bought him last summer and ... A: READ THE TOP OF THE BOX WHERE YOU TYPE YOU QUESTION AND YOU WILL SEE THAT I PLAINLY STATE I WILL ...
trotting problem (PEOPLE PROBLEM)	4/22/2008
Q: I have a 5 yr old Appy that has been giving trouble going into a trot. I bought him last summer and ... A: this is not a trotting problem. This sounds like a respect issue. the horse has learned that if he ...
shetland ponys	4/21/2008
Q: I am 41, have no horse experience although I have been researching for 3 months about ponies.I am ... A: glad I could help. It they don't show signs of pain, keep them off the bute, like all meds they ...
help	4/21/2008
Q: i have a 7 year old arabian paint. i am curantly riding him western but i would like to jump him. i ... A: A horse does not have problems with lifting his feet. They just figure why jump something that ...
Dolly "bitting horse"	4/20/2008
Q: It was nice of to offer to come out and see Dolly but I live in Michigan, alittle to far:(. I've ... A: Horses really are simple, they respect another who makes them move, so if you move a horses feet, he ...
Need Help	4/19/2008
Q: My name is Kristin and I'm 31 years old. I recently got a job working with horses, grooming them, ... A: You need to learn how horses think. You can't love a horse like a child or dog, it will not work. ...
herd behavior	4/17/2008
Q: This question is kinda a follow-up to a question to our convesation the other day. We have a small ... A: Ok since you have seen the stud do this, maybe put that mare and the stud together. Without the ...
Gelding starting to get behavior problems	4/17/2008
Q: I read your page and your experience with horses and what you can help with and thought you would be ... A: Your welcome, as for herd sour, that is a little unfair to the horse. All horses are herd sour or ...
Gelding starting to get behavior problems	4/17/2008
Q: I read your page and your experience with horses and what you can help with and thought you would be ... A: brrrrr, Minnesota, it makes me cold just thinking about it. OK, here we go. First in the horse ...
herd behavior	4/17/2008
Q: This question is kinda a follow-up to a question to our convesation the other day. We have a small ... A: this does seem odd. Did you see the stud do this, my first thought was that the lead mare or other ...
Horse is acting strange..	4/16/2008
Q: My 2 1/2 yr old female Paso has been acting strange over the last few days. She has been spending ... A: Change in disposition is a common clue in lots of things. I would check her stool and make sure she ...
kicking/biting	4/16/2008
Q: I'm 38 years old and just learning about training horses. I have grown up riding mules, just for ... A: Sorry you are correct, I was did not check the age of your horse and the one year old would be ...
kicking/biting	4/16/2008
Q: I'm 38 years old and just learning about training horses. I have grown up riding mules, just for ... A: It's ok to admit you lost it, we all do it but it is not good and not something we want to accept or ...
shetland ponys	4/15/2008
Q: I am 41, have no horse experience although I have been researching for 3 months about ponies.I am ... A: Glad I could help, you can seed but it will not take with horses walking on it all the time, but if ...
shetland ponys	4/15/2008
Q: I am 41, have no horse experience although I have been researching for 3 months about ponies.I am ... A: you are very good hearted to take these guys. Horses and ponies are about the same as far as they ...
kicking/biting	4/15/2008
Q: I'm 38 years old and just learning about training horses. I have grown up riding mules, just for ... A: This horse is being a normal horse. Putting her out with a gelding or other horse will help teach ...
horse problems trailering	4/13/2008
Q: I have a yearling POA that will not get in our trailer. He has gone in before and hasn't had a bad ... A: Trailer loading is about trust and respect. You say you have been trying to load him for two ...
my horse is sick	4/12/2008
Q: i am 13 years old, and ive been riding horse since i was 6. my horse is sick and we don't know why. ... A: sorry to hear about your horse. I am not a vet, but when a horse does what you are explaining it ...
Why does he do this?	4/11/2008
Q: I am 28, with a background in training hunter/jumpers for almost two decades. I deal with problem ... A: Not sure what you are talking about since you did not give specifics. I speak for the horse, people ...
biting	4/11/2008
Q: I'm 42 and have been around horses most of my life. I recently purchased a 4 year old quarter horse ... A: This horse does not have a biting problem, he is a horse, all horse bite lower horses in the herd. ...
Urine stains	4/9/2008
Q: HELP!! I have a red roan appaloosa who is 99% white. She has a permanent urine stain on her left ... A: Horses don't lay in urine in the wild. You lock the horse up, the horse has not place to lay that ...
rick,	4/5/2008
Q: how do i train a horse to bow, and how do i train a horse to stand still when i drop the rains and ... A: All horses can be trained to do about anything they do natually. You have to think like a horse and ...
My Percheron Gelding	4/4/2008
Q: I am 22, and have been around horses most of my life. I have recently bought a 12 year old Percheron ... A: I am glad to hear that you asked what you are doing wrong and not blaming the horse. This horse is ...
aggressive gelding	4/4/2008
Q: I am 29 and I am quite experienced horse rider. I have been riding horses for 15 years now (show ... A: horses are not crazy, mean or aggressive. They are horses tying to survive with humans. This ...
trailering an abused horse	4/3/2008
Q: I have a horse that is a pasture ornament. He is stalled at night and roams the pasture in the ... A: the horse did not drag you. Never blame the horse. The horse ran off, you held on to the lead ...
Willow (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	4/2/2008
Q: She is a 5 yr old mare. She runs with 5 others and is very dominant. I am 44 yrs old and had horses ... A: LOL Susan, you have a horse. Period. You don't understand what or why she is doing this. This ...
Getting an abused horse to trust	4/1/2008
Q: I am almost 40 and been riding most of my life..took some years off to have babies but the horses ... A: I don't think horses have flash backs, they are spooky when born and that keeps them alive. Normal ...
old mare (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	3/31/2008
Q: My old Nellie is over 20 yrs old and until today she has been just fine. She has 'snot' pouring out ... A: not sure without seeing the horse, eye goo is not normally too serious, but both eyes and nose is a ...
loading a horse	3/26/2008
Q: Rick, I am 24 Years 0ld and I have been training my gelding for quite a while now. He is kept in a ... A: Rick Gore www.freewebs.com/horseawareness Hey Nate, never separate horses if you can help it. They ...
spinning/stubborn horse?	3/25/2008
Q: I have a 7 year-old Icelandic mare who has been the joy and frustration of my life since I bought ... A: Rick Gore www.freewebs.com/horseawareness Hi Julia, You will not like my answer, but try and here ...
My horse wont let me mount	3/22/2008
Q: My name is Gemma and i am 15 years old. I have been riding since the age of 8 and i have had my ... A: Your horse is just being a horse. It is doing what she thinks she can do. I think this horse is ...
New Horse	3/20/2008
Q: I am a 42 year old and have not ridden in 7 years and recently bought a 7 year old 14.2 spotted ... A: you made a few errors with this horse already. You rode him too soon and did clearly establish you ...
colt 2weeks old	3/17/2008
Q: I am 54yrs. young. I showed reining horses for 5yrs. I have owned & ridden for many years. My ? is ... A: young colts are great. They play a lot and that is good for them. Lots of handling is best, rub ...
Vertical cracks and behavior issues vs. trauma	3/12/2008
Q: I am a college student who just sent my horse to a young girl to lease while I finish out college. I ... A: Well, I am not a fan of jumping a horse, they do not do this in the wild very often, and it they, ...
Getting my horse to take her bit	3/12/2008
Q: I have a 7 year old Saddle horse who runs back when i try to put a bit in her mouth. I am 17, and i ... A: I have been driving a car for 30 years and I don't know how to build an engine. Don't be confuse ...
Trailering issues (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	3/11/2008
Q: I have an odd case though of trailering issue and I wondered if you had advice. I have a 9 yr old TB ... A: OK, first there are no stubborn horses. Horse are not mean, dumb, nasty, jerks or any other team ...
gelding a stud (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	3/10/2008
Q: What is usually the age to geld a horse? A: No age, when is decided on why you want to geld. The longer you wait the better, most do it about ...
about foaling and milk	3/9/2008
Q: i have a horse that is due around march 18th by what the vet said any way she started to get some ... A: First follow your vet instructions and have the coliseum available just in case, the baby must have ...
bucking Arabian	3/8/2008
Q: I am 59. Been around horses for years, owned one in h.s., love to ride but not an expert rider by ... A: Paulette, All horses are spooky, it keeps them alive in the wild. As for the tying, every time she ...
Flu? My horse is sick	3/6/2008
Q: I bought an 18yr old appaloosa about 2 months ago who was thin when I got her. We have tried to put ... A: ummm, not sure, I would call a vet, you don't want her internal organs shuting down. If she was ...
newly aggressive behavior (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/27/2008
Q: I'm 35 yrs old, have been riding since I was a child. I have an 9 yr old gelding quarter horse I ... A: You are welcome and if I can help you, I help your horse. I don't believe horses smell fear. The ...
newly aggressive behavior	2/27/2008
Q: I'm 35 yrs old, have been riding since I was a child. I have an 9 yr old gelding quarter horse I ... A: Well, this is not a problem at all, but you have to believe this. This horse has taken the ...
Horses: Breeds, Behaviors	2/24/2008
Q: I am 53, am an animal health tech college student (hubby is also a student); love horses & animals ... A: I am glad you like horse, but you need to really learn about them before you get hurt. Horses are ...
horses!!!	2/22/2008
Q: ******pIxIe-LOu****** A: The horse is a stud and is being a stallion. In the wild he would run off all other males to keep ...
Getting a sick colt healthy & Bloodlines	2/21/2008
Q: I have a QH yearling colt(APHA registerd) who has been sick since I got him.(I've had him 2 months) ... A: Howdy again, :) Any grain with molasses is not good, bad for teeth, not normally available in the ...
horse won't open mouth for bit	2/21/2008
Q: I am over 40 and have experience putting bridles on many horses including scared ones. Retrained ... A: this is a people problem not a horse problem. I agree that letting a green person allow her to out ...
Getting a sick colt healthy & Bloodlines	2/20/2008
Q: I have a QH yearling colt(APHA registerd) who has been sick since I got him.(I've had him 2 months) ... A: what type of grain is he getting, I would get some good colt grow or new born supplement, they make ...
winter shedding	2/20/2008
Q: I just bought a paint(mostly white and chestnut), walking horse this past summer. She turned one on ... A: Is your paster grass so the horse can graze or is it a dirt pasture and that is why you feed. What ...
cattle guard	2/18/2008
Q: i recently purchased a 14 yr. old gelding. My horse has a habit of crossing over cattle guards. its ... A: Not sure why, but you can try to tie a plastic bag on each side and that may be enough to make him ...
Showing Young Horses in Halter	2/15/2008
Q: I have a 10 yr old mare that tosses her head around when riding. She doesn't always do it but it ... A: Rick Gore: Hard hands makes horses, soft hands makes a soft horses. If you think like a horse; ...
Showing Young Horses in Halter	2/15/2008
Q: Is there a resource where I could get info on showing a yearling in halter classes? I'd like to ... A: I am not a show guy so I can't help you on this. I did go to google.com and searched for Halter ...
Riding a Colt	2/14/2008
Q: I have a Kiger Mustang colt -- he turns three in May. I've started him over the past four months ... A: This is personal choice and you have to make this decision based on what you see. I have a three yr ...
Newly rider and a green horse	2/14/2008
Q: My Tennessee Walker Stud is green broke but while riding he tends to gait side ways is this normal ... A: Holy cow, you have only been riding for 4 months, you ride a stud that is green broke and you have ...
Horse Behaviour (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/14/2008
Q: I am a 36 year old female returning to riding after a very long time. I have brought a 10 year ... A: just because a horse is used in a riding school does not mean it is safe. When a horse gets a ...
Yawning horse!	2/13/2008
Q: I'v been searching for some information on yawning horses and was wondering if you could help. I saw ... A: Holy Cow... this is a lot of stuff for a horse to handle. You may be making your horse a sugar ...
Spooked Mare (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/12/2008
Q: I have an 8 year old Paint mare. I've had her for about 2 years. She goes Western. I only started ... A: Well Chantel, you may not like my answer either. You may not be stupid, but being around horses ...
leaping!	2/12/2008
Q: i have a 12year old fizzy cob mare who i've had 9 years. recently she has started leaping in the ... A: I would check the bit and make sure it is not too tight or pinching her. If you try and ride her in ...
Yawning horse!	2/12/2008
Q: I'v been searching for some information on yawning horses and was wondering if you could help. I saw ... A: not sure that was any help since I have never dealt with this. If a vet said he was not narcoleptic ...
weak horse =[	2/11/2008
Q: i have a five year old thoroughbred, although he acts much older. hes always calm even getting close ... A: This may be a spinal problem. I would have a vet look at him and make sure it is not medical ...
goat problems	2/6/2008
Q: I chose you, sorry, because you had worked with racing horses. I have a goat as a companion to my ... A: Well this is new to me.... ummmmmmm :) Not sure where you are, but I don't normally recommend ...
Horse Medicine	2/4/2008
Q: Would it hurt a pregnant horses to give it penicillin? My horse is pregnant and she has a cut in ... A: Not sure on this one. A vet would be better to call and ask, they would not charge you to ask this ...
sick horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/4/2008
Q: I've got a saddlebread and walking bread horse. He's three years old. very gentle horse!!!!! He will ... A: I was just there it appears to be working. The link does not work on this site so you have to type ...
Equine Relief	2/4/2008
Q: I'm curious about the way stallions and geldings relieve themselves. I have noticed how they will ... A: Hey Ken, they get into that stance, legs spread, tail up so they don't urinate on themselves. Horse ...
sick horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/3/2008
Q: I've got a saddlebread and walking bread horse. He's three years old. very gentle horse!!!!! He will ... A: Gas is normal and can be related to stress, diet or change in diet. You should always hear some ...
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: glad to hear you that you want the tail for your horse to use as a fly swatter... too many people ...
sick horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/2/2008
Q: I've got a saddlebread and walking bread horse. He's three years old. very gentle horse!!!!! He will ... A: a vet may be able to do a better exam to see if he has a neurological problem. West Nile will cause ...
Aggressive Herd (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	2/1/2008
Q: We recently rescued a young gelding. Our geldings will not let him near hay, barn, water. We feed ... A: Rick Gore: Horses are herd animals and need the herd to survive. They have to have a pecking order ...
shows	1/26/2008
Q: My horse gets anxious and crazy at shows, he nays like crazy when his friend is not there. I want ... A: your horse is not crazy, he would just rather be with his friends than you. Horses are very social ...
My Pregnant Mare and Jumping Questions	1/25/2008
Q: I have a rescued mare who is pregnant and I have no idea when to expect the foal. Could you tell me ... A: a vet would be better to answer this question. Things to look for when she is close is her teats ...
bleeding while urinating (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)	1/12/2008
Q: My 11 year old quarter horse gelding is having a bit of a problem. After urinating, blood came out ... A: I would call a vet and get professional advice. You could collect a urine sample and bring it to a ...
electromagnetics and horses	1/3/2008
Q: There has been a lot of news about adverse health effects from electromagnetic radiation with cows ... A: I have not heard or read anything about this. I have put some links that discuss this. ...

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