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Horses - Behavior Issues, Breaking and Training/Questions Answered by Expert Lisa Kalp
| Subject | Date Asked |
| stubborn horse | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old paint, and have had her since she was about 6 months old, when i bought her ... A: You did not say how long your grandfather had been riding, but it sounds as though this mare is not ... | |
| wild horse | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I adopted a abused wild horse and I was having a guy work with her. He said he thinks that it was ... A: Did you adopt the mare from the BLM if so, then there is no way that she could be bucking stock. ... | |
| Stud | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: We have a 5 year old stud. He is a Mustang/ Quarter horse. We bought him because he needed a home. ... A: I know that you did not want to do this but the best and safest thing would be to castrate this guy. ... | |
| 10 month old colt | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have had him for 2 months and have taught him a lot. Such as to halter, to lead, to trailer, to go ... A: It sounds as though your colt is testing you to see who is boss. Bring him to a small area like a ... | |
| Whats Wrong With My Horse? | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Ok.. so i dont know what is wrong with my horse. First of all when i put him outside he always rolls ... A: It sounds as though your horse has a urinary infection or a bean in his sheath. A bean is a hardened ... | |
| Habits/Routine | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 yo TB that we purchased a month ago. When we change our routine on doing things he ... A: It sounds as though your horse maybe an off the Track TB or was trained to be one. These horses are ... | |
| new colt getting a lot of nips | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Recently my neighbor moved. She gave me her "pet" steer and a 2 yr old paint gelding. The gelding is ... A: There are some horses that seem to be always be bullied by other horses. There is usually not a ... | |
| hepl!help!help! | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Anyway, Kiro my 8 month old colt is visious. I can't get into the pin with him, i can't even stay ... A: There is a good chance that he may hurt someone. The first thing that I suggest you do is make an ... | |
| horses bad behaviour | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i have recently accquired a 17.3 irish sport horse on loan. he is an ex showjmper and last year ... A: The first thing I would check is his feed. If he is eating any sort of sweet feed, then change that ... | |
| Kicking Stable door | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has just started at collage doing equine studies. She took her horse with her. one of ... A: In my opinion, what the instructor did is very close to abuse. There is never a reason to tie up a ... | |
| Behavour Problems with a Mustang | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My Mustang is 4yrs old, adopted last year and was virtually ready to ride, but due to unforseen ... A: Was he loose in a pasture where he had hay or somewhere else? To be begin with, I would put him in a ... | |
| bonding with a 1 1/2 yr. mustang | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: if a person owns and works with the 1 1/2 yr. old, will it hurt if someone else trys to pet it, will ... A: No, having someone else pet the horse will not cause a problem with bonding with the horse. As long ... | |
| New 1yr.old male horse | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I`m getting a 1yr. old horse and I want to know what to do first before anything step by step ... A: Congratulations on your colt. The first thing that I would suggest doing is to geld him. A gelding ... | |
| 2yro gelding | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have just purchased a 2 yro gelding. He was very nice when checking him out to purchase. I have ... A: There are some horses that hate goats and they can not change no matter what. I have one horse that ... | |
| Training Mare | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently received an 8 year old mare. The owner was trying to wean her from her two year old baby. ... A: Since her baby was older, the mare most likely will take a few months to get over the seperation. ... | |
| Aging behavior | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Kalp, My quarab Red just turned 23 years old this summer. He is a previously abused horse and has ... A: The symptoms that you are stating sound like they could be a neurological issue like EPM or ... | |
| Donkey hurting Miniature Horse | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1year old gelded Miniature Donkey and a 5month old Miniature Horse (female). My Donkey ... A: Your donkey is displaying all the behaviors of a Jack. It sounds as though when he was gelded that ... | |
| behavior problems | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: i just bought a 5y/o chestnut qh gelding and he is probably one of the meanest horses ive come ... A: The first thing I would suggest that you do is have a complete Vet exam done on him. Have the Vet ... | |
| 11 yr old standard breds | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently rescued 2 11 yr old standardbreds from a farm. the gelding was raced 3 -4 times when ... A: It sounds like you and the horses are not a good match. I think you said it best when you stated ... | |
| horse guarding gate at feed time | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old thoroughbred, i have had him 4 years when I got him his jaw had been broken in ... A: This situation is very common. Your horse is showing the others that he is the boss. That is not to ... | |
| Burro training | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old burro that was a wild burro. I just got him from a family that didn't want him ... A: Patience is the key to working with a burro. They can not be forced to do anything that they do not ... | |
| calm horse freaking out | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My quarterhorse gelding is usually very calm and level headed. He does spook occasionally, but ... A: The short answer is that the smell of the shin, most likely set him off. Horses are flight or flee ... | |
| my yearling. | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I just got a yearling bout a week ago and i have NO clue what to do with her or what i need to do. I ... A: Do lots of ground work. You can teach her how to load. How to stand for the Vet and Farrier. This ... | |
| Bucks off riders | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I volunteer at a riding school and a 3 year old gelding is being trained through natural ... A: A quick fix will possibly stop the bucking in the short run, but can cause problems later on.There ... | |
| Introducing two horses | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I've had a horse named Shotgun for 9 years. He has never been around another horse in that time ... A: I would pass on this horse. If you are having to worry about how he is going to react, then you will ... | |
| jumper | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old BLM adopted mustang (Diago) that I got last year at the wild horse and burro ... A: It sounds like you could have a jumper in the future. You have three choices. One is an electric ... | |
| mini donkeys | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We have 3 mini donkeys and yesterday brought home another 5 month old mini. the baby seems to be ... A: You need to get the baby out of there as your other donkey is trying to kill or injure it. You do ... | |
| my ex pmu mare | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Amanda is one of the greatest loves of my life, she's rescued me. Amanda is near her 20th yr, not ... A: Your Amanda has a great home with you. There is no rule that says you have to ride her. I have ... | |
| scared rescue horse | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: This year we started fostering a few horses with the bcspca and have decided to adopt a few. One of ... A: I use 2, 6 foot high panels. Tie two of the panels firmly together so that they look like a "V". Tie ... | |
| scared rescue horse | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: This year we started fostering a few horses with the bcspca and have decided to adopt a few. One of ... A: Congratulations on your rescue. I would not worry about haltering him or doing his feet unless they ... | |
| horse walking in circles | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: today found our horse laid down, couldn't hardly pick up his head. He finally got up but stumbles a ... A: I just saw this in the question pool and wanted to answer it. There are several things that your ... | |
| feeding | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: bought our daughter a 13h pony who is schoolmastriss she has only one tooth on one side and she is ... A: Senior horses can have problems keeping weight on, so a good diet is a must. I would start her on ... | |
| Dangerous Saddling Problem | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine has an 8 year old American Saddlebred gelding that she is looking to sell because ... A: Before someone gets hurts, it would be best if your friend send the horse to a trainer that is ... | |
| Behaviour Issue | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a great 5 year old welsh cob gelding, Iv had him since he was 10 months old. But ever since I ... A: Horses view things as either prey or predator. He is looking at you as the predator and is ... | |
| Donkey - behavior and feeding | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: i have had my donkey (10 months old) now for a month, she has come a long way from the first day i ... A: The first thing to know about donkeys is that they are totally different from all other equines. You ... | |
| 9yo very green horse | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Have had horse (Cali) since birth 2000. She was green broke in Fall'03 but after a long winter and a ... A: I am sorry about the loss of your mare. Yes, even at the age of 9, a horse can be trained. It just ... | |
| introducing 3 month old foal to herd | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: We have 3 month old foal with her mother who we have been grazing in a separate field to our 2 17 ... A: Each circumstances is different and depends on the mare's status in the herd and her herd mates. ... | |
| Behavior | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a mare that is very gentle and gets along with the other horses in the pasture really good, ... A: Your mare has what is called food aggression. It is mostly caused when a horse, in the past has not ... | |
| Adoption | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: How easy is it to adopt miniature burros. I was raised on a horse ranch and have equine experience. ... A: Each rescue has different rules when it comes to adopting a donkey from them. Here are the websites ... | |
| Aggressive with Child | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Gelding Quarter Horse, Nikki, rescued from the kill pen over a year ago. I ... A: I agree with your Trainer, and also recommend that you send this horse back before he hurts or kills ... | |
| behavior | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My parents recently bought a horse for my daughter who is 12. She has just started taking English ... A: Make sure that she is always wearing a helmet when out with the horse, for safety reasons. What ... | |
| uncatchable horse | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a 9 year old mare who has always had issues with me catching her. she goes through phases ... A: There is always hope :-). The last thing you want to do is chase, her as she wins and you lose. ... | |
| young horse | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: ive just bought myself a irish draught colt, hes just turned 2,ive never had a horse this young ... A: Around the age of 5, his knees should fill in and close completely. The same for his spine. He ... | |
| young horse | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: ive just bought myself a irish draught colt, hes just turned 2,ive never had a horse this young ... A: His breed matures slower so their bones are not closed until the age of 5. You will want to make ... | |
| horse behavior | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: i just started taking horseback riding lessons. on my second lesson, the horse i was on tried to lay ... A: Some warning signs are: Does the instructor make sure that you are wearing a helmet. Are the horses ... | |
| 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: You can suggest the new bit, but most likely from what you have said, she will not try the it. ... | |
| horse behavior | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: i just started taking horseback riding lessons. on my second lesson, the horse i was on tried to lay ... A: The horse could have several issues, but more importantly, the instructor should not have you on a ... | |
| neighboring stud | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Where my horse is boarded he shares a fence line with a stud that comes through the barbless fence ... A: You are correct in realizing that the horses can get hurt. There are a few things you can do. One ... | |
| 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: For your safety, I have to recommend that you send him to a Professional trainer. He really needs to ... | |
| please help | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE TWO HORSES, BUT I'M REALLY NOT SURE ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE ONE. I THINK HES BEEN ABUSED. HE ... A: You do not say how old you are or how much experience that you have with horses. I am going to err ... | |
| Kicking | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old filly that is picking up the habit of kicking, mainly at feeding time and when ... A: Unless the foal that she had was premature, then there is little chance that she is pregnant. If a ... | |
| Kicking | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old filly that is picking up the habit of kicking, mainly at feeding time and when ... A: If she has not shown the proper behavior by the time the other horses are finished, then just put ... | |
| Kicking | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old filly that is picking up the habit of kicking, mainly at feeding time and when ... A: When a horse kicks like that. It is because she does not respect you. You will need to assert ... | |
| New Horse | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Just looking for some good advice my mother inlaw and sister inlaw have bought a Gelding Irish cob ... A: What sort of things does he want you to take the lead on? Is it just with you or with all people? ... | |
| Groundwork and under saddle | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old Kiger mustang and I'm currently doing groundwork. I have been told several ... A: It sounds as though you are on the right track. If he will not spook while being ponyed, then you ... | |
| Groundwork and under saddle | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old Kiger mustang and I'm currently doing groundwork. I have been told several ... A: I believe the best age to ride a horse is when they are, 3.5 to 4 years of age. This allows the ... | |
| Donkey biting | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a mini horse Zorro 4years old,beautifull nature,well trained and a delight to have. We ... A: Is Halmish gelded? If he is intact, that could be the problem. Jacks will attack other males as they ... | |
| eight year ld untouched mare | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr old untouched appaloosa brood mare in foal, I got her a couple days ago, she is very ... A: Normally, I would say that it is ok to sedate her if she was in her second trimester. In the case of ... | |
| Horse biting his shoulder/chest under saddle | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My problem is with my Anglo Arab who is now 8yo. It is of unknown origion. I am really hoping ... A: I really commend you for going the extra mile with with your horse. I am sorry, but I have no idea ... | |
| Sudden attitude change | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a five month old stud colt, I've had him for about a week. When I first got him he was calm ... A: Since this just happened today, then I would not overly worry about it. Here are a few things in ... | |
| runaway horses | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My sister's Percheron and Caspian took off from their paddock 24 hours ago near Homer, Alaska. They ... A: I can not give you a set answer for your questions. Much depends on the horse's age, the shape they ... | |
| should I walk away? | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been looking for a pony for my two daughters (7 and 11) We found a 13.2hh cob gelding that ... A: If your wife does not trust him then pass on him. Horses can pick up on fear and even the best ... | |
| should I walk away? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been looking for a pony for my two daughters (7 and 11) We found a 13.2hh cob gelding that ... A: Without seeing the pony myself, I can not give you a yes or no answer. From what you have said, this ... | |
| Keeping his eyes in front | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old paint who does not keep his eye on where he is walking when I ride him. If I am ... A: How long have you had him? Is this a new behavior? When you suspect an eye problem, the best thing ... | |
| getting my horses to trailer | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I purchased two horses a couple months ago. When we bought these horses they were great. They were ... A: What type of trailer are you trying to load them into? Is it the correct size for them? It is very ... | |
| horse rolling over while I am riding. | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I just read an answer by Denise. BUT, I have several issues with my paint-thoroughbred 6 year old, ... A: A horse who does this is dangerous and can hurt itself and/or it's rider.There are three reasons ... | |
| horse behavior | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a three year mustang gelding still studdy but gelded more then 6 mo ago. iv,e had to rope him ... A: It is important to remember that at 3, he is still a baby and will act like one. You need to start ... | |
| horse behavior | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a three year mustang gelding still studdy but gelded more then 6 mo ago. iv,e had to rope him ... A: When was your horse captured? Are you the original adopter? What training did he have prior to ... | |
| weaning orphan foal | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month orphan BLM filly. I've had her since she was one week old. My mare adopted her and ... A: First of congratulations on your Mustang. Normally, I would say that you could keep the "mother" ... | |
| Is My Donkey Playing or Serious | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Crackers is a donkey approximately one-year-old. She's very friendly and even works well with my ... A: A person should never be a donkey or any other equine's playmate. Donkeys are not little animals ... | |
| new horse | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a new horse a couple weeks ago.He is a 6 yr old percheron gelding. I had horses for 5 ... A: Before working on thi as a training issue, I would have your Vet check the horse. It sounds as ... | |
| 1y/o 10-14 hand Paint Filly need help on training her? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Lisa Kalp I need some help on training my 1y/o Paint Filly. I just bought her is Decmber of 15th ... A: The first thing you will need to do is to get her in a smaller space and work on catching her. You ... | |
| refusing forwand | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she is 8, was abused, was flipped over because of being backed ... A: The first thing that I would suggest that you do is to get this mare's back and neck checked out. ... | |
| my horse | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: My horse appache is a nice horse. He's nicely built and perfect for almost anything. The only ... A: I applaud you for wanting to work with this horse. I would have to say that his issues do not just ... | |
| Hard head Mustang | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I just got a mustang mare, she is about 5 years old. When I got her , for the first time I looked at ... A: I would first suggest that you have this mare checked by a Vet. It does sound as though she is ... | |
| new to weanlings | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: i am an experienced horse owner, all of which have been over 3 years old. i have just purchased a ... A: The first thing is to give her some time to settle in. Put her in a paddock by herself next to the ... | |
| breaking fences | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: How to keep my mare in her pasture. if the other horse leaves she jumps the fence. A: I know what you are going through, as I have three horses doing that now. You have a few choices. If ... | |
| donkey eating bottoms of trees | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: We have two male donkeys and for the last month or(after losing their companion horse) have started ... A: I am sorry about the loss of your horse. It sounds as though your donkeys are not getting enough ... | |
| Behavior problem | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: You have probably answered this question many times but I have not found it yet so here goes. I, ... A: A biting horse is a dangerous horse. The problem that you are having is that your horses are not ... | |
| Mustang Gelding | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I got a 4 year old mustang from a blm auction.I "joined up" with him and everything was going ... A: You will need to reassert yourself as his leader. II would suggest that you do two things. The first ... | |
| horse kicking in trailer | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10yr TB mare who iv had for 4 yr and has never once had a trailering problem un till about ... A: Your mare is telling you in the only way that she knows how, that she does not want to go back to ... | |
| horse going through fencing | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old mare that is going through our new fencing. It is made of white covered wires ... A: Some horses can't be kept in by some fences. The first thing that you should do is to make sure that ... | |
| Behavior problem | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: You have probably answered this question many times but I have not found it yet so here goes. I, ... A: I would strongly suggest that you get a professional trainer to work with her. Those behaviors are ... | |
| Herd Bound | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i live about a quater of a mile away from my friend. She has these 2 horses that she is giving away. ... A: I would recommend that you install proper fencing if you plan of having these two horses for their ... | |
| 2-year old andalusian colt | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I hope you might be able to give me some advice on this. My PRE colt, turned 2 in June. He is ... A: It sounds as though training wise that you are doing a great job working with your stallion. When ... | |
| Foal Faces | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I know that foals make faces similar to yawning in order to communicate an understanding of another ... A: Your horse is showing you that he thinks that you are the herd leader, and that he respects you. ... | |
| kicking in the horse trailer | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: We have 2 horses that kick and kick in the horse trailer to the point that when you stop to unload ... A: There are several reasons that horses kick while being trailered. They may not want to be close to ... | |
| Should i castrate him?? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My name is Michaela I am 19 years old. I hope you are able to help me; I have a Lipizzaner colt that ... A: Stallions are great horses to have but they are extra work. stallions must be treated as individuals ... | |
| Stallion Help? | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am struggling with the decision on whether to buy a weanling stallion Irish Sport Horse and keep ... A: Not many people are equipped to handle stallions, as they are totally different then geldings and ... | |
| very spooky nervous horse | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful paint mare. She is 8 years old and has foaled once. She is so spooky and head ... A: In my personal opinion, tying bags to her halter would be a bad idea. If spooked she could go over ... | |
| training issue 8 month old mare | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to train my new horse (8 month old Azteca mare) to follow me while walking on a lead ... A: The best way to teach a foal to lead is by applying pressure to the front and back. You will need a ... | |
| stallion behavior | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My husband bought a four year old quarter horse stallion about a month ago, he is very calm, and has ... A: First let me say, if you do not have experience around Stallions then you should geld him. ... | |
| studdy colt | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2yo standardbred race horse(hasn't raced yet)he calls all the time even when he gets on the ... A: There are a couple of methods that you can try before you have to resort to gelding him. One of thos ... | |
| donkey | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I bought a donkey for $150.00 from someone who didn't have room to keep him, but they did not know ... A: Jacks and Johns have been known to attack and kill goats nd other animals as big as horses. Usually ... | |
| Pushy Horse - DANGEROUS | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: He is very very pushy when he wants something. Sometime's if he's annoyed he'll randomly trot away ... A: You sound as though you have really worked with your horse long and hard. It this point since the ... | |
| 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: Let me answer the last part of your question first, regarding if it would be worth you keeping her ... | |
| Mustang Training | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have recently begun working with a four-year old BLM Mustang Gelding. He has been through all the ... A: I would first recommend that you get this horse's neck and back check for any issues that may be ... | |
| Breaking Donkeys | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: We have three donkeys, one jenny and 2 jacks. One jack is broken and very gentle the other is an ... A: The first thing that I would recommend that you do is to geld the Jacks. There have been many cases ... | |
| Love the new donkey...but..... | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I just my first donkey. He's a 3 yr old gelding, about 48" at withers.I am reading as much as i can ... A: You did the correct thing, now you have to break the behavior. He may have been testing you or ... | |
| Recently gelded blm burro | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter and I recently adopted two BLM burros (a 2 yr old jack and a 2 yr old jenny). They are ... A: A newly gelded male should be kept apart from mares for at least thirty days. There are cases when a ... | |
| Retrain A Bucking Horse | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I do quite a bit of volunteer work for an organization called "Care For The Horses". We take in ... A: The answer is a maybe, that the horse can become safely, ridable. You will need to send her to a ... | |
| paddocks | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: My 18 year old QH mare was recently put in a paddock with 3 geldings (after sharing a paddock with ... A: If the two mares were getting along, then I would put them back together. It sounds as though your ... | |
| mare/gelding behavior | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have 3yr old welsch/quarter gelding, I got him may 27,2007, gelded him that day, started riding ... A: Many geldings enjoy mounting mares. In some cases it is a dominance issue, in others the gelding ... | |
| horse biting sometimes | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3? yr old gelding. We rescued him from a lonely half starved life of neglect. Fed him up, ... A: Horses bite to play or assert their dominance. It sounds as though your horses senses your fear. ... | |
| Horse bites | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a yearling colt that has started to bite when I hand feed him. How can I stop him? Sharon. A: You never feed a horse any treats or food by hand. Feeding them by hand causes them to think that ... | |
| Muzzled horse | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: "Hi, iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled ... A: Tara, I just want to make sure that I have your question correct :-). The owner of the ... | |
| training young gelding | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old gelding which has recently been gelded (late I know), He is a wonderful 14.2 ... A: The problem that you are having is that your horse does not respect you. Next time that you are in ... | |
| mounting my gelding | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: my name is heaven, i just bought a 7 year old gelding and he hasnt been ridden in a few years, but ... A: It sounds as though your horse may have some back or neck pain. I would rule that out first by ... | |
| Possibly blind foal | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: There is a foal at the place were I work that is showing signs of blindness. He has trouble finding ... A: You do not say how old the foal is, if he is a newborn then I would first make sure that he does ... | |
| My young horse | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have owned my Welsh D X since he was 11 months old, he will be 3 years old at the end of May ... A: Horses strike for several reasons. These reasons include, being afraid, attacking to defend ... | |
| colt rears | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can offer some advice. I have a wonderful 6 month old colt. Like his dam he is a nice ... A: Rearing is a normal behavior in young foals and one that can be changed easily with training. Start ... | |
| Donkey | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I just bough a donkey (jennY) a little over 2 weeks ago, never had one prior nor horses. She was ... A: In my opinion, it is unsafe for young children to go into a pasture with an equine as they can be ... | |
| Question about 11 month colt | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 11 month old Paint colt. He is my world. How much can I work him without doing to much. He ... A: I would just concentrate on working on ground manners, and stop the walking, trotting and backing as ... | |
| Stallion Question | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: A very dear friend of mine owns a Kentucky Mountain Horse. The breed is known for its even ... A: You may be thinking of Cetirizine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine . It will not affect his ... | |
| donkey | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a donkey that I took in from someone that was moving--he had been treated badly and is afraid ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering you. You might want to get a slap shot. If you can trap him ... | |
| donkey | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a donkey that I took in from someone that was moving--he had been treated badly and is afraid ... A: Jacks, as you have found out will kill another animal. They are also dangerous to humans. You can ... | |
| Raising and socialing a good stallion? | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm a first time horse owner, and recently went with a friend to go and see some horses that needed ... A: I would recommend that you geld him for several reasons. One being that a stallion needs extra ... | |
| bad mannered, dangerous horse | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: i bought a 6 year old quater horse cross gelding two months ago and have had nothing but problems ... A: This is not horse's behaviors as you know are not safe. I am going to be blunt and suggest that you ... | |
| BLM Mustangs | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I was given two Mustangs one week ago and was told they where two years old, (Mare, gild) and they ... A: Are these BLM Mustangs and if so, did the person give you a copy of the Title? To begin with, I ... | |
| Kicking | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old arab/morgan gelding who I am currently training. He is very willing and ... A: Have the people told you what sets off the behavior? Without knowing that, there is no way to give ... | |
| New horse with behavior issues | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: My Mom just recently purchased a 6 yr old gelding. He started out really sweet and was wonderful to ... A: Part of the rason that he was so quiet when you got him, was because he was underweight. You have ... | |
| Training Requirements | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a horse and found a 5 year TB that I fell in love with. However, I want to ... A: You should consider her a green horse as most of her training has been race riding. There is a good ... | |
| Stallion with colt | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Paso Fino stallion, age seven, who shares seven acres with three mares, a riding donkey ... A: This is really going to depend on your stallion. If there are mares around in heat and the colt goes ... | |
| Training to hold up feet | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old Morgan/Arabian gelding who is barefoot and untrained to pick up his feet. I ... A: Stand beside the horse next to his left shoulder. Make sure that you are facing his rear end. Reach ... | |
| sudden change in behavior | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old standardbred,never raced.He was being ridden in a lesson program until recently ... A: The first thing you should do is make sure that his saddle is fitting him correctly, and is not ... | |
| breaking my 2yr mustang filly | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been with this horse since the day she was born. Her ground manners are perfect and she ... A: At 2 years of age, your filly is too young to go under saddle. She has not finished developing yet ... | |
| leading my donkey across a bridge | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently had an additional pasture fenced for my two Sicilian donkeys and appendix quarter horse, ... A: The first thing you should do is make sure that your donkey leads well. Put a web halter on your ... | |
| Regelding | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I bought an 11 year old MFT/Spotted Saddle Horse gelding. I was told he was completely cut. I now ... A: You can have the vet down to take some blood to check his testosterone levels. It sounds as though, ... | |
| traing an older horse | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I am looking into getting my first horse which has been a lifelong dream.Iam very close to being ... A: I would recommend getting a trainer to break this horse to saddle because of his age and the fact ... | |
| "well broke" gelding getting behavior problems | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I found your site by googling on horse behavior and thank goodness i did or i might not get any help ... A: Kelli, The first thing you should do is get a complete vet exam done on him to make sure ... | |
| "Well broke" gelding getting attitude problems | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I found your site by googling on horse behavior and thank goodness i did or i might not get any help ... A: I need to ask you a few questions so that I can help you better :-). What size pen is this horse in? ... | |
| Donkeys | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased two donkeys, one jenny - one jack. Both are 6-7 years old, and generally nice. I ... A: The first thing you should do is separate the jack from the jenny. Then you should get him gelded. A ... | |
| 7 year old Gelding | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a question concerning my 7 year old Gelding. I bought him from some friends who bought him at ... A: I would first get the Vet out and have him draw some blood to check his testosterone level. This ... | |
| Mini Burro | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have had a little burro for about 2 months now. I had him gelded about a month ago so he'd make ... A: What type of hay do you feed him? He is looking at you as though you are a fellow donkey pal rather ... | |
| My Donkey | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: please e-mail me back ASAP thank you for your time A: The best thing you can do is to get your jack gelded ASAP. Jacks have been known to attack and even ... | |
| studdy gelding mustang | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: We have an 11 year old adopted mustang gelding.(Ihope!!!) He has gotten along with our herd of 3 ... A: There are some geldings who retain studdy behavior even when they have been castrated. I own a 15 ... | |
| american warmblood mare | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I have recently bought a 16.2 hand american warmblood mare who is 6 years old. She was with her ... A: You have two choices, depending on how much you are attached to your mare and how much time you ... | |
| A bitting donkey | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: We have an intact male 'Hank' that we bought at a stock sale about a year ago...he is a big baby ... A: That behavior is typical of a Jack. The best thing you can do for him is to geld him. Jacks can be ... | |
| Converging my mare, her foal, and my other mare | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I currently have 4 horses. In one pasture I have a 4 yr. old gelding and his stable mate of three ... A: The best way to introduce your horses is gradually over a fence. This gives them time to get used to ... | |
| gelding donkey break in | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I recently was given a 3 year old donkey which is a gelding.Iam hoping to get the donky broke so my ... A: At the age of three your donkey is too young to be ridden. It is best to wait until he is 4 or 5 to ... | |
| Dangerous Horse | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My friend has a 17.2 warmblood who has become a denger on the yard. She bought him after only having ... A: Your friend's horse has some very serious and dangerous issues. I would not recommend that either ... | |
| horse | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: i have brought a pony 11.2 5 years old she had a saddle on the owner say she not full break can you ... A: It will take time to train this pony to be chid safe. You have two choices. One would be to hire a ... | |
| my horse Bullet | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I take care of a horse named Bullet is a sweet old boy he loves attention. But he bit me while I was ... A: I would first get his teeth done. It sounds as though they might be hurting him. Horses bite to ... | |
| horses: does he like me? | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I recently (around 3 weeks ago) started riding the horse my mother bought back in may. He is a 4 ... A: Yes, your horse can like you within a few weeks. Like people, if a horse is treated with respect and ... | |
| adopt a mustang and question | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering if I could get some information on adopting a mustang. I would be very ... A: This is what you need to have to adopt a Mustang. ... | |
| Stallion in Neighbors Pasture | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I am following up on someone elses question regarding a stallion in the neighboring pasture. I just ... A: Each stallion is different. Some may try to come through the fence, while others will not. It is the ... | |
| neighbor owns stallion | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: My neighbor is leasing a pasture next to mine where she is putting her brood mares. Recently she ... A: While each state differs,it is usually the stallion owner's responsibility to have safe fences. I:E, ... | |
| My young stallion | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I a yearling quarter horse stallion.I'm not sure if I should geld him or not.I am 14 years old and ... A: Geld your colt. With today's horse market being as depressed as it is, unless you have a horse that ... | |
| breaking a stallion | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I have just recently acquired a highly pedigreed foundation Appaloosa stud. He is 8 years old, and ... A: There is no reason why your horse can not be broken to ride. I have several older stallions that are ... | |
| help | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I hope you don't get upset with me. you ask me a question i didn't know how to get back to you only ... A: Most likely you have either a FWS Mustang or a Mustang from a reservation so there will not be any ... | |
| proud cut gelding? | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: i have a 5yr gelding i have had for approx year and a half, he has never showed any problem untill ... A: I am sorry about the loss of your gelding. If you have not done it yet, then remove the other horse ... | |
| behaviour | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have had our little horse for around 6 weeks now. We have been bringing him in around p.m. as the ... A: It sounds as though your horse is a weaver. The problem with weaving is that it is almost impossible ... | |
| herd bound pony | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: If I put my pony in his stall before the gelding comes in my pony calls to him, dances at the stall ... A: Is there anyway you can leave her out in the pasture or paddock while you are gone? If not can you ... | |
| pony | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A 7YR OLD PONY THAT WILL NOT STAND STILL SHE WILL BUCK,AND JUMP AWAY WHEN I GO TO SPRAY FLY ... A: You can always put some fly spray on a towel and rub it on the horse. Your pony could be reacting to ... | |
| Gelding's Behavour Around Mares | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: We purchased a 4 yr old horse from an auction. He was gelded, but we do not know when/age. He ... A: I would have your vet check his testosterone levels. he may have a retained testicle. Depending on ... | |
| Herd bound, how quick do horses bond? | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: last week I bought a 16 year old gelding to use as a trail horse. This is my first horse, but my ... A: There are a few issues that your horse could be having. If you do not know the person that you ... | |
| Young horse problems | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old Paint gelding(lives in a stall) that I bought just a year ago. He has been going ... A: Your horse is not anxious when he sees other horses. He wants to spend time with him. Horses are ... | |
| My horse hates to be alone | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I am currently involved in 4-H and APHA. I have 2 horses and sometimes i have to only take 1 of ... A: Horses are herd animals and need the companionship of another horse. I would either bring him with ... | |
| herd bound horse | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: i have a 10 year old arabian. i have had him for one year and have moved him to 4 different stables. ... A: I just have a couple of questions so that I can help you better. Is the mare that he is attached to ... | |
| Riding an Alpha horse | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: My name is Alanna, and I am riding a 6 year old green broke horse who is coming along fairly well. ... A: You have a young green horse and it sounds as though you are on the right path. I would try ... | |
| training a stallion | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I rescued a 6 yr old Quarter horse stallion he was used only for breeding has limited training ( ... A: I would start with ground work. Lots of it. You need to treat him as you would any green horse. If ... | |
| gelding an older stallion | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old stallion. I have had him since he was 18 months. He has been handled all his ... A: First, I must commend you on taking your horse back and helping him. Not many people would have done ... | |
| Mini donkeys and a mare | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I am about to add to my household a mini donkey mom and her 3week old baby (Jennet). The plan was ... A: You are going to want to keep the donkey and her baby separated from your mare for about 2 weeks to ... | |
| My horse seems to be afraid to be alone | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old paint draft mix, that I bought a year ago. He came from heard of about 25 other ... A: Your horse is herd bound. What you need to do is make him secure with you. When you go out to ride ... | |
| Pony behaviour | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: we have recently bought 2 ponies from the local riding school for our two daughters and to keep my ... A: Is this the only behavior problem that you have with him? Does he only act like this around your ... | |
| 2 year old colt charging me and trying to strike out with forlegs | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: My 2 year old just started acting like this. I don't know why. He is a standardbred and has been ... A: I would geld your horse if you are not going to use him for breeding and get him to a professional ... | |
| Arabs ready to ride | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: First of all I would like to thank you for volunteering. I feel lucky to have found this site. My ... A: You are welcome. No, it is not to early to lightly saddle ride them. I would keep it at a walk ... | |
| Adopting a BLM Wild Mustang | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have always been a horse lover and finally have the chance to adopt one. I have read many books ... A: There is no tried and true way to know. When I purchased my first horse I had money for the horse ... | |
| Hore Behavior Issue | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I just bought my horse about a year ago, and everything has been going great except for the fact ... A: Your horse is herd bound as I am sure you know.Your horse is insecure which is why he is displaying ... | |
| donkey behavior | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a male donkey who is in a fenced pasture with goats. He has become quite aggressive, if he ... A: I would get a Jenny (female donkey) and sell your male donkey. You are running more of a risk of ... | |
| donkey behavior | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a male donkey who is in a fenced pasture with goats. He has become quite aggressive, if he ... A: Your donkey can and will kill your goats. Jennies (female donkeys)do make great protectors. Johns ... | |
| Catching My Mare!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: My mare is so hard to catch and i don't know what to do!?!?!? Every time I pick up the halter from ... A: You need to up the feed your mare is getting. She should be eating at least 4lbs of a mare and foal ... | |
| Catching My Mare!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: My mare is so hard to catch and i don't know what to do!?!?!? Every time I pick up the halter from ... A: Congratulations on your foals. You first want to convince your horse that being caught is not a ... | |
| my horse | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: Well my horse hates the lead rope i think. Everyday i come out to work with him. He is fine till i ... A: You are correct in thinking that your horse associates the lead rope with unpleasant things such as ... | |
| broke in to early?? | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: my husband and i bought our daughters their first horse at christmas he is a welsh cob 14 hands 3 at ... A: I hope that your kids were not hurt. The person who told you that he was broken too young is ... | |
| Starting pregnant mare? | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: Would it be okay for me to start under saddle my pregnant mare who is 3 1/2 years old and is 5 ... A: If you just plan on doing walking and mild trotting with her then you can start her. If she is a ... | |
| Bolting and panicy behaviour | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I have had my first pony- a 7 year old welsh gelding for about two and a half years now(5 when I ... A: The best advice I can give you is to sell your pony and find a horse that you are more comfortable ... | |
| donkey stuff | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I bought a family of donkeys from an old gentleman who used then to clean his field and gave them no ... A: The one thing I have learnt about donkeys is that they are unlike any other equines. They have minds ... | |
| bitting for evasion of bit | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a 6 year old pinto mare who was a cow horse and spent the last 2 1/2 years as a big, ... A: Have you had this mare checked for neck and/or spine issues? First make sure that the bit fits right ... | |
| fear of my horses | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Hey Lisa, Long question for you. I recently purchassed two beautiful horses and have been so ... A: Is there a place where you can take lessons or someone who owns a very gentle horse that you can ... | |
| fear of my horses | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey Lisa, Long question for you. I recently purchassed two beautiful horses and have been so ... A: The first thing I would do is fire this Trainer and find one that you can have a better ... | |
| Stallion behavior | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: I have purchased my first Stallion. He is 4 yrs old and has not yet breed a mare. He has been to a ... A: The screaming is a normal stallion behavior. They are challenging any other stallion within ear shot ... | |
| bitting | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old QH gelding and he has a terrible biting problem. I don't know much about his ... A: The first thing you want to do is give your horse turn out time. This might help to alleviate the ... | |
| Kick out issue | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: Sorry I forgot that I have had him since he was 2 months old he is now 4 years going on 5 years old ... A: If this is a new issue have you had him checked out by a vet to make sure there are no sight issues? ... | |
| Catching My Mare!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: My mare is so hard to catch and i don't know what to do!?!?!? Every time I pick up the halter from ... A: Since your mares are due so soon there is not much in the way of training you can do with them until ... | |
| Sudden Behavior Change | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old paint mare who is pastured with her mother and 9month old full sister. Stormy ... A: Get yourself one of those stiff crops and put a plastic bag on the end of it. When you go out to ... | |
| Horse training | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: She has a problem where when you trot or faster she puts her head to the rail. I've tryed pushing my ... A: You will first want to start with some ground work and lounge Swan. First go one direction then the ... | |
| Halter breaking | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: My name is Kim and I am starting to halter break a filly she has had no contact and is kinda ... A: You want to allow the filly to get used to you. You can do this by taking a lawn chair, a book and a ... | |
| Breeding and Biting | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a throughbred/appaloosa mare and I would love to breed her with a appaloosa, but when I look ... A: Stud fees vary from stallion to stallion. They can be as low as the $500 you have found up to ... | |
| new and green horse owner | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I actually have two question/problems. The first horse I purchased turned out to be herd sour. Is ... A: Wanting to stay with the herd is instinctive, because in the wild horses had to stay together to ... | |
| 3 1/2 yearold colt | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old colt that I bred , I havent had a problem with him till that last few weeks ... A: When you breed him you should have two people. One to hold the mare and one to deal with him. The ... | |
| Two head geldings | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: Is there a way to introduce my head gelding and his herd of 3 mares and 2 other geldings to a new ... A: You should introduce the horses over a fence. Allow them to sniff each other and touch noses but ... | |
| lead training a 7 month Clyde | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: ...I do understand the trust is critical...I don't feel like he distrusts me...he allows us to come ... A: Your horse needs to learn to move forward. Since he will not lead just using pressure you need a ... | |
| lead training a 7 month Clyde | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: I recently have welcomed an almost 7 month male Clydesdale. We've had his about a week now and I ... A: It sounds as though your colt is testing you. He wants to see what he can and can not get away with. ... | |
| grooming | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: for the past couple weeks, when i have been brushing my horse, he has been acting up. He pins his ... A: It sounds like your horse has decided that he does not like being groomed anymore. Have you changed ... | |
| traing an ex trotter to be riddin | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: He is a 7 yr old gelding who has just retiered 3 months ago from racing (trotting) and i am trying ... A: The first thing I would do is give your horse another 3 months off to be a horse and to get rid of ... | |
| Help? | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Okay, now my neighbor has a GORGEOUS Tennessee Walking Horse mare and her 6-month old filly. I'm ... A: You do not say if Jenny and her foal are in the pasture with other horses. If they are I would ... | |
| Washing | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I own a 7 year old quarter horse gelding. During the first few years of owning him he would stand ... A: You are doing everything correctly with what you are doing. The only thing I can think of is that ... | |
| my mare | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I just weaned my foal and I was wondering how long should I keep ( I got the ezwean halter and it ... A: Glad that things are better with your kicker. If the mare is dried up then I would give it another 2 ... | |
| behavior issues | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: i have a 2 and a half year old gelding, his breed is new forest part thorobred.at the moment he is ... A: If you are feeding your horse sweet feed then switch him to a pelleted feed. Sweet feed tends to ... | |
| 6 to 8 month old filly paint | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Im looking at buying a 6 to 8 month old filly. Its not the first horse I will have owned but will ... A: Congratulations on your purchase. Your filly will not be ready to have a bridle on her until she is ... | |
| Retired gelding and mare | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: I moved my retired horse last week. He had been in the prior facility for 7 yrs. He was placed in a ... A: Your horse is "buddy sour". You need to gradually move your gelding away from the mare. At first do ... | |
| stall breaking | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: i have 4 horses one of which is a mustang and they dont like stalls.. the range in ages from ... A: Let me try to take this one question at a time. Horses are claustrophobic and many do not like ... | |
| behaviour of my gelding | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I appoligise for the extremely long question, but i want you to have all the info so that you ... A: You have a two prong question here. Regarding putting the foal and mare back in with your gelding I ... | |
| horse bit | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I just got a new 12 year old horse. The first day i had her i took her out moved some steers and she ... A: The problem may not so much be the bit as it may be the steers. Some horses dislike and also fear ... | |
| ex- BLM donkey behavior at a donkey shelter | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I hope that you might be able to help me understand something that happened at a donkey shelter ... A: This donkey is displaying very dangerous behavior and could kill or maim someone. I would hazard a ... | |
| Gelding possesive of mares | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: This is kinda long, but let me know if I left any important information out. I have a problem, and ... A: There is nothing you can do to make them get along. Baby could be proud cut, a cryptorchid, been ... | |
| Cow Kicker!! | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old paint who is an absolute sweetheart, but he cow kicks from his right side. He is ... A: The first thing I would have checked is his vision on the side that he kicks on. Some horses with ... | |
| colt info | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: hey lisa thanks when do i start to wean him and what should i do when i start?hello i dont have a ... A: If mom is in good condition then I would wean him when he is 6 months old. Start now giving him a ... | |
| colt info | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: i am tring to get him use to a halter i can put it on him when he is sleepy but not when he is up ... A: He is at an age where Mom is one of the few things he trusts. When you go out to see him make sure ... | |
| Biting colt | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a question re. my 14 month old colt that I'm hoping you can help me out with. He has not ... A: Most likely your horse is biting for one of two reasons. He could either be trying to establish ... | |
| tennessee walkers | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old tennessee walker. I have haulter trained her and got her where you can lead her ... A: There is no way to make your horse walk like the Tennessee Walker walk that way except to use ... | |
| Running Foal | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Our barns just bought 4 foals(all girls) and a Mare who's in foal. 3 of the foals are 5 months and ... A: Is there any way you can get ahold of a round pen or panels? If you can then put the foal in it and ... | |
| Mustang with EPM | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: My 11 year old(mare) mustang has been diagnosed with EPM, she has had the CSF test so we are sure. ... A: Right now I would not even walk her. For now I would keep her on stall rest. Most likely your horse ... | |
| aggressive horse | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I bought a 6 yr old paint horse that was advertized as a very well broke trail horse, very people ... A: You have a few choices with this horse and many of them depend on how skilled you are with horses, ... | |
| donkey behavior | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a female donkey that is about 2 yrs old. I got her when she was about 6 mo. The person I ... A: Let me start with the goat issue. Many donkeys will attack and kill goats unless they were raised ... | |
| What is next? | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: Yes they are able to be tied and have good ground manners. They were a bit difficult to get into ... A: I just got the e-mail with your question today so I apologize for the delay. I would work on lifting ... | |
| training a4 mounth old colt [haft tenn walker- racking] | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: how hard is it to wean &train a 4 mounth coatand where 2 start A: If you can hold off weaning the foal until it is 6 months of age I would. The baby still needs it's ... | |
| QH 2 years - correct lead | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Since one week I've a problem with Chip... I always move him into the lope from the trot. My colt ... A: You want to start riding with both of your hands on the reins. Make sure your hands are low. Move ... | |
| horse behavior around mare | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: i have just bought a 8year old gelding around 2 months ago. the problem i have just started a couple ... A: The first thing I would see is if when the gelded your horse they removed both of the testicles and ... | |
| Training 3 yr. old filly | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: My name is Amanda and for the last six months I have been assigned to the task of training my ... A: One of the problems you may be having is her age. Her breed is slower to mature physically and ... | |
| Bucking issue...pain or behavior... | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I am leasing a7 yoear old paint. His pasrt is shady, but the owner brought him to our barn in ... A: It sounds like your horse has pain issues and he is letting you know the only way he can. I would ... | |
| flighty 4 year old | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: My freind owns a 4 year old welsh sct. D gelding. She bought him as on untouched 2 year old, and ... A: While your friend has done alot with him she does need to continue his ground work. What she needs ... | |
| Misbehaving when riding with others | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old Missouri Foxtrotter gelding that exhibits some stallion-like behaivor. He was ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. I do not feel the issue is that your horse ... | |
| herd behavior in my off the track tb gelding | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: i own a smart, and wonderful horse off the track , 100 percent throughbred who is turned out daily ... A: I would get a full vet check done on your horse so that the woman can not state he has any medical ... | |
| horses | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Ok. When I turn 16 I want to go work at the horse track and become a outrider or a ponyrider you ... A: Do you have any contacts at the track? If you do not now is a good time to go to the gate at the ... | |
| good horse gone crazy | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: ..thanks for looking at this...we have a 15yr. old Tenn.. Walker...approx 15 hands...had him for ... A: First thing I would do if you have not is get him a vet check. Make sure the vet checks his vision ... | |
| Please Help! I need some advice on my horse. | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: ok. My horse and I are like best friends, we get along great and when I ride her just walking and ... A: It sounds as though she is experiencing pain when she lopes. It could be that she is ok before the ... | |
| Longe Training | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to teach an old horse a new trick! He is about 20 years old, a tennessee walker, great ... A: My first question would be why do you want to teach him to longe? From what you are saying he is ... | |
| Mare - unwilling to put bit in mouth.... | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old mare, who usually opens her mouth easily and willingly for the bit. 1 week ... A: It sounds like it is her teeth and she is associating the bit with pain. I would also check her neck ... | |
| 2 yr old colt | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a new colt that we recently bought. He is just being atarted under saddle. So far he's doinf ... A: You should go back and give your colt more ground training to teach him to stand still. Also he ... | |
| horse training | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: I am a member of a horse rescue home called Eartharc for abused or unwanted horses.we are based in ... A: From what you are saying about the way your mare acts when the bit is in I would have a dentist or ... | |
| Sudden change in Behaviour | 1/8/2006 |
| Q: Over the last few days only, I've seen a dramatic change in my gelding's behaviour. He's six years ... A: There are several things I would check if I were you. I would check his eyes first to make sure he ... | |
| stallion behavior | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I have just gotten a 2 1/2 yr. old saddlebred/standardbred croos stud colt. He hasn't completely ... A: I have around stallions including breeding stallions for ober 30 years and never had one attack me ... | |
| Getting a horse on a trailor | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: I have been working with my school's horsebarn, and I came upon a horse with a very stubborn ... A: If this horse is in a pasture that you can put the round pen in then I would put his hay and grain ... | |
| nutrition | 10/27/2005 |
| Q: just adopted a blm weanling to replace my yearing who died from sand colic. i feed my other horses a ... A: I would give both horses a complete feed like a senior feed. I would also add beet pulp and 1/2 a ... | |
| Horse distressed at being left in field! | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: My horse is kept in her own field with 3 other horses in the field directly next to hers. I take ... A: Your horse considers you to be a herd mate. She is saying that she enjoyes your company and misses ... | |
| The right choice | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: i am kinda a beginner, but i have ridden before,and i dont have a horse, but im going to get one ... A: There is not one correct breed of horse that will do what you want to do. What you want is a horse ... | |
| Charging and kicking | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: Hey Ms. Lisa, A week ago we received a pair of horses from a friend, Welsh Pony 13.5 H 18 yrs and a ... A: You have two situations here. The first is that the pony and the QH are herd bound.They are only ... | |
| Donkeys Fighting | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: Okay here's my problem: I have two gelded donkeys who fight on a daily basis. When they're not ... A: It is common for donkeys to fight to a certain extent. They may bite each other, get on top on each ... | |
| Training a Mustang | 6/29/2005 |
| Q: My sister and I just bought an 11 year old mustang mare. When we went to look at her before buying ... A: It seems as though you have two different mares there. The one who you tried out and the one who is ... | |
| Leasing, buying or adoption | 6/14/2005 |
| Q: I leased a Connemara cross Welsh Pony for about three years. Unfortunately I out grew the pony size. ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Yes you can adopt a pony or horse and there are many ... | |
| Trail riding (he Must be in front) | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: My horse is 8 yrs old and has been really good on trail I have been able to ride with a group of ... A: First off if this is a one time thing then I would not worry about it but if he continues to do this ... | |
| horse bucking | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: I rode her before we bought her and she was great. We got her home and I tried to ride her the next ... A: There are several possibilities. The first one that comes to mind is that the mare is very attached ... | |
| about horses | 4/7/2005 |
| Q: I'v been riding for more than a year.. I think I'm doing good but sometimes I face problems with the ... A: To answer one and two I need a bit more information. How long have you been riding, do you ride ... | |
| Behavior | 4/2/2005 |
| Q: I board my horse at a friends house and her sister has a mare with major problems. She asked me to ... A: Is there a big weight difference between you and her owner?If there is it could be that the horse is ... | |
| my horse | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: My horse when I ride her in a canter or trot or click to get her going faster she pins her ears back ... A: It sounds like your mare might either have back issues or that the saddle is pinching her when you ... | |
| Behavior issues | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: i'm 15 years old and i ride western. I have 4 and 1/2 year old mare who i mostly trained with a ... A: From what you have told me it sounds like your mare may be suffering a back or wither problem. It ... | |
| 2Galdings | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - "Last year April my parents bought a farm, with the farm came 5 horses, ... A: The best thing to feed your horses is a grain called Complete Feed. It has no mollasses in it. You ... | |
| 2Galdings | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: "Last year April my parents bought a farm, with the farm came 5 horses, they were not very familier ... A: How big is your pasture? Can you divide it off so that Butch is seperated from Plum? If you can get ... | |
| 2Galdings | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: "Last year April my parents bought a farm, with the farm came 5 horses, they were not very familier ... A: In this case if Butch is hurting Plum then I would keep them separate. Also does Butch bite Plum or ... | |
| behavior | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: i ride a horse who bites everyone. usually its just a nick. but to some people he always trys to ... A: Your horse is biting because he does not respect people. He wants to be the herd leader and he is ... | |
| Scary bottles | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: I just discovered my 8 year old Quarter Horse gelding is afraid of spray bottles, even if I take the ... A: If you keep him in a stall then I would tie a hay string to the neck of his bottle and hang it near ... | |
| Scary bottles | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: I just discovered my 8 year old Quarter Horse gelding is afraid of spray bottles, even if I take the ... A: Have you first checked for a physical cause for the spooking? I:e poor vision? If there is no ... | |
| my horse has a major behaviour problem | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: Hey, i need your help. My horse is a 16.2HH, Dappled Grey Gelding quarter horse, he's 8 years old, ... A: Have you had his vision tested to make sure here is not a problem with it that could be causing him ... | |
| Mustangs | 7/28/2004 |
| Q: I adopted a BLM mustang last month, 2 year old mare, she is very gentle and willing, have halter ... A: Have you had her checked out to see if has any back issues? That would be the first thing I would do ... | |
| New Aggressive Behavior in Horse | 7/21/2004 |
| Q: I feed Omolene 100, usually he gets 1 lb a day (he's a pleasure horse and easy keeper) and he's ... A: From what you have told me I would say that during his 11 years in the herd that he was in he learn ... | |
| New Aggressive Behavior in Horse | 7/21/2004 |
| Q: My gelding of 15 years has had a recent (2 yr) change in behavior. To start, here's some background ... A: I have a few questions I need to ask you about Silk. What type of grain are you feeding? When Silk ... | |
| old horses | 5/16/2004 |
| Q: I knew these people who had two horses, they had to move and they could not take the horses with ... A: <1: If i could make the the thin one fit and the fat one fit would I be able to ride one of them? > ... | |
Horses - Behavior Issues, Breaking and Training
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I am able to answer questions regarding the training and behavior of horses, and answer questions in regards to adopting mustangs and burros from the BLM and the different types of gentling methods that might be helpful to assist you in getting to know your horse.
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