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| horse taking a bit | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have an 18 year old mare that I just got 2 weeks ago and she will not take a bit in her mouth ...
A: I had a question similar to this once before. Please refer to the link below. Read a few ...
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| Loading in a trailer | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have pony who has a tricky little habbit of refusing to load at events. She will always load at ...
A: Your pony is not displaying insecurity while trying to assert her authority on the others in the ...
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| TRAINING FOR WESTERN PLEASURE | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to train for western pleasure it seems like all my life. I just wanted to do one ...
A: Keep in mind I've hardly the first clue about western riding as my background is in hunter/jumpers. ...
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| TRAINING FOR WESTERN PLEASURE | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to train for western pleasure it seems like all my life. I just wanted to do one ...
A: Each horse is different thus the process can vary from horse to horse. When first starting a horse ...
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| Abused Horse Rushes into Stall | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have recently started training an abused stardardbred. I have finally gotten her to trust me in ...
A: If possible, try giving her the option to freely walk out of her stall at her will. She needs to ...
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| Experienced horse over-jumping | 8/18/2009 |
Q: He was successfully shown up to level 2 jumpers. I am a fairly novice rider and just starting to ...
A: It sounds like a combination of both you and your horse creating the random over jumping. From the ...
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| over weight pony wont leave company | 8/10/2009 |
Q: i have 8 years riding experience and have been given the responsibility of regaining the fitness of ...
A: If I were in your situation, here is what I would do to try to correct this unwanted behavior. The ...
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| horses | 7/21/2009 |
Q: my brother and his wife tie there horses up to the hitching post for hours at a time they have tied ...
A: I'm not so sure I agree with your brother and his wife about this teaching the horses discipline. I ...
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| saddle breaking 8 yr old | 6/30/2009 |
Q: trying to saddle break an 8 yr old mare. trainer has now been able to put saddle on her, when she is ...
A: 8 years old is more of a challenge than 2 or 3 yr old. She will be more stubborn with certain ...
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| Left rein problem | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I find I cannot canter properly when using the left rein. My transition isn't as clear as with my ...
A: Everyone has a stronger side. Try correcting your legs by riding without stirrups. As for your ...
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| colts | 5/6/2009 |
Q: ive just bought a colt welsh cob sec c 7 months old. 5 days ago hes not been handled.hes scared when ...
A: That's difficult to say Stacey. You haven't mentioned your past experience with horses, nor your ...
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| Stumbling, fore leg tremors, toe dragging | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My 5 yr. old quarter cross gelding has been stumbling and had fore leg tremors since he was 2 yrs. ...
A: HYPP certainly does seem like a possibility. It is easy to test for HYPP. All you need to do is ...
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| herd bound&pacing | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Maybe you can help. I have a 9 year old tb cross who has become very herd bound when i moved him to ...
A: Sorry for the delay in a response, I've been recovering from an injury that makes it hard for me to ...
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| Won't bend to right | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am currently riding a 5 yr old American Sport Pony. I started her about 2 months ago and she is ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I've been recovering from an injury that has made it difficult to type. So I ...
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| nervous pony | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am breaking a 12.2 pony about a month ago he had an accident when working in menage he badly cut ...
A: For the moment, disregard his previous head shy behavior from when you first got him. Focus on the ...
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| not wanting to move forward off the bit(stops) | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 year old standarbred very tall and lazy horse about 17 hands thats why he did not race ...
A: You can try switching bits, however, I don't think this is the problem. To be absolutely honest ...
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| My Mare | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I wanted to ask you a question concerning my mare. The previous summer, I barrel raced my mare, and ...
A: Sounds to me like a combination of things are creating this undesirable behavior. She is in the ...
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| housing of a horse | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I just want to ask if I should leave on the night lights for my horses in the stalls at night in the ...
A: They will be perfectly fine in the dark. So long as they are familiar with there setup and they can ...
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| Abused colt | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I've had my stud colt for 12 months, I bought him when he was 8months now he is 20months. When I had ...
A: These are some loaded questions! I appreciate the thorough background information! 1.) Is he ...
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| horses fighting | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Recently my friend has asked to keep her mare on the farm two I thought this a lovely idea as apple ...
A: Well, you are on the right track. Keep gradually exposing them to each other. Unfortunately, just ...
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| Problem Pony | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I am in need of some major free advice. Some others I have talked to, who seem very wise, said my ...
A: Wow! You do certainly have your hands full! I must say that your pony does seem to be a threat to ...
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| English Horse | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I need your help on this english horse I have. He is a six year old paint/standerbred gelding. The ...
A: Some horses are just more lazy than others. The bucking and bolting leads me to a few questions for ...
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| the proper age to break quarter horses | 12/27/2008 |
Q: When is a good age to saddle break/ride a large structured quarter horses? Should I get my vet to ...
A: The mares that are 3 & 4 should be ready to start breaking. The one mare that is turning 2 is a bit ...
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| behavior | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 7 yr old App gelding a few months ago. When we first got him he was well behaved ...
A: Kim, the trick is finding a healthy balance between love and leadership. If you let your horse ...
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| Standardbred | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am looking a buying a 5 year old Standardbred but he was been trained for racing, He is a great ...
A: Absolutely! You may have a bit of a handful with the racing background, however, nearly every horse ...
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| Standardbred but no Canter | 10/19/2008 |
Q: G'day my name is miranda and i bought a standardbred about 6 months ago. Im not sure if you could ...
A: Well perhaps start by spinning him around on the lunge line. If he is having troubles there take a ...
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| 2 horses, 2 attitudes | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and I have very little experience. About 8 months ago I got my first horse. He is a Palomino ...
A: "Could you please help me on getting him to move faster." Be sure you are not sending conflicting ...
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| 2 horses, 2 attitudes | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and I have very little experience. About 8 months ago I got my first horse. He is a Palomino ...
A: Wow! This is quite an endeavor for anyone, especially a novice horseman, and one at your age! ...
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| arena jumping | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I've had my mare for about a year and a half now. She has been an amazing, and difficult ...
A: Jenny try setting up at first a cross rail with a ground pole off to the side so that if she tries ...
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| breaking our 2 1/2 gelding? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have 4 horses. He grew up with horses. His mom has trained many horses, but the ...
A: Victoria your horse sounds ready to be broke! I would not wait until he is six! By then you will ...
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| no respect at all | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I just bought a horse. She is three and not broke and I didn't get a chance to handle her much ...
A: Yes, you definitely have a lot of work a head of you. First thing I highly recommend is that you ...
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| horse problems, stabling, anxiety disorder? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am currently loaning a 15.3hh 3/4 tb mare who is 13 years old. She is put out in the field in the ...
A: Helen it sounds to me that she is not getting along with who she is stabled next to. I would try ...
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| horse kicking | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a mare Quarter Horse about 5 yrs old that has kicked me several times. I am not afraid of ...
A: My first suggestion is to contact a trainer who specializes in natural horsemanship. They can help ...
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| Breaking My Horse | 8/16/2008 |
Q: my name is Sabrina and I got a five year old American Quarter Horse in April. When we got her she ...
A: Breaking and initial training of a five year old is very difficult as you may be first noticing. ...
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| breaking my first horse | 8/15/2008 |
Q: i am 14 years old and i have been riding for about year. i am getting a pony for my birthday. The ...
A: I STRONGLY urge you, for your safety and for your pony's, find a professional trainer to assist you! ...
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| Haltering a 3 month old colt | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 13 and have only been around and riding horses for about a year and a half. I bought a mare in ...
A: I highly recommend reading the articles I have links for below. These articles are thorough and can ...
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| Zues. | 7/26/2008 |
Q: He has been ridden about 5 times by 3 different people.First by 2 guys and then by myself,my mother ...
A: A three year old stud is a lot of horse for anyone to handle! I strongly advise you find a trainer ...
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| horse is not trusting of people | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I came upon your website after doing a search for answers and I thought I would send you an email ...
A: Your situation is actually fairly common. Many times I have had clients come to me for answers as ...
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| behavior issues | 7/24/2008 |
Q: my name is Kristina and I needed some advice. My 14 year old quarter horse tends to act up every ...
A: I have had many people ask me what to do in this situation. You are correct in that you have ...
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| Breaking techniques | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have 2 horses in question. A 2 1/2 yr old QH gelding ( had for about 8 months)with ground work ...
A: It is really hard for me to know without watching you whether your are doing something wrong. You ...
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| very spooky nervous horse | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful paint mare. She is 8 years old and has foaled once. She is so spooky and head ...
A: Kristy you seem to be a genuine loving horseman! I respect that! When I read your question I am ...
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| AQHA Show Horse | 6/26/2008 |
Q: My daughther has been showing horses for eight years in 4-H and open shows and has owned her on ...
A: Without knowing what you have tried to do to correct the matter, I can only provide you with a ...
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| horse will no go | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a new quarter horse paint mix. She is a 10 yr old mare. She is very sweet natured but does ...
A: As for the walking while mounting - have someone else hold the horse still while getting on. ...
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| problems in field | 6/22/2008 |
Q: my horse is 11 and iv had her for 10 1/2 years. since moving to a busier yard where she is kept in a ...
A: This requires a slightly different approach, although not too different. The end part is still the ...
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| problems in field | 6/20/2008 |
Q: my horse is 11 and iv had her for 10 1/2 years. since moving to a busier yard where she is kept in a ...
A: What it is happening is your mare is becoming herd bound. This is very natural. Think back to the ...
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| shoeing | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 7year old thoroughbred. We bought him off the local race track when he was 3yrs. old. He ...
A: Yes, the horse can be retrained! I have yet to come across a horse that couldn't be retrained. ...
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| Cross cantering | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Hey. One of my horses who I've owned for a while has a cross cantering problem. He used to race, so ...
A: It's good to hear from you again! Because the horse came from the track I am going to assume you ...
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| Behavior | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have an off the track TB mare that I purchased one year ago. Lunging her has been a problem ...
A: Yes! She definitely is looking at you as a herd member she can dominate and control! It is ...
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| 2-point | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Hey there. I gotta quick question maybe you can help me out. I have been showing in jumpers for over ...
A: I have a few things you can try. As dedicated as you are, I am sure you'll give these tips all your ...
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| training | 6/4/2008 |
Q: 5 year old and i have been lounging him and i think he is doing well hes a very calm horse and has ...
A: Keep saddling him again and again. After several sessions of this, if he is still calm, you can go ...
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| How much riding is ok? | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have had two horses for about 8 years. The past few years I have not been able to ride as much ...
A: I definitely think you should gradually increase the rides. You don't want to strain your animals ...
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| Training a Pony | 5/27/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a POA that is 6 yrs old. My Daughter is riding her and we have had her for 4 ...
A: Your pony is known as "barn sour", more specifically, "gate sour". You will have to be persistent ...
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| My horse Holly | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a beautiful palomino paint QH. I have been slowly working with her to build trust ...
A: If I were in your shoes there would be quite a few things I would try. However, I strongly urge you ...
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| acting out | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 13yo TB hunter 2 weeks ago with the help of my trainer (I'm back in the saddle after ...
A: When he gets in the ring during the riding lessons, he might be feeling a bit of a herd instinct, ...
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