| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Nervous Horse | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old QH gelding. I have had him for about a year and a half.Currently he is out in ...
A: I recommend you immediately stop attempting to ride this horse and instead concentrate on breaking ...
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| My horse eats his boots! | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My horse eats/rips off his magnetic fetlock boots. I just received them. I tried 3 different ways to ...
A: Hmmmm....I can only assume you are putting these boots on him for therapeutic reasons. He has had ...
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| unbroken horse - having problems. | 7/22/2009 |
Q: 2 days ago i got a horse of my aunty and it has a pretty big story behind it... Its 5 years old, ...
A: You did not say what your goal with this horse was but, let's assume it is just to safely ride him ...
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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: You did not clearly say why these horses are tied to a post and left to stand. Was it at the end of ...
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| 9 yo not trained | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Have had horse (Cali) since birth 2000. She was green broke in Fall'03 but after a long winter and a ...
A: The very next thing you should do is speak to your vet, farrier or tack shop and ask them to ...
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| stud chains | 7/20/2009 |
Q: How do I put on the stud chain? Do I put it on the fabric halter. Do you have a picture or diagram ...
A: First, let me say that if you are using a nylon halter, make sure it has a break-away leather side ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a five year old mare that is a barrel racer. But for the past year or so, she hasn't been ...
A: Marianne! I do not give training advice to Junior riders (under the age of 18 years old) because I ...
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| unable to ride my horse | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have just been reading a reply you gave to someone about their Dutch Warmblood and was very ...
A: I have heard this more than once...A rich girl at a nearby barn paid a fortune for an imported ...
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| Backing - teaching to move forwards | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am eighteen years old and have broken in a few ponies and have trained countless green horses and ...
A: It is very common for a just broke, first-time riding baby to freeze and do nothing as a choice ...
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| Throwing head up when going into canter | 7/14/2009 |
Q: When he goes into canter he throws his head up for about a stride and then relaxes again. I have ...
A: Sometimes you just have to say "Who cares?" Ignore, ignore, ignore. If it is simply for a stride ...
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| Spinning | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 year old Gated horse. He name is Freckals.I have had her for about a 2 years or so. She ...
A: You said "She did perfectly fine the first year and a half." So, I assume that means she did ...
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| Bucking 3 yr old | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I started training our 3 year old quarter horse mare in May 09. I spent all month on ground work and ...
A: This sounds like a classic case of over-facing a youngster and when pushed the horse acts out. ...
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| Catching a 1 month old filly! | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 month old filly that we are just starting to halter. We go out in the pasture and she ...
A: I was under the impression that this was your filly and mare as you said in your original question ...
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| Bucking 3 yr old | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I started training our 3 year old quarter horse mare in May 09. I spent all month on ground work and ...
A: Rickayla! Before I recommend anything specific, I would like some more information. Please ...
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| skittish horse | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old paint gelding that is very skittish i am very patient with him. I have gain his ...
A: Keeping a horse in pasture with 10 other horses makes a horse think like a horse. Especially if it ...
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| horse pawing | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 year old mare,she has always been with her brother who is 6. when she is in stall and we ...
A: It is almost impossible to train an ingrained stall behavior out of a horse....such as pawing, stall ...
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| Saddles | 6/29/2009 |
Q: What is your opinion on Austrailian Stock Saddles and Endurance type saddles? I am an English ...
A: I will not have an Australian saddle in my barn. Now, if my barn was in Australia and I had those ...
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| rearing | 6/27/2009 |
Q: "Hi I've had my mare for four months now, i had her when she was a four year old and she was ...
A: Rearing is the worst vice for a horse to have and 99% incurable. I have seen it, dealt with it in ...
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| Horse pulls back and breaks halter when tacking up | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I Have a 10 year old Mare that i have owned about 9 mos. She has all of a sudden started pulling ...
A: This is a complicated problem to solve and could be caused by many different reasons...but, the ...
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| Behavior and Training Problem. | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 13 yr. old girl and i got this filly about a year ago,and she was about 8 or 9 months old. ...
A: I do not give training advice to Junior riders (anyone under the age of 18 years old) because I feel ...
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| Promblem when she is in the ring at the show | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Qh x Arabian. I do the pony jumper class whit her. At home, she jump everything and she's ...
A: I think the best way to handle this problem is to train you both at the same time how to listen and ...
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| Promblem when she is in the ring at the show | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Qh x Arabian. I do the pony jumper class whit her. At home, she jump everything and she's ...
A: Hmmmm...this is complicated. Let me ask a few more questions. How did she perform in the ring for ...
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| Promblem when she is in the ring at the show | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Qh x Arabian. I do the pony jumper class whit her. At home, she jump everything and she's ...
A: This is either a case of a pony with gaps in her education so her lack of proper training is causing ...
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| Stubborn Pony. | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Welsh Pony who is occasionally the perfect show pony, and other times not so much. He over ...
A: I do not give training advice to Junior riders (someone who is under the age of 18 years) because I ...
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| Training of young horse so does not get sour | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I am a recreational rider who belongs to a fox hunting club. I don’t compete or plan to. I would ...
A: The only person you should listen to is your personal veterinarian. Because your baby (and yes no ...
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| Yearling filly | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased a young APHA filly. She has decent ground manners and is a very nice horse. ...
A: Well, you appear to be doing everything correctly so now all you have to do is to be patient. I ...
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| Balky horse | 6/17/2009 |
Q: About a year ago we acquired an 18-year-old quarterhorse mare. We love her to death, and she's a ...
A: Plan B: FOOD! And lots of it :) Find a treat she loves that is soft, preferably..like sugar ...
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| behavioural issues | 6/15/2009 |
Q: i have a 8 yr old gelding who when ridden will refuse to walk and will refuse to follow direct ...
A: Befoe I recommend anything specific I would like more information. What is his breed? How long ...
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| Building Up Confidence In My Blind Horse. | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a horse called Midnight, when he came to me all the history I knew about him was he was ...
A: Actually it sounds like you need no advice...you seem to have everything under control. While I ...
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| Balky horse | 6/13/2009 |
Q: About a year ago we acquired an 18-year-old quarterhorse mare. We love her to death, and she's a ...
A: Yes, her being used as a packhorse has everything to do with this. She is not going to be ...
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| Dealing with a timied Pony. | 6/13/2009 |
Q: G,day. we have just bought a pony that is very very timied, we have trying sitting there with her ...
A: What you have here is either a pony that knows about people, is even possibly well-trained...but, ...
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| young horse | 6/8/2009 |
Q: i just bought myself an irish draught hes 2, i dont think the previous owers bothered with him much ...
A: Yes, you should stay away from him for now and especially your children too. Yes, he should be ...
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| Hard to catch filly | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a yearling QH filly that I've had for about six months. I have kindof a weird problem with ...
A: The behavior you described is only her natural instinct showing through. She is 100% a "horse's ...
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| bucking pony 18 yrs old | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased an 18 yr old welsh b pony who is fantastic in every way on his back and on the ...
A: I am sure it is OK for your older daughter to ride him as it is only for correction and she is not ...
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| Horse behaviour race day | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i have a four year old mare who is having her second prep. In her first prep she showed some ability ...
A: My personal experience with racehorses and the sport is very limited. Perhaps there is another ...
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| bucking pony 18 yrs old | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased an 18 yr old welsh b pony who is fantastic in every way on his back and on the ...
A: Ponies, ponies, ponies.....what rotten little creatures they can be. This pony knows very well he ...
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| Bad behavior | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 6yr. old quarter horse mare that I have had for about a month and already she is extremely ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific I would like more information. What was her training prior to ...
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| Problem Gelding | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Rian, I have owned my 10 year old saddlebred gelding for almost a year now (after leasing him for ...
A: I cannot say how horrified I am at your description of his past. A perfectly good horse was ruined ...
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| Breaking In a 4 Year old | 5/31/2009 |
Q: ive had a 4 year old 14hh gelding for a couple of months now. According to the previous owner he was ...
A: He feels comfortable only following because he is very young still. It is very common for young ...
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| My green arab | 5/30/2009 |
Q: About a year ago i got a 3 year old arab/mustang cross from a person who couldn't afford him. They ...
A: I cannot give training advice to Junior riders (anyone under the age of 18 yrs. old) but, I can say ...
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| horse refusing jumps abandoned | 5/29/2009 |
Q: i have a 6 year old gelding he is a Russian trotter and hes a 15.3 he goes out with 3 boy horses at ...
A: I would stop taking him to shows until you have corrected his issues of refusal. This cannot be ...
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| slowing down horse a lope for western pleasure and getting and keeping head down | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what your info is on getting my mare to lope slow and keeping her head down for ...
A: A lope is a very difficult and specific gait. A horse does not do it naturally. It must be trained ...
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| Aggressive horse | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare that is in the paddock with my two colts, until recently she has been very ...
A: It seems your mare has come into her own and has taken over the void in you little herd and has ...
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| Aggressive horse | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare that is in the paddock with my two colts, until recently she has been very ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific for your situation I would like more information. How long ...
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| Head shy | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I bought my 10 y.o. paint mare (Poco) 2 years ago. She is right ear head shy and she was not broke ...
A: I could pontificate for several paragraphs about the possibilities of training this mare to be a ...
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| Training Draft Horses for pulling | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a Mare and Philly Clydsdale/Pershon mix.The mare is three and the philly are ...
A: In a very logical and safe progression of events towards your goal of having a driving team....I ...
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| Training Draft Horses for pulling | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a Mare and Philly Clydsdale/Pershon mix.The mare is three and the philly are ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific, I would like a little more information. But, before I ask my ...
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| rearing up | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 yrs old quarter horse mare. We have her in the field with 1 gelding 2 mares and 2 colts. ...
A: I do not give advice to Junior riders...anyone under the age of 18 years old. Dealing with a ...
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| Insecurity | 5/20/2009 |
Q: We have a wonderful 9 y.o. dutch warmblood gelding. He's just super - funny, sociable, talented, ...
A: Owning a Warmblood is a very difficult and complicated thing. They tend to mature very slowly, both ...
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| Catching a 1 month old filly! | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 month old filly that we are just starting to halter. We go out in the pasture and she ...
A: The first thing I recommend is to purchase a foal halter in a high quality leather that is ...
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| 2 Year Old Stud Colt just realized he is a Stallion AND Problem Mare | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have two horses that are causing me some difficulties of late. The first is my two year old Stud ...
A: The ownership and correct training of a young stud colt who will remain a stallion and be bred in a ...
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| major ears issues | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 7 year old paint mare. She is wonderful except upon bridling. She has a fit ...
A: Never underestimate the power of food treats :) You have a new mare who is obviously picking a ...
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| Rearing horse when asked to move forward. | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I was given a horse this summer who has a reputation for being a stubborn trakehner who usually gets ...
A: Rearing is the worst of vices and almost impossible to train out of a horse once it starts. My only ...
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| horse kicked me | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a male horse called Tyler. He is a stalleon about 11 hands and he is four years old. He is ...
A: To geld a stallion means to have him castrated. Call your vet and speak to him to have your pony ...
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| 2 Year Old Stud Colt just realized he is a Stallion AND Problem Mare | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have two horses that are causing me some difficulties of late. The first is my two year old Stud ...
A: For the first horse, the stud colt....my only advice is to geld him immediately. This will greatly ...
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| My horse stops when jumping or does not wanto to go in the arena | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought a 8 year old hanoverian,that has some experiance jumping 1.40. i have him por ...
A: This is clearly a training issue on your horse's part and a riding issue on your part. I would stop ...
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| horse kicked me | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have a male horse called Tyler. He is a stalleon about 11 hands and he is four years old. He is ...
A: I can not think of a more inappropriate situation for a horse and human to be in together than what ...
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| Horse that is frighted at shows | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old TB that was gelded at the age of 5, He is very sweet and loves people. There is ...
A: While you may be "A very loving horse owner" you are not a very smart one. I really want to scold ...
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| tongue problem with horse | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have just bought a gentle 16hh horse who is lovely to do in all ways until you take the contact ...
A: When you say dentist do you mean your vet? Or just a guy who floats teeth? If it was the dentist ...
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| stopping under saddle | 5/6/2009 |
Q: so I finally was able to save enough money to buy my first horse, after 12 years of riding i got 4 ...
A: Warmbloods and their crosses tend to mature mentally and emotionally very slowly. Almost 5 yrs. old ...
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| stopping under saddle | 5/5/2009 |
Q: so I finally was able to save enough money to buy my first horse, after 12 years of riding i got 4 ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific to your situation, I'd like more information. You say he was ...
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| pony | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My pony is 13 yrs old and has just started to spin and reverse into trees down banks when being ...
A: I do not give training advice to Junior riders....anyone under the age of 18 years old. I believe ...
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| Breaking In a 4 Year old | 5/2/2009 |
Q: ive had a 4 year old 14hh gelding for a couple of months now. According to the previous owner he was ...
A: He is not ready for a rider. Period. You need to take your time and go back to the basics on the ...
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| bucking horse | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 16hh, 10 year old gelding, ID/TB. I have owned him for nearly a year, he lives with my ...
A: You have already answered several of the questions I would have asked. "Cleared by the vet?" Yes. ...
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| ex-racehorse | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Ok so I have a 17hh 15 year thoroughbred ex-race horse.He is really a great horse.Im 16 and I've ...
A: I do not give training advice to Junior riders (a rider under the age of 18 yrs. old) because I feel ...
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| Minature Donkey | 4/26/2009 |
Q: We currently have four mini donks, and one foal. My Dad is used to raising horses, and cattle, so ...
A: The only person you should ask for advice and listen to is your veterinarian. Have him/her out to ...
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| horse rolling | 4/26/2009 |
Q: i have a three year old who rolls when hes on a lead or tied out i beleive its a bad behavior and ...
A: It seems to me that maybe the rolling while you are leading him is not your true problem but, ...
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| head throwing | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely 3 year old paint. She has reponded well to ground work, and we have a nice ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific, I would like more information. Please be specific about what ...
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| Establishing Pecking Order | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Ok, I will admit I am a novice.... I have had some training..... but obviously not enough. I just ...
A: Before I make any specific recommendations, I'd like a little more information. What is the horse's ...
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| horse hard to saddle | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I bought a 13 year old gelding ranch broke.When I go to saddle him he runs backwards and louses the ...
A: I would have to say that a 13 yr old broke horse should never have to be forced in any way to be ...
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| 3 1/2 year old taking the bit | 4/11/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 1/2 year old tennessee walker stallion (to be gelded this week) that we bought started ...
A: First, I recommend you leave this stud alone until he is gelded and fully recovered from the ...
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| napping | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a welsh D 15.3h.h. 6 years old and is outgrowing a locking patella. He is a super chap with ...
A: The only priority between any horse/human interaction is safety. Followed by correct training for ...
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| excited mare | 4/10/2009 |
Q: four months ago we bought home our two horses, one a male shire x, and the other a mare polish ...
A: The only priority in any horse/human situation is safety. Followed by correct training. In your ...
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| trouble saddleing | 4/9/2009 |
Q: when I go to saddle my horse he will run backwards not giving me a chance to cinch him up my saddle ...
A: I understand your question...but, do you understand that the reason you cannot get your horse to do ...
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| My daughters pony has become impossible! | 4/8/2009 |
Q: one day 6months ago my melody our 12hh pony refused to let my daughter get on her back, it was out ...
A: First, you did the right thing by calling in the vet for a physical examination...as for a horse ...
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| i need help | 4/7/2009 |
Q: i bought a horse like a 2months ago his behavior is verry weird he'll cowkick every once in a while ...
A: I don't like to give training advice to a Junior rider (under the age of 18yrs old) because I feel ...
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| Horse with bad back | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I was reading one of your answers for a horse that they wanted to get more muscle into her butt area ...
A: In the matter of a horse's health and weight I advise you listen only to your veterinarian. I am ...
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| Unloading | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I've been loading and unloading my 14 yr old for a few years, no problem. He has started raising ...
A: If the only problem is he is lifting his head and hitting/grazing it when he gets to his front feet ...
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| My horse is charging at the lunge line | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I bought a 3 year old thoroughbred, he was off the track but didn't have a racing career. I have now ...
A: I recommend you stop riding this youngster altogether until you solidify his ground manners and he ...
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| aggressive at feeding time & dental issues | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a 19 yr. old brood mare broke to ride. She is beautiful with good breeding. She ...
A: Acting out at feed time is perfectly normal for some horses. While it is annoying to have such ...
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| mean quarter horse? | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I thought I wanted a quarter horse. I had ridden some before with barrels and I enjoyed it so much. ...
A: You actually did everything right...bought an older, quiet first horse and had a great time with ...
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| Horse rearing while being tacked up. | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Bella is a sound, 11 year old TWH. This is my daughters new horse. She is great under saddle, ...
A: Here is my training advice: Network with your local horse community and find a competent ...
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| Horse rearing while being tacked up. | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Bella is a sound, 11 year old TWH. This is my daughters new horse. She is great under saddle, ...
A: First let me say that rearing is an unforgivable vice. It may be why she was sold (or given to your ...
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| Horse rearing while being tacked up. | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Bella is a sound, 11 year old TWH. This is my daughters new horse. She is great under saddle, ...
A: Before I give any specific advice, I would like a little more information. When you say she "paces" ...
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| my hours | 3/23/2009 |
Q: she hade her teeth flouted about a mouth ago'now she is tarabul wine you try to leed her she rares ...
A: I feel you may be a Junior rider (under the age of 18 years old) and I cannot give training advice ...
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| Lazy 2 yr old. | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old QH gelding that was born on my farm. He has been here his whole life. He is ...
A: It appears that while you have kept this youngster alive, healthy and well cared for physically ...
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| horse behavior | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old horse I purchased this past fall as a team roping horse. He seemed to be well ...
A: I have been given many problem horses over the years...some downright dangerous to the general ...
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| Bad behavior when its time to feed grain | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2yr old gelding TN Walker horse and he gets really aggressive when its time to pour feed. ...
A: Why does he do this? Because some horses are very territorial about their food. They are not ...
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| biting | 3/19/2009 |
Q: got him and 13yr mare last summer,they are mostly kept together they go in there stalls at night,she ...
A: I think it is more his young age than anything else you mentioned. Apps mature mentally very slowly ...
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| Re-educating Welsh Sec D Pony that leans heavily. | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have recently started re-schooling and exercising a 14yr old 14.hh Welsh Sec D mare, who is very ...
A: You did not say you own this mare and I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in ...
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| Loping problems | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old APHA gelding I got a 2 years ago.He was in very bad shape and very little ...
A: God bless the Mommas! They are always right :) You have a very young and athletic horse who is ...
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| Just got kicked | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 year old Norwegian Fjord gelding, have had him for four years now and he has never been ...
A: This sounds almost exclusively food related. He just needs a simple reminder to stay back and ...
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| yearlying sticking out tongue | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am new to working with horses. My sister and husband own two horses. So I've had exposure. ...
A: This is a heartbreaking situation. I cannot abide humans who mistreat animals...they have a special ...
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| sensitive legs | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and i have just purchase my 7th horse and this time he was different all my others ...
A: I do not like to give advice to riders under the age of 18 years old. Training a horse to resolve ...
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| Too secure in the stall | 3/6/2009 |
Q: my name is Jennifer. I have a 2yr old stud cold quarter horse that I have been experiencing very odd ...
A: Good for you. Keep up that dominate energy, truck no nonsense and calmly but firmly demand his ...
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| Too secure in the stall | 3/5/2009 |
Q: my name is Jennifer. I have a 2yr old stud cold quarter horse that I have been experiencing very odd ...
A: Now that he will be gelded, within a month or so you should see a drop in his recalcitrant behavior. ...
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| horse sour? | 3/4/2009 |
Q: my name is kelsey and i have a 10 year old paint mare, who foaled 9 months ago. She is in her stall ...
A: The only true way to fix this issue is to correct the relationship between you and this mare. Right ...
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| sudden aggresion | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old gelding that just went crazy on me. He was the kind of horse the kids can run ...
A: Rarely does a horse "just" go crazy. Usually there is either a sudden trauma or incident that ...
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| picking up feet | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i have 6 yearlings that need trimmed but they haven't never had there feet picked at all. you can ...
A: Before I make any specific recommendations, I'd like a little more information. When you say you ...
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| my horse won't lunge | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 4yr old and everytime i try to lunge him he either wont go or he will go for about 2 ...
A: Your very young horse has one of two problems. One, he simply does not know how to longe correctly ...
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| bucking | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i have a 13.2 pony that bucks nearly every time I ride her. i have been told to turn her in really ...
A: You did not give me much information to go on. But I will say two things. First, because you are ...
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| Head tossing | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently a 6 year old TB cross gelding, about 8 months ago. Before I bought him he had been ...
A: Before I recommend anything training related, I suggest you have him cleared by your vet for the ...
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| Can't catch my horse!!! | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old QH Gelding. He is a dream to ride (push button)and once the halter is on he's a ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific, I'd like some more information. Are you the only one who ...
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| yongster with no manners | 2/18/2009 |
Q: hi i recently purchased a 7 month old section c welsh cob hes with a pal they grew up together they ...
A: You need some hands-on help. Someone right there to show you personally how to do ground manners ...
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| 3 year old Colt | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I recently had a 3 year old colt given to me, He was a rescue. I would like to start the breaking ...
A: At 3yrs. old this youngster is practically full grown and could hurt you without even really trying. ...
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| 3 year old Colt | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I recently had a 3 year old colt given to me, He was a rescue. I would like to start the breaking ...
A: Yes. You need help. You need lots and LOTS of help. Much, much more than I can ever give you over ...
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| Please help our new pony! | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Bought a pony on Saturday and we now realise he must have been heavily sedated as he was fine with ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific, I'd like a little more information. Is this your first ...
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| weird teeth thing | 2/9/2009 |
Q: 3 months ago i bought an 8 y/o tb gelding.The woman that I got him from had aquired he and another ...
A: I would have to say if he was cleared by a vet and eats just fine.... that this issue is his "inner ...
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| hold still while mounting! | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare who does not hold still while I'm trying to mount. I have tried a few ...
A: This is a common issue and actually quite simple to solve. First, you want to start with ...
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| hold still while mounting! | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare who does not hold still while I'm trying to mount. I have tried a few ...
A: Before I recommend anything, I'd like a little more information. Where are you mounting ...
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| Horse Behavoir Issue | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old QH mare. I have had her in training for almost 3 years and we are now on our ...
A: Hmmmmm....it seems to me from what you have described, this is truly a fear issue revolving around ...
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| Horse Behavoir Issue | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old QH mare. I have had her in training for almost 3 years and we are now on our ...
A: Just a few more questions....is she head-shy at any other time other than in her stall? Like when ...
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| Breaking a pony | 2/4/2009 |
Q: We have a 3-4 year old pony, not sure of breed she is 49 inches tall and is black and white. We ...
A: The best advice I can give you is to speak to your vet, farrier or tack shop and have them recommend ...
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| kicking in trailer | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I bought a nine year old mare.She loads very well, but so soon she is in the trailer she kicks out ...
A: Unfortunately, kicking in a trailer is a vice that is almost impossible to break. It always happens ...
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| Horse Behavoir Issue | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old QH mare. I have had her in training for almost 3 years and we are now on our ...
A: Before I advise anything, I'd like a little more information. During her 3 yrs in training, how ...
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| Spooky Weanling | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a weanling from a sale. I have had her for about three months. We put the ...
A: Owning a weanling is a very involved job that only experienced horse people should attempt. Love ...
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| Mare tries to kick me in the field | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend has several horses and over the past two years I have been riding one of them, an ...
A: First, I will address her pregnancy. I would keep all ground training to what she knows and ...
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| Pawing | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old gelding that paws on cross ties and in his stall. I seam to have controlled it ...
A: While this is an annoying vice, it is harmless enough and should just be ignored. No horse (or ...
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| stabling problems | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have recently got a new rescue horse he is a 15year old, 17hh, German Warmblood, gelding, he is ...
A: Since he does know how to calm himself down in his stall, I would simply try to make the stall more ...
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| trailer loading | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old quarter horse mare that used to load in my trailer and now has decided that she ...
A: For right now forget the trailer altogether. You did not say if there was a specific incident or ...
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| stabling problems | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently got a new rescue horse he is a 15year old, 17hh, German Warmblood, gelding, he is ...
A: Before I recommend anything, I'd like to ask a few questions. When he is in his stall at your ...
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| Traumatized or Disrespectful? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I bought a very large and athletic five year old mare about six months ago. The breeder that I ...
A: No, I do not think that specific gelding had anything to do with her sudden change in attitude. She ...
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| Bit | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Our 5 year old Morgan is constantly chomping on his bit we have tried several different bits,and ...
A: You did not give me much information to go on. Just a best guess is to ask if your very young horse ...
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| Traumatized or Disrespectful? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I bought a very large and athletic five year old mare about six months ago. The breeder that I ...
A: I cannot say if she is traumatized or disrespectful. The only thing we know for sure is that a ...
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| help me | 12/29/2008 |
Q: heyy i just got a palomino im not sure how old but hes old i had him for 2weeks now he is gawjuz but ...
A: From the short amount you wrote to me I have a feeling you are overfaced in this situation. You ...
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| Bit | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me pick out an english bit for my gelding. He is an english horse, ...
A: You did not give me any specific details as to what you wish to do with this mount, his age or his ...
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| spoiled filly | 12/18/2008 |
Q: she hasnt been handled properly in about 12months and has been turned out on her own 24/7 since ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Any interference from another ...
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| depart for the canter | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old QH mare who I cannot get to canter. When I bought her I had no idea that she was ...
A: While the canter is a natural gait for a horse to perform.... but, to do it exactly and correctly ...
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| gelded or not | 12/14/2008 |
Q: goodmorning Solange; we recieved 2 3 year old mustangs in aug 08 a mare and gelding, or not a ...
A: First, I recommend you have your veterinarian out to check out your colt. He can tell you if he has ...
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| feeding problems | 12/10/2008 |
Q: have a problem with my norwegian fjord which ive had for one month,she is perfect in every way apart ...
A: It is very common for horses to become dominant at feeding times. They often want no one by THEIR ...
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| my new horses quirks | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old quarterhorse named Lacey. I've owned her for the past three months. When I ...
A: When I asked "What is all the tack you have on her?"....I meant what bit you are using, if there is ...
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| my new horses quirks | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old quarterhorse named Lacey. I've owned her for the past three months. When I ...
A: Before I give any advice, I'd like a little more information. Are you a first-time owner? What ...
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| off track filly | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am in the market for buying a horse. I am looking for an eventing prospect and I recently found a ...
A: I do not like to judge OTTB's and participate in the overall negative press that they tend to get. ...
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| Stable problems | 12/8/2008 |
Q: First of all thank you for reading this and sorry for upcoming spelling mistakes and other faults, ...
A: Actually, you did exactly what I would have recommended.....put her in the stall for 5 minutes at a ...
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| change of personallity | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have a little welsh mountain sec A, we have had him for about 5 mnths now he was ok to start with ...
A: Actually, you have answered all your own questions with what I would have recommended. I would have ...
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| Buddy Sour | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have a seventeen year old gelding named Spike, he is pastured 24/7, eats only roughage and oats, ...
A: Because of your being a first-time owner and under 18 years of age, I can only advise a professional ...
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| Buddy Sour | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have a seventeen year old gelding named Spike, he is pastured 24/7, eats only roughage and oats, ...
A: Before I recommend anything specific, I'd like a little more information. Are you a first-time ...
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| change of personallity | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have a little welsh mountain sec A, we have had him for about 5 mnths now he was ok to start with ...
A: I advise you stop having your children ride this pony until a solution has been reached where all ...
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| horse behavior | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a pregnant blue eyed framed overo. My farrier said that a he would not have a blue eyed ...
A: Even in this year of advanced technology and breakthroughs, the horse world is still full of old ...
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| Rearing | 11/24/2008 |
Q: 4 months ago I bought a lovely 7 year old dutch warmblood gelding who had been backed as a 3 year ...
A: You said two things that greatly disturb me. "as the owner was threatening to have him put to sleep ...
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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: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Training is the sole ...
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| Advice on my 2 year old. | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I've got a 2 year old filly which came across as a bit of a shock as i bought my mare off a local ...
A: To answer your question about putting her in a livery with experienced people to help you and her ...
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| Crazy arabs | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 5yo pure bread Egyptian Arab gelding to break and ride with a friend. We have done all the ...
A: I cannot tell from your question if you are the owner or co-owner of the horse in question. I ...
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| strong pulling horse | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 5year old Hanoverian who is always in front of my leg no matter what i do, give him his ...
A: This sounds like a case of absolutely no "bit acceptance". He does not know what the bit is for, ...
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| Round Pen problems | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved to Iowa and own a farm. I have purchased a female Cremola and an Arabian, ...
A: This is a common behavior of a horse who has no clue as to what to do...they just do nothing. To ...
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| Younge horse, Bad Bad Bad Behavior | 11/12/2008 |
Q: When I adopted her a year ago she came to me already broke to ride but with very little ground work. ...
A: All of the examples you have given me of her disrespecting you and your space are merely symptoms of ...
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| horse that bolts and spins | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My question is that my leased horse (half Arab/lippazon)just was used as a lesson horse and a very ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Training is the sole ...
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| bucking 5yr standardbred gelding | 11/10/2008 |
Q: i own a 5 yr old standardbred gelding for about 4 months now, who lives in the paddock 24/7. he has ...
A: You said yourself "he is still very green".....yes, this is obviously true. You need ...
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| trailer unloading | 11/9/2008 |
Q: How do I keep my horse from backing out too quickly from the trailer? I can make him back step by ...
A: Believe it or not the trailer is not your problem. It is merely a symptom of a much larger issue. ...
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| difficulty reining | 11/6/2008 |
Q: We bought a 5 year old paint/quarter mare two weeks ago for our children to ride. We went and ...
A: It's a very good idea that your daughter is in formal lessons and I would advise keeping her there ...
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| horse behavior | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i have a three year mustang gelding still studdy but gelded more then 6 mo ago. iv,e had to rope him ...
A: I suggest you return to the horse experts page in this site and ask this question of Lisa Kalp. She ...
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| difficulty reining | 11/4/2008 |
Q: We bought a 5 year old paint/quarter mare two weeks ago for our children to ride. We went and ...
A: The first thing I would like to say is this horse is waaaay too young for your inexperienced family ...
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| troubled arabian | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My mother inlaw has a small spread in middle field ct. More than enought land for the three animals ...
A: All of the problems you have described while he is under saddle stem directly from his disrespect ...
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| Rearing and mouth or back problems | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter has an 8 yr old paint/welsh cross pony and rides English Short Stirrup. Her first year ...
A: Rearing is the worst vice a horse/pony can have. Consistent rearing is ...
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| when to start | 11/1/2008 |
Q: when do i start him and how should i do it?
A: While this may seem a simple question that only required one sentence....I cannot even begin to ...
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| Rearing | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Lately, when I have been riding my horse she will stop and not move at all. But, when she finally ...
A: You sound like a young rider to me and I never like to ask anyone under the age of 18 yrs. old to ...
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| baby horse | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my horse. She is only 7 months old and her mother died recently (2 months ...
A: I am going to assume when you say "head collar" you mean a halter. Unfortunately, you are behind on ...
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| nappy pony | 10/29/2008 |
Q: my loan pony will not hack out alone, she will go from the yard and it takes so much effoort to get ...
A: By "loan pony" I assume you mean you are leasing this pony or have some sort of agreement with the ...
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| introducing 3rd horse | 10/28/2008 |
Q: ,, I'm a new horse owner after about 20 years away from them. We were given a 20yr old navicular ...
A: As much as humans want to interfere in the herd dynamics between horses, they simply cannot. Not ...
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| Unpredictable behaviour | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old gelding whom I bought about 6 weeks ago. He was broken in spring and has been ...
A: You ask..."Is there a supplement I can give him which might help?". I assume you mean something to ...
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| breaking and schooling | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Iam helping a friend break and school a 4 yr old tb x irish draught. 16.1hh mare.is there anything i ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Training is the sole ...
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| loss of confidence | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have ridden all my life. I have hunted and competed at low level. I had a bit of break when I ...
A: This sounds like the terrible combination of a willful, headstrong gelding in his teen-age years ...
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| dressage help! | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I do not know where to begin. I leased a TB mare, 7 years old. I can do anything with this mare in ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Training is the sole ...
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| Azteca mare | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I bought a 3 year old azteca, now she is 4, had her professionally started Jan 08-for 10 weeks. Did ...
A: I am not being frivolous when I say "She is *just* 3 years old!" Remember? Just 3, really still a ...
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| 4 year old won't let me touch her at all | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I just bought a four year old and she is shy or skittish. She was with three other horses and was ...
A: My first priority with horses and humans is safety. This is a practically full grown mare and she ...
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| help with spooky 5 yr old | 10/20/2008 |
Q: he is super in the stable and field and we have a great bond, problem is that when he is ridden in a ...
A: It appears to me he is a *real* horse. He lives outside 24/7 and is most comfortable outdoors and ...
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| Food agression | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Mt 12 yr old TB has recently become very food agressive. He has always been somewhat ...
A: Yes, I have seen this before, usually in geldings...several I have owned personally. They kick or ...
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| Hard mouthed gelding | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My 16HH 14 yr old Appaloosa Gelding was previously a barrel horse and was taught to bite the bit and ...
A: It sounds to me from what you have described, your gelding has no bit acceptance. That explains why ...
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| horse feeling left behind in a group | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My horse panics when a horse or a group of horses are in front of him more then a horse length. He ...
A: This is a very common issue for horses. They have to be trained to hack out calmly and ...
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| 6 year old barrel racer won't take bit | 10/14/2008 |
Q: When i bought horse i rode him and he was good. I brought him home gave him a week to settle down ...
A: My goodness, calm down. It would not even cross my mind to say that you are abusing your horse. ...
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| Napping horse in the showjumping arena | 10/13/2008 |
Q: We bought her a 16.1hh gelding that had ben competing at county level, and winning at 1.20m, a grade ...
A: First, if you ever have any health concerns about your horse, the only person you should speak to is ...
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| 3 yr old won't let you pick up his hoofs | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Quarter Pony gelding, green broke and a big baby. But he won't let you pick up ...
A: I could go through a big explanation over the Internet on how to pick up his hooves. But....that is ...
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| agressive behavior | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a gelding that is agreesive to another gelding he has just recently been gelded. He bit the ...
A: Unfortunately, humans cannot teach horses how to "be nice" to other horses. Herd behavior is ...
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| Flipping over when saddled and pulling back when tied | 10/8/2008 |
Q: He is a gelding and he is in 24 hour pasture turnout with many other horse buddies large water ...
A: My only and final advice is to stop riding him immediately, remove him from any riding with anyone ...
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| Change in behavior after foaling | 10/7/2008 |
Q: We adopted an 8 yr old Tennessee Walking Horse mare who was recently removed from an abusive ...
A: You have owned this horse a very, very short period of time and while you may be very fond of her ...
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| bucking show horse | 10/6/2008 |
Q: breed: thoroughbred gender: mare age: 10 discipline: higher grade showjumping temperament: willing ...
A: I'd like to get some more information before I recommend anything specific. I really don't think ...
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| Horse afraid of oncoming horses when ridden | 10/5/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old jumper is afraid of oncoming horses at a horse show. When we warm up for a class and ...
A: This is a common issue...horses have a desire top be *with* other horses. They rarely want to stand ...
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| hacking | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My 14yr old daughter has had her new horse for a month. He is 10, and has a lovely nature, ...
A: This is a common behavior for horses. You have not owned him for a very long time and he is testing ...
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| dangerous habit | 9/26/2008 |
Q: ! I have a 14 year old ArabianXQH mare, and a couple months ago she started kicking and trying to ...
A: The first thing you have to do in a situation like this is to decide if she is reacting from fear or ...
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| dangerous habit | 9/25/2008 |
Q: ! I have a 14 year old ArabianXQH mare, and a couple months ago she started kicking and trying to ...
A: I would like some more information before I recommend any specific training advice. Was there any ...
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| bucking habit | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My friend has a QH gelding, and whenever you ask him to canter he just starts bucking. Do you have ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Training is the sole ...
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| tacking problems | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a 5 yr. appy mare. she was used for lessons/camp. she is use to being with ...
A: You have several things going against you in your current situation. First, horses are inherently ...
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| refusing forward | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she is 8, was abused, was flipped over because of being backed up ...
A: I have answered hundreds and hundreds of questions from riders all over the world and have never ...
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| refusing forward | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she is 8, was abused, was flipped over because of being backed up ...
A: Hmmmm....I do not know much about the Pat Parelli method of training. If you have been using this I ...
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| horse that rears and throws his head when I try to ride him | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have been working with a horse that belongs to my cousin. she bought him about 3 years ago and ...
A: I cannot give training advice to a non-owner of the horse in question. Training of a horse is the ...
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| refusing forward | 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: Before I recommend any specific training ideas, I'd like a little more information. What is your ...
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| duece | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My horse has a very bad attitude. He will not take reins in his mouth, if I try he flips out. If I ...
A: While you may feel this is a simplistic question..."What do I do about his temperament when people ...
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| Behavior problem | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Solange, History and background. We have a 6 yr old full blood QH named Trapper, purchased him in ...
A: The very first thing one has to do in a situation like this is to determine....is the horse afraid ...
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| pony | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 18 yr. female I have had my horse since last Christmas and we have a good bond.We go riding ...
A: You did not really say that your horse is doing anything particular bad, more like he is not ...
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| Stall walking | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have an unbroken 4 year old KWPN gelding. Up until two months ago he lived in a field with little ...
A: It is common for a horse who has lived outside or spends a great deal of time outside to develop a ...
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| horse gelding | 9/10/2008 |
Q: i have a my horse for three mounths, he is between 4 and six yrs old i was told he was gelded,i dont ...
A: The only person who can answer this question is your vet. Have the vet out to do an examination to ...
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| very aggressive mare | 9/8/2008 |
Q: old quater horse mare that is overly aggressive. she traps the other horses we have in a corner and ...
A: Well, it sounds like you have a real Boss Mare on your hands. I recommend you speak to your vet ...
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| ex-racehorse behavior issues | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have been riding and leasing a 6 yr old ex racehorse for the past year. He had his tail caught ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. While a nonowner may have the ...
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| hacking on young horse | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old horse that is well behaved when riding at home and he was meant to be great to ...
A: I would have to say that one of the hardest things to train 80% of horses to do is to hack out ...
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| braking in my new forest | 9/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 4 year ols new forest mare,, i broke her last sumer. then turned her away for a while, now ...
A: It is a very common issue for a just broke horse to refuse to move. Actually, this is not a bad ...
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| lunging problems | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Iv been breaking my 3 year old Welsh D this summer, hes been lunged, long reined and i can now ride ...
A: The only thing I can recommend is a full check up from your vet. This could be a myriad of ...
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| Very nervous,anxious horse seek help! | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am from south Africa and have trained many horses in my life, but have never come across the one i ...
A: The first thing I recommend is a complete check up from your vet, especially determining if he has ...
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| mare rushing and pulling rein | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I acquired a young TB mare about a while ago. She turns four in October. Been riding her for 2months ...
A: I think this is a simple case of "too much, too fast". By that I mean you are running (and ...
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| young pony with kids | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We are lucky enough to be able to borrow a four year old welsh section a to handle and begin to ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. The training and correction ...
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| kicking | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 MO old mare i have just bought. We was around her for a cpl MO before we bought and ...
A: While this may seem a simple enough question to you, it's actually very complicated. First, do not ...
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| horse always speeds up, often pulling on the reins | 8/15/2008 |
Q: 11 y.o. trak x mare I bought last year for daughter. She was too forward for my daughter , ...
A: I generally do not like to step in between a client and a trainer....unless the issue is presented ...
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| behavior | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I adopted 2 horses from a rescue a week ago Monday. A gelding 15yrs and a mare 12yrs who arrived in ...
A: I answered this question on the 10th of Aug......did you receive it? I think this may be a repeat ...
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| first time rider | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have had a little bit of experience riding a horse. When i first rode a horse, when it started to ...
A: Well, this is not really a training question about a horse....but, I can say with complete ...
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| HORSE LAYS DOWN | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I read your site and find it great, but please help! We break and pretrain racehorses, we have a ...
A: The absolute first thing you must do is have this horse seen by your vet. This could be a medical ...
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| my horse dont like goin in stalls | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have had a horse for a year now and he does not like being in a stall. So since i have gotten him ...
A: I would like to have more information before I recommend anything. What is the horse's breed and ...
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| Arab Horse Bad Behavior | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter who is a very competent 13 year old, was bought an 11 year old gelding arab for ...
A: I have had many Arabs over the years and have done everything from break a 15 yr. old broodmare Arab ...
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| behavior - follow up - rescue horses | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I got alot out of you well thought answer and good advice . I did switch their stalls and now the ...
A: Hmmmmmm......it appears the mare is a little more aggressive than I had initially thought. I think ...
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| behavior | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I adopted 2 horses from a rescue a week ago Monday. A gelding 15yrs and a mare 12yrs who arrived in ...
A: While humans can understand the basic foundation of herd dynamics, we will never understand it all. ...
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| Young horse breaking | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have a young Welsh B pony gelding (20 months). He was gelded 5 months ago as his behaviour was ...
A: It seems to me you are right on track. A greenie should be longeing competently by the age of 18 ...
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| Speedy pony | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a new pony. We were told that she was quiet and perfect for me to start jumping ...
A: You did not say your age or the level you are riding at. But....your real fear came through loud and ...
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| breaking in an abused 5 year appy mare | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I just got my horse January of this year, we rescued her from these people who didn't know how to ...
A: You did not say if Dixie was broke to ride before you purchased her. But, in this case I would ...
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| Hard keeper | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old registered Paint mare.She is affectionate,well fed,has toys and a Arabian ...
A: My, my, my.....you've got yourself a real dilly there, don't you? It sounds as though she may have ...
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| helth prob. | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Im 18 and I have a 8 y/o gelding and Im wondering if I should give him a shot of antibiotics?Because ...
A: I cannot answer this question. Only a visit from your local vet can determine if your horse's ...
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| restarting a middle aged horse | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 10yo solid paint gelding I would like to make some progress with but am a t a stopping ...
A: Whether your gelding is being willfully stubborn or is truly not trained must be treated the same ...
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| bucking paint | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I rescued my paint horse about a year ago from a horse trader. I rode him a few times right after I ...
A: You did not tell me his age or breed and what his "natural" temperament is. See, some horses are ...
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| ears | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year-old registered palomino. I purchased this horse from a horse trader. She is in a 3 ...
A: You did not say how long you have owned this mare but, I will assume it has been a short period of ...
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| saddle problem | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old quarter horse mare. Ive had her for 2 years now, and she(since ive had her) has ...
A: Yes, it could be the pad.....more so in any of the English disciplines, we can adjust things greatly ...
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| saddle problem | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old quarter horse mare. Ive had her for 2 years now, and she(since ive had her) has ...
A: Yes, it may be the saddle. While Western saddles are generally easier to fit to just about any ...
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| gelding being mean towards 2 fillies | 7/22/2008 |
Q: we got this 12 yr old gelding, and the woman told us her paint gelding use to fight with this ...
A: You really cannot stop this gelding form just being a horse. I suggest you feed them separately and ...
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| bringing in a new pony | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have two quarter horses, a 10 yr old gelding and an 18 year old mare, and a 14 month thoroughbred. ...
A: It is almost impossible for humans to interfere in herd dynamics successfully. How do you explain ...
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| breaking | 7/21/2008 |
Q: 2 hands and i was just wondering when i could start to get on his back. hes very mature and a very ...
A: It sounds like you have a nice, solid youngster with a calm mind. More "whoa" than "go". That can ...
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| Bit Chomping | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I currently own three horses. The horse I am having the problem out of is Nakita. They have open ...
A: I'd like to ask a few questions before I recommend anything. How old and what breed is Nakita? How ...
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| Lunging problems :[ | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Recently my 6 yr. old QH gelding has had some serious problems lunging. When I had him boarded at ...
A: Yes....sometimes when a horse is moved to a new barn and his situation changes drastically, it can ...
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| 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: Owning a stallion is a complicated situation. From what I remember of my showing days, individuals ...
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| eshan | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I bought a 13yr old belgian warm blood ex eventer earlier this year he is vicious when feeding ...
A: I would have to say that if after almost a year of owning him and you are still not getting along ...
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| 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: Yes, these are some commonly used tricks to desensitize a spooky horse. But, you must lead up to ...
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| I need help on breaking in my donkey! | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My name is Nicole i have a 1 1/2 year old female donkey that i can love all over but when it comes ...
A: Since I have absolutely no experience with donkeys, I recommend you ask this question of another ...
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| reschooling | 7/10/2008 |
Q: ive had him almost 3 months, all i want is a gentle hack as he has navicular but his previous owner ...
A: I would like to first address your goal in riding. You said "all I want is a gentle hack". Is this ...
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| To Sell or Not to Sell | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old Paint Gelding who I have owned for a year now. I am an intermediate rider. Nate ...
A: The first thing you must do for your sake as well as Nate's is to steel yourself to handling this in ...
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| kicking in the trailer | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I need help. I own an 18 y.o. MFT gelding that is kicking my trailer apart. I have owned this ...
A: And men say women are a mystery ~ They have obviously never owned a horse! LOL!! Hmmm.....I ...
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| Dominant behavior issues | 7/3/2008 |
Q: 5 yr Arabian gelding(recently gelded).Stalled most of his life, still very social. Acts like a ...
A: This may seem a simple question to you but, I need much more information to give a solid ...
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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: Can you fix her? It seems to me that she may just be a little too much horse for you at this time. ...
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| Can a horse with learned bad habits like rearing be fixed? | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am an experienced horse person who has grown up showing western in the midwest, broke two horses ...
A: Truthfully, I have found through experience that rearing is the worst vice a horse can have. I have ...
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| Horse for training | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Where are you located and do you accept Horses for Training?? Ex. A 6 yr old Am Saddlebred that is ...
A: Yes, I break horses and correct behavioral issues for a living. My barn is in N.E. Ohio. About ...
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| 3 year old un broke paint/quarter horse | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old paint quarter cross. We removed her from the farm she was born on, and she took ...
A: Horses are herd animals and want nothing more than to belong to a herd and have herdmates 24/7. If ...
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| Paso foal | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have acquired a orpahaned Paso Fino foal approx. 15 weeks old. She was in poor health and had been ...
A: Actually, you should think about just leaving her alone with her "adoptive mother" for ...
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| My Horse | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old paint/quarter horse gelding with some thoroughbred in him. I rodeo on ...
A: Excellent! He is having the vet/dentist out to look at his teeth and that is the best thing for him ...
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| Parade Training New Horse | 6/12/2008 |
Q: We recently (3/29/08) bought a 17yr. old Appaloosa Gelding for our 10yr. old daughter who has been ...
A: First, I agree that you should not allow your daughter to ride him in any parade until you have ...
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| A CRAZZY MOVE!!!!!!!!! | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old mare and i was out ridding her today and she did this move my friend's horse ...
A: It sounds to me like your mare has too much energy and needs to be longed before you ride her. I ...
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| nervous spooky 2 year old | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a running quarter horse with Dash for Cash and Aamerican Speed bloodlines. The breeder lets ...
A: To answer your specific question "Is riding a 2 year old for 60 days too much?" I would say no. ...
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| New Horse | 6/9/2008 |
Q: he is my first horse. He just showed up on my farm. We call all the proper authorities posted sign ...
A: I recommend you contact a few places. First, start with a horse/animal rescue operation in your ...
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| she bites | 6/4/2008 |
Q: .at first she would not let us get close to her or touch herit took us to hrs to load her in the ...
A: Before I recommend anything, I'd like to ask a few questions. Is this your first horse? Is she in ...
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| horse biting | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I own a four yr old miniature stallion who just started biting recently. He is turned out daily in ...
A: Tricky, tricky, tricky. You are dealing with a stallion and his most basic of natural things to do. ...
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| A CRAZZY MOVE!!!!!!!!! | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 year old mare and i was out ridding her today and she did this move my friend's horse ...
A: Before I recommend anything I'd like to ask a few questions. How long have you owned her? How ...
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| horse afraid of saddling | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Hopefully you can help me with this ten year old (I think, haven't seen it's papers) gelding. He's ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. It is solely the owner's ...
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| my horse tutu is now unconfident and quite dangerous to ride on hacks | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a gorgeous 16.3hh TB gelding he is an ex race horse, he seems to be very scared of dogs and ...
A: It seems to me that his fear of dogs is not your real problem....but, more of a symptom of the ...
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| Gypsy cob who eats all the time during hack | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i have 2 lovely cobs one an irish cob and the other, who this question is about, Arthur the gypsy ...
A: My first thought is that while you are pregnant, you should not ride AND especially not ride such a ...
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| horse in training | 5/22/2008 |
Q: ok so I have a 16 year old paint mare who has been a barrel racer all her life up until the point I ...
A: I am assuming when you say a "correction bit" you mean something with a very high port. Working ...
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| pasture sour, bucking, and locking up | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My horse has all of these problems. I go to the field and he runs wasy. When I get him into the ...
A: It sounds like to me you need some real on-hands help. I can't do much for you over the Internet. ...
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| Napping & Rearing | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Please help me - I am getting really frustrated with my horse! I own an 11 year old Danish Warmblood ...
A: What you are describing....the napping, rearing, grabbing the bit and so on, is not the "problem" in ...
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| Socializing Foals | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I'm writing as a very uneducated horse lover. I am 28 now. When I was younger, I owned a horse and ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. I understand what you are ...
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| Napping & Rearing | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Please help me - I am getting really frustrated with my horse! I own an 11 year old Danish Warmblood ...
A: Before I make any recommendations, I'd like a little more information. What was his job before you ...
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| Late start yearling | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My son bought a 9- month-old colt who should have already been weaned. The colt was running with his ...
A: It's unfortunate that you cannot hire a professional to get you started. Such a youngster is very ...
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| pasture sour, bucking, and locking up | 5/17/2008 |
Q: My horse has all of these problems. I go to the field and he runs wasy. When I get him into the ...
A: Before I make any recommendations, I'd like a little more information. What is your gelding's ...
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| Cribbing | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i have a Quarab/Appy gelding that cribs everytime he is angry or impatiant. i have seen many collars ...
A: I do not believe in putting manmade correction devices on horses for any reason. I do not think ...
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| Late start yearling | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My son bought a 9- month-old colt who should have already been weaned. The colt was running with his ...
A: The only thing I can recommend is to get hands-on help. The Internet and reading on this subject is ...
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| bucking when asked to lope | 5/10/2008 |
Q: Well, I have a 5 year old AQHA mare. She is kept outside in a large pasture with one other mare. ...
A: Well, it seems that she is not being so much bad....as opinionated. LOL She is very young and is ...
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| Herd Bound | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I read your other information on herd bound horses but still need a little help. I have a 19 year ...
A: Because this is your very first horse and you are so new to this, I do not feel comfortable asking ...
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| rearing | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Please help me i am only 15 and my pony only 14hh he is 12 years old but rears occasionally, i say ...
A: I cannot fix this over the Internet and I am also confident that you cannot fix this either. ...
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| How to slow down a speedy 18 year old pony | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My daughter started leasing a former jumper/eventing 18 year old 14.1 hand pony who hasn't been ...
A: I understand your question and concerns but, I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the ...
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| Won't stand on horsebox alone | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought a Welsh A gelding, aged 12. I was told that he does not like to stand on the ...
A: Hmmmm...this is actually a difficult problem to solve when you really think about it. How do you ...
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| Won't stand on horsebox alone | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought a Welsh A gelding, aged 12. I was told that he does not like to stand on the ...
A: I would like some more info before I answer this question. Please be as explicit as possible about ...
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| change in behaviour | 5/1/2008 |
Q: my 12yr old has 13.2hh mare who we have recently moved due topoor pasture (3 WEEKS )She is on a ...
A: Since you said she was having no issues or behavioral problems for 3 years and then when you moved ...
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| My horse sides up to other horses while I'm on his back! | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am 40 years old and have recently purchased my very first horse. The horse is stabled and the ...
A: I must be perfectly honest and say this IS NOT the horse I would have allowed a client of mine to ...
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| advise on how to get my new pony to trust me | 4/29/2008 |
Q: well when i got him they said he was gelded about 5 weeks before i had him so he still has that ...
A: I get the distinct impression that you are in waaaay over your head with this young horse. He is ...
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| 14yr. unbroken broodmare | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I brought Bella (AP/QH) home a couple of weeks ago. I was told that she was never broken. My farrier ...
A: I will answer your specific questions after I make this recommendation first. DO NOT get on her ...
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| RE: 11 year old gelding | 4/27/2008 |
Q: It's helping - I still can't get him to trot on the lounge, though. The main problem is - I would ...
A: You will have to refresh my memory on your previous question. This question did not show up as a ...
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| RE: Ponies Square up and kick | 4/23/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased 3 Chincoteague ponies that are 6 years old. Two mares and one male (gelded). ...
A: What you have here is the classic situation of attempting to correct a small problem that is ...
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| horse plays up around loose horses/donkeys/mules whilst hacking | 4/22/2008 |
Q: "Hi there. My horse, Chaparro, a 10 year old Andalucian gelding stabled in Spain. He was gelded ...
A: Well, there are 2 ways to get a handle on this....the first would not my choice for your situation ...
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| Bucking horse? | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I'm training a horse for an 11 year old girl, this is my first time breaking a horse for somebody ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. I can say in the broadest of ...
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| thoroughbred | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I was given Abby, a 12year old last month. She is a rescue. In good physical shape, sound, ...
A: Now the real work begins.... First, she needs to be slowly introduced to living a less freestyle ...
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| tongue problem | 4/15/2008 |
Q: 6 yr. thoro.mare.short race career.currently retraining as an event horse.during much of her flat ...
A: It sounds like this is more of an annoyance than a real training issue. Often, horses do this to ...
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| thoroughbred | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I was given Abby, a 12year old last month. She is a rescue. In good physical shape, sound, ...
A: Re-training OTTB's to ride as trusted AND trusting partners is a long and arduous job. I rarely ...
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| lunging | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a friend that worked with my horse that hooked lead ropes on each side of the halter ...
A: No. This is not okay to do this and should never, ever be done again. I can not even begin to ...
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| breaking a young pony | 4/13/2008 |
Q: was just gelded about 8 weeks ago i need to know what the best age to start breaking him in and as ...
A: The very first thing you want to do is cement his ground manners. He must be listening and obeying ...
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| tongue problem | 4/13/2008 |
Q: 6 yr. thoro.mare.short race career.currently retraining as an event horse.during much of her flat ...
A: I'd like to ask a few questions before recommending anything. Describe all the tack she is ...
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| Why does my pony toss its head | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 13hand gelding who is roughly 13years old. He lives on a 100 acres but has been in a ...
A: It is important to rule out any real medical issues before deciding the head tossing is a training ...
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| Cowboyed mare | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Mum bought a mare over 2yrs ago when we bought her she was being ridden when we got home and had a ...
A: It was a good idea to turn her out to be a horse. Well done! But, now if you want her to be more ...
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| breaking a difficult pony | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I work at a yard in Canterbury, Kent. In February of this year we bought two unbroken ponies from a ...
A: It seems to me you have the best possible instruction right in front of you....a professional ...
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| breaking a difficult pony | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I work at a yard in Canterbury, Kent. In February of this year we bought two unbroken ponies from a ...
A: When you say "we bought" do you mean you yourself personally own the 2 ponies? I cannot make out if ...
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| bombproofing | 4/8/2008 |
Q: So I just got a new horse last week.I've known him for a year and i actually took lessons on him.I ...
A: As for training him to be "bombproof" you will need to introduce him to new and potentially scary ...
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| cryptorchid horse | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a yearling and have had him castrated, however, i have been told that only one ...
A: This is a question to put to your vet. I do know what you are describing...your horse had an ...
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| fearful gelding | 4/4/2008 |
Q: We bought an andalusion gelding for my beginner husband to ride. On the trial ride the horse was ...
A: The most common mistake I see made by horse buyers is that they buy something that is just not ...
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| Agressive behavior | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a seven year old mare pony. Have had her for almost a year. She came to me very insecure and ...
A: Yes! Horses can be very aggressive and territorial, especially mares about their pasture. She was ...
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| fearful gelding | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We bought an andalusion gelding for my beginner husband to ride. On the trial ride the horse was ...
A: I'd like to ask a few questions before I recommend anything specific. How old is the gelding, what ...
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| 7 Month Filly Hard to Catch | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 7 month old Reg. QH filly who came from a place where they did nothing with her. ...
A: Believe it or not....you need to ignore her! I know that sounds strange but, it's true. The best ...
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| horse barn sour | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have 3yr old quarter horse mare. She is turned out 24hr a day. There are about 10 other horses ...
A: This is a very complicated situation. Of course such a young horse wants to be with her herd. That ...
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| Agressive Jenny | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I had a VERY TERRIBLE experience yesterday. I have had two jennies for 1 year (miniture and ...
A: I cannot help you as I am not familiar at all with this behaviour or donkeys/mules in general. ...
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| getting my standardbred to canter and brake | 3/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 16 year old standardbred which i have owned for the past 5 years i am only 16. when i went ...
A: Hmmm....see the hard part here is he is a pacer from the track. Bred, born and trained to do that ...
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| napping | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I would be really grateful if you would give some advice on some behavioural problems I am having ...
A: Yes you are quite right on all counts....he is very young (ponies mature very s-l-o-w-l-y) he is ...
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| Training of 6-7 month foal | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have recently started helping my step-farther in and around our farm. Unfortunately he works full ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. I can say, in the broadest of ...
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| mounting my gelding | 3/27/2008 |
Q: i just bought a 7 year old gelding and he hasnt been ridden in a few years, but when i get on him he ...
A: I have a very simple and successful way of training horses to stand for mounting. In order for this ...
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| BAD MANNERS | 3/27/2008 |
Q: DOWN HE WELL COME RUNNING HIT YOU WITH HIS SHOULDERS AND KNOCK YOU OFF YOUR FEET THEN STOMP OVER ...
A: You've said that he "runs you down" when you feed him or when he's mad. If the problem was only ...
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| Working in an outline | 3/23/2008 |
Q: One of my horses, a cob type, just won't work in an outline. I don't know what to do to help him. I ...
A: My understanding of a cob-type horse is hat they generally have very high head carriages naturally. ...
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| Shoeless hoof care | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I've got a 6 year old Welsh D who hasn't had shoes on for about 18 months now. She's been ok up to ...
A: I cannot accurately answer this question over the internet. From the information you've given me I ...
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| getting my standardbred to canter and brake | 3/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 16 year old standardbred which i have owned for the past 5 years i am only 16. when i went ...
A: I need to ask a few questions before I can give you any advice. You say you have owned him for 5 ...
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| 5 year old horse doesn't move forward | 3/22/2008 |
Q: My 5year old horse does not want to move when I want to work him in the ring, riding him.The same ...
A: Sometimes it's not enough to just love your horses, as you say you do. You must train them ...
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| Bucking | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I brought home my 2nd horse, a 6yo TB gelding. Normally I wouldn't have even ...
A: I'd like to ask you a few questions before I give any advice. If I read this correctly, you have ...
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| Horse behavior question | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I currently have a horse, she will be 2 years in June. Over night, I keep her in her stall in the ...
A: When it is such a young horse, I like to rule out any physical problems first. I noticed you said ...
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| Horse running into stall | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 4yo Standardbred gelding racehorse that likes to run into his stall full speed. It gets ...
A: I would like to ask you a few questions before I give you any training recommendations. When you ...
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| Charging Mare | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am working with a friends 7 yo mare and I have worked with many troubled horses with control ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. I can say in the broadest of ...
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| Rearing Youngster... | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My 4 and a half year old horse has started occasionally rearing he is very calm usually and doesn't ...
A: I am going to assume that since you are a member of pony club you are under the age of 18. I am ...
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| lunging, and bucking | 3/13/2008 |
Q: When I try to lunge my hors he turns his hind quarters to me and kicks at me. I have owned this ...
A: I find it unusual that you are having issues with a horse that you have owned for 5 years. I would ...
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| Rearing Youngster... | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My 4 and a half year old horse has started occasionally rearing he is very calm usually and doesn't ...
A: First off, let me say that rearing is never to be taken lightly. Even if you currently feel secure ...
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| RE:13.2 Buckaroo | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Only just realised you had. Anyway, I've been lungeing and also trying to desensatise my 11 year ...
A: So, thus far we have diagnosed that the pony is mostly bucking at the canter. Yes, I would continue ...
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| Training a 7 year old | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old mare that I bought from a sale. This was not a wise decision I realize now. She ...
A: Since you said that your mare had injured her mouth several times in the past you need to have her ...
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| Sudden behavioral change | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have been riding a schooling horse for about six months, and just recently, his behavior has ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. However, I can say in the ...
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| 9 Year old Aggressive Gelding | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have three horses, 2 older mares and 1 gelding. The gelding just doesn't have any manners. And ...
A: Since the gelding must be by himself more, you will need to "trick" him into the new way of doing ...
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| training | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Solange, First let me start by saying I love your name. I recently adopted a Percheron Thoroughbred ...
A: It is excellent that you have started clicker training on your baby to carefully and correctly train ...
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| 9 Year old Aggressive Gelding | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have three horses, 2 older mares and 1 gelding. The gelding just doesn't have any manners. And ...
A: Well, my first response is to stop turning the gelding out with the mares....immediately. For ...
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| cranky filly | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I just bought my first horse. An overo filly. She's not 2 yet and when we were looking at her at the ...
A: Clearly your filly does not respect you as her Boss Mare and while you may "love" her, she is ...
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| Starting a horse bareback | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have recently started my 4 year-old paint mare undersaddle. I was curious what you think of ...
A: "Do I forsee any problems?" Yes. Yes, I do. You should really not ride an unbroke horse bareback ...
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| RE-training the Nervous Horse | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought two paint horses off of a good friend. I do have connections with the former ...
A: The very first thing you have to determine in a case like this is...is this real fear or disrespect ...
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| 13.2 Buckaroo | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I've got a 13.2 1/4 Arab pony that I've had a couple of months. He's great in alot of respects ...
A: It appears to me that your pony has large gaps in his training. He knows a few things but, not ...
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| Finging a good and reliable local horse trainer | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a very wonderful, but distrustful and powerful (not mean) 8 y.o DWB "project horse" that ...
A: I always recommend talking to your vet, farrier or tack shop to find a local trainer. The most ...
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| Starting my 2 yr old Mountain Horse | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old double registered(at least he will be once he's certified under ...
A: This is not a training question so much as you are asking for an outside opinion. I do know gaited ...
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| Not accepting the bit | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My Mare is TBx 19 years old, has done a couple point to point races when young. From what I can tell ...
A: The absolute first thing you need to do is have her vetted to make sure she is sound enough to jump ...
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| Not accepting the bit | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My Mare is TBx 19 years old, has done a couple point to point races when young. From what I can tell ...
A: I'd like a little more information before I make any training suggestions. How long have you owned ...
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| horse behavior problems | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I just puchased an 8 yr. old geulding named streak. The previous owner had used him for team ...
A: It seems tome that you have definitely lost control of this horse and my advice would be to stop ...
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| Biting and chewing everything | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 22 month old yearling colt (gelded at approx one year). I rescued him at 10 months old so ...
A: Unfortunately, you cannot train out "horse on horse" behavior. It is common to put a difficult ...
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| aggresive horse | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I rescued a 4 year horse and a 1 year stud. They were fine when we first brought them home. The 4 ...
A: You need help with him....way more than I can give you over the Internet! Speak to your vet, ...
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| Dangerous bad habits | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have an Arabian mare named Emma who has recently picked up a bad habit of whenever I try to mount ...
A: Considering you have owned her awhile and that she was perfect for a long time....I'd have to say ...
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| horse training | 2/8/2008 |
Q: ! and she great she still needs to learn how to move on commands and to walk with out me holding on ...
A: Since you asked questions that even the most basic horseperson should have really known the answers ...
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| horse training | 2/8/2008 |
Q: ! and she great she still needs to learn how to move on commands and to walk with out me holding on ...
A: I understand all your questions and concerns but, this is all too complicated to answer easily over ...
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| Dangerous bad habits | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have an Arabian mare named Emma who has recently picked up a bad habit of whenever I try to mount ...
A: it made me think of a few more questions.... Has she always been difficult to mount or was ...
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| Dangerous bad habits | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have an Arabian mare named Emma who has recently picked up a bad habit of whenever I try to mount ...
A: While this may seem like a simple question to you, it's actually more complicated than you would ...
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| Gelding that mounts | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I believe it is natural for geldings to be interested in mares when they go into heat. The problem ...
A: First, you need to have the vet out and have him throughly examined. Occsionally, old-school ...
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| Serious Seperation Anxiety | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I sincerely hope you can help, I'm truly at my wits end. I have had my horses for around 8 months. I ...
A: I understand everything you said and while it seems an insurmountable situation, there is ...
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| 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: Unfortunately, there is no real cure for inexperienced horsepeople being around your clever baby. ...
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| 6yr thoroughbred gelding | 2/2/2008 |
Q: WHEN I WENT TO CATCHHIM HE SEEMED RELUCTANT TO COME IN AND REALLY HAD TO COAX HIM OUT OF FIELD, HE ...
A: It sounds like to me that you both started off on the wrong hoof. Let's just take a moment to ...
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| horse | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My name is Allison. I have a 3 year old quarter horse gelding, turning 4 March 1. If it is not ...
A: Well, he's three....and an energetic three to boot! Of course time and training will take care of ...
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| Problem with picking up back feet | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a 5 year old Canadian Gelding, his previous owner told me that he was stabbed ...
A: Not allowing a person to pick up his hooves is not always fear....sometimes it is just plain ole' ...
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| Colt training | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am having a dificult time trying to get my 2 year old to soften up on the bit. He pulls thrugh it ...
A: I'd like some more information before I make any suggestions. What is all the tack you are ...
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| Bucking | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I bought her off a dealer and was told she was quiet and would be suitable. She is generally very ...
A: It is difficult to say if she has gaps in her education and truly is uncertain about what to do OR ...
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| Questions about a tennesse walker | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am getting a Tennessee Walker next week and we are moving about 40 miles and shes pregnant.What ...
A: First, have her examined by the vet before you move her to her new living quarters. Find out ...
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| Help please! | 1/29/2008 |
Q: He is a 8yr old registered quarter horse. He used to be well behaved now when he gets really excited ...
A: While these may have seemed simple questions to you, I could not even begin to answer them over the ...
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| stall games | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old filly who is really difficult to manage in the stall. She will put her head ...
A: This behavior is typical of a young horse who is exploring it's boundaries. In your last sentence, ...
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| Spoiled? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We just bought a 6 year old gelding Mini,Pony - 36 inches. I want him to be safe for my grand ...
A: You do have a handful of a Mini, don't you now? LOL!! If he is not gelded, do so immediately. He ...
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| Stressy mare | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I need some help with my daughters 5yo Thoroughbred/Arab mare. As far as i know, she was broken at ...
A: Unfortunately, this is not the first time I have heard a story such as this. I only have the ...
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| Young Horse. | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Dot, my horses neice is having problems leaning that I need her to get her neck round. She is about ...
A: I need more specific information before I can suggest anything. What is all the tack you are riding ...
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| saddle fit | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My horse has some pain in his back, I think from my saddle. How can I tell if a saddle fits ...
A: While these may have seemed simple questions when you asked them....they are actually very hard to ...
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| 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: Well, time to stop being gentle and start being clever! LOL!! He will string you along, ignoring ...
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| Biting and chewing everything | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 22 month old yearling colt (gelded at approx one year). I rescued him at 10 months old so ...
A: I should have been clearer on that. I did not mean specifically biting is common in rescues....I ...
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| Warmblood in Training | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have (by horse standards) a 2 year old warmblood (born may '06). (Not sure if I like to consider ...
A: These are excellent questions and I am glad to hear you are being so responsible about breaking your ...
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| Saddle cinch issues | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have several horses-I have a paint about 9 yrs old that I rescued-wonderful mare and good about ...
A: She's a little "cinchy" or "girthy" we call it. This can be easily solved :-) Pick a treat that ...
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| Biting and chewing everything | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 22 month old yearling colt (gelded at approx one year). I rescued him at 10 months old so ...
A: This is a common problem with rescues....they get better and start acting like a real horse. It ...
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| Aggressive horse | 1/19/2008 |
Q: i have a 16yr od arab mare who has not been ridden or handled in 2yrs she is very aggressive both in ...
A: You did not say if the mare was ridden regularly before her time off. Normally, a horse never ...
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| My horse's behavior problem | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 4.5 year old Andalusian gelding with little training that I purchased in Spain 6 months ...
A: Well, you are dealing with a very young horse in a breed that matures slowly and he has learned a ...
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| Horse Behavior problem | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i have 4 year old gelding bully bullion X Sun frost grandson. Hes bred to the hilt to be a bang up ...
A: You are between a rock and a hard place with this dilemma. This is not a training question, so much ...
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| 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: Because I am not experienced with Mustangs, I always refer the questioner to another expert, Lisa ...
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| Training! | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have a question about leads and lead changing. I started riding my gelding just a few months after ...
A: I will first address your specific question about leads and then make a few comments about the ...
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| 13 yr gelding quarter horse | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have owned teddy for seven months total different than thoroughbred i own. He is alpha and ...
A: The incident you have described is a common occurrence with horses. Feed time can turn into a ...
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| training | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have got them in a 10 acer pasture.they are very gentle horses but when i ride my 3 year old i go ...
A: I am very worried by your response. You do not even know or understand your tack and have no real ...
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| training | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have got them in a 10 acer pasture.they are very gentle horses but when i ride my 3 year old i go ...
A: Because these are both such young horses, I feel this is not simply a mounting issue. If you had ...
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| Arabian Mare Behavior | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Bot a 2 1/2 yr arabian filly, now 5 1/2yr. spent 9-12 month ground work, no problem riding, ...
A: What you have described here is not a training issue but, a strong Boss Mare personality emerging in ...
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| I don't know what to do.... | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old gelding who I absolutely LOVE TO PIECES. He is the sweetest thing with a lot of ...
A: Contrary to what your Subject heading said....I do think you know what to do. You said it yourself ...
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| Behavoir / Pain | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I am clutching at straws here! I have been experiencing some very bad issues with my 16.1hh tb x 14 ...
A: Because you have owned him for 10 years and have personally seen the deterioration of his attitude ...
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| Hacking Alone | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 17hh Belgium Warmblood mare who REFUSES point blank to hack out alone. This as you can ...
A: Training a horse to hack out alone, watch other horses leave it or to leave other horses is a very ...
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| inconsistant bucking fits | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old Anglo Arab Gelding who goes well for weeks on end then out of no where he bucks ...
A: You are dealing with a baby...never forget that. Being 1/2 Arab makes him very clever and I ...
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| behavior | 12/23/2007 |
Q: well when they don"t see each other they start to be wild and you can not control them. what should ...
A: ..that was very important. I think you are far too young to be handling a stallion, so you should ...
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| Charging | 12/23/2007 |
Q: We recently bought a 10 year old saddlebred gelding. He's amazing. He doesn't spook and rides like a ...
A: What you have here is typical behavior of a new horse in a new environment. He is just showing you ...
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| Crossing Water | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I own a 2yr old QH. He's currently still in training, and its going very well, but he refuses to ...
A: While he is still a baby and this is normal behavior, it is still a good idea to desensitize him to ...
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| Bucking | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Solange, I have a 7 year old TB who stands at 17 hands. when i first got him about 6 months ago he ...
A: This is quite a complicated problem that cannot be solved easily over the Internet....if I could I'd ...
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| parelli | 12/21/2007 |
Q: calling to you all the way from the uk, ill get straight to the point. i have a sec d x tb, hes a ...
A: I really need more information to give you an answer...let's start witht the basics. How old is he ...
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| Bucking | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Solange, I have a 7 year old TB who stands at 17 hands. when i first got him about 6 months ago he ...
A: I really need more information to give a considered answer. Is he just off the track? Is he just ...
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| ??Colt 2 Gelding?? | 12/14/2007 |
Q: i work at an arabian stud part-time, as i am very interested in horses, there is a beutiful arab ...
A: This is not a typical training question....more of an educational one. This is a tricky question, ...
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| Behavior change in horse eating lucerne | 12/12/2007 |
Q: We have a beautiful 5 year old off the track thoroughbred that has been going along beautifully in ...
A: I never like to attribute bad behavior in a horse to certain, ephemeral things...such as feed, hay, ...
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| BARN SOUR MARE | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 6 YEAR OLD APPALOOSA MARE WHO IS VERY BARN SOUR. WHEN YOU TAKE HER OUTSIDE THE PASTURE AND ...
A: I think the first thing you should do is stop riding her. Wait until you see if she is in foal. If ...
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| Unseating the rider | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Irish sport horse, she is a mare that I have had for 5 years. She is stabled ...
A: I am not completely surprised to see that you have owned her for 5 years and this is the first ...
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| Pawing | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Rose is a pinto/quarter 2 1/2 year old mare. She has a good head on her and learns quickly. I have ...
A: This is a non-problem with a non-solution....do nothing. Ignore, ignore, ignore. Now. I know this ...
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| naughty colt | 12/4/2007 |
Q: my mother brought him home from the Maitland horse sale about 15months ago he was born there and his ...
A: You answered your question....with exactly the right answer. You need to send him to a professional ...
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| My Misunderstood Filly | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 2 year old Percheron X TB Filly. She is really sweet and tries her best to ...
A: You sound like you are in waaaaay over your head. This baby needs a firm hand and a consistent, ...
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| cow kicking | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My horse started cow kicking three weeks ago. He is a 5 year old warm blood paint and very pretty. ...
A: You certainly have your hands full! You have quite a disrespectful, wild child who has had no real ...
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| undershot jaw | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I have been ridding her in a normal snaffle bit but she is difficult to get on the bit, i have ...
A: The subject of bits is a complicated one. Because you did not give me a detailed description of ...
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| breaking a horse to ride | 11/22/2007 |
Q: We have recently bought a shetland pony who is a year old, could you tell us what age we can start ...
A: This is a very broad question that requires a much more detailed answer. First, he should be gelded ...
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| Starting A Filly That Is Not Mine | 11/19/2007 |
Q: A couple of years back i used to own a horse and had to sell this horse due to,to much time taken up ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. Working with such a young and ...
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| problem horse | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i own a 15.2 chestnut TB x mare, she has a real problem with napping which always involves spinning ...
A: I find it very interesting that you have owned her for 5 years and that she is not problem at home. ...
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| 2 yo | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a almost 3 tb mare. When i first got her she had a problem with the halter being put on. When ...
A: Of course if you have any questions about her eyes, you should have the vet out to give her a once ...
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| problem horse | 11/11/2007 |
Q: i own a 15.2 chestnut TB x mare, she has a real problem with napping which always involves spinning ...
A: I'd like a little more information before I give any training advice. How old is she? How long ...
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| Two year old training. | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old gelding that I purchased about 6 months ago. He is extreamly afraid of people. ...
A: Right....first things first. There is a very fine line to walk when you must deal with such an ...
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| Two year old training. | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old gelding that I purchased about 6 months ago. He is extreamly afraid of people. ...
A: That information really helped, Thank you :-) But, (my fault) I forgot to ask something else...Is ...
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| Two year old training. | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old gelding that I purchased about 6 months ago. He is extreamly afraid of people. ...
A: I'd like some more information before I make any training suggestions. Did you personally handle ...
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| Herd-bound horse | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a BLM mustang gelding about 3 months ago. He's almost 6 years old and he's a great ...
A: While I feel that time and consistent training will help to lessen if not altogether eliminate this ...
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| fence walking | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have an Appendix that is about 17 years old. I have owned him for about 2&1/2 years and he has ...
A: While this habit is annoying at worst, at least it is not dangerous to you or (usually) the horse. ...
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| Morph | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Please help have four years old welsh cob who will not except the bit. He throws his head about and ...
A: Let's break this problem down. I need more information before I can suggest anything. Is he head ...
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| My mare | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have had a horse for six years now and shes always been hard on the bit. Shes never been ridden ...
A: I need somemore information before I make any suggestions. What is the mare's age, breed and how ...
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| breaking a veteran | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I have a fit & healthy 19yr old arab who i'm considering breaking, is he too old & would it be more ...
A: The behavior you describe is normal and is just what you think is. He is unused to being with other ...
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| breaking a veteran | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a fit & healthy 19yr old arab who i'm considering breaking, is he too old & would it be more ...
A: No, he is not too old to break and the fact that he is an Arab works in your favor. I have had many ...
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| OTTB | 11/3/2007 |
Q: hey my name is jess i am nearly 15 and have been having riding lessons since i was 6 and have been ...
A: Yes, I think an OTTB is too much for such a young girl. Not to mention the fact that it would be ...
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| colt licking fence? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Hey. I have a 1 1/2 year old stud colt. He is alone on pasture. However, recently, he will just ...
A: It is difficult for him to be alone. You may consider an inexpensive pasture pal...any barnyard ...
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| pony | 10/22/2007 |
Q: 2 from what i can make out she has been illtreated and broken to drive and used as a lead rien pony ...
A: You did not say if you owned this particular pony. I cannot give training advice to non-owners of ...
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| breaking one eyed horses | 10/18/2007 |
Q: Yes, I am part owner of this one eyed two year old filly.She was pretty sweet before her left eye ...
A: She is a baby horse with all kinds of new insecurities and trust issues that you will have to deal ...
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| breaking one eyed horses | 10/16/2007 |
Q: looking for some tips suggestions about starting and breaking one eyed horses correctly.
A: You did not say if you are the owner. I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in ...
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| behaviour | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I think his behavior is normal if I were another horse its like play type behavior but I don't want ...
A: How you correct him is really a personal thing and combines the 2 factors involved... 1.) Your ...
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| horse behavior problem | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I am a C2 in Pony Club, and I teach our young riders, And one of them has a small pony that is ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. However, I can say in the ...
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| behaviour | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I think his behavior is normal if I were another horse its like play type behavior but I don't want ...
A: It is quite normal that a horse at the bottom of the herd hierarchy will try to dominate another ...
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| 2 year old quarter/cross filly | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I acquired the above mentioned filly from a friend. She was kept in about 40 acres with a variety ...
A: You are absolutely right about why she is bad....no training at all and one ends up with a very ...
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| My palomino | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Hey Solange, I own a palomino named Cupid, he is male,nudered and i have my own riding school, ...
A: Hmmmm.....I know this sounds strange but, are you SURE he is gelded? Gelded or Gelding is the ...
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| spinning | 10/9/2007 |
Q: She is 2 yrs and i have had her 2 weeks. She also lunged at a passer by and bit her in the chest, ...
A: You have a very young horse that you have owned a very short period of time. She does not know you ...
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| yearling who has no room to run | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I take care of a yearling haflinger and five mini horses, so they arent my horses. The haflinger has ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. But, I can tell you that if ...
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| New horse/new horse owner | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am the new first time owner of a 10 year old gelding. He is a tri-color paint/QH mix who has ...
A: You have your hands full, don't you? I think you are expecting far too much out of him far too ...
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| Trimming | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old half Quarter half Arab gelding and he despises having his feet trimmed. When he ...
A: Arabs (even half-Arabs) are sensitive and difficult horses to deal with....if you do not understand ...
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| kicking out | 10/3/2007 |
Q: i have a 5yo TB mare, who kickers out when i pick up her back feet. it started as nothing (a few ...
A: I just answered a similar question! I suggest the clicker method of training. You can Google it on ...
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| Dangerous on the road | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I bought a 14 year old Welsh section D gelding a couple of months ago. He is a generally good boy, ...
A: Practice, practice, practice! Learning to sit his trot is going to be matter of try this, try that ...
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| pony that kicks | 9/30/2007 |
Q: i bought a pony about a year ago. we don't know much about her past. she is seven and ended up ...
A: Yes. You hit the nail right on the head...persistence is the key. Always be kind but, firm and do ...
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| A problem minature horse | 9/30/2007 |
Q: at the moment he know how to lead inhand but at the moment if i try to lead from the side of him he ...
A: I am going to assume he is not gelded. If you do not plan to bred him regularly, you should geld ...
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| Dangerous on the road | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I bought a 14 year old Welsh section D gelding a couple of months ago. He is a generally good boy, ...
A: At the age of 14 he should be (and notice I said "should" be better trained) than what he is ...
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| Prancing | 9/23/2007 |
Q: We are currently breaking in our 2 year old colt, and he is doing a lot of prancing and is difficult ...
A: You have a 2 yr old colt (not gelded is what that means to me) and you want to konw WHY he is ...
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| willful behavior when riding in the field or trail | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Good day! My horse is a Draft/Saddlebred cross. 4 year old gelding. more turnout then stall time. ...
A: What you have here is classic baby behavior. Which is just what he is, so everything is perfectly ...
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| Breaking a horse to ride | 9/22/2007 |
Q: my name is Juana i bought a 2 and half y.o riding pony a few months back, shes now 3. ive backed her ...
A: If only I could give you a magical solution over the Internet! LOL!! But, the answer is somewhat ...
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| riding | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 1/2 year old paint gelding. Who is a real sweet heart. He is really wonderful with my ...
A: First, I would not let the children near him until you have had him much, much longer and can fully ...
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| riding | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 1/2 year old paint gelding. Who is a real sweet heart. He is really wonderful with my ...
A: I'd like to ask you a few questions....when you say he is wonderful with your children, what exactly ...
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| A few questions | 9/19/2007 |
Q: First of all, I have two horses, Molly and Ginger. Ginger is a 14 y/o AQH, and Molly is a 21 y/o ...
A: I can give you a few ideas about feeding but, if you have any specific concerns about your older ...
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| Problem with breaking my mare | 9/11/2007 |
Q: "I started riding my two year old mare (quarter horse) in July of this year. This is the first ...
A: What you are experiencing is a normal aspect of breaking a horse. Never forget you are dealing with ...
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| slow down | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I have a wonderful 14 yr.old paint gelding.Had him for 4 years and enjoy trail riding around our ...
A: This is very simple to fix. I would longe him at all 3 gaits before every ride and even on days you ...
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| throwing up head | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My horse is an appycross, 16 years old, trail ridden only, been in my possession for 9 years, mare. ...
A: Ah-Ha! I should have thought to ask about a hackamore. See, the way one works is on nose/head ...
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| Problem Horse | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old Paint gelding who is very dominant. He is out in a pasture 7 days a week with 5 ...
A: Oh my....you have quite a disrespectful little guy there, don't you now? You did not say how long ...
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| Naughty Pony | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My 12yr old 11:2 Welsh Mountain pony that I have owned for 3 years has become a nightmare when ...
A: Ponies are notoriously evil. They will be fine for awhile and then act up so badly that you are a ...
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| herd biting | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My 25 yr. gelding has been in the new herd for 8 mos. and a couple times a week I am still noticing ...
A: Your old boy is going to continue getting beat up as long as he is in with that particular herd. He ...
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| mare's bad habit | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My son just bought a 7 yr. mare and upon trying to ride her found that after just a few seconds she ...
A: Your son and anyone else MUST NOT TRY to ride this horse again. Rearing to this extent is too ...
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| throwing up head | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My horse is an appycross, 16 years old, trail ridden only, been in my possession for 9 years, mare. ...
A: I would like some more information before we reach a conclusion. First, we have to rule out medical ...
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| Horse Bending to Left | 9/1/2007 |
Q: We are new pony owners, have had our 14.2 quiet mare for 5 months with no problems at all. She is ...
A: You have only 2 choices for such an abrupt change in behavior. A medical problem or a mental ...
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| 3 year old Arab Stallion | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of buying a 3 year old Arab stallion bred and born in the UAE to use for ...
A: My first suggestion is to geld him. There are so many restrictions on showing stallions and if you ...
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| trailering issue | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have purchased a thoroughbred 4yo last year. When we when to pick her up the owner told us that ...
A: I can see why you are afraid to try again...what you described is not only bad for their training ...
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| Horse acting funny when being ridden! | 8/31/2007 |
Q: He was 5 in January and is 15.3h at the moment.I broke him myself when he was 3yrs old and he has ...
A: I need a little more specific information. Between the time you broke him 2 yrs ago and now, was he ...
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| Chpiied Hooves | 8/31/2007 |
Q: i have a four year old quarter horse, and he seems to have weird feet. My farrier says they are ...
A: Chipping is normal and while unattractive, it is not a hoof health issue. I like a biotin ...
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| My horse's definition of cantering is-bucking! | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I own a Quarter Horse gelding who is 8 years old. He rode english when he was younger, but now I am ...
A: You did not tell me how long you have had this horse or if he ever cantered correctly for you and ...
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| Cribbing | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i have a four year old quarter horse who like to crib. We have it pretty much under control with a ...
A: Unfortunately, 95% of the time, cribbing is a lifelong habit. I have only broken one horse of it ...
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| kicking horse | 8/27/2007 |
Q: "My 4 year old mare Bailey has a huge kicking problem. I have owned her for about 5 months and she ...
A: This is not so much a training issue as it is a personality quirk. This is who she is and who she ...
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| eating habits | 8/26/2007 |
Q: 21/2 yr. old gelding Appaloosa/Tennessee walker that seems to fight or be aggressive to humans to ...
A: This is not really a training question...more of a personality quirk. Horses have strong habits and ...
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| 7 yr old TB/QH misbehavior | 8/23/2007 |
Q: My daughter and I have a 7 yr old TB/QH that we've been working on for about a year. His ground ...
A: What you have there is a horse in the prime of his strength, physical ability and bull-headedness!! ...
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| Health & Training | 8/22/2007 |
Q: We recently aquired a 2 yr old gelding. The horse had not been fed properly and is very skinny. ...
A: From what you describe, he should not by ridden....mostly because of his age and poor weight. He ...
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| picking up horses hooves | 8/20/2007 |
Q: tb x gelderland, 5 years old, broken in age 4. i have just bought this horse had her for 3 weeks, ...
A: Yes and no.....She has learned that disobeying you has no consequences and is testing you to see how ...
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| rearing | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old morgan perch cross who has developed a habit of rearing whenever he is asked to ...
A: Rearing is the worst problem in a horse. Once they learn to do it, they use it all the time to get ...
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| jumper won't jump in show ring | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have an interesting question, that I am hoping you can help me answer. About 3 years ago I ...
A: I have had this problem myself. My mare jumped well at home and never anywhere else. I finally ...
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| overly dramatic 2 year old | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old mare that i just bought a month ago and she has been getting worse in her ...
A: You did not say her breed or what training she had prior to you buying her. From what you did tell ...
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| New Horse | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Hey. I just purchased a 3 year old warmblood/mustang. When we went to look at him he was the nicest ...
A: I am glad to hear that he is doing some things correctly. I have never come across this particular ...
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| young,sudden stall shy @ shows | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Please help. My daughter has trained a well bred Arab mare/5 yr old this past May.Has been to ...
A: Arabs are naturally intelligent, high-strung horses and occasionally they experience something that ...
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| Head Rubbing , nipping and bad behavior | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a five year old half paint half quarter gelding that every time you turn your back on him he ...
A: All of the issues you describe are centered on the fact your horse is disrespecting your dominance. ...
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| i need help | 8/13/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 4 yr old mare, and she is great on the ground she is a sweet heart and shes easy to ...
A: OK. She is doing the gait you requested and that is a big step in the right direction. However, ...
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| VERY herd bound horse | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Well I have recently bought a 17 year old TB mare i rode her for about a year at a stable where she ...
A: It appears that many years off from riding and her new living situation in a herd has made your mare ...
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| i need help | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 4 yr old mare, and she is great on the ground she is a sweet heart and shes easy to ...
A: I really need more information to correctly answer your question. Are you saying that she will not ...
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| kicking whilst travelling | 8/12/2007 |
Q: 2 Irish sport horse who kicks the horsebox whilst travelling with her back leg. We travel about ...
A: I feel you have done everything correctly and I have nothing really pertinent to add....you are ...
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| Bucking Pony | 8/10/2007 |
Q: We are leasing a pony for our daughter. She rides at the D2 level in pony club and does dressage ...
A: Unlike the owner of this pony (who is outright lying to you to keep you leasing or is just utterly ...
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| Pony behavior-Constantly tries to eat | 8/8/2007 |
Q: We have recently purchased a 10yr old Shetland pony(11.2h). He has a great attitude and is very ...
A: His eating habits are not from hunger but, simply just a habit that happens to taste good. He can ...
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| disobedient shetland | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My ten year old daughter and I have leased a Shetland, who is very gentle, but he has a tendency to ...
A: This pony has your number and is disrespecting you and his training because he knows there will be ...
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| how early | 8/4/2007 |
Q: when do i start traing with her i know she trust me i have tout her to shake my hand she by playing ...
A: You did not say your filly's breed but, I am going to assume it is something not exotic. I'm ...
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| I Can't Seem To Work With My Aggressive Yearling | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering if you can give me some tips and ideas on how to Halter Break my aggressive ...
A: I understand your problem and I feel that you are in waaay over your head! A yearling is a large ...
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| Pony Mare that acts like a stallion | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Solange, My daughter has a 10yr old pony mare that we've had for 4 years. When we bought her she ...
A: I need a little more information to really answer this correctly. Could you please be more specific ...
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| Pushy horse | 7/30/2007 |
Q: When dealing with a pushy gelding, one who is not aggressive just doesn’t know any better and ...
A: Because you are dealing with a young and green horse....everytime you touch him, it must be with a ...
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| head shake | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have a paint appendix quarter horse name Sam that has a problem with head shaking when you put the ...
A: The very first thing that came to my mind can only be diagnosed by a vet. It is a light ...
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| what is wrong with my horse! | 7/28/2007 |
Q: OKay, i don't know if you do health issues or not, but i decided to take a chance anyway. It might ...
A: You need to immediately contact your local vet and have your horse examined. If your horse contracts ...
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| pawing the ground | 7/23/2007 |
Q: sometimes they are in the pasture with my two full size mare and stud horses when they are in the ...
A: I see you have sent me several questions so I am going to just answer all of them in this one ...
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| training question | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My name is Ashley and I own a 8 year old Haflinger Gelding. I completely trained him myself since he ...
A: After reading your question I was struck by how little was wrong and how much you had accomplished ...
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| A 2-year-old Colt, Half Arabian and Half Quarter, 24 Hour Turn-out, Alone | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have bought this colt and he is not broke and I have no experience in training a horse. He stays ...
A: You have answered this question yourself...."I have no experience in training a horse". Would you ...
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| stop rearing ,cribbing, bitting and digging | 7/21/2007 |
Q: how do i stop my welsh pony mares from rearing, cribbing, biting, and digging? My ponies love ...
A: In order to help you in the most logical manner, you are going to have to break that one question ...
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| rearing when getting shoes on | 7/20/2007 |
Q: My horse is nine years old and will stand and let the farrier trim his feet and fit the shoe, ...
A: Hmmm...your boy needs to be desensitized to the nailing, whether it be the noise or the pressure of ...
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| Spooking | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 year Mare that is in ponyclub with me, and she spooks and jumps and freaks out at ...
A: I strongly recommend you have a vet out immediately to look at your mare. She should have it ...
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| Bad Habit/ Stumbling | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My 14 year Mare has been stumbling/tripping... a LOT!! and I cant figure out why. Her hoofs seem ...
A: This is almost impossible to explain over the Internet. A simple question with a very, very ...
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| About my TB | 7/18/2007 |
Q: i have owned a 2 year old tb filly for a month and a half now and when we got her she was ...
A: The very first thing I would recommend is a thorough exam by the vet. She might need to be wormed ...
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| Retraining a "hot" horse to walk | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Solange, I recently had the good fortune to begin working with horses again after a long absence. I ...
A: I understand your question and your concern for this gelding. However, I cannot give training ...
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| bad behavior | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have a similar problem as Ruth. My 15 year old mare rears and has flipped when tied. so you have ...
A: I have to say that rearing is the worst issue a horse can have. Especially if they take it to the ...
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| Mare undersaddle training issue! | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Well I would like to get some advice on a mare that I have. I have owned her for almost 4 years, and ...
A: I need more information to answer this correctly. Did you train the mare yourself? What is the tack ...
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| a barnsour horse | 7/13/2007 |
Q: 2 questions, 1:A few months ago we purchased large QH(8yr.old). He is mostly ridden by my mother who ...
A: Is sounds to me like your QH is doing everything he can to establish dominance with you and your ...
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| replying about rearing horse | 7/12/2007 |
Q: You probably don't remember me, but I have a pinto horse named Vinnie and he started rearing and ...
A: Yes, I remember you and Vinnie. First, please give Vinnie to a rescue organization or another ...
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| breaking stallions | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have just recently acquired a highly pedigreed foundation Appaloosa stud. He is 8 years old, and ...
A: Yes. He can be broke to ride....if you are willing to give him the special training and care that ...
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| new horse with issuses | 7/10/2007 |
Q: i ride at don-e-brook farms (CA). Our ranch just got this new horse from auction named KING. He is ...
A: I understand your dilemma and that you want the best for King. However, I cannot give training ...
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| bucking horse | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 year old paint horse who is perfect and obedient on the ground. But the minute I get on ...
A: I need more information to logically answer your question. What is your riding experience? How ...
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| my shetland pony | 7/8/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 2 year Shetland mare. for some reason when you are walking she comes up behind you ...
A: Your "little" filly is acting dominant to you and your family. This must be stopped immediately, as ...
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| VISCIOUS MARE | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I know that if you look at the subject, you may be thinking that I am over exagerating. However, ...
A: I understand your question and see that you are truly concerned for the emotional welfare of this ...
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| 2week old filly | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 week old filly that will not let you touch her in any way , she will put the mare between ...
A: Patience, Patience, Patience! You could just force her but, that would be very hard on you ...
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| tacking up | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My aunt has this 13 thoroughbred mare and everytime we try to put a saddle on her she tries to go ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. However, I can say in the ...
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| horses | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I own a standardbred mare and shes about 600kgs. I'm not to sure what i should be feeding her she ...
A: Yes, you can change her feed. Yes, you should do it gradually by mixing the new in with the old for ...
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| Spooking | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 year Mare that is in ponyclub with me, and she spooks and jumps and freaks out at ...
A: There are two ways to desensitize your mare to unusual, odd or moving objects like you described. ...
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| Bad Habit/ Stumbling | 7/5/2007 |
Q: My 14 year Mare has been stumbling/tripping... a LOT!! and I cant figure out why. Her hoofs seem ...
A: This is a question for your blacksmith. He needs to see her go, preferably with you on her. If he ...
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| Random Biting | 7/3/2007 |
Q: My horse is a 6 year-old paint gelding. He lives in a pasture with a pony, 3 sheep, and 2 goats. My ...
A: I would have to say your gelding is not nervous about an old injury...he is just a little sour. ...
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| Rearing how to correct | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 6 year old Appaloosa Mare . She is great on the ground. can do most any thing with ...
A: Hmmmm....since she is ridden infrequently (for lack of a better word) I would make sure she was not ...
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| Extremely well trained pony -balky and wont move forward with beginner rider | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I bought a very well trained 12 year old 14 hand appaloosa gelding last summer for my beginner 10 ...
A: It sounds to me that you have a lovely and useful pony that has a slightly sour personality but, ...
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| Rearing how to correct | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 6 year old Appaloosa Mare . She is great on the ground. can do most any thing with ...
A: In my opinion, rearing is the worst defensive habit a horse can have...almost impossible to train ...
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| NAPPING | 6/29/2007 |
Q: HAVE JUST BROUGHT A 5 YR OLD STARTED NOT WANTING TO GO FORWARD HE IS REALLY STRONG WILL;ED SEEM TO ...
A: Nooooo....you will not win in the end or ever for that matter. You cannot make a horse perform an ...
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| breaking/introducing saddle | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Julius is a 3/4TB, 1/4 clyde cross gelding . He just turned 2. Ive had him for 4 months. I have my ...
A: Yes, you are dealing with something a professional trainer should take care of for you. You are ...
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| bucking | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I just got a 6 yr old Quarter Horse for my daughter to run games with. she does the patterns reall ...
A: I would have her cleared by a vet and farrier just to be on the safe side. If they say she is not ...
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| young horse behaviour | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have bred my first foal, she is now 15 months old and lives out 24 hours in summer and is in on a ...
A: In the issue of not allowing her hooves to be raised and held steady and not standing for grooming, ...
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| Morab Mare | 6/20/2007 |
Q: Im a 14yr girl training a 16 year old Morab mare who had a year vacation from rididng, she can jump ...
A: I understand your questions but, I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in ...
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| COLT BITTING | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I was just given a 3 mos old stallion, and he is as sweet as can be. However, he is real big on ...
A: I would have the vet out as soon as possible and while find out how soon he can be gelded. And they ...
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| Halter training | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased an 11 year old Warmblood. He is Half Irish draft/ half thoroughbred. He is 17 ...
A: Hmmmmm, you have a very naughty boy here.... he knows very well how to walk at his age!! Not ...
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| donkey training | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old minature donkey. He is the sweetest donkey around people, but with animals he ...
A: First, is he gelded? If not, you must do this immediately or as soon as the vet says it is ...
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| Where do I begin? | 6/12/2007 |
Q: We purchased two horses in April They are both rescue horses from a breeding ranch in Idaho and the ...
A: You asked "Could you give me a starting point?" Yes. Have the vet out to give them both a through ...
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| bucking | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I was buying a 3 rising 4 connemara gelding. He is 14.1hh. He is so quiet on the ground and we ...
A: My professional opinion is that you should pass on this pony and find a horse that is better suited ...
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| cow kick | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old pinto mare who cow kicks when ever i am on her back. when i got her she never ...
A: I understand your question but, would like to have more information about you and your horse. It ...
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| my horse wont turn when i want him to | 6/7/2007 |
Q: my horse is 3 yrs old, he is a gelding, part hackney. He is turned out all night with 2 other ...
A: I understand your question and have an idea as to what is going on. But, I need a little more ...
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| training | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Hey i have a slight well kind of a big problem see i have this one horse shes 5 years old that was ...
A: Before I answer your question, I would like to know your experience level in riding and have you ...
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| Breaking in a pony | 6/4/2007 |
Q: We are looking to purchase a pony for my daughters. My daughters have been on the pony and it ...
A: My first response is ...I do not like the idea of such a young pony for novice riders and horse ...
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| Horse problem | 6/2/2007 |
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: This is the age when you have to start introducing a baby to the outside world. But, as you have ...
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| Older mare not separating maneuvers | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have an eleven year old APHA mare. I have been working on re-conditioning her for western ...
A: I understand what you want from your horse. These are not especially difficult things to train a ...
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| how to teach the unbreakable horse | 5/30/2007 |
Q: well my friend bought a horse about 9 months ago he is what my friend calls the unbreakable horse i ...
A: I understand from your question that you are not the owner of the horse. I cannot give training ...
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| bucking | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old gelding who I rescued 3 and 1/2 years ago. He came to me with multiple problems ...
A: WHOA! That is 2 questions in a row asking if their horse was unridable due to some apparent mental ...
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| 3yr old race bred gelding | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Would like YOUR OPINION...Have a 3 yr old Ive een working w/ since sept. He is the type of heorse ...
A: It is hard for me to give my final opinion on this situation as you did not tell me your riding and ...
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| What to expect from a horse that has been backed and turned away | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought a 6 year old 14.1 show pony (part arab breeding). It is very tame. It was ...
A: Yes, you will have to start from scratch with this pony. Act like he has nothing in the way of ...
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| tennesse walkers | 5/24/2007 |
Q: what are tennesse walkers horse good at, are they good at dressage, pleasure. I know their great for ...
A: I have no real experience with Walkers. I have never owned one or trained one but, have ridden them ...
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| Sudden change in behavior | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old mare that is quiet and very calm. She has been trailer a lot. Saturday while ...
A: It seems to me this was a case of honest fright and she is not just pulling your chain. So, you ...
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| 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: Really, being the "dominant" one in the riding partnership has nothing to do with age, size or ...
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| an older horse has learned a new trick | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My QH gelding is 17 years old. Normally, he's a nice quiet horse on the ground, and good to ride, ...
A: Well, it sounds like to me that your old guy is just messing with you because he knows he can win. ...
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| Sudden change in behavior | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old mare that is quiet and very calm. She has been trailer a lot. Saturday while ...
A: I understand when you say she has been trailered but I do not know what "allot" is. 3 yrs. old is ...
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| problems with lunging | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Solange, i had sent you an email a few months ago about my appendix mare that was very herd bound ...
A: I remember your e-mail and am glad you had some help form a professional trainer :-) What you are ...
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| Head shy and dental question | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have 3 horses, two mares and a gelding. They are pastured together with a run in barn. My gelding ...
A: I will answer the easy question first. You should have your horses all seen by the vet right now ...
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| Stubborn Mare | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I bought a 6 yr old mare and her 4 week old colt last summer. She was a good horse for 6 months ...
A: This seems to you like a very straightforward question. "Why did my horse suddenly turn mean?" ...
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| difficult mare | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a half arab mare who is about 6 years old. I rescued her from a feed lot two years ago. ...
A: This is an all too common story. It appears that you did everything right and I am shocked that ...
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| horse that kicks other horses | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Paso fino 8 yr. gelding. He is second in command in the pasture of 3 other mares. For the ...
A: First, you must break him of this if you want to ride with other horses for the rest of your ...
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| Problem with riding in trailer | 5/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a 14 year old gelding that we trailer quite a lot. He has no problems going into ...
A: Hmmmm.....I am really stumped. I cannot fix his ability to "ride" in a trailer as that is not a ...
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| Rescue horse | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I have recently rescued an 8 yr old QH mare. She's had a hard life by being starved twice etc and ...
A: You did not say how long you have had this mare. I tell all new horse owners it can take 12 - 18 ...
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| Troubled TB | 5/4/2007 |
Q: i own a 3yr TB who is a little gem with a major cheeky personality, the problem i have come across ...
A: I really need to know more about how extensive and involved his training has been...as well as the ...
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| Horse broken in at 5, training | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My neighbour got a horse broken in for me when he was 5(thoroughbred gelding). It is now a week ...
A: It seems to me from what you told me, this TB does not belong to you but, is owned by your neighbor. ...
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| TRAINING A 6 YR OLD | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I'VE ASKED YOU A QUESTION BEFORE REGARDING A 6 YR OLD GELDING PIEBALD PONY I HAVE, I WANTED TO SELL ...
A: There is not enough room on the Internet for me to tell you all the things you should be doing in ...
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| 17 year old rescued horse with problems | 5/2/2007 |
Q: We purchased a 17 year old Appaloosa from a lady who rescued the horse. She had her for 8 months and ...
A: I believe she is good with you on the ground because you are within her safe boundaries. Horses ...
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| Wont allow you to mount. | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Percheron Mare. She has only been start for 3months now. She was a brood mare ...
A: Hmmmm....my initial thought is this ~ While having been exposed to working around humans her whole ...
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| Halter breaking | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought a one year old filly which has never really been touched. She is really skittish. I ...
A: I would not worry if I were you. Having had her only 2 weeks...I really hope you did not expect ...
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| My New Horse | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I just got a new horse and she is my first. I named her Claire. I am younger than 15 and I have been ...
A: You did not say your horse's age, breed, how long you have owned her and what your goals are with ...
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| LOTS of behavior problems | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I bought an approx. 12 year old TW/QH gelding and he was underweight, but a good horse. I took him ...
A: -) Please ask you vet and farrier for personal recommendations of a trainer they know who might be ...
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| To geld or not to geld? | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought a 3/4 bred Dales colt. He is 10 months and apart from being a bit coltish and ...
A: I prefer gelding as early as the colt and vet will both allow. One must take the season into ...
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| Napping and Rearing | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I own a IDXTB 13 yr old chestnut mare. She has been in her home since January (moved due to ...
A: I was very surprised when I read your last sentence. You are taking equine studies/management and ...
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| LOTS of behavior problems | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I bought an approx. 12 year old TW/QH gelding and he was underweight, but a good horse. I took him ...
A: After carefully reading your explanation of the course of owning this horse, I feel it is safe to ...
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| A 6YR GELDING THAT DOESN'T WANT TO BE RIDDEN | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I BOUGHT A 6 YR GELDING LAST YEAR, I BOUGHT HIM AT OUR LOCAL STABLES AND HE WAS IN LIVERY THERE FOR ...
A: If you look back at my record of answers you will see lots of questions about ponies and my ...
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| horse afraid of saddle and tack | 4/22/2007 |
Q: i recently purchased a 8 yr old quarter horse who acts as if he is terrified of the saddle and tack. ...
A: I really need more info about your gelding. Is he just green-broke? Has he really been ridden and ...
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| spoiled 7yr old | 4/19/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 yr old fillie that has never had any type of handling until a few week ago. i took her to ...
A: It seems to me that right now, the most important thing, is to work with your mare on some basics. ...
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| spoiled 7yr old | 4/18/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 yr old fillie that has never had any type of handling until a few week ago. i took her to ...
A: Well..... without further information it seems to me that the trainer was probably correct. She is ...
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| gelding acting like a stud | 4/17/2007 |
Q: We bought a 7 year old gelding in July '06. He is 14 1 hands and about 900 lbs. He is a Welsh ...
A: Spring is in the air!! I had to laugh when I read your question....it reminded me of a situation on ...
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| Rearing/bucking | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am fairly new at riding horses -1 year. We have 2 horses/age 14 and 20 that we have owned for a ...
A: It seems that you did everything correctly for a new horse owner. You bought a few older, ...
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| Buying a baby and breaking it myself | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I've had experience with lots of horses, but never actually owned one myself (stubborn parents). I'm ...
A: My advice about buying a weanling or young, unbroken horse is two-fold. First, it is an excellent ...
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| kicking | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old paint mare. I have had her since she was 2. My problem is that she kicks at ...
A: I have seen this before but, you did not say what the injury was. Did she just make herself stocked ...
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| Biting | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 6 yr old paint at an auction. I know nothing of his history. After having him in his ...
A: WOW! You two have a tiger by the tail! I have had many QH's in the age bracket of 4-9 yrs. old and ...
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| grullo | 4/10/2007 |
Q: im wondering if my colt can be aqha registered if he is a grullo but mom isnt registered but is the ...
A: Go to aqha.com and search on their website the rules about registering a colt who's Dam is not ...
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| bucking | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old gelding that i have been riding on trails for about two months. He is very ...
A: Good for you! It is good to see you want everything to be perfect :-) The bucking is a combination ...
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| about a horse i am trying to break | 4/9/2007 |
Q: hi i got a eygptain arabain gelding he is about 9 years old and i not sure if he as been broke and ...
A: Honey, you sound very young and the last thing I am going to do is encourage you to do something as ...
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| controlling speed on trail | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a just turning 5 year old paint mare that does well on trail with the exception of liking to ...
A: Hmmmm....I don't think having your husband walk with you will interfere but, pay attention to your ...
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| Training a2yr old minature horse to lunge | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have had my minni 3 months now the first 2mnths i have had him he has been fine on the lunge but ...
A: Minis and Ponies are the crankiest creatures around!! It may be because they are small or it is ...
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| controlling speed on trail | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have a just turning 5 year old paint mare that does well on trail with the exception of liking to ...
A: You are very lucky to be trail riding such a young horse with no real issues. As far as her ...
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| adult arabian mare | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I have an arabian that is about 9 years old she was free to wonder in a field for about five years ...
A: No, your mare is not too old to break to saddle. In fact, her past will probably work for you ...
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| Wonder what to do with Reaeing Horse | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My name is Amanda and I have asked you a question about my horse before. I was wondering what I ...
A: I am not familiar with any horse/animal rescue organizations in WA state. But, I am sure that you ...
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| Horse rearing, pawing at the ground in the stall | 4/4/2007 |
Q: recently I have adopted a paint filly - Lily a very smart girl. She has gone through some very ...
A: Lily was probably abused because she exhibited these behaviors before and the old owners felt they ...
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| trailer kicking | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have a roping horse that has been hauled around alot and is really calm and no vices except when ...
A: NO! NEVER tie anything to your horses hooves or legs in the trailer!! That is soooo dangerous and ...
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| pawing | 4/3/2007 |
Q: my question is more of curiosity than anything when he eats he paws the ground with his front hoof ...
A: Hmmmm, I would wait until he is actually 2 yrs. old and then have the vet out to give him a look ...
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| 21 year old paso | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering, When I go and feed Sydney and she is eating her grain, I'm shaking her hay out ...
A: Sydney is not doing it to hurt you or be mean, trust me :-) Horses get very excited at feed time. ...
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| Wonder what to do with Reaeing Horse | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My name is Amanda and I have asked you a question about my horse before. I was wondering what I ...
A: Of course I remember your writing to me! I am sorry to hear that your horse is still rearing and I ...
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| pawing | 4/2/2007 |
Q: my question is more of curiosity than anything when he eats he paws the ground with his front hoof ...
A: No, honey...you should not be worried at all. This is a common thing that horses do. They just ...
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| Horse rearing, pawing at the ground in the stall | 4/2/2007 |
Q: recently I have adopted a paint filly - Lily a very smart girl. She has gone through some very ...
A: I'm not quite sure what you are saying, could you clarify? Do you think Lily is too attached to you ...
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| Rearing Issue | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have had my 12yo Standardbred Gelding for 2 years, he is 16hh and the biggest sticky-beak of a ...
A: This is a very common issue for horses. Often called "barn sour" it just means a horse wants to get ...
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| Pony | 3/31/2007 |
Q: We just brought a 12 yr old Welsh mountain pony for our 5yr old girl. Poppy is 12 hh and has been ...
A: Well, you certainly have quite a normal pony there, believe it or not! LOL!! Ponies are some of ...
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| food aggression towards humans not other horses | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 year old quarter horse with unknown background that will pin ears and "talk" if he has ...
A: Hmmm....well, there is really nothing you can do to "correct" this because technically, he is not ...
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| brakeingin a shetland ponie | 3/30/2007 |
Q: hi there i have a shetland gelding im trying to brake in for my children he takes a bridel no ...
A: You did not say if this pony had any riding experience at all or if you did. Breaking a pony, ...
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| Neck Reining | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a paint gelding that was used for hunter class. I ride western. How do I teach him ...
A: This is a seemingly simple question but, I have no simple answer. Your guy has probably been ridden ...
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| The stopper | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I ride a appaloosa gelding who randomly STOPS while riding. I asked the owner about any health ...
A: I cannot give training advice to non-owners of the horse in question. I understand your problem and ...
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| horse bucking wher riding | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 12 year old paint a month ago, he rides ok but wants to buck and sometimes kicks ...
A: Hmmmm. I understand your question but, there are so many different reasons that could account for ...
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| Biting when saddled | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 15 Yr. old paint Arabian mare that was abused/neglected. She and I have made great ...
A: This is a very common and easily solved problem. I have had mares who snap and bite at the air when ...
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| Riding | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a paint he is alomst two years old and me and my dad just started breaking him. This is my ...
A: My advice to you and your parents is for you to stop riding this baby right now and altogether. ...
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| lead rope | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I'm new to this and we have a person who puts her horse out in the paddocks all night with a lead ...
A: I am so glad you have asked this question. Please try to dissuade this person form doing this ...
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| Kicking in trailer | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I've trailered this horse for about 10 years and only recently has he decided he wants to tear the ...
A: NO! NEVER tie anything to your horse's legs in the trailer! Sorry, I just kind of blurted that out, ...
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| Spring fever affecting my paint horse's behaviour | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 10.5 year old female bredding stock paint, she's 14.3hh, had one foal. I purchased her from ...
A: You're welcome :-) I am glad you are longeing her again with a plan but, I am not sure I like the ...
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| Spring fever affecting my paint horse's behaviour | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 10.5 year old female bredding stock paint, she's 14.3hh, had one foal. I purchased her from ...
A: From what you described to me, you know this mare intimately, having pretty much trained her ...
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| leads? | 3/17/2007 |
Q: i have a Quarter horse Arabian Cross named A Blazing Image. She is only 7 years old. i bought her ...
A: You are very young to be taking such a difficult task on. I think your trainer should teach the ...
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| suggestions on her bad habbits | 3/16/2007 |
Q: i have a 5 year old appendix quarter horse. she is laid back most of the time. she has pretty good ...
A: What you are experiencing with your mare is a common problem with horses that are always together in ...
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| Dallas | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I need help with my 20 year old QH. She was a rescue horse and has issues with shaking her head and ...
A: Let's start at the beginning. You say she was a rescue but, did give me any info as to why she was. ...
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| behavior issues with my young colt | 3/1/2007 |
Q: hey im 14yrsOld /guy/ but ive got lots of experiance with horses. i just got a colt appaloosa female ...
A: OK. STOP trying to get on your filly!! She is far, far too young for you to be on her back. ...
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| help with breaking my horse | 2/15/2007 |
Q: hi i was wondering if you could give me some step by step day to day activities on how to break in ...
A: Oh my!! If I could do that over the computer and never have to step foot in a barn again....well, I ...
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| Riding! | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have an Appaloosa Gelding who is 15.2hh and will be 2yrs old on April 22nd. I was wondering how ...
A: I cannot say how happy I am to hear from someone who is so responsible with their two year old that ...
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| stallions | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I board my horse at a farm with racehorses there are two stallions i help out there also with the ...
A: I understand your question but, I cannot give advice to non-owners of the horse(s). I can however ...
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| pasture | 2/13/2007 |
Q: and have been turning my horses out in it for a few hours a day but yesterday someone said that ...
A: Go to http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is1200.htm scroll down to Millet This is a site from ...
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| jumping | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I have a horse that I'm trying to train to do showjumping.But I don't know how to start off the ...
A: Well, you did not give me any background. Breed, age, horse's experience, your experience, ...
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| need a bit of advice | 2/12/2007 |
Q: name:chiffy hight:12.1Hh age:12 years. old lives in stable with other pony out in day in at night ...
A: It seems to me that you do not own the pony, Chiffy. I cannot give training advice to non-owners of ...
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| cribbing mare | 2/12/2007 |
Q: We've tried everything including hot sauce, cribbing collars and commercial products to arrest our ...
A: This actually sounds more like wood chewing than cribbing....but, hey, who cares what's it's ...
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| mare & foal | 2/9/2007 |
Q: She is a 14.3h quarter horse who foaled last April. She hasn't been ridden outside of the round pen ...
A: Sue.....you need help. More help than I can give you over the Internet! You said you were a timid ...
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| Pulling on the bit | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I have a five year old arab/QH mix. She was green when I bought her three months ago. I have been ...
A: First, I have to ask if she is wearing a cavasson? Is it tight enough? Next, is she wearing a ...
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| help my horse needs education! | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I'll start from the start. i got my brumby gelding from the echuca sales yard in victoria. i bought ...
A: You could not be more correct! Your little horse DOES need an education!! I'll tell you what ~ Put ...
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| afraid of people | 2/6/2007 |
Q: there was a foal born at the barn on friday and she is really afraid of people. she hids behind her ...
A: You did not say if this foal and mare is yours. I cannot give training advice to non-owners, for ...
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| building trust with my horse | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 7-8 year old Quarb mare. I love her to death but I'm not sure if she really trusts and ...
A: You did not say how long you have owned your mare. That is really important. I tell all my new ...
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| cribbing | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I have a horse that is eating or cribbing a treated fence post. what can I do to get him to stop? it ...
A: I really need more info to answer this correctly. Is he biting the wood, chewing on it or really ...
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| muscle building exercises | 2/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 7yr old quarb mare and i am not happy with her butt. she sat in a field with a goat for 4 ...
A: I completely understand your desire to build the muscle in your mare's hindquarters. I recommend ...
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| Starting a 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: In my professional opinion....Do what the vet says. Have her examined as every horse's health is ...
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| Follow-Up on rearing horse | 1/15/2007 |
Q: This is Amanda. I asked you a question a while ago on my rearing horse that flipped over at a ...
A: -) I am glad to hear that you are taking it slow and that you have someone that you and Vinnie both ...
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| what age to cut a stud colt | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I just rescued a colt,(Sonny) aprox. 7-8 mos. I've heard you can't pull the heels back, after they ...
A: Yes, with the proper amount of restraint and careful consideration, your blacksmith should be able ...
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| bits... | 1/14/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 yr old mare who i have had for a few years. She was sort of given to my mum and i(i am ...
A: I like to recommend Myler bits because they communicate very well with the horse. Mr. Myler ...
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| bits... | 1/13/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 yr old mare who i have had for a few years. She was sort of given to my mum and i(i am ...
A: Awww...you are so cute:-) You did not write too much and in fact, explained your issue with your ...
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| 3 yr. old having issues with breaking him | 1/12/2007 |
Q: my name is Ashley Martin. Well i need some help with my 3 yr. old gelding.This is my first time ...
A: Don't worry about this...it is really a minor setback in his training. He will be fine with a new ...
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| my horse and a fence | 1/10/2007 |
Q: How can i stop my horse from running through a fence... we are to close to a highway for him to run ...
A: You did not say if he has already broken through the fenceline or if it was the gate he busted ...
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| Bits | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 18 year old TB, who is a retired hunter/jumper, he is very barn sour and needs to be ...
A: Unfortunately, you might be up against a horse that cannot be re-trained from an arena horse to a ...
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| calming down my horse | 1/9/2007 |
Q: well in the stable she is very calm the thing is that she is very energetic and get a bit nervis the ...
A: OK. Your main goal is to make her go slower. As I said in my previous e-mails, 1.) A good diet ...
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| calming down my horse | 1/9/2007 |
Q: yes she is a TB and she is age 7, as regards to the bit she is still using the same one. i am riding ...
A: OK. That helps but, I really need to know if she had any re-training when she came off the track. ...
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| calming down my horse | 1/8/2007 |
Q: i have both a flat racing horse but to use it as a hack horse the problem that i am facing is that ...
A: Oh my!! I would need more information to correctly answer the riding question. What kind of bit is ...
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| Bolting | 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: I totally understand your fears. And your pony, while he does not understand them, IS exploiting ...
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| concerned | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Well Big Red is now mine. She follows me on the trails everywhere I walk and eats very gently out ...
A: I smiled when I read your e-mail :-) I am very pleased to hear you have welcomed Big Red into your ...
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| bitting for evasion problem | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 6 yr old paint mare. She was a cow horse, then for the last 2 1/2 years, was a ...
A: You are absolutely right that this can turn into a much worse problem if not corrected now. To me ...
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| herd bound horse or lack of dicipline | 1/5/2007 |
Q: .i grew up with horse's untill about 15 when my parents were divorced..sinced then have always ...
A: OK. Let's start at the beginning. Your 9 yr old gelding probably knows everything he needs to know ...
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| My spooky horse | 1/4/2007 |
Q: i have just started to lease jack and i dont think he should be a lesson horse either but that is ...
A: This is just too big a job for you to fix and by not owning him, you legally cannot anyway. Will he ...
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| My spooky horse | 1/4/2007 |
Q: For the last 4years i have ridden a now 16 yr old qh named jack i fell in love with him from the ...
A: I have to say two things...One, it appears to me that you are not the owner of this horse and that ...
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| Stormy | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Hey a few months ago i aquired a gorgeous horse named Storm who is as friendly and wonderful as you ...
A: The first thing you have to remember is that he is ONLY 3 yrs. old!! This is very young mentally as ...
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| Stall breaking | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old gelding who has lived in the pasture with a run in since he has been 8 months ...
A: No worries here. You are doing the absolute right thing by letting him do it on his terms. Does he ...
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| My little girl's back | 1/1/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old quarb mare is having some back issues. We thought is was colic but she only behaves ...
A: My first suggestion is is have her seen by a vet. She should be thoroughly examined for back issues ...
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| concerned | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I just recently bought 10 acres of land with a horse on it that was supposed to be removed 10 days ...
A: Big Red is lucky to have you! She can eat the free choice hay and having been in this situation for ...
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| My Little Girl! <3 | 12/29/2006 |
Q: My horse is the best thing in my life. She is great but i have a problem with trail rides. She was ...
A: You did not say your horse's age or how long she's been broke. You did say you have a trainer and ...
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| MY NEW HORSES ISSUES | 12/29/2006 |
Q: WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT HER EARS ALWAYS BEING PEELED BACK EVEN WHEN SHES HAPPY? THE OTHER AREA YOU ...
A: I would have to say she is either a "Boss Mare" now or one in the making. She is communicating to ...
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| Depression In horses | 12/29/2006 |
Q: We bought a 15 year old mare of mixed breeding 2 years ago from our local riding stables where she ...
A: Hmmmm. Yes I have seen this before. I have come to realize that horses (dogs, cats, birds....etc.) ...
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| biting problem | 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: You did not say if Coffee is biting people too. It sounds like he is not well socialized to humans ...
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| MY NEW HORSES ISSUES | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD PAINT MARE THAT LIVES WITH ONE OTHER 5 YEAR OLD PAINT MARE (HALF SISTERS) AND ...
A: It is common for horses to have a "sensitive" area that they do not like being touched. Mares can ...
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| Changin Directions & backup when unconfortable with his direction | 12/27/2006 |
Q: 6yr old gelding paint,is bordered at an equist. ranch. with a group of horse. very nice. When ...
A: I would have to say your horse is not "uncomfortable" with the direction he is going in. He is ...
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| My Horse | 12/27/2006 |
Q: What are the characteristics and the behavior of Arab/Quarter Horse Cross (Quarb)and is it a good ...
A: The best thing I can say about buying a horse for anyone, any age is this....purchase or lease ...
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| BITING | 12/20/2006 |
Q: sorry about no history im not sure what you need he is 16 years old i have had him for 14 years he ...
A: Well, Jeff...it sounds like you and your horse have a bad case of "Old-married-couple-itis"!!!! 14 ...
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| BITING | 12/20/2006 |
Q: MY HORSE ALWAYS TRIES TO NIBBLE AND BITE ME. HOW CAN I STOP THIS
A: Well, you did not give me much background about the relationship between you and your horse or much ...
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| My Horse | 12/20/2006 |
Q: He, Sedona, is a Throughbred, ex-race horse, he's 7, and has always rode English, the bit im using ...
A: OK. When you said he was "fine" for the longest time I am going to assume he was doing all the ...
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| My Horse | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I got my horse about a year ago, and he was fine for the longest time. I wanted to start training ...
A: To really answer this question, I need more info. The horse's age and breed. Also, his training ...
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| Pokey walk | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have been raised around horses and have halter broke quite a few. Although I know a lot about ...
A: I would have him checked by a vet for common growth problems that can occur in babies' legs. He ...
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| Horse not moving forward | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old crossbred gelding that I have just started under saddle. He had not been ...
A: ! My advice would be to stop riding him completely until you fix this on the longe line. He is ...
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| horses | 12/16/2006 |
Q: why are horses mounted from the left
A: Mounting on the left is a combination of historical fact and because humans are creatures of habit ...
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| 18 month old colt has gone crazy | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have an 18 month old welsh sec c colt, he has been fine to work out, his behavior was reasonable, ...
A: Colts can be full of beans at times and usually when you least expect it! You did not say if he was ...
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| Bad habit | 12/14/2006 |
Q: My mare in a quarter Horse and is 17 years old. She was a brood mare most of her life and sometimes ...
A: Well, what you have there is a mare wise to the ways of humans and discovered that she will ...
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| Tall | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Is 17.1hh to high for Showjumping?
A: Unfortunately, my answer cannot be as brief as your question! LOL!! As a rule, a horse can ...
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| dangerous, bad tempered pony. | 12/12/2006 |
Q: 5 weeks ago I bought a new pony for my 12 year old daughter who has ridden since she was tiny and is ...
A: Yikes! What a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde you have there!! Is is true he was never like this with the ...
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| 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: I am going to assume that you and your friend are both under 18 yrs of age and it is not clear to me ...
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| 8 month colt | 12/8/2006 |
Q: ...first off it just started and it comes and goes....he will come up to me and try to bit and he ...
A: It sounds like you have not weaned him yet and of course he is still a stud colt too. Both of these ...
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| 6 Year old mare getting started | 12/6/2006 |
Q: -----Answer----- Hi Kimberly! From what I understand of your question, neither you nor your friend ...
A: You said in your follow-up question that you do not own the horses, your friend does. I understand ...
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| 7 year old mare | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I amd 13 and for about a months I have been working with my mare , I amd relly set on working with ...
A: OK. I didn't quite understand what your question is...you kinda need to think like this is a school ...
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| 6 Year old mare getting started | 12/6/2006 |
Q: hi my name is kim and i am 13 i am working with a 6 year old mare she is a qh and is kinda shy she ...
A: From what I understand of your question, neither you nor your friend own these ...
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| scared horse! | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have a 15.1hh welsh cob mare who i brought 2 weeks ago. she used to live out 24 /7 but now is ...
A: The only thing you can do is wait. How long? I cannot say. That is between you and your mare. ...
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| 10yo Arabian pony out of Sir Gindi-throwing himself down | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 13.2hh arabian gelding pony cross that was going really well for a young rider but for some ...
A: Believe it or not, I have seen this before. It was a very high-strung OTTB mare. You did not say ...
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| Luna | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I bought a 2 1/2 year old appaloosa mare and have recently began doing some light work with her and ...
A: The fact that your mare is walking backwards worries me. Allot. This is a classic symptom of a ...
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| old white mare | 11/28/2006 |
Q: husband just bought me an old mare ,im guess age 17,shes hasnt been bothered with in 6 yrs,i did ...
A: First let me answer the question about the rainrot. For starters you need to be sure it is actually ...
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| breaking my 14 year old Arabian horse | 11/26/2006 |
Q: hey, I just got a 14 year old gelding Arabian and he is very spooky and nothing has been done with ...
A: You will definately need help...lots of help! A professional trainer who is knowledgable about ...
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| agression/protection | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Is my 14 year old gelded Arabian whom I have owned for one year being protective off me when he ...
A: I have seen this before between horses and also, between horses and people. Unfortunately, there is ...
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| Training a jumpy colt | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Yes i was wonder if you had any ideas on what i can do about a jumpy horse. I have been breaking in ...
A: I understand you want to enter her into the 2yr. old clss but, it sounds like she wouldn't like it ...
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| rearing | 11/23/2006 |
Q: he rears when hes being ridden, when were on a hack out even in company if we go to turn arround and ...
A: Sorry about the confusion in your follow-up question. The way it was formatted, I could not find ...
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| rearing horse | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have had my horse for 2 years know and I rode him a year before that. He is 9 years old and a ...
A: I have to be completely honest for your sake and your horse's. You should not ride him anymore. ...
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| Horse with sudden agression | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I've had my 3 1/2 year old for just about 3 months. He has some pushy manners on the groung that ...
A: I would have him checked out by the vet because drugs can change any living being and their ...
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| Gelding is a Cry baby | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have two horses Lexy and Dusty. they have been together for 4 years. Lexy and I ride alot and ...
A: Unfortunately, I cannot give you training advice on "horse on horse" issues. How do I explain to ...
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| falling over when trying to sleep | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I recently came into a 6 yr old exracer TB gelding. He was retired from a great career just this ...
A: Your TB needs to be seen by a veteranarian again. If you still do not have all the answers you ...
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| frustrated Quarter Horse | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I received this horse for free from owners who no longer wanted him. He is 7 yo QH gelding. He has ...
A: You started off with this fellow correctly...treating him like an unbroke baby and starting at the ...
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| WON'T GO FORWARD!! | 11/19/2006 |
Q: i recently started leasing an arab gelding (Indy is a polish arabian). He is around 10 years old and ...
A: You said you just started leasing this Arab. So, you two do not know each other and he has no ...
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| my paint mare spooks | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I paid for a year of training,she is leased to a riding school and won reserve champion HUS.She is ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "pro riders". Do you mean professional trainers or advanced students ...
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| Cribbing | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Its not the same mare that is grinding her teeth. It sounds right what you are saying about highly ...
A: Since she's got a new life as a broodmare, you must have the vet out for one reason or another to ...
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| my paint mare spooks | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I paid for a year of training,she is leased to a riding school and won reserve champion HUS.She is ...
A: If your mare did not do this to the trainer AND she won HUS in a showring, I'd have to say she is ...
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| 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: I cannot help you as I cnnot give advice to non-owners to work with other's horses. While I'm sure ...
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| Cribbing | 11/16/2006 |
Q: My mare CONSTANTLY cribs. Always cribbing on something, whether it be the water bucket, feed tub, ...
A: Cribbing....I hate it too but, their are worse stall vices, I guess. In my experience and after ...
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| foal training | 11/14/2006 |
Q: one thing though you said "before i wean him" to teach him to lead on his own so when should that be ...
A: Go ahead and wean your baby at about 6 months. Make sure he is doing well on solid food and hay and ...
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| tail rubbing | 11/12/2006 |
Q: 3 horses, 1 morgan, 2 arabians, all have developed tail rubbing excessively. 1 is mostly stall kept, ...
A: Hmmmmm. Since you have already gone the vet route, may I suggest a 2nd opinion from another vet? I ...
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| charging horse | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I bought a Tennessee Walking horse about a month ago. The guy I bought her from said he never rode ...
A: From what I understand about the breeding of Walkers, they throw the weanlings out to 24/7 pasture ...
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| hobbles | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I was wonderiing what Hobbles are for and what sorts of things do people use them for?
A: Hobbles are a restraining device used to hold a horse in place and keep them from moving ...
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| shoeing | 11/10/2006 |
Q: i have just bought a 4 yr.old saddle mare who is with colt. i hired a guy to shoe her , he worked ...
A: The most important thing to remember when you are just starting a relationship with a new horse is ...
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| Rodeo!!! | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 year old Welsh Cob sec C mare, 13.3HH. She is turned out through the day with one other ...
A: The first thing you have to decide is the mare acting out of fear, pain, ignorance or defiance? ...
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| Dangerous pony | 11/5/2006 |
Q: 14.3, highlandxtb, 13. 24 hr turnout. No extra feed. Regularly used jumping, hacking. For no reason ...
A: This is not a training question. I cannot help you in that capacity. If you are serious about ...
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| Breaking In my Horse | 11/3/2006 |
Q: there just wondering a what age would you consider breaking in a quarter horse. I was ready when my ...
A: 4 is not too late to break your mare. Though I would recommend breaking her soon, I've found that ...
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| new arab horse | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering if spraying my newly attained gelding when he goes to nibble, is going to ...
A: You will not ruin or affect your relationship with your gelding if you do not react when you spray ...
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| 4 yr old bucks going downhill? | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old warmblood gelding that I have owned since he was weaned. He was started very ...
A: Your horse obviously does not like going downhill. I cannot tell you why without seeing him, even ...
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| 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: I am really going to need more information to correctly answer this. But, from just what you told ...
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| new arab horse | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a 4 year old arabian gelding, he likes to bite every once in a while, and I ...
A: The first thing to stop your gelding from bititng is to not turn it into a game. Do not react at ...
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| 9 going on 2... | 10/23/2006 |
Q: O.k here I go... I have a part-bred arab mare who is 9 going back to the mental age when she was 2 ...
A: 1) Issues with being tied are very common. Some feel that Arabians are naturally head-shy due to the ...
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| Horse Problems | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I bought a horse at the first of the year. She was very gentle and loving. I had never rode a horse ...
A: It sounds to me like you bought a well-trained horse that initially did a very good job for you ...
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| is my horse loosing it? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: i have a five yr old mare that usually behaves really well, but last sat. we were up elk hunting she ...
A: Hon, I am just a horse trainer, not a mind reader of horses! LOL!! Don't concern yourself over why ...
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| is my horse loosing it? | 10/11/2006 |
Q: i have a five yr old mare that usually behaves really well, but last sat. we were up elk hunting she ...
A: I believe you have a simple case of "Let's get back Home!!"syndrome with your mare. I have a client ...
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| horse advice please | 10/10/2006 |
Q: i have a 15 yr. old quarter horse mare... she is out in pasture and can go in barn when ever she ...
A: First, let's address your horse's well-being...It sounds like she might be "heevy" a slang word for ...
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| stumbling horse | 10/9/2006 |
Q: About 2 months ago I started leasing a 3yr old TB/Paint gelding, lives out 24 hours with around 6 ...
A: I understand your situation and your concern for a horse that is not even yours is admirable. ...
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| RE: Is my horse too old to train? | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I have a horse that is about 9 years old, a male paint, and he has not been broken; I think. I have ...
A: My first thought is: This horse will either break easy or not at all. Period. He is rather old ...
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| Why is he bucking? | 10/2/2006 |
Q: i was recently thrown off a horse. hes a dark cleaveland bay a nice natured horse. he scares very ...
A: Well, first you need to stop riding this horse outside because he will really hurt you next time and ...
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| strong horses/ pulling | 10/2/2006 |
Q: What is the best way to deal with a horse that gets strong especially when with a group of other ...
A: This is a difficult question to answer without more information. Can you please re-phrase it with ...
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| napping and refusal to hack alone | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My mother and I bought a 13.2hh, 12 years old, gelding just under a month ago from our local ...
A: This is not a big problem at all. In my opinion, it could be solved in 30 days of work with him. ...
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| Rodeo | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of schooling my 4 year old, gelding who I have home bred. He is playful but this ...
A: I would have to say it's just a case of the "Fours".... You did not say if he has done this before ...
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| training - follow up | 9/22/2006 |
Q: She is a two year old - and her birthday is coming up soon. I do western riding. And I trained my ...
A: I like to start my babies in a rubber-coated D ring snaffle. It's going to be real fat and they ...
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| 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: Stallions bite. Period. Now, inspite of that you can supress the behavior. I have a 7 year old Arab ...
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| farrier problems | 9/11/2006 |
Q: She has been out to paster for several years. I have had her for several months now and she has put ...
A: Since you did not tell me any other specific behavorial problems with your mare during ground work, ...
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| can you help me? | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Would like to know if you would be able to tell me how to get our 3 yr old quarter horse started on ...
A: I have to be honest and say I do not have a clue as to how to start a QH to barrel racing ~ Sorry! ...
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| Riding | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me when it would be safe for me to start riding my colt. I bought ...
A: Yes, it is too early to break him to saddle. I would continue on the path you are going especially ...
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| Eating on the trail | 9/8/2006 |
Q: You explain that to stop a horse pulling and grabbing to eat on the trail, that I should holler No ...
A: Yes, I have heard these two rules also and 95% of the time they apply. In this case though, you ...
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| how to get a mare to stop raising her head?? | 9/8/2006 |
Q: i broke her myself. she does everything really well carries head low neck flat, turns, neck reins, ...
A: Your mare most likely carries her head low and flat because of her conformation. It is her natural ...
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| Gelding behavior | 9/7/2006 |
Q: My arabian/saddlebreed is 5 years old. He was gelded in November 2005 and had an infection from this ...
A: I personally own Arabians and a Saddlebred and I have also worked with many of these such crosses. ...
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| Eating on the trail | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My Quarter Horse gelding grabs on the trail, often on the move and that's not too bad, but today for ...
A: I am sorry to say you are going to have to have at least 3 trail rides that will involve fighting ...
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| behaviour at the field gate | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have just moved my 15 year old very quiet mare to a private yard. She has always been lowest in ...
A: As much as I would like to be able to, I cannot control or train a horse about how it treats other ...
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| Clippers, trotting and crosstie/tying problem | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a 3 year old Paint gelding. He likes to pick what he wants to do and when he wants ...
A: OK. Let's just backtrack and relax. First, this is not a "made" horse who will act like one. He ...
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| Bucking | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I own a 9 yr old 16H QH gelding. He is out 24/7 during the spring, summer and fall; stalled when ...
A: You said your horse has done this before...so you need to treat it as a habit, not a one time ...
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| bucking | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I am 43 years old and have been training and training horses my whole life.. Started out in the ...
A: You did my job for me and answered your own question!! Yes, you are going to fast....way too fast! ...
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| BREAKING | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I PURCHASE A BROODMARE 8YR OLD I WANT TO BREAK HER TO RIDE SHE IS 5MOMTH IN FOAL CAN YOU HELP ME
A: This is a very simple question that has a very complicated answer. I will try to be as easy to ...
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| Breaking | 8/13/2006 |
Q: We have 4 horses and are very new to raising and caring for horses. We have one 3year old mare and ...
A: I am at a loss as to how to answer this question. So, I will just come right out and say.....for ...
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| rude | 8/7/2006 |
Q: my horse is an apploosa he is very rude to anybody who walks in front of him. he will try to knock ...
A: It sounds like he is just not a friendly, "people" horse... coupled with an "I'm in charge" ...
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| rude | 8/5/2006 |
Q: my horse is an apploosa he is very rude to anybody who walks in front of him. he will try to knock ...
A: I really need more information to answer this question properly. Do you mean when people walk in ...
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| wich bit should i use? | 8/3/2006 |
Q: my mare of 5 years old is a pretty good horse as far as reining and stoping and backing up. but she ...
A: I just answered a question like this and I am going to recommend the same thing again. I just want ...
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| training | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I bought a 6 yr. old who has not been rode in a year and we are trying to lounge him and I need to ...
A: WOW! You have your hands full!! First, my advice is to obtain knowledgeable help in your area. ...
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| cinching | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Please send me a list of buying a horse without a pre vet exam that you mentioned. I have been ...
A: I would have to say the first rule for the horse buyer who is new to horses is... The horse must be ...
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| Bit for strong horse | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I have a 9 year old Paint. She is very strong on my hands. I don't ride with any gadgets, just a ...
A: It seems to me your mare has outgrown her current bit, especially since it is such a mild bit and ...
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| cinching | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I am looking to buy a 15 yr. old quarter horse mare - she only has one prob. that I can see. When ...
A: Yes, I would buy a horse that does this, if I liked everything else about her. This has no effect ...
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| Training and Breaking | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I am currently training a 3 year old Welsh/Thoroughbred cross pony smaller than 13 hands and am ...
A: Wow! You got a double whammy ~ 3 yrs old and a TB cross pony!! They can have BIG attitiudes! From ...
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| mare won't back up??? | 7/23/2006 |
Q: i can pull back on reins or the lead rope or stand in front of her and push all day but i cant get ...
A: It sounds like you have a nice little mare that just doesn't understand what you want her to do. ...
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| Horse Problem | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I have a three year old filly that I am about to start breaking. She has a great disposition, can be ...
A: I can tell you how to fix this problem in 2 sentences. But, I have to look at the big picture of ...
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| young stallion | 7/18/2006 |
Q: We have a young coming 4 yo Gypsy stallion, bought as a colt specifically for breeding, that is a ...
A: I cannot answer any questions directly to emails, the format of this site will not allow it....so I ...
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| 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: In my professional opinion I think you should stop riding this baby. Right now you are in physical ...
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| A Spinning Horse | 7/13/2006 |
Q: At my barn, one of my favorite horses' name is Champ, at the barn they are unsure of his breed but ...
A: This is a difficult situation and I cannot answer it over the computer. It sounds like Champ has ...
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| Halter Training a colt | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am halter training a colt, he is about 2-3 months old and he is, intelligent but shy and loses ...
A: I have good news and bad news! The good news is - YOU - you are going about making this colt trust ...
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| Difficult gelding | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have owned a 6 year old Irish cob gelding for 6 months. He has been exemplary in behaviour - in ...
A: Since we will never really know why your horse is doing this, we'll take a practical approach. ...
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| bad behaviour on return home | 7/9/2006 |
Q: i have an 8 yr old tb geld. he is fine to ride when going out on road and until we get to ...
A: My first piece of advice is to STAY OFF THE ROAD for now!! There is nothing you can teach him there ...
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| Touching | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I have a 9yr old OTTB whom has been off the track for 3 years.He was formally owned by a young girl ...
A: I have owned several OTTB's over the years and they do tend to be "thin-skinned". Sensitive to ...
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| saddling | 7/3/2006 |
Q: Whenever we saddle up my horse, he tries to bite anyone around him. He also bucked once to get the ...
A: I own several horses that bite at the air and turn around to bite at me during cinching! HAHA! AND ...
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| Flighty 4 year old | 7/1/2006 |
Q: My friend has a 4 year old welsh section D gelding, she bought him as an untouched 2 year old, which ...
A: So, the horse does not tolerate anything touching/banging on his sides. Well, tell him to " Get Over ...
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| Flighty 4 year old | 7/1/2006 |
Q: My friend has a 4 year old welsh section D gelding, she bought him as an untouched 2 year old, which ...
A: First let me say how sorry I am about the computer mix-up. I had answered your question and sent it ...
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| bucking | 6/29/2006 |
Q: hey there, i have a 5 year old thoughbred gelding. who we had profesionaly trained this last year. ...
A: Without knowing the specifics....like what bit you use, do you use a martingale, how long have you ...
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| Help... | 6/26/2006 |
Q: well recently I brought a 12 month old filly, She is half brumby and only had human contact in the ...
A: First, I would recommend isolating the filly from her herd mates. You will make no progress with her ...
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| wind sucking and bucking | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Ok. I have a gelding...about 8 years old, he is a great horse and everything...great jog, but ...
A: Let me address the cribbing/wind sucking first. There are plenty of theories as to why horses do ...
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| bucking | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I lokked at horse to buy, the 60 yr. woman said she lost her balance and fell off him while he was ...
A: Obviously this is not a "trained" horse....in any sense of the matter. Should you buy it? In my ...
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| Collection | 6/14/2006 |
Q: In one of my previous questions, I think you mentioned that you rode saddleseat. That is the ...
A: It has been years since I have competed in Saddleseat Equitation....now, I deal with truly confused ...
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| Training a scared 2-yr-old colt to clip | 6/12/2006 |
Q: Five weeks ago I purchase a 2 yr old colt. He was extremely nervous and head shy, but over the past ...
A: It sounds like you have a nice little fella with a "little" problem! Well, it could be worse, ...
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| calm horse turned crazy !!! | 5/23/2006 |
Q: ..thanks for looking at this...we have a 15yr. old Tenn. Walker...approx 15 hands...had him for ...
A: Hmmmmm. I have to say this question is a real toughie!! Even though you have given me some very ...
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| Side Passing my filly. | 5/18/2006 |
Q: i have a 4 year old paint filly that i've trained her everything she has been taught. I saddle broke ...
A: You said that Skye will bend her head in the appropriate direction first and then take a step to the ...
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| Hobbles | 5/16/2006 |
Q: i am a western rider and at the place we board they believe it is a need to put hobbles on a horse ...
A: Good Morning! No. I do not think this is true. Not at all. I do not use them ever for breaking ...
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