| Subject | Date Asked |
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| riding problem | 11/16/2009 |
Q: In march of this year I was on a jumping lesson with my clydesdale horse, we have just started to ...
A: I can sympathise entirely. If this is a summer problem, it could be her seasons making her a bit ...
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| yearling | 11/11/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me a list of things an 18 month old should be doing?
A: If you give me an idea of breed, and height, then I could give you a better idea of what you should ...
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| horse re-schooling | 11/2/2009 |
Q: in your opinion do you think that i shouold start from the begginning re-training him completely and ...
A: Thats good to hear. For the respiratory problems, try a Horslyx in the Green tub, they have Menthol ...
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| horse re-schooling | 10/28/2009 |
Q: in your opinion do you think that i shouold start from the begginning re-training him completely and ...
A: Well, first let me say good luck with this boy....and yes, do go right back to the beginning with ...
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| 6 week old arabian foal | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 week old Arabian filly at just a few day's old started kicking but now has gone to ...
A: Simple solution would be to have her in a different stall while her stall is being cleaned. ...
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| rearing horse | 10/16/2009 |
Q: i have recently bought a new horse, she is a thoroughbred ex race horse madam moshcatta, war admiral ...
A: Well done on giving this lady a second chance. I would suggest getting a qualified instructor to ...
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| horse reared | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I just bought a horse couple days ago, supposedly well broke, doesn't spook etc.... Well, the day ...
A: I know you weren't on her.....but you would jump if you got zapped..it hurts! Ignore the peole who ...
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| horse reared | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I just bought a horse couple days ago, supposedly well broke, doesn't spook etc.... Well, the day ...
A: Your horse would have had a shock, and I think you are being a little unfair on her, wouldn't you ...
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| Naughty 2 yr old miniature pony stallion | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Rearing kicking and biting, we stoped the rearing for a while but every time he is being launged or ...
A: I am guessing he's being a little boy.........a boisterous, playful little boy, and you have to get ...
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| Please help with my rearing | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have owned my 16.2 sports horsextb gelding for one month. When I first got him he was bucking alot ...
A: This is a new partnership, and I would think he's seeing how much you will let him get away with. ...
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| training my 3 year old Welsh pony | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I bought a 3 year old Welsh pony 4 months ago, and when I got him he could only walk and trot and ...
A: STOP NOW!!!!!! Please............he should just about be being lunged and longreined in preparation ...
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| separation anxiety! | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 year old quarter horse Arabian mare.. and recently we got a miniature horse. When we put ...
A: One solution is to ask someone to walk the mini out with you, that way your mare can see her friend, ...
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| rearing | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have had my horse for about a month and a half now and every time i want to work with him and he ...
A: I would recommend that you get in an approved trainer who can work with both of you to establish a ...
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| kicking ponies | 9/7/2009 |
Q: We recently got another ponie it is a wonderful 2 year old shetland. She is great doesn't buck etc. ...
A: Sounds to me like she is being your typical shetland pony! I have known many, many shetlands, and ...
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| showing | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My pony will jump anything anywhere however I am having difficulties in entering the ring. She will ...
A: There really isn't any remedy for this.....if she really is talented at jumping, then surely it is ...
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| Young show pony | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a beautiful 14.1hh riding pony for my daughter Jemma. He is 3 rising 4 and ...
A: Well, this seems to be fairly straightforward case. Firstly I would check if he is still entire or ...
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| Horse troubles | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I own a seven year old Arabian mare and for the most part, she is a sweet and friendly horse. She is ...
A: I would suggest that when she trots and canters, her saddle is pinching her. Get a qualified saddle ...
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| refusing to go forward | 7/26/2009 |
Q: i am a novice rider with a 7 year old connemara.We are being schooled together.He is a lively but ...
A: My feeling is that your pony is taking advantage of you being a novice, and knows you haven't got ...
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| nervous 13yr old mare | 7/12/2009 |
Q: she is 14'2 and 13yrs old. when i hack her out she gets very nervous, she jogs the whole time ...
A: You have only had her 2 weeks.....give her time to get to know you. This is a classic reaction to a ...
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| rescued Arab Mare Saddle breaking | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Arabian mare that I rescued 2 months ago. The little bit of information I have ...
A: I would think this is either physical pain, or remembered physical pain. She is displaying the ...
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| rearing horse | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I've had my mare for four months now, i had her when she was a four year old and she was great was ...
A: ... Right..for this little lady, I would ignore the instructor, blinkers would just scare her. I ...
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| rearing horse | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I've had my mare for four months now, i had her when she was a four year old and she was great was ...
A: This is a case of her stamping her feet and chucking a tantrum, and the people who you have bought ...
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| My 5yr old loan pony | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have had this pony for 6 weeks now, I was given the impression that this pony had been backed and ...
A: Oh Megan.....I know the feeling, cos I have EXACTLY the same situation on my hands right now, with ...
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| long reigning | 6/18/2009 |
Q: have a four yearold mare and was wondering what would be the general length of time from taking the ...
A: You are doing the right thing by asking for help and advice.....so many people don't and then pay ...
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| What to do with a yearling? | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have bought a welsh D filly and want some ideas on what to do with her in the mean time before she ...
A: First of all, let me congratulate you on your new horse, and I hope you have a lot of fun together. ...
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| Horse | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have been around horses for about six years now. I understand that horses have a pecking order ...
A: I would say that your youngster is pushing his luck and challenging for herd leadership. To stop ...
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| bitless bridles vs. traditional bits | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1/2 Arab(a NSH actually),12yr. old gelding,a little spooky but no aggression,etc..How ...
A: Bitless bridles work on Poll and nose pressure, and in the wrong hands, can be more severe than a ...
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| Is my horse ring sour or just not well trained | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble with my TB gelding, I hope you can give me some clue on what to do about it. ...
A: He sounds like a lovely horse, so I would persist with him, but, give him 18 months not showing! I ...
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| bits | 5/23/2009 |
Q: A woman I know has a mare that desperatly needs a stronger bit. This woman is VERY opposed to harsh ...
A: I hope that I can help here, having had the same situation with my friends horse. I suggest that ...
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| Rearing horse when asked to move forward. | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I was given a horse this summer who has a reputation for being a stubborn trakehner who usually gets ...
A: Sorry to hear about your leg, I know the feeling, I am currently on crutches as well, though my leg ...
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| Trouble Tacking up Arabian mare | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Hey, I have a problem with my 6year old Arabian mare. We've had her for just over a year now, and ...
A: I would suggest that you get your vet to come out and give her a full examination, as it seems to me ...
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| Mare Kicked Foal | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am leasing a mare for breeding and she successfully had a healthy colt. This is this mare first ...
A: I would suspect that she is just confused, being a new mum, and her first foal. To solve this ...
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| Hot Headed Horse | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 yr old Paint mare that I purchased 5 months ago...my problem with her is she is need to ...
A: Well, this little mare has certainly found a friend in you. It is still a 'new' partnership for ...
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| training a young horse | 4/19/2009 |
Q: i've recently aquired a 3yo thoroughbred mare who was broken to race but showed no interest and has ...
A: Firstly, let me say well done for giving this mare a second chance, so many people would not have ...
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| Bucking | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought, an 8yr old ex-racehorse, who has had about 6 months rehabilitation. Hes is ...
A: Firstly let me congratulate you on taking on an ex racer, and giving him a second chance.....so many ...
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| Re-breaking | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I recently sent you a question with regards to my mare being brought back into work. I've attached ...
A: .. Sounds like she is a) in pain, b) genuinely can't remember or c) is pushing her luck! To rule ...
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| Mare developing bad behavior after foaling | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I bought a 13 yr. old mare in Oct.08 who was supposed to be safe, gentle and a "confidence-builder" ...
A: You have my sympathy! She may just be a new mum who is very 'foal proud', which basically means ...
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| Bits | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have a young arab who iam going to break this summer not sure what type of bit to use on him.Any ...
A: I am currently breaking in my young arab mare, and I am using a loose ring plain snaffle as it is a ...
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| ex race horse | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I live in the UK and I have a 7 year old ex flat racer, English Thoroughbred, which I got from the ...
A: I really feel for you! Firstly let me congratulate you on doing a tough job in reschooling this boy, ...
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| Breaking in | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old new forest pony hes currently standing at 13hh and is to make 13.2! Ive been ...
A: I wouldn't back him yet, he's only 2, and his bones and muscles just will not be ready for it. By ...
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| my horse | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Can someone tell me why my horse snickers a 7 year old quarter horse keeps acting strange when a ...
A: Ashley, Your horse is reacting normally to a higher ranking horse in the herd. The dropped head ...
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| hore breaking the pasture fence | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a horse that no matter what I do she keeps going through the fence. I fix it and she goes ...
A: There's two reasons for this, she is lonely and wants some companionship, or she's just being ...
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| Questions about my one month old filly? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Pearl(my filly) and me are pretty close,her mother and me also.In the last week,three days apart,as ...
A: By all means put a halter on her...she should be used to being handled and led as soon as possible. ...
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| Bucking at canter | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 26 yr old trainer. I am working with a 5 yr old large pony who was purchased at a auction ...
A: I would just make her work through it, also, when you notice she is having a bad bucking day, mark ...
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| Bucking at canter | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I am a 26 yr old trainer. I am working with a 5 yr old large pony who was purchased at a auction ...
A: I know the feeling! My 22yo bucks in canter, often from sheer joy, and the only thing to do is ride ...
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| MY HORSES FEET | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I GOT MY PONY TRIMMED A WEEK AGO TODAY AND I NOTICED YESTERDAY THAT HE WOULD NOT PUT ANY WEIGHT ON ...
A: Probably your pony has just got sensitive feet....and having no shoes on means his sole is in direct ...
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| Extreme excess of smegma | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I apologize for the indelicate nature of my e-mail. I have searched this site and find you are the ...
A: Hmmm..could be worth asking your vet to do a blood test to rule out Cushings, but that is normally ...
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| Extreme excess of smegma | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I apologize for the indelicate nature of my e-mail. I have searched this site and find you are the ...
A: In all my experience, I have come across this only once..that was my first pony, and he had such a ...
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| horse aggression in an aging horse | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 27 year old quarter horse who is becoming increasingly difficult to handle. He has always ...
A: I would get your vet to do a full physical on him, blood tests, the whole works, to rule out tumor ...
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| Nervous Horse | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have been training my friends Appaloosa gelding, but I am having a very hard time getting anywhere ...
A: Sounds like you arte having a tough time with this boy! Appaloosas, as a breed, have a reputation ...
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| horse behavior and weight loss diet | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 10 year old halflinger paint cross. He was slightly overweight but a real easy ...
A: Possibly it could be pain, ask your vet to do a full physical examination on him, and also, as he's ...
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| horse behavior and weight loss diet | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 10 year old halflinger paint cross. He was slightly overweight but a real easy ...
A: Now it makes sense. He's getting fitter, so is being more challenging. Change his feed to one ...
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| Show Trouble | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I recently entered my horse in a fun show and the local stable for practice before I entered ...
A: Sounds like he's been used to going at jumps flat out, and is a speed merchant. Gridwork, lessons, ...
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| horse behavior and weight loss diet | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 10 year old halflinger paint cross. He was slightly overweight but a real easy ...
A: Your boy is new to you, and is possibly reacting to the change in situation and to the feeding ...
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| problem with youngster | 10/30/2008 |
Q: 5yr anglo-arab. he was very very head shy when i had him but is doing really well now excepts full ...
A: The problem is not that he is head shy, he can see the movement, and being a 'flight' animal, he's ...
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| Show Jumping | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old thoroughbred that i don;t really no much about his background. I have had him ...
A: Ah, this makes more sense.........sounds like he's had a bad experience at a show when he was ...
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| Show Jumping | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old thoroughbred that i don;t really no much about his background. I have had him ...
A: I have the same problem with my 22 yr old pure bred arabian mare....she will jump fine at home, but ...
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| round pen/stall walking/trailering | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 5 yr old 1/2 arab 1/2 standard bred gelding approx 3-4 wks ago. I have him boarded in ...
A: Your boy is still settling in to a new home. He's been taken away from his friends and all he's ...
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| horse acting out. | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I rescued a 3 year old thoroughbred from a slauter house in south florida 5 months ago. he was in ...
A: He's a young and frustrated little boy, and you are trying to discipline him....he doesn't like it, ...
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| barn sour horse | 9/19/2008 |
Q: i have a palomeno with one blue eye.ican ride her out in the field and turn around she goes nuts to ...
A: .. This is quite a simple matter of separation anxiety....she wants company, so find another rider ...
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| Arab gelding | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 4yr old egyptian arab who i backed last yr. He has always been as good as gold and never a ...
A: Firstly...DITCH THE SIDE REINS! I have reschooled loads of horses, and broken in loads of them as ...
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| Trouble loading on the trailer | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 13-year-old TB, she was a rescue. She was born/raised where she was rescued from but has ...
A: This is going to take time. You cannot hurry this up, and there is no 'quick fix'. No shortcuts, ...
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| lunging problems | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have a horse on loan (Toby) who is a Welsh Section D/Connemara and is 15 years old. I have only ...
A: In short hun, I don't think that anything is going wrong...I think that it's the troubles we all get ...
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| "Ring Sour" | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have an awesome 14 year old QH gelding. When I got him, he was a retired rope horse, reining ...
A: I know this is a hard problem, I have had the same thing with my arab mare. One solution is to ...
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| my horse | 8/25/2008 |
Q: i have a 3 year old quarter horse that i would like to take hunting this year but when i am in my ...
A: Your horse is obviously scared, and is exhibiting 'flight' behaviour. The only way you will get her ...
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| Rearing | 7/31/2008 |
Q: When my horse gets excited he starts to get a little light on his front end. What should i do when ...
A: You say you have tried 'kicking him hard, but he's not listenng'...I am not surprised! Would you ...
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| rearing, walking forward into me | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old 1/2 arab colt, (quarter) I work with him alot, and hes pretty good, HOWEVER.. it ...
A: Right, this little man needs a reality check, he's growing up, and trying to assert his authority ...
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| rearing, walking forward into me | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old 1/2 arab colt, (quarter) I work with him alot, and hes pretty good, HOWEVER.. it ...
A: .. Does sound like this little guy has herd rank issues and is getting a little above himself. One ...
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| sudden biting | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i mean really bite, ears flat back and snapping, i went to get him from the field today got his ...
A: You are certainly having a rough time with this boy! He's probably trying it on with you...If he ...
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| difficult pony | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i have a new forest pony he is cob size and likes his owon way, i cant ride him as i havent ridden ...
A: It sounds to me like this boy is taking the mickey out of you. He knows you are scared/nervous, and ...
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| Extending and Collecting | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I was looking at some books about dressage and some of it mentioned extended and collected walks and ...
A: Firstly, I presume that you have a horse who is working in an established outline, and in self ...
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| advice | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 2year old arabxwelsh i have walked her out on a bridle with a snaffle bit,and lunged her is ...
A: I would be tempted to try the Parelli games with her, it will teach her to respect your personal ...
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| catching my pony with others chasing him | 6/19/2008 |
Q: my pony is in a smaller field for a while to lose some weight, but there is another horse in their ...
A: It's perfectly normal Carol...my mare has a bit of a runny nose at this time of year. It's nothing ...
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| catching my pony with others chasing him | 6/19/2008 |
Q: my pony is in a smaller field for a while to lose some weight, but there is another horse in their ...
A: There are three ways to do this. One is to move your pony, something you don't want to do. The ...
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| Restraining a horse in a pasture | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old gelding that keeps getting into the cornfields that surround the pasture. I ...
A: Personally, I would move fields...this removes the temptation to escape, and would be the easiest ...
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| spooky arab mare | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a rescued 17yr old Arab mare who seems to be spooking at everything even when there does not ...
A: Firstly, I hope she had a full vet check up before you got her....but get a vet check to just rule ...
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| New mare- 17 year old arabian | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 17 year old arabian mare for a family horse. She is fabulous, rock-solid, wonderful ...
A: ... Try a Waterford hanging cheek snaffle....I have used these with very fussy horses in the past, ...
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| New mare- 17 year old arabian | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 17 year old arabian mare for a family horse. She is fabulous, rock-solid, wonderful ...
A: I hope I can help. At 17, she is going to be rather set in her ways, and it might be difficult, but ...
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| re-schooling | 6/9/2008 |
Q: my neice was given a 5 year old new forest pony , at first he had really bad ground manners but we ...
A: This is not a problem. You say you've had him just over a month, so he's still adjusting to new ...
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| Horse problems with jumping | 5/28/2008 |
Q: "My horse is a 16 hand, 15 year old quarter horse gelding, named Buggs. Within the last six months, ...
A: A bubble bit or continental gag is not a harsh bit..I do all my pre show schooling/hacking/jumping ...
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| Horse problems with jumping | 5/26/2008 |
Q: "My horse is a 16 hand, 15 year old quarter horse gelding, named Buggs. Within the last six months, ...
A: I would suggest that your boy is getting excited about jumping....and is just wanting to get to the ...
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| how to start my 3 yo | 5/13/2008 |
Q: When i brought her home she settled really well the first 2 days. on the 3rd day she has started to ...
A: Firstly, I would suggest sectioning off a small area of field in front of the stable so she can come ...
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| Which Bit? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I e mailed you last week about my Arab gelding, he is doing really well but at times he seems to ...
A: I don't mind in the slightest, better you ask and have a bit of help to get it right, than struggle ...
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| Which Bit? | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I e mailed you last week about my Arab gelding, he is doing really well but at times he seems to ...
A: My arab mare has 3 bits. One is a jointed Eggbut snaffle for dressage work, one is a 3 ring jointed ...
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| seperation anxiety | 4/30/2008 |
Q: my question is in reguard to my 6yr old arab x welsh mare, Annie. at 5 weeks old her mother died. ...
A: I think that Annie may be a natural 'Alpha' mare, in the wild she would be herd leader. She sounds ...
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| Backing | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have rencently started to back my Arab gelding he is 4 in May,I would like to show him in the ...
A: I hope I can help. As he is not quite 4, I'd just ride occasionally until possibly late this year, ...
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| horses rearing | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am a horse trainer and i have just had a horse come to me from the isle of wight last month.she is ...
A: If this was me with this horse, I'd get a full vetting done, check her back, teeth, and tack, and ...
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| dominant/aggressive arabian | 4/7/2008 |
Q: He has always been a strong character but I have trained him to have good ground manners - he's a ...
A: I would suggest that he's trying your patience. Ask if he can be moved to a smaller herd, possibly ...
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| facing the other way! | 4/4/2008 |
Q: our horse is 4 years old (5 this summer) we had him at two, and broke him ourselves. he is as good ...
A: There's two or three possible causes. One is that he's teething, and the bit is clanking against ...
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| Arab Muzzled | 3/30/2008 |
Q: iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled him ...
A: Arabs are higly inquisitive by nature..I learnt this the hard way, as my mare used to regularly ...
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| Odd Behavior to Me | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have a coming 2 year old 1/2 Arabian 1/2 Quarter horse Filly. We lunge her in a round pen without ...
A: Sounds like your fillies are both pretty accepting of anything you do with them. Please don't ride ...
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