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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| My Mare | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I wanted to ask you a question concerning my mare. The previous summer, I barrel raced my mare, and ...
A: Your mare sounds like she does not think her work is fun anymore. This could be for several reasons, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Nervous Horse | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have been training my friends Appaloosa gelding, but I am having a very hard time getting anywhere ...
A: Sounds like your guy is a little confused. He knows you are there to help but doesn't know how to ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: I wonder what kind of ground work you do before you get on? She definitely is showing you her ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Sounds like you are on the right path! Keep picking up his front feet, if he resists hold it up and ...
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| 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 ...
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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: I have started horses under saddle in bridles, halters, bosal's and with nothing on their head at ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: I would start on the ground with a stick and a plastic bag on the end. Can you slowly build up to ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: If you can handle the rearing and circles, use the same principals to stop the rolling. Get on and ...
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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: If you can start by just getting close enough to pet them. If they turn their hind end to you use ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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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: If I could answer all your questions over an e-mail and you could go out and instantly become a ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Once you have checked to make sure the bit is not hurting her, and the way you are using the bit is ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: In general I like to start horses when they are 2, however this is up to the horse. I like to start ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: It sounds like you have done a great job so far, but somewhere a step was skipped. Every horse you ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: The problem is in your question, "he had been...rugged(although he is still not comfortable with ...
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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: I wish I could be there to help you. What you need is an experienced rider to work the horse through ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Trouble with turning? | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I'm currently putting some miles on a 5 year old QH so that he can be used as a trail horse but it ...
A: My sister just had a baby so I apoligize for the delay. In this situation it sounds like your horse ...
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