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Horses - Behavior Issues, Breaking and Training/Questions Answered by Expert Caitlin Day Huntress
| Subject | Date Asked |
| New 6 month old filly | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I am going to be getting a weaned 6 month old filly soon and I would like some advice on how to ... A: Sorry for the delay~ I would slowly get your horses together or you can separate your elderly horses ... | |
| OTTB and indoor arena issues | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought an OTTB 6 yr gelding and have been working with him for 4 months now. I purchased him from ... A: I think if you have a good thing going in your outdoor arena it shouldn't take long for you to get ... | |
| How to finish breaking my horse | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: over the previous summer I started to work with my horse, and even started riding her. I did ... A: I am sorry to hear things have gotten tricky for you and your horse. I would try working on your ... | |
| colt becoming bossy | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: When i got him he was really pleasant but in the last couple of days hes becoming bossy[hes not ... A: I would try to remember that there are many stallions that are very well behaved, so this guy not ... | |
| Balking Ponies | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I contacted you once about the two ponies I am working with. So, one of them, Toughy, is about 16+ ... A: It sounds like you have the right idea when it comes to teaching your pony to lead. Don't worry too ... | |
| Bitting Controversy | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old rescue OTTB who I have been schooling in english and hunter hack for 2 years. He ... A: Once you teach the foundation you start at a walk, pick up the contact slowly, and if he really ... | |
| Shetland Ponies | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: First off, you need to know I am a young teen. I chose to ask you my questions because you sound ... A: It sounds like you are going to have a ton of fun with these ponies! The fun thing about horses is ... | |
| Bitting Controversy | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old rescue OTTB who I have been schooling in english and hunter hack for 2 years. He ... A: First make sure that he is up to date with all of his dental care. Then I would move on to helping ... | |
| help | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: i just saved a horse before he went to slaughter, was very skinny he is 7 years old, has weight now ... A: I wish I could help you train a rescue horse with an email but there are many things, as you know, ... | |
| riding a carriage horse | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I've been asked by a friend to "do some dressage work" with her 6-yr old Swiss-bred (but very light) ... A: It sounds like you are on the right track. If you are comfortable enough as a rider I would try ... | |
| Odd behaviour | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I am have a 7yr Tb, he was breed to race i am lead to believe had some training as a racehorse but ... A: I would start with teaching him to disengage his hind end. When riding draw one rein up to your ... | |
| Naughty Foal | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a first time foal handler, my mare has recently had a little filly although she is very cute ... A: Klara, What a dreadful situation you have! Do NOT listen to whomever gave you the advice to hold her ... | |
| my horse | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: i have an 11yo Dutch warmblood, who has got into a very nappy habbit of when at a show and leaving ... A: If by the time you get him in the show ring he is perfect this should be pretty easy to work on for ... | |
| 16 HH Warmblood nervousness | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a 16 HH warmblood to ride. He is in a paddock with 5 Geldings and 1 mare. We do ... A: He sounds like a big, bossy and bothered horse- not a horse I would pair with someone still learning ... | |
| 16 HH Warmblood nervousness | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a 16 HH warmblood to ride. He is in a paddock with 5 Geldings and 1 mare. We do ... A: Lets look at it from your horses point of view. He goes out without his friends and either he is ... | |
| only male riders | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Im Paula. I've recently bought a 6-10yr. old MUSTANG GELDING. My problem is.. he was brought to me ... A: I wish you were near by I would come over and work with him myself. I have never met a horse that ... | |
| Nervy ex racehorse | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: She is fantastic at home and going really nicely but i have taken her to a couple of quiet events ... A: Dressage means training so remember to start at the beginning. How does your horse tack up? Does she ... | |
| donkey behavior | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a donkey. He is my first, he is 6 months old, he really didn't have any human ... A: Sorry for the delay. I have only worked with a few donkeys, they are like horses but more ... | |
| barn sour horse | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My last horse very sadly passed away about a month ago (20 year old) and I now have another horse. ... A: I wish I could be there myself to help you with all the pieces of this issue, but here are a few ... | |
| ottb help | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I took my ottb to his first show. We have been training for about 8 months and he has been coming ... A: It sounds like you have done a great job with your horse so far, I can only read one thing that you ... | |
| troubled horse | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 12 year old appendix quarter horse. he is perfect on the ground and when i lung him. i ride ... A: It sounds like your guy does not know how to give to pressure from the bit. Since you have a good ... | |
| New horse | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I hope you maybe able to give me some advice. I just got two TB boys off the track. The one boy is ... A: You definitely need to decide if you are up for doing the work to keep this horse. If you are ... | |
| Halter breaking a miniature horse | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I am working with a yearling miniature stud colt. I ride quite a bit on our ranch and have worked ... A: It sounds like you have a lot of great ideas for working with this colt. I do not know how old he is ... | |
| trailer loading | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: has great ground manners, ties great, you can do about anything with her, but I have a problem with ... A: It sounds like your horse is trying very hard to do the right thing. Despite the fact that she is ... | |
| clipping | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: how can I clip my horse's ears when he is ear shy and afrad of the cliper by hes ears and i have a ... A: I would think to yourself if you don't get him clipped by the show its no big deal, when you are ... | |
| Help | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Caitlin my name is trish and I have recently purchased another horse. she is a 5 year old TB/WB and ... A: Start with the pad because it is easier for you to handle. Pick it up and with her on the lead rope ... | |
| mental issues since back from a finishing barn | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I want to thank you first for giving me the opportunity to ask my questions regarding my 8yr. old ... A: If I could fix your issues with an email response I would, sadly it is more complex than that. Your ... | |
| rearing | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a 10 year old mare barrel horse that has developed a habit of rearing and turning back ... A: The best advice I can give is that horses go up when they think they have nowhere else to go. That ... | |
| Jumper Bucks After Fences | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: My alpha gelding begins to buck two or three strides after his fences. If I jump the fence and give ... A: It sounds to me like your guy is bucking because he does not want to keep moving forward (when you ... | |
| horse behavior | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: About two months ago a large dog was chasing 9 of our horses in a 5 acre field---when they were ... A: I think you are right to be concerned, it is troubling when a horse is upset enough to attack. The ... | |
| Starting a terrified horse | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old tb gelding that I have had since he was 3. He was previously a pasture ornament at ... A: I can tell from how much thought you put into your question that you really care about doing things ... | |
| Nervous Pony | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have managed to handle one of them but the other I can not get near he is in the field with ... A: I wish I could explain everything to do to train horses online but I can't. My best suggestion for ... | |
| ottb training | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 6 year old ottb. when we rescued him, he hadnt been ridden in a year. he had only been ... A: I would work with your guy on feeling differently about riding. You want to do everything ... | |
| complete change of personality | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a 9 year old thoroughbred gelding that i have been riding for three years. when i got him he ... A: It sounds like your horse is claustrophobic, it is something all horses feel he just had enough of a ... | |
| riding trouble | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: My horse has a riding problem. When i take him out riding, he doesn't like to go in a certain ... A: I would go up to him in the field and when you get to him pet him and walk away, don't let it always ... | |
| hard headed horse | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: When I first met him we clicked I got him saddled and rode him around the first day I started. His ... A: I wish I were nearby so I could come and show you myself, since I can't train horse via the internet ... | |
| How do I get my horse to trust me? | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Hi I have recently bought a horse approximately 8 weeks ago but I cant get him to trust me how do I ... A: I would read the book by Tom Dorrance, "True Unity". I would also read the book by his brother Bill ... | |
| 13 year old gelding | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: my name is Megan and I have a 13 year old thoroughbred gelding. Recently I brought him to our new ... A: I would do the same ground work with both of your horses, another fun thing to do is to ride one and ... | |
| 13 year old gelding | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: my name is Megan and I have a 13 year old thoroughbred gelding. Recently I brought him to our new ... A: You are right to think this is happening because your horse is a herd animal and when he see's his ... | |
| Yearling Stud Colt | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been around horses a number of years, barrel raced all my life and in general was always ... A: I am a firm believer that horses should be out with other horses, so I would try to find a few young ... | |
| Please Help!! | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I bought a sweet as can be 11 year old Arabian gelding last April. He was with a woman who purchased ... A: Sorry it took me a bit to get back to you. Your situation sounds frustrating! What it sounds like is ... | |
| Is he really gelded? | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Im working with a horse,and he is five yrs old. I have a knack with "promblem horses", but this ... A: Funny you should send me this question because my gelding is the same, he has even mounted mares ... | |
| After an accident... | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old TB who I backed recently after extensive ground work on the lunge. He has been ... A: Many times people want things to be quiet with their young horses, so they quietly get them ready to ... | |
| Bolting Blindly | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: When we first started lunging, she used to buck and take off when I asked for canter whether I had ... A: When you say your horse gets unbalanced and "falls over" is that literal? Does she fall on her side ... | |
| Anxious Horse | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old mare, who was barely broken western, and just used for games. I purchased her as my ... A: If I could answer your question directly I could train horses and people while sitting at my ... | |
| Horses have had time off | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My 9 yo haflinger mare and 10 yo quarter horse gelding have both had the winter off, and I want to ... A: It sounds like you have a good start. I can not tell from what you wrote what problems you had with ... | |
| Man-Killing Horse | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Catlin I am Al Cagle (formerly on this board in Military History). I have just finished a 1924 ... A: I have not met one myself, but if you think about horses being "in to pressure" creatures, meaning ... | |
| horse behavior | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 14 and I have been riding for about 4 years now. I am almost my happiest at the barn and I have ... A: Sounds like you are becoming a true horsewoman, I too am happiest when I am at the barn! To teach a ... | |
| dominance and agression in herd | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My paint, who was gentle with my weanling when they were alone, is now intimidating all 3 horses, ... A: If you have a riding horse you trust and feel comfortable doing this, I would work your paint from ... | |
| dominance and agression in herd | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My paint, who was gentle with my weanling when they were alone, is now intimidating all 3 horses, ... A: Usually if I have a horse that is very Alpha I turn them out with the other horses and just let them ... | |
| nervous young horse | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7yo dutch warmblood mare, who i have owned for only 4months. Before i got her, she was in ... A: The reason your horse is so nervous is because as a prey animal she knows that her life depends on ... | |
| Horse strange field behaviour. | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have recently brought a 6 year old gelding and in general he is a nice horse to be around but ... A: I would do whatever it takes to bring your guy into a smaller work place, say a round corral. Then I ... | |
| curbing filly colt from kicking | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: my 17 yr. old miss. fox trotter had filly colt 6 mos ago. i have spent time with colt every single ... A: Don't think that this is because of something you did, horses are made by nature to test who is in ... | |
| Mulephobia | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My 15 year old QH gelding is one of the most unflappable guys you could ever meet..but when it comes ... A: Think about your horses point of view, these creatures look different and even when you get better ... | |
| napping | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13hh pony (gelding), he is 12 years old. I have had him for about six weeks and he has ... A: Sounds like you guy may be feeling herd bound. Try to think of things from his point of view, a prey ... | |
| bucking and bolting gelding | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: about a year ago we bought a shire x cob, who had been used for pulling caravans for holiday makers ... A: I wish I could train horses over e-mail, sadly I cannot, and if I lived close to you I would do it ... | |
| HEAD SHY AND BREAKING | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A QUESTION TO ASK i HAVE A 8 YEAR ARAB QH WHO i BOUGHT FROM SPCA OF CLARK COUNTY AND SHE WAS ... A: If you have not started horses or worked with troubled horses before I would get the help of a ... | |
| chomping | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: my name is kateyn and i am training this horse that my friend got a couple weeks ago, (he got him at ... A: It sounds like your guy had a bad feeling inside when he feels pressure on his nose. You are right, ... | |
| Rearing | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Her ground manners are good she lounges in round pin and on lounge line is this not pressure? She ... A: If you have worked with a different kinds of pressure, plastic bags etc., then you can take it to ... | |
| Rearing | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a horse she is 6 years old she was a harness horses have been trying to put her under saddle ... A: Horses go up when they do not know where else to go. I would start on the ground working on getting ... | |
| Gelding acting like a stud | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 yr old TW and every time he gets around other horses no matter the gender he acts up. He ... A: I would make sure your horse gets time out in a herd to work things out himself, does he have ... | |
| Problems while in the trailer | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I looked through many postings on this site to see if anyone had already asked a similar question, ... A: I have met several horses who had trouble in the trailer. Firstly, I would start at the beginning ... | |
| HELP! | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My horse is realy naughty. I am only 11-12 and he keeps rearing!! I have been scared foor a little ... A: It sounds like your horse is really confused! Horses go up! when they do not know where else to go, ... | |
| Sidestepping into thing, and going dow hills | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a four year old Qaurter horse pain named Skip. Hes about 15 hands tall, maybe a little over. ... A: If you feel comfortable enough with his energy you can work on this in an arena or a round corral, ... | |
| trouble leading horse | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a new horse, 6 yr old quarter horse mare. I am having trouble leading her with ... A: It can be frustrating when our horses don't know how to lead well, she just doesn't know how to give ... | |
| Lungeing problems and safety | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My 8yo gelding refuses to lunge. He bucks, rears, charges and strikes! Horrible attitude. However, ... A: If you feel that your horse has good ground manners other than when you try to lunge him I would ... | |
| Behavior problems with two of my horses | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Caitlin, My name is Chris and I just bought three horses a 7 yo appaloosa, 6 yo QH and a 2 yo ... A: Sounds like your horses are a little herd bound, they see their pasture as a place of friends and ... | |
| Trail troubles | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been using Natural horsemanship on my young horse for a little over a year now. I have ... A: One reason it is great to go out and work your horse at a show or on the trail is that it shows you ... | |
| My horse is scared of other horses | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a rescue horse that I have had for about a 1 1/2 yr. I have had him in 30 training, and from ... A: Try to break down what could be making your horse nervous and work on the pieces separately. He is ... | |
| Trail troubles | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been using Natural horsemanship on my young horse for a little over a year now. I have ... A: The goal is to make it her idea to go past the log. I know that out on the trail there can be spots ... | |
| 1 1/2 yr old stud colt | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I think I have gotten over my head with this colt…. My husband and I got a 1 ˝ yr old stud colt ... A: If you can, I would find a professional colt starter in your area to come and help you get your colt ... | |
| rescue horse | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at a 13.2hh pony being brought back from starvation. He is doing wellnow at 6001bs. My ... A: If I understand your question you would like help getting your pony ready to be tied to a trailer ... | |
| horse behavoir | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: i am having problems with my large 17 hands Thorobred horse. I have only had him a short while but ... A: Sounds like someone skipped a step in helping your horse understand saddling. Start with your saddle ... | |
| feedinghorse | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: when feeding horse in feed ben he pawsin the ground making ahole in the stall he only does while ... A: Your horse is pawing the ground because he wants his food, and it works! He gets the food! Try to ... | |
| My mare will not let me touch her tail | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I've had my 8yr old mare for a month. She has a very sweet temperament and for the first 3 weeks I ... A: Sorry for my slow reply, I actually had an accident with a troubled horse I am working with. What ... | |
| Gelding Urinates When Groomed | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is doing ground work with our neighbor's four walking horses. She also grooms, feeds, ... A: If your gelding is urinating enough that you think something is wrong physically call the vet. Once ... | |
| new pony | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: just got new pony but finding it is heading towards the gate when he trots on we find we have to ... A: As I said before, this is the same pony, whether you are riding him or not, so you can do the ... | |
| new pony | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: just got new pony but finding it is heading towards the gate when he trots on we find we have to ... A: If you can not ride the pony because he is too small you could have him loose in the arena and with ... | |
| new pony | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: just got new pony but finding it is heading towards the gate when he trots on we find we have to ... A: It may go against our instinct but, if every time your pony is headed to the gate you asked him to ... | |
| Rearing | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I was given a horse this summer who has a reputation for being a stubborn trakehner who usually gets ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your accident, thank goodness you are okay. It sounds like this guy of ... | |
| Problem Mare | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I bought my daughter a quarter horse in November. She has always been a litte spunky, but the last ... A: The only problem I could imagine is that your mare may be very herd bound to the gelding you keep ... | |
| stopping undersaddle | 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: It sounds like your guy is greener than you may think, and now he is getting some bad habits. I am ... | |
| Clipping | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Help! I bought a 14.1 cob recently she is a lovely little mare. Unfortunatley, we left her feathers ... A: It sounds like you have a lovely pony with a small issue. Horses can only express themselves in so ... | |
| Clipping | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Help! I bought a 14.1 cob recently she is a lovely little mare. Unfortunatley, we left her feathers ... A: It could be because of the clipping, either way here are some suggestions to get her more ... | |
| Rearing Up | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Lucy is a 4 year old TWH. We got her this past summer. We got her at a sell where a show ranch was ... A: Sounds like you guys are on the right path to a great partnership. Here is my question to you, at ... | |
| re: 4 year old gelding | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My question is when leading him around the round pen-he wants to paw at you or just be jumpy and ... A: The round pen is a great place to work this out, make sure you are using a natural rope halter with ... | |
| re: 4 year old gelding | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My question is when leading him around the round pen-he wants to paw at you or just be jumpy and ... A: Where are you trying to lead him to? What kind of halter are you using? He may be full on energy and ... | |
| Pulling | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Shes an excellent horse but she pulls like a steam train. By pulls i mean she constantly wants to go ... A: I would start on the ground with a natural rope halter, start softly to ask her back with the nose ... | |
| training | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a horse 6yrs old. He is broke, but hasnt been ridden in a while. He saddles great ... A: If the bit goes under the tongue it means the horse is not comfortable with it. Most people tell you ... | |
| training a gelding and a stud | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: we stated to mess with him a year ago but stopped because he got hurt really bad and we felt like we ... A: Since you have time on your side you have time to do research! Go to your local library and check ... | |
| My Mare | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you a question concerning my mare. The previous summer, I barrel raced my mare, and ... A: Your mare sounds like she does not think her work is fun anymore. This could be for several reasons, ... | |
| TB poblems | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr old TB gelding that has been so wonderful and so reliable until recently. I have been ... A: If he is worried about other horses there are several things you can do. I would set up a pen or tie ... | |
| seperation anxiety | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: we have 2 ex racehorses my mare is 5yrs old and my husbands gelding is 8 yrs old the problem is the ... A: You have to do whatever it takes to set up a situation for your gelding to heal. That being said you ... | |
| un able to mount my pony | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a gelding who suffered a bad back he now has all clear but he will not allow us any where ... A: I would start with smaller steps. Use a stick and tie a piece of cloth to the end, this will let you ... | |
| a few horses issues | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a four year old mare who has explosion issues, and we stable at a busy barn. She has gotten ... A: It is very normal for a horse to be claustrophobic like this, in the wild if they get stuck in one ... | |
| kicking the stall door when not feed and biting people when u touch him when he is eating | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: my horse is a clam horse out in the area. but when he goes into the stall he is wild. he always ... A: First teach your horse to back up when you hold the very end of your lead rope and shake it. Start ... | |
| mad mini mare | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: She is aprx 6yrs old and will be very willing to almost anything for you on a lead line, you can ... A: Sounds like your mini is a lead mare! Or at least she thinks she is ahead of you. Start in a round ... | |
| My 3 1/2 year old is kicked & denied food in the pasture. | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: How do I prevent my 3 1/2 year old at the bottom of the monarchy from being kicked and deprived of ... A: There is not much you can do to get your horse to move up in the food chain, he is learning how to ... | |
| Unreliable Tennessee Walking Horse Mare | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old female who rescued a 7 yr old Tennessee Walking Horse mare. She was fat, had ... A: I would start by making sure you have a natural rope halter with a lead rope that is at least 12 ... | |
| Unreliable Tennessee Walking Horse Mare | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old female who rescued a 7 yr old Tennessee Walking Horse mare. She was fat, had ... A: Sounds like you have put a lot of your energy into this mare. The situation we want to create is one ... | |
| Nervous Horse | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been training my friends Appaloosa gelding, but I am having a very hard time getting anywhere ... A: Sounds like your guy is a little confused. He knows you are there to help but doesn't know how to ... | |
| American Walking Pony training | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I am exercising/training a young 14 hand pony & I weigh approx. 135 lbs. Im riding bareback(no ... A: I like to think that as long as you weigh no more than a quarter of the horses weight you are okay. ... | |
| horse behavior | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a gelding and a mare. when we are around other horses the gelding will kick and bite other ... A: As I said in my reply "start your leg pressure and bumping getting bigger and bigger." You are ... | |
| horse behavior | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a gelding and a mare. when we are around other horses the gelding will kick and bite other ... A: Sounds like your gelding is trying to make it clear to other horses that he and your mare are a ... | |
| 1st colt | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased my first colt. He is 2 yrs old and has very little work done with him. He is ... A: I would take your time working to get him comfortable petting down his whole leg. Remember the goal ... | |
| horses, guildens, studs | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you store a guilden and a stud together, the stud is the larger of the two horses? A: Stallions that have been socialized when they are young can do well being out with Geldings, ... | |
| My mini stallion | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: How can i get my stallion to pay attention and not drag me when i try to walk him he is only 34 ... A: The piece that is missing for you and your stallion is that he does not see you as his leader. Work ... | |
| My mini stallion | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: How can i get my stallion to pay attention and not drag me when i try to walk him he is only 34 ... A: I would start with getting a natural rope halter and lead. When walking your guy stay ahead of him ... | |
| Joining the herd while under saddle and in hand | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a dandy new horse and don't want to take the wrong tact with him y mistake. He's a ... A: If you still would like a suggestion for your guy, here is my suggestion. I would take his best ... | |
| Joining the herd while under saddle and in hand | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a dandy new horse and don't want to take the wrong tact with him y mistake. He's a ... A: All Experts sent me your question but it looks like you wanted the help of a man named Rick. If you ... | |
| problems associated with my 4 year old gelding! | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I can tie him up outside and he is fine but the minute i put him in a tie stall he suddenly pullls ... A: Lets think about what your horse is feeling. Horses are INTO pressure animals, this means that when ... | |
| horse | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a horse that will not cary a colt full trem. I not now what to do with her she had 2 miss ... A: Horses miscarry for many reasons. It could be health (issues with her feed or infection), it could ... | |
| horse | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: i have just bought my first horse a lovely 15 mth old welsh x however he is nervous and has been a ... A: Your horse is just over a year old, usually most breeds of colts get started at about 2 or 3 years. ... | |
| horse | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i have just bought my first horse a lovely 15 mth old welsh x however he is nervous and has been a ... A: Sounds like you have a nice young guy to work with. I would focus on moving him out of your space on ... | |
| behavior and age | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased my first horse. She is a 20 month old quarter horse named Vala. I have been ... A: Congratulations on your first horse! It is a wonderful experience to start at the very beginning ... | |
| training my horse | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old mare that I just got about 6 months ago I can put the saddle on her but she ... A: Sounds like your horse doesn't understand how to give to pressure! Is she difficult to bridle? Does ... | |
| Box walking | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a gorgeous 4 year old mare 15.2. She has not long been broken and is doing very ... A: Sounds like she is a little nervous to be alone! That is totally normal for a gregarious animal! The ... | |
| yearling who rears | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a yearling filly that was purchased in January. Yesterday I battled with her for 1 1/2 ... A: Sounds like you two had a really bad day. Remember what your girl is made of, she is an in the ... | |
| horse stops and shakes like a wet dog while being ridden | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: My horse was broke to ride a year and a half ago. She was 12 1/2 yrs old then.When I ride her,she ... A: I would check your saddle fit and make sure she is comfortable. She could me uncomfortable with the ... | |
| re:11 year old gelding | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: He is good on the ground, except for me picking his feet up - I just persist until I get them up to ... A: See if you can send him out to lounge and immediately lean and look at his hind end and draw the ... | |
| Horse being written after years | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: "Hi - I have an almost 11 year old QH gelding that hadn't been ridden in a few years & was basically ... A: Let's think of what you can do on the ground to show your guy what you want him to do. What kind of ... | |
| pony laying down whilst ridden | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: We have a 12hh pony mare who has recently started laying down whilst being ridden. When someone is ... A: Think of what her laying down means. You are asking her to go, even at a trot and you run into a ... | |
| TWH that runs through the bit! | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 12 year old TWH gelding. The gentleman we purchased him from was less than ... A: Somewhere someone missed a step in this guys training and understanding. Your job now is to go back ... | |
| Biting | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old gelding whos first owner (bout 5 years ago) Didn't discourage biting while he ... A: It really comes down to timing to teach a horse to be still when you are grooming him. I would make ... | |
| retraining my troubled boy | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a horse around 7 years old. I previously had a bad trainer who told me to use heavy bits, ... A: Sounds like you have a good feel for your horse now. If you are wanting to work toward collection ... | |
| My mare "forgets" to stop. | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a fantastic QH mare. She is about 7 and I have owned her for 2 or 3 years now. She has come a ... A: The goal would be to not make the barrels stressful. Walk your pattern, start your pattern and then ... | |
| young gelding | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have recently been loaned a young gelding. He is very timid and will only just let me put a halter ... A: If he is very timid waving your arm is good starting pressure-wave, pet, wave, pet etc., then move ... | |
| 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: I wonder what kind of ground work you do before you get on? She definitely is showing you her ... | |
| Abused old pony | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: my boss got this very sweet shetland pony. He was seriously abused and hes a great when we pony him ... A: Sounds like you have a great attitude and enough knowledge to help your pony! The tricky thing with ... | |
| angry, restless 6 yr old rescue | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have recently rescued a beautiful 6 yr old Palomino. He has had 7 homes and has been known to be ... A: Sounds like you are on the right path...you cant be bitten or struck in your horse is a good 10 feet ... | |
| unfriendly stall horse... what do i do? | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: hey! My mare was previously abused before i bought her. The thing is, she is a nice girl when she is ... A: I have known several horses with stall related issues. First I would try to hook your mare up with ... | |
| 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: Sounds like you are on the right path! Keep picking up his front feet, if he resists hold it up and ... | |
| 6 YEAR OLD APP MARE | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 6 YEAR OLD APP MARE THAT I AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH ON MANNERS. I GOT HER FROM A COUPLE ... A: I would start with working her in your corral. Use a natural rope halter and lead, the halter gives ... | |
| 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: I have started horses under saddle in bridles, halters, bosal's and with nothing on their head at ... | |
| My New Horse is Mean | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought two horses that were not being fed and were not well taken care of. One of the ... A: Lets focus on the problem of him coming to you. Do you have a round pen or arena to work in? If you ... | |
| not standing still | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE JUST GOT A 6YR OLD 12H BAY MARE ON LOANFOR MY SEVEN YEAR OLD GIRL. SHE HASBEN BROKEN FOR A ... A: Sounds like you have a sweet pony on your hands! What is happening in her mind when she wont stand ... | |
| Stall Behavior | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4-year-old quarter horse gelding named Peanut. I've had him for a little over a year. He ... A: Get a stick and tie a plastic bag on the end. When you go to his stall open the door and even if he ... | |
| My Baby | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm having extreme difficulty with my 7 year old gelding. This is his last chance. I've had him ... A: Sounds like you have checked many of the issues. He needs to learn that being still is the greatest ... | |
| Behavioral Trailering Issues | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my horse Cody. He is an x-racehorse and he is not that sound. We think that he ... A: Sounds like Cody is a little nervous and I don't blame him. It is a big trust issue for a horse to ... | |
| heavy on the forehand | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old Haflinger gelding and have trained him myself. I am currently trying to get him ... A: Sounds like you have done a nice job with your Haffie so far, he only needs a little extra help to ... | |
| Horse Behavior | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: ! and now hes really nippy and hes stays out in the pasture all night but there are shelter he can ... A: Tell me a little more about your boarding facility. Do you have an arena or a round pen to work in? ... | |
| unseating 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: Since you have already checked her tack and you know it is not a pain issue, we can assume that it ... | |
| Pressure Issues | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: seeing as your answer was do detailed and wasn't what I was expecting (the typical by my this and ... A: Just remember with "pressure issues" that you put on some kind of pressure and when the horse looks ... | |
| Morgan being outright Viscious | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I've been working with horses for a very long time. I've handled many abuse cases but never one like ... A: Whenever you come to a difficult horse come back to basics first. She may have had some bad ... | |
| halter training a young foal 6 months | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a young foal, I cannot get a halter on her, she is now displaying threating behaviour towards ... A: It is tricky for me to be a great help without being there or knowing more about what you have done ... | |
| Tennessee Walking Horse | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I just have a question about Tennessee walking horses and trick training. What is a good age for ... A: I don't know exactly what "tricks" you are wanting to teach your horse but try to remember this ... | |
| removing fly eggs | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I can't seem to remove the fly eggs on the inside of my horses legs. I have scrubbed with my glove, ... A: They make a special device for removing eggs, I am sure you local tack store would have them or at ... | |
| bucking | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a truly beautiful qh gelding 2yrs old. He has had a several shows including ... A: Definitely, if you feel comfortable and have done it before, you could use a long flank rope with ... | |
| bucking | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a truly beautiful qh gelding 2yrs old. He has had a several shows including ... A: You are right to want to go back and fix the foundation for this horse, especially if you are not ... | |
| 7month neglected colt | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: he is underweight you can see all his ribs. he was on hay only so was his dam even during pregnancy. ... A: It sounds like you are doing an amazing job with your horse. He is only 7 months old, so just ... | |
| rescued horse | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: About three years ago my mum took on a pony that the RSPCA had taken off someone. He was not cut and ... A: There are so many great clinicians out there who can help you. If you were in my area I would love ... | |
| Will be hunter horse | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: Would it help to know about my horse first? Just in case it would: Skeet is a 17 year old QH gelding ... A: The goal is to start making your horse feel more comfortable. He probably attacks other horses ... | |
| 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: I would start on the ground with a stick and a plastic bag on the end. Can you slowly build up to ... | |
| young horse suddenly stall shy @ show | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: have just turned 5yr wellbred Arab trained by my daughter.been to local shows & 4-H. Horse ... A: As prey animals, horses have evolved into existence today by not leaving the herd and not going into ... | |
| My horse's people problems | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: My 23 year old appaloosa, Lilly, has trouble when I ride her. She absolutely despises the bit, but ... A: Now you can move the rope and she is comfortable. You can lead her around you and she is ... | |
| My horse's people problems | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: My 23 year old appaloosa, Lilly, has trouble when I ride her. She absolutely despises the bit, but ... A: I am so glad that we discovered that it is not the bit that is bothering her! She is worried and ... | |
| My horse's people problems | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: My 23 year old appaloosa, Lilly, has trouble when I ride her. She absolutely despises the bit, but ... A: I would start on the ground and check how well she leads- I mean she should lead so lightly that ... | |
| Behvior and 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: Sounds like you have a lot of experience teaching your horse different things. Remember, just as we ... | |
| rearing horse in field | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 13yr old gelding who is also an ex competition horse. He is fine to ride and ... A: Let's look at where your horse is coming from. When he starts to work in the field with you he ... | |
| Nervous, bolting horse in the arena.... | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I 33 years old, have been around horses most of my life, have trained a few of my own horses through ... A: Sounds to me like your horse could use a little more desensitizing. Get a stick with a plastic bag ... | |
| troubled horse | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kristie and I am 36,, I recently purchased a 8 yr old quarterhorse gelding. He is our ... A: My advise to you if you want to keep this horse is to make him your horse and your project, not your ... | |
| More info on 3 yr old | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I can ride her with no problem She just won't let me saddle her. She acts afraid of it. I have never ... A: Bring out a saddle pad and let her smell it first, then start to bump her all over with it. Her ... | |
| willfullness,neck reining | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: I know no situation exists in a vacuum so, a little about me: riding for 10 yrs, foxhunting, point ... A: If you dont have a round pen dont worry about it. You can do this in an arena too it just requires a ... | |
| willfullness,neck reining | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I know no situation exists in a vacuum so, a little about me: riding for 10 yrs, foxhunting, point ... A: You can start to work on the next step in the same session if everything feels like it has been ... | |
| horse acting funny | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: he recently threw me because a large part of his hoof fell off (the farrier told me it didn't hurt ... A: It sounds like it could be a physical issue. Once you know its not hurting him to ride him slow down ... | |
| 4 year old gelding kicking/striking | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old gelding who has recently started turning his rear end toward people and bucking ... A: There are so many layers to what is going on with you and your guy. I feel from your question you ... | |
| Lounging troubles | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been riding and working around horses for over 20 years, but have recently encountered a ... A: First I would stand at the side of your horse with him in a natural halter with a long lead ( about ... | |
| out of shape mare | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: im wondering how to get my mare back in shape she has had a colt and hasnt been ridin for a while ... A: I wouldn't think of how hard you ride but how long you ride. Take your mare out on a day when you ... | |
| hlep with a nerves mare | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: 2hh mare she was never really riden she is now 10 yrs every time i bring the bridel and sadel out ... A: Sounds to me that for whatever reason your horse is asking you to slow WAY down. Forget about the ... | |
| trailering problem | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old show horse that has trailered a ton in his life. but he refuses to get in my ... A: Trailering is where the issue can be seen, but dont think of it as the issue. It is our job as the ... | |
| halter pulling | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: hi im having trouble with one of my mares who doesnt like to be tied she has broke two halters and a ... A: Please do not tie your horse up. She is pulling back because it is what she is made to do. Horses ... | |
| getting back in the saddle | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: a few years ago i had a bad horse accident. i ended up coming off my horse and he stepped on the ... A: Funny this question should come to me on the eve of being kicked by a horse I know very well. All ... | |
| OUR DEAF RESCUE HORSE SARA-BETH. | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I rescue abused and unwanted horses, we saved one, a 3 yr.+ all white mare with a ... A: I have met blind horses but never a deaf one. I have known several all white horses who were not ... | |
| training colt | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: when i put the rope on him and try to get him to come forward he first tries to bite at my hand ... A: Don't think of it as who is the boss, think of how you can get his feet to be lighter. Lead him from ... | |
| I need Help | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a mare and we don't get along that well. I love her and want to know how to be great friends. ... A: That is a great question about a very vast subject. I wish I could write you a few lines and make ... | |
| Bitting | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I will try to be concise. I am a strong intermediate rider, with experience on the hunt field as ... A: I can tell you really want to be soft with your horse. Here are some exercises I would do to teach ... | |
| 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: If you can handle the rearing and circles, use the same principals to stop the rolling. Get on and ... | |
| 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: If you can start by just getting close enough to pet them. If they turn their hind end to you use ... | |
| Head gelding | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: Good morning, I just sold my herd of 6..3 mares, and 3 geldings to another farm that has 3 geldings. ... A: Sounds like you already have some great ideas to introduce them and keep them safe. Could they be ... | |
| grooming | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: for the past couple weeks, when i have been brushing my horse, he has been acting up. He pins his ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is that you can go slower. When you see your horse getting upset, ... | |
| Bad stall manners | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: About 6 months ago a nicer stall was available at my barn. I moved my horse to the new stall. The ... A: That's a tricky situation. If he reliable rears in the stall you could go into the stall next door ... | |
| 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: If I could answer all your questions over an e-mail and you could go out and instantly become a ... | |
| Tying. | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: For some reason my horse hates to be tied. I have a feeling it might be an issue with feeling ... A: Horses are naturally claustrophobic. It makes sense that nature made them that way, if they get ... | |
| New horse | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: ...To answer your questions. When I take her out to work she calls to her friends while I have her ... A: The first thing I would do is bring her out of her stall and right into the arena for work. Send her ... | |
| New horse | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I purchased a new horse who has been well trained and is wonderful under saddle. Last week when we ... A: Your horse sounds like she is insecure and wants to be with her herd. The goal is to make her feel ... | |
| BAD HABIT | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Ya I got a question regarding my horses bad habit. The thing is I have a mare and she is one of the ... A: Turn your horse out in a smaller pasture, not too much bigger that a round pen if you can. Walk in ... | |
| My little kicker! | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old colt he is being weaned. My problem is he likes to kick at me when I am feeding ... A: Your guy definitely is trying to establish that he is going to be the lead of your little herd! Take ... | |
| 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: Once you have checked to make sure the bit is not hurting her, and the way you are using the bit is ... | |
| 3-month colt | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: i recently got a baby quarterhorse 3 month old for free. he hadn't been worked with since the owner ... A: I usually try to leave the little ones alone until they are a bit older. However since he was weaned ... | |
| Sassy horse | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: i have a 15 yr. old quarter horse mare... she is out in pasture and can go in barn when ever she ... A: Molly, if you have made sure it is not a physical problem of pain, is telling you she needs a little ... | |
| Horse Training | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: Do you make enough money to support yourself and your family? What college did you attend for Horse ... A: My what an interesting question. I work very hard, and the work can be quite hard on your body. ... | |
| Colt leading | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: my name is Tiffany and I own a mare and she had a colt in April...now when I go to lead him he ... A: What I do is look at the colts behavior as an invitation to play! Every time he puts the buckle in ... | |
| halter training a 4 month old filly colt that has never been messed with. | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: i just got a mare and her 4 month old filly colt. when we got them they havent been messed with for ... A: Since you have time start with using the halter to pet her. Once she is fine with it all over, even ... | |
| Feeding time | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a one year and 5 month old paint colt and he has an issue with pinning his ears back at ... A: I would say you are on the right track! Take in a stick with a plastic bag on the end. Make him back ... | |
| My Horse Wont Stand Still. | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: i am having trouble with my horse, everytime i groom him, he insists on walking around, and just ... A: Your horse is definitely showing you he thinks you are his playmate not his boss. Horses naturally ... | |
| 2 year old | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a two year old mustang filly that I havn't been able to work with very much. She is fairly ... A: I actually just finished a clinic this weekend with a horse who had the same issue. Its a process ... | |
| head shy 14hh pony | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: i go to feed everyday with feed and halter in hand when he sees the halter he will run to back of ... A: I actually just answered a question just like this one. First see if you can get her into an area ... | |
| head shy 14hh pony | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: my horse is i believe head shy what is the cause and are there anything i can do to put his head ... A: It is a challenge for me to tell from your question if you can halter your horse or not. Is this an ... | |
| Bridling | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can help. A few months ago I purchased a 4 year old belgum/QH cross filly. The main ... A: I had a stallion I worked with who had the same issue. We have to break bridling down into little ... | |
| Biting - no patterns | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: Not sure I understand the concept/purpose of the empty bag on the stick. How long should the stick ... A: The typical stick would be about 3 feet long and lite enough for you to shake it comfortably. The ... | |
| foal training | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: to halter or to even pet him Im afriad ive goofed in training now should i have not done that or ... A: I do not think you have done something he wont get over. If you really think he has a serious tick ... | |
| Biting - no patterns | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: My husband bought a 13 year old mare a few months ago. She will take a snack from your hand but has ... A: There is only one pattern. You have an alpha mare! Unfortunately she thinks you all are in her herd ... | |
| 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: In general I like to start horses when they are 2, however this is up to the horse. I like to start ... | |
| rearing | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a year old colt that doesn't like to be lead. He'll buck or he'll rear. What should I do? A: I am sorry you found my advise to be unhelpful. I have started close to 100 horses and taught them ... | |
| Pouring the ground | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: I bought a 2nd horse to kept my other horse company when we moved fields. I bought a 5 yr old horse ... A: I think you answered your own question! I always just think of it as a busy mind, let her sit and ... | |
| Round pen difficulties | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a 3 year old paint gelding. He is a proven stubburn and independent horse. I have ... A: Remember that your horse is not trying to be "stubborn", he just doesn't quite get what the point of ... | |
| trouble with trailering | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old apendix quarter horse. He has a very hard time getting on the trailer. Hes not ... A: Lets start in the arena. Can you stand about 5 feet from the wall and send him between you and the ... | |
| Hoof care | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I am going to be buying a 2 year old paint filly who's owner rescued her from going to a slaughter ... A: Someone missed a step so you do have to start over. But it can be fun! Start with petting her ... | |
| training a 6month old fillie | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: i recently purchased a mare and foal, i have already trained her to lead. she still has bad habits, ... A: Young horses are definitely going to try to play with you, they have not learned that you are a ... | |
| how to get a horse to sit and spin? | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: i have a five year old mare that i would like to teach to plant her back feet and spin. "on a dime" ... A: Firstly you could practice on the ground putting some pressure on her shoulder-does she give to the ... | |
| scared or stubborn | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I bought a 3 yr old welch pony for my daughter. The owner said he had been under saddle for 3 ... A: I do not think your pony is trying to be difficult, I think he truly does not understand. He is a ... | |
| 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: It sounds like you have done a great job so far, but somewhere a step was skipped. Every horse you ... | |
| horse behaviour returning from ride | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: i have an 8 yr old tb geld. he is good to handle. he is great to ride out, does what is asked and ... A: Another thing to try is when you have time go half way on your trail and turn back, then before you ... | |
| Tennessee Walking Horse | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: Caitlin, I rescued a TWH last year that, although he was a dream at hand, it was obvious he was ... A: I actually have several clients who are looking for gaited horses at this time. I will call you this ... | |
| 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: The problem is in your question, "he had been...rugged(although he is still not comfortable with ... | |
| bucking | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: hey there, i have a 5 year old thoughbred gelding. who we had profesionaly trained this last year. ... A: I wish I could be there to help you. What you need is an experienced rider to work the horse through ... | |
| Training and Trust issues | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I have recently bought three 12 month old half brumbies (two fillies on colt). They have only had ... A: Wow, what a big question! For the first step could be (assuming they have been haltered) to teach ... | |
| training | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To I neglected to tell you I was never on the horse before. ... A: I dont think the history of the horse is important, what is important is to meet him where he is. ... | |
| training | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know if you think a 9yr. horse with 5 weeks prof. training can be retrained not to ... A: Yes, the horse could buck again. In the wise words of Tom Dorrance- someone asked him how to get the ... | |
| herd behavior in my off the track tb | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: My horse is an 8 year old retired track winner and i have owned and adored retraining him for 2 ... A: My I have never heard of such a thing! Here is my take on the situation. Your horse is not crazy, ... | |
| horses | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I own a 5 year old APHA mare. Everytime I ride her and get her to lope she bucks me off. Well she ... A: Make sure when you do the excercise you are sitting back and really pushing her to go, not begging ... | |
| horses | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I own a 5 year old APHA mare. Everytime I ride her and get her to lope she bucks me off. Well she ... A: It is the most common place for a young, green horse to buck as you ask them up to lope. Maybe they ... | |
| Traning foals | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me any advice on training the foals at work? Badger was born Oct ... A: When it comes to foals my personal opinion is, if at all possible, just let them grow up as a free ... | |
| Crossfiring | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old QH gelding. He crossfires when loping to the left. He doesn't do it on the ... A: Assuming that there is no physical problem with your horse- here is the solution. When you are going ... | |
| good horse gone crazy | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: ..thanks for looking at this...we have a 15yr. old Tenn.. Walker...approx 15 hands...had him for ... A: Sounds like you have an interesting gelding! Start in the arena with walking freely and then slowly ... | |
| Trouble with turning? | 5/3/2006 |
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Horses - Behavior Issues, Breaking and Training
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Caitlin Day Huntress
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I developed Huntress Horsemanship and its principals for both horse and owner after years of working with difficult and "troubled" horses. I guarantee results with my training method. Please visit my website www.HuntressHorsemanship.com Please visit www.blackhawkhorses.com, the ranch I work at had its arena collapse in the snow on Christmas eve. We are coming together to try to help Black Hawk Natural Horsemanship Center stay open. Thank You
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My study of Dance, Movement, Dressage, Natural Horsemanship, and Communication have helped me to develop my program.
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