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| colt training | 10/8/2008 |
Q: But I am wanting to train him on my own (No I have never done this)He has been around us since day ...
A: Congratulations and what a wonderful journey you are starting on! I do need for you to understand ...
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| horse bucking when you try to do join-up | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I'm going to try and rent a round-pen in the next week or so. I attempted a bit of join-up on our ...
A: You are GREAT!!! I love your attitude and that fact that you are reading and just getting out there ...
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| the horse refuses to go to the mounting block | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I enjoy riding and i have been riding for a little over 3 months so I am pretty new to everything ...
A: Good for you! Being around horses is the most wonderful gift! What a wonderful new adventure for ...
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| adding weight for winter | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I asked for help on 8/15 with our "aggressive" exstud. We took your advice and life is 10 x's ...
A: I'm so glad that things are working out for all of you! I like using rice bran. It adds calories, ...
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| 3 yr old qtr horse training | 10/2/2008 |
Q: my last trainer broke myhorse to saddle w/no issues, she then started training him in reining by ...
A: PLEASE...Go get your horse NOW!!! OMG, where do these knot-heads come from. Any ding-bat that ...
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| Wild Cats | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 10 year old rider.I ride English.I own a Dutch Warmblood geilding, who is very laid back. I ...
A: YIKES! I ride out with a bell on my saddle and pepper spray. Cougars are a real danger when riding ...
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| Halter breaking an older horse! | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I am at a total and complete loss of what to do. This horse is 100% my mistake and my ...
A: Just treat him like a colt! Don't worry about the age that it says on a calendar. His level of ...
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| Halter breaking an older horse! | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I am at a total and complete loss of what to do. This horse is 100% my mistake and my ...
A: I love this question and your attitude in presenting it. Honest, very honest. People write to me ...
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| Nasty Mare | 9/24/2008 |
Q: We recently bought a 12 year Old Tennessee Walker mare, she is a beautiful horse! We think she has ...
A: I LOVE this question, it is a great one! People never seem to worry about the quality of their ...
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| behavior | 9/22/2008 |
Q: When I take my gelding and mare around other horses, he will kick and bite any horse that gets near ...
A: YES!!! Don't allow this to happen! You are the leader, teacher and boss! Don't allow your horses ...
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| horse fighting | 9/14/2008 |
Q: i recently put a belgian mare in with my two paints one in which is also a mare and they fight. will ...
A: Make sure your horses can get away from each other. They have to be in a large pasture. For three ...
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| Eating our plants | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Our neighbors 3 horses, who we have treated like our own pets for over 25yrs, have suddenly decided ...
A: Okay, sounds like you have a good relationship with the neighbors and as I said before, horses are ...
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| Eating our plants | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Our neighbors 3 horses, who we have treated like our own pets for over 25yrs, have suddenly decided ...
A: You can have your neighbors run a bit of electric fence to keep the merry band from snacking on the ...
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| moving from a bit to a hackamore | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 7 year old Quarter horse mare, who has only experienced riding with the bit. ...
A: A bit or a hackamore (bosal), side pull, really anything you put on your horse to communicate with ...
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| nervous, anxious horse seeks help | 8/31/2008 |
Q: South Africa and have a 3 yrs old going on 4 warmblood,15'2 hh, build very stocky. very nervous aND ...
A: Your horse is just being a horse! You have to be a leader he can trust so he CAN calm down and ...
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| Bad habit | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Horse is eating his own poop
A: He is is missing something in his diet and/or he is just not getting enough to eat. You have to ...
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| Hello | 8/29/2008 |
Q: any advise on teaching 18 month old yearling to back up,Phillie is smart & willing but don't like ...
A: Every time you touch your horse you are training him. I don't like the term "trainer" any way. ...
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| PLEASE HELP us before our horse really hurts or kills one of us. | 8/27/2008 |
Q: We really need your help. We bought a 15 month old filly a month ago, because of her temperment. She ...
A: NO KIDS in the pasture! Your filly is just being a horse! She is doing what horses do. She is ...
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| "Ring Sour" | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have an awesome 14 year old QH gelding. When I got him, he was a retired rope horse, reining ...
A: These are not "problems", it is what this horse has lived his life doing! It was what he was ...
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| some mare troubles | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 14 year old mare, she a French Trotter, and I’m having some problems with her. I ...
A: Congratulations on your new horse! Sounds to me like she is pretty green and lacking a complete ...
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| Scared of the rain | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have owned a Welsh section d gelding aged 9 for 4 years who until 6 months ago was a good all ...
A: Sometimes you just have to do your job, no matter what. My daughters first Event horse had a ...
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| Horse Behaviour | 8/16/2008 |
Q: my horse has been pouring at the ground quite a lot lately and I was just wondering why he might be ...
A: Sounds to me like your horse has an opinion about what is going on in his life and is trying to get ...
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| aggressive exstud? | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My daughters 1st horse, Page a QH, has been with us for 3wks. He is 18 and spent his stud life w/all ...
A: All I can do is sigh...Boarding barns are such a difficult environment to exist in. I know, I had ...
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| Horse behaviour | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Im hoping you will be able to help me with my horse. I got him 2 months ago, he was used at stud for ...
A: Your horse is just green and lacks a formal education! You can't expect him to know how to be a ...
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| stock tie | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My daughter is entering her first hunter/jumper competition. we live in a rural community and i ...
A: It depends on if you want it to be small, medium or large. The mine is 56" long. The best rule of ...
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| Vision, Disease, Bad Behavior or ? | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Novice, and a little training. I was wondering how to do vision tests for horses if there are any ...
A: .. First things first, call your vet and have a health exam on your horse. After you rule out ...
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| ground manners | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently traded my mare for a gelding QH. He is supposed to be "quiet" for me. Well, I think ...
A: I have a horse that I have been "selling" for the last 6 years! She is such a challenge for me. I ...
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| halter training and leading a green horse | 8/10/2008 |
Q: They have been in a pasture in a herd of about 18 to 20 head. I am trying to get a coupleof them ...
A: Here is what you can do...Start by hooking a horse on. They will know who you are after. Keep ...
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| Pushy yearling | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I adopted a paint yearling stud colt about a month ago from the Humane Society. He will let me put ...
A: My heart goes out to you for the job you do. I cannot thank you enough! Here is a big hug and a ...
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| badly behavied | 8/7/2008 |
Q: my Mum owns a 5 yesr old gelding which has only just been cut.we have owned him since he was 6 ...
A: This horse has NO respect for you or your Mom. It sounds like the only humans he respects is the ...
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| Pushy yearling | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I adopted a paint yearling stud colt about a month ago from the Humane Society. He will let me put ...
A: Kalen, Hi! How wonderful of you to adopt this horse. I'll help you all I can! First things ...
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| ground manners | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have recently traded my mare for a gelding QH. He is supposed to be "quiet" for me. Well, I think ...
A: I'm proud of you. It can be a difficult to recognize when you are over-horsed. I always tell folks ...
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| ground manners | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have recently traded my mare for a gelding QH. He is supposed to be "quiet" for me. Well, I think ...
A: Boarding barns are some of the most difficult places to keep horses. It is such an un-natural ...
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| How to teach a yearling not to bolt on a leadline | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 15mo. yearling gelding who has pretty good ground manners and has been handled since birth ...
A: Teach him how to roll over his hind quarters! Good horsemanship is never an issue until you have a ...
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| fully with no human imprinting | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am going to be getting a 3 month old paint filly next week. I no this is going to be challenging ...
A: PHEEEWWW!!! What a load off my mind! Just WAIT! The fact that the human has just stayed out of ...
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| fully with no human imprinting | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I am going to be getting a 3 month old paint filly next week. I no this is going to be challenging ...
A: Congratulations on your new horse...but, why are you getting her at just 3 months old? This is too ...
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| New mother | 8/2/2008 |
Q: We bought a mare 4 months ago. We were not told that she was pregnant. She delivered a healthy filly ...
A: Leave her alone. This is really important or your mare could reject her foal. This mare does not ...
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| Getting My First Colt | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My names is Amber, and I'm 14 years old. I have been around horses all my life, but I have never ...
A: CONGRATULATIONS!!! What great fun for you! Just a thought here to get you going on the right ...
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| western | 7/28/2008 |
Q: can you tell me why in westerns do the horses always fall to the left when they go over this maybe a ...
A: Great question! If you notice when the horse falls to the left it is because the rider has taken ...
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| Stall pulling | 7/26/2008 |
Q: He is great beign tied outside and to posts in the barn but it seems he just panics when placed in a ...
A: Your horse just does not know how to give to pressure especially when he is not feeling secure. You ...
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| green broke horses | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am 18........ and I have been lunging my large pony he is doing VERY GOOD!I am very pleased with ...
A: No more lunging please. Lunging is NOT ground work. It is just running a horse around in circles ...
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| green broke horses | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am 18........ and I just got my first horse last christmas from a neighbor. He was kinda of jumpy ...
A: Congratulations on your HORSE! Horses are very smart. They know when you know and they know when ...
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| Moving my horse | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am interested in your thoughts and suggestions. I need to move my 26yr old Paint from his home of ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that you were injured. Yes, it will be stressful for your guy. There is just ...
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| grazing alfalfa fields | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Firstly, I would like to say I, too, consider myself a student of the horse and throughout my ...
A: They are such great teachers and I owe them so much. New research is leaning toward alfalfa as a ...
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| Horse Slipping tongue | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Pony of America that is 18 years old. I bought her about 6 months ago. She is a great ...
A: Woops, don't tie up the tongue! Tie up the BIT! This only works with a snaffle bit and is only ...
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| Feeding my colt foal | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am British and I have a 6 month colt foal and I live in a rural part of Turkey where you cannot ...
A: Yikes! You have quite a challenge here! I could go into how to calculate TDN (total digestible ...
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| Dominance and bucking | 7/20/2008 |
Q: On two occasions my dominate fellow has decided to buck at my less dominant guy. Probably is, he's ...
A: Your horse is getting a little lost and doesn't know who is leading the dance. The ONLY dominant ...
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| showmanship | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My daughter rides games, but a requirement of our 4-H club is that you have to compete in a ...
A: Most knowledgeable judges can clearly see that your horse is a performance horse and not a pleasure ...
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| horse | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 to 6yr old mare that will not care a colt full term what can we do to make her care a ...
A: Don't make her. Something is not quite right with this mare. Now here I go up on my soap box ...
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| Another Bucking Question | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Blue is an 8 yr old QH gelding, I've owned him for almost 2 years. I bought him for trails, ...
A: I feel your frustration! Things can get much better. You talk about ground work, and I'm not sure ...
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| Mares rearing, becoming dangerous. | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My name is Ashley and I am a 17 year old from a tiny town in Washington State. I have been riding ...
A: I'm SO sorry! I hope your surgery goes well and you recover quickly. The nice thing is that your ...
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| Jump Refusal | 7/1/2008 |
Q: We bought our pony 10 months ago for my 13 year old. He has been consistent with jumping and ...
A: Boy, this is a tough one! Usually, if your horse is going on well and then strange little refusals ...
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| Mares rearing, becoming dangerous. | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My name is Ashley and I am a 17 year old from a tiny town in Washington State. I have been riding ...
A: I'm more than happy to answer all of your questions and help you work through these issues! No ...
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| socializing yearling filly | 6/21/2008 |
Q: We have a ten month old filly who we want to introduce to the herd in the paddock. She has been ...
A: Yikes! Are there ANY young horses for yours to go in with? I just don't like the idea of larger, ...
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| new troubling behavior | 6/20/2008 |
Q: ! I will sort of catch you up then on to the problem. Thank you so much for the information on the ...
A: I laughed out loud when you said you always wanted a pure polish Arab! The universe listened! You ...
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| Halter Breaking a Colt | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My mother bought a mare with a colt about 3 weeks ago at a local sale, and moved them into the ...
A: Congratulations! What fun for you, and how wonderful for these horses. I would give your little ...
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| Ear Pinning | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Denise, I am a new horse owner. I have had my 6 year old gelding for 3 months and have overcome ...
A: You are riding with fear. You are not feeling confident and your horse feels it. You have to ...
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| Mare behaviour to another mare | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Fist of all, please don't pay attention to my English because I'm French...Well, I've just read a ...
A: Your Englilsh is just wonderful. I am sorry to say my French is not very good. I have friends in ...
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| horse not coming in from field | 6/18/2008 |
Q: my horse is 11 and iv had her for 10 1/2 years. since moving to a busier yard where she is kept in a ...
A: You have to deal with your horses behavior in the moment. You have to ride you horse where they are ...
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| Young pony problems | 6/15/2008 |
Q: The woman who owns the yard where I used to keep my horse has bought two ponies- one a tiny Shetland ...
A: I just have to scratch my head and smile a bit when I hear that "experienced" horse handlers are ...
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| new troubling behavior | 6/15/2008 |
Q: ! I will sort of catch you up then on to the problem. Thank you so much for the information on the ...
A: Horses teach us SO much don't they! All we have to do is think a little more like them, and so much ...
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| Training my 4 year old Percheron/Quarter Horse | 6/13/2008 |
Q: After 2 months of ground work and a couple times in the saddle I was finally ready to introduce the ...
A: Yup, you did too much! When you hold in both reins and give a tap with the whip and expect a young ...
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| Ranch Broke Bucker | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to another woman with a "bucking" horse and wanted to get your opinion on mine. ...
A: I can feel your frustration. Please know it is never the horses fault. This guy could be the best ...
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| Pushy Gelding | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I'm Sam, I'm 14 going on 15 and I've been riding for oh, around 7 years mostly in the saddleseat ...
A: I grew up riding Arab Park horses! I rode with Pat Mock at Twin Fir Arabian Stud Farms. I must ...
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| One horse kicking another | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old QH, 4.3, 850lbs, Proud Cut. I have another QH 8 years old QH 5.1 1050lbs, ...
A: I LOVE your honesty and your willingness to search out answers. You have some pretty lucky horses. ...
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| One horse kicking another | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old QH, 4.3, 850lbs, Proud Cut. I have another QH 8 years old QH 5.1 1050lbs, ...
A: Proud Cut? Have you had blood tests and checked the levels of testosterone? Are you sure he has a ...
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| Teaching a heel horse to stop | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My heel horses doesn't have a solid stop. What training can I use to improve his stop. Thanks. ...
A: You can reach up and rub him on the neck, or just rest your hand on his withers or rub him soft on ...
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| Green Horses | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I actually have 3 questions regarding some horses I have recently begun taking care of. They are ...
A: Bless you again! I know you will do right by all of these horses. I know your heart, head, hands ...
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| Spirited Horse | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My horse is a 16 hand, 15 year old quarter horse gelding, named Buggs. Within the last six months, ...
A: NO, do NOT keep going to the fence if your horse is not soft, round and totally with you! That is ...
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| Green Horses | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I actually have 3 questions regarding some horses I have recently begun taking care of. They are ...
A: It is so kind of you to rescue these horses. Geld the stallions NOW! Separate them, call the vet, ...
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| train a hrose to lay down | 5/28/2008 |
Q: How do you train a horse to lay down? Any help would be great! Thanks ANSWER: Hi Abby! Well, there ...
A: Right on! Having this be a useful tool for a real functional purpose is the best reason for ...
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| train a hrose to lay down | 5/26/2008 |
Q: How do you train a horse to lay down? Any help would be great! Thanks
A: Well, there are a couple of different ways to teach this. My only question is why? When a horse is ...
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| Spirited Horse | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My horse is a 16 hand, 15 year old quarter horse gelding, named Buggs. Within the last six months, ...
A: Buggs is taking over and leading the dance! He believes he has a much better plan than you do about ...
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| Teaching a heel horse to stop | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My heel horses doesn't have a solid stop. What training can I use to improve his stop. Thanks.
A: A good stop comes from collection! Getting the back really round and the hocks well under the body ...
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| What is the matter with my horse? | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Denise - I actually started to cry when I found your website --guess I was just so happy to find ...
A: I can feel your frustration from here. You need a hug! Hang on, you can get this fixed up. The ...
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| riding a broodmare | 5/25/2008 |
Q: We bought a 16 year old broodmare and were surprised by the delivery of a colt 2 weeks ago. How long ...
A: Congratulations on your new HORSES! This will be an adventure for you! Babies should be weaned at ...
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| Threatening behaviour | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I bought a 12 year old Thoroughbred mare just before Christmas. We have had a unfortunate run of ...
A: Your mare is still lovely. All of those good things are still in there. She is just behaving like ...
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| my horse in training | 5/22/2008 |
Q: ok so I have a 16 year old paint mare who has been a barrel racer all her life up until the point I ...
A: If your horse is going in a correction bit, it must mean that he is finished. When you are riding ...
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| Horse afraid of unfamiliar noises | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 6-yr old gelding (quarter horse), and am just getting to know him. I have ...
A: Congratulations on your new horse! Your horse is lacking confidence and needs your help, support and ...
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| nervous horse | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I am taking care of my friend's 8 year old mare. I am new at this and I am 54 years old. I have a 6 ...
A: Your mare is pretty troubled and not comfortable in her environment. She is behaving just like a ...
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| Herd Bound/ Nervous | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I've ownd my 9yr old gelding 2 1/2 years. I orginally boarded him outside 24/7 in a large number ...
A: It is NOT your fault! Cross ties are just dangerous! I don't know why they are still around. If ...
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| Herd Bound/ Nervous | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I've ownd my 9yr old gelding 2 1/2 years. I orginally boarded him outside 24/7 in a large number ...
A: Herd bound issues are some of the most difficult to work through. Not to worry, this too has a fix. ...
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| side passing | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Hey, my name is Katelyn and i am 15 years old. I recently recieved a new horse. He is a seven year ...
A: Congratulations on your new horse! Sounds like you have your work cut out for you! This is really ...
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| Breaking away while leading | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old draft cross filly who has bolted away from me a few times while leading her from ...
A: The core of the problem here is that you are not getting to the feet! When you get to the feet you ...
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| Bubba, my 11 month old colt | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Colt around 11 months old and i was curios what I should do for training. He hasnt been ...
A: I goofed on my vacation dates! I am sponsoring a Ricky Quinn clinic at my barn this week with lots ...
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| lunging | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a friend that worked with my horse that hooked lead ropes on each side of the halter ...
A: Yikes!!! It is sad and strange some of the "stuff" that people still do to horses. I am amazed and ...
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| horse problems | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am 15 and I just got a new 11year old 17 hand thoroughbred gelding about 2 weeks ago. He is a ...
A: Good for you! I own two ex-racehorses. My daughters intermediate level 3-Day Event horse is a ...
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| buying a horse | 4/13/2008 |
Q: How can I tell, If this 22yr QH mare is going to be a good fit for myself and my family. She has not ...
A: If I were choosing a horse for you and your family as a group of green riders, and green owners, it ...
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| horse problems | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am 15 and I just got a new 11year old 17 hand thoroughbred gelding about 2 weeks ago. He is a ...
A: Congratulations on your new horse! There is a lot more to riding a horse than just sitting in the ...
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| Horse what else | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have just came into a 3 yr old paint, when we got him he was half stared. You could see his ribs ...
A: Your horse is very green. There are so many things you can do to help him. If he has been starved ...
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| What to do next with my yearling? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My name is Misty and my horse is Dallas. He is a 1 year old (this month) Palamino gelding. I bought ...
A: I think it it great to have that sort of relationship with your horse. The one aspect of the ...
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| Trouble with the bit | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My eleven year old gelding, Cash has been resisting the bit lately. My grandfather bought him a new ...
A: Seems to me that maybe your horse has gotten his teeth banged by the bit at some point. Most of the ...
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| Lunging Problems | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 20-year-old, cantankerous appaloosa mare who I can't seem to lunge properly. She's really ...
A: I don't lunge my green horses and I don't recommend it. It creates a brace, the horse tends to ...
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| Keeping Head down-Western Pleasure | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my horse not keeping their heads down. They are pretty collected, but they ...
A: Tie downs, draw-reins, gipping, side-reins do not work. As soon as the "gimmick" is gone the head ...
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| what now? | 3/18/2008 |
Q: our work is going well. I had a major triumph in the round pen. I sent him around and he went about ...
A: You are the BEST! Really giving your horses a JOB will be so great for them! Pulling logs, helping ...
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| bucking horse | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old that I bought 2 months 3 months ago. When I tried him at his home, he was ...
A: A horse bucks because they are troubled in some way. A four year old is still a very young horse ...
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| Horse that backs and tries to sit | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I recently aquired a 10 year old paint mare. she does wonderful on the lunge and even works and ...
A: How is the bit adjusted in her mouth? I would drop the bit down and make sure it is just resting in ...
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| Agressive horse | 3/12/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old i have owned horses since i was 7, i have trained 4 of my own horses, 2 from start ...
A: Yes, aggression IS dangerous! This behavior has gone on for too long. You don't allow the colt to ...
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| training a horse | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have moved from NJ to Colorado. It is a totally different world with horses. They are breed and ...
A: You have just entered the HORSE'S world. This is a real horse environment, and as you feel your way ...
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| Agressive horse | 3/11/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old i have owned horses since i was 7, i have trained 4 of my own horses, 2 from start ...
A: Your horse has no respect for the human. He is not bad, it is just what he has learned. No human ...
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| need your opinion | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I hope the new year is treating you well. My wild child appy has been nothing but interesting. We ...
A: I'm so glad that everything is working out! I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your Tail! It is a great idea! Use ...
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| Catching Problems | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I just got a couple of new horses a week and a day ago, and one is been able to be caught and ...
A: I think it is just fine to offer your horse something she likes! So long as she is respectful, kind ...
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| Barn Sour Horse | 3/3/2008 |
Q: ... Hes my buddy and he has such a great personality but he is truly barn sour even when with ...
A: I LOVE Tennessee Walkers! They have such great minds! Remember, your horse may be new to you, but ...
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| The Trust Issue | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I been having a trust issue with a horse I've been working. The horse just resently became blind in ...
A: Yes, there are lots of things you can do. My mare Tess, "Pretty Ultress", there are photos of her ...
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| Hard to stop | 2/28/2008 |
Q: 2h warmblood that I have owned for 2.5yrs. Let me first say he is a fabulous horse he has been in ...
A: and Ted too! I call these "light bulb" moments! When the obvious becomes clear. I was having a ...
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| restarting a troubled horse | 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: I'm so excited for you! The path that you are on now will be the most rewarding for you and your ...
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| tying | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have been showing my horse, Peaches, for about 3 years now. She is an 11 year old. I take her to ...
A: Your horse is feeling trapped and does not know how to survive in a bind. She doesn't know what to ...
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| New mare | 2/21/2008 |
Q: We have 2 geldings and bought a mare on 2/15. They are separated by fencing right now and today 2/21 ...
A: Allowing horses to be horses can sometimes be difficult to watch. Sooner or later, if you want to ...
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| Hard to stop | 2/20/2008 |
Q: 2h warmblood that I have owned for 2.5yrs. Let me first say he is a fabulous horse he has been in ...
A: Hi Ted! Eight years is a good bit of time, so I'm guessing you are pretty handy in the saddle by ...
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| Horse stops when being asked to walk | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 yr old TB Gelding that sometimes when you're just leading him he stops dead in his ...
A: Your guy just has a little brace. Heres how to go about fixing this up... When he stops, face him, ...
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| 2 year old arab | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My daughter recently had her horse pass away and she was obviously very hurt, by the loss. She ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. It is so painful to lose a loved companion. The bond that girls have ...
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| need your opinion | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I hope the new year is treating you well. My wild child appy has been nothing but interesting. We ...
A: So nice to hear from you again. It seems your App is offering you quite an education! This is one ...
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| Stress and the young horse | 2/13/2008 |
Q: 4yr old Saddlebred alone for the first time. The only area I need clarification on is how far can I ...
A: How many days has it been? Are you seeing any improvement? Is he looking you up? Ray Hunt tells ...
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| Stress and the young horse | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My question involves a 4 yr old Saddlebred gelding that I just acquired. I am quite green to ...
A: I know how you are feeling! It is tough to watch. Horses are herd animals and your gelding is only ...
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| Bucking Bronc | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My uncle has a horse that i get to give a shot at training this summer. All the pro trainers she ...
A: Wow, you have taken on quite a project! First and foremost I want you to be safe. I'm not sure how ...
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| MY mustang | 2/8/2008 |
Q: hey, I have had my horse for 6 years and before i got her she was abused and only green broke. ...
A: I know you are frustrated and I'm sorry. Your horse does not know how to operate in a bind. She ...
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| Dangerous bad habits | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have an Arabian mare named Emma who has recently picked up a bad habit of whenever I try to mount ...
A: How wonderful of you to adopt this mare. Strange, bad and abusive things happen to horses and it is ...
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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: Horses know when you know and they know when you don't know! R-E-S-P-E-C-T is what you need from ...
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| Starting a young filly | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a "just shy" of 2yr old QH paint filly. She tests me constantly, biting, pushing, crowding ...
A: Time to get busy with your filly! She needs to learn a little respect, and now! From the moment ...
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| inm a new owner wat do i need to do | 2/5/2008 |
Q: do i know it is right for my horse?
A: That is a really broad question! If you are talking about basic herdsmanship or the basic care and ...
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| Kicking | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 3.5 year old arab/morgan gelding who I am currently training. He is very willing and ...
A: YIKES! Remember, your horse is only doing what he thinks he needs to do to survive. It is not his ...
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| collecting and slowing down | 2/3/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 year old mare that i have had for 3 years now. i train my own horses so im looking for ...
A: This really is more of an issue of collection and not just slow. A slow trot will have no power and ...
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| horse | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My name is Allison. I have a 3 year old quarter horse gelding, turning 4 March 1. If it is not ...
A: Your colt is young, energetic and needs a job! Lunging never works. It only tires a horse out and ...
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| Mare and colt | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a mare that I bought 7 months ago. I've ridden her,and have taken care of her. She just had ...
A: Congratulations! Be very careful here. The mare is telling you very clearly that she does not ...
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| barn sour and hard headed | 1/28/2008 |
Q: ok this young mare is a fast one nothing slow bout her but she is sour and stubborn. i love this ...
A: You horse is not hard headed...she is just doing what she knows and what makes sense to her! We CAN ...
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| new 4 year old horse | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I'm buying a 4 year old saddlebred paint in about 2 weeks, she has never been ridden but she is ...
A: Starting a horse is an involved process that requires a high level of education on the part of the ...
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| bridle-less riding | 1/19/2008 |
Q: How can i teach my horse to ride reinless? I can get her to go faster with leg pressure, but I cant ...
A: Your horse needs more education and time. When your horse can do everything you ask for and you are ...
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| Taking hold of the bit. | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old QH gelding, he is taking hold of the bit and he makes it very hard to stop him ...
A: Woops! Seems to me your horse is lacking is his basic education! Not much fun for him OR you. I ...
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| how you catch your horse | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Okay I reserched those people like you told me to.I learned quite a bit from just their pages.I ...
A: OUTSTANDING SAMANTHA!!! You are right on track! This is your first step in becoming a student of ...
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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 hope your don't break your horse! I would prefer if you started him! I know that word choice ...
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| Green horse issues | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a green 6 year old arabian, he still gags on the bit, tries to get his tongue over it, does ...
A: Good Morning MJ! I have power and lots of pretty snow! One of the hardest lessons I had to learn ...
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| Green horse issues | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a green 6 year old arabian, he still gags on the bit, tries to get his tongue over it, does ...
A: I can hear your frustration, so let's work on finding some answers so you and your horse can find ...
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| "student of the horse" | 1/7/2008 |
Q: hey, I'm 14yrs old and I want to learn how to be a horsetrainer for a career.I was wondering how do ...
A: Don't be sorry for the questions! That is why I'm here! Learning how to educate horses is an oral ...
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| My 2 year old welsh pony kicked me as I was leading her to the barn. | 1/4/2008 |
Q: We turn our welsh pony out into a dirt paddock and when its time to get her out we let her out and ...
A: I'm so sorry you got kicked, OUCH! Let me give you some things to think about and do so this ...
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| Spoiled MAre | 1/2/2008 |
Q: We bought a 3 year old mare. She was a great horse for a couple weeks ,but now she won't come to me, ...
A: A three year old is just a baby and she is new to you. What she is doing is finding her place in ...
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| Lunging | 1/1/2008 |
Q: i have a quarter horse gelding who is four years old and has been lunging all his life, when we ...
A: I don't really use the lounge line any more either, so your first instincts were right on! Trust ...
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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: Yikes!!! This behavior is extreme! Horses can become territorial about their space and food but ...
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| breaking a 5 year old mare | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I am buying a 5 year old mare that has never been trained. I am an experienced rider and broke an ...
A: Congratulations! How exciting for you! If you have not learned about the Buckaroo/Vaquero style of ...
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| trail classes | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I am interested in trail classes. Are there any books or videos you could suggest to help me set up ...
A: I LOVE trail! Check with your breed associations first. If you have a Quarter Horse, you can ...
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| update on greenbroke appy-several new questions | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have been working a lot and have not had a lot of time for my guy. I did get to where he was ...
A: Siski, I call that a mental health moment! It is SO healing just to be in the company of horses. I ...
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| mounted shooting horse training | 12/28/2007 |
Q: How is the best way to get a horse used to guns. I would like to train my barrel racing gelding for ...
A: Nope, don't just allow him to run around while you are shooting. There is no support for the horse. ...
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| mounted shooting horse training | 12/27/2007 |
Q: How is the best way to get a horse used to guns. I would like to train my barrel racing gelding for ...
A: This is just another issue of good horsemanship and building confidence. Make sure all of the ...
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| update on greenbroke appy-several new questions | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have been working a lot and have not had a lot of time for my guy. I did get to where he was ...
A: The first thing that jumps out at me here is that your App was in the curb bit. The curb bit is a ...
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| update on greenbroke appy-several new questions | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have been working a lot and have not had a lot of time for my guy. I did get to where he was ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you have a complete and speedy recovery. The ...
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| standing still issues | 12/18/2007 |
Q: i recently acquired a 16 yr old 13.3h (standardbred mix!)pony gelding who has been ridden almost ...
A: Your pony is a game little fellow! Their blood is really up on a hunt! The hounds, the people, the ...
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| heavy on the front end | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i asked you a question about my Haffie a few months ago. He was extremely shocked when I was only on ...
A: I'm so excited to hear about your and your Haffie! Great changes! Keep things changing for him. ...
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| 8mo old paint foal | 12/13/2007 |
Q: We purchased our 8mo old paint foal 2weeks ago with a 1 1/2 year old QH gelding. The paint is not ...
A: CONGRATULATIONS!!! This will be a wonderful journey for all of you. Let's get right down to ...
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| Homesick? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I chose you because of your name and that you have experience with bay horses and re-training. My ...
A: Horses are very smart and have a wonderful long term memory. Your guy needs something meaningful in ...
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| how do you halter break an older horse | 12/9/2007 |
Q: How do you halter break an older horse about a four year old? She doesn't trust anyone. She will ...
A: Boy, this is the good stuff! You will learn SO much from this horse! You really have answered your ...
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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: You and your mare sound like a sporty combination! If you are hunting and eventing, I'm pretty sure ...
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| Bryan Neubert | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how to contact Mr. Neubert and ask him some questions about handling a 6 year ...
A: Go to www.bryanneubert.com This is Bryan's website. It has all of his information listed here as ...
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| controling pony | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I just bought a pony for my daughter. She has no experience and I haven't had a horse since I was a ...
A: I hear the frustration in your question and I'm so sorry! I know this was to have been fun for you ...
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| correct leads | 11/27/2007 |
Q: we have a 4 year old mare who is doing beautifully with almost everything we ask of her, except for ...
A: Is this a really green rider? From the sound of your question it must be. Here are some things ...
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| My 12 year old mare | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I had bought a 12 year old mare last Spring, and just love her, she is quiet, gentle. I was told she ...
A: Maggie is a wonderful mare to fill in for you! Yes, trying to ride her while her baby was out of ...
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| My 12 year old mare | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I had bought a 12 year old mare last Spring, and just love her, she is quiet, gentle. I was told she ...
A: Hay, you got a two for one deal, Congratulations! The basic rule of good horsemanship is ride your ...
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| spooke horse | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Denise: I'm back again. I have been reading some about spooked horses. I understand their can be ...
A: Hi Ginny! When you think of a spooked or scared horse remember they are only doing what they think ...
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| Breaking a horse in. | 11/23/2007 |
Q: i cant wait, but really, i dont know how to start the process! can you help?
A: Congratulations on making such an exciting commitment! First things first though...I don't like to ...
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| greenbroke appy | 11/19/2007 |
Q: this is the all to familiar horse nightmare. I bought a dead broke horse, which I never believe ...
A: I'm SO glad you are going to hang in there with this horse. It is the difficult horses that teach ...
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| 8 yr. Pony gelding,Peanut Butter | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have owned peanut Butter since he was 7 months old. He has always led very well and liked to go ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that you were ill. I hope you are well on your way to a full recovery! Has ...
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| horse goes too fast | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 year old Arab that wants to trot too fast and canter way too fast.I see-saw the reins ...
A: You sound pretty sporty and I'm not hearing any fear in your question which is great! We can really ...
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| fitting a bridle | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Denise: You helped us immensly with our filly. She is doing great. We recently bought a new bridle ...
A: I got a telephone call from a very dear friend in Arizona similar to this one...GULP!!! Most ...
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| fitting a bridle | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Denise: You helped us immensly with our filly. She is doing great. We recently bought a new bridle ...
A: Hi Ginny! Glad to hear things are going well! Can you tell me a little more about your gear? Is ...
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| trick training | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Do you have any advice on teahing my horse to rear, lay down, sit, shake, and bow? I am trying to ...
A: My first bit of advice is that you make sure you basic horsemanship is spot on. To accomplish any ...
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| greenbroke appy | 11/11/2007 |
Q: this is the all to familiar horse nightmare. I bought a dead broke horse, which I never believe ...
A: Boy, you are on a journey! I couldn't think of better DVD's to watch than Walter Zettl!!! Walter ...
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| Lunging problems | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 6-year-old Morgan hunter pleasure gelding. He always has a ton of energy, and I usually ...
A: Yikes!!! This is not fun, and I understand why it makes you nervous. Horses know when you know, and ...
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| kicking filly | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My filly just turned a year old she is halter broke, grooms, lifts feet,loads, she is a good filly, ...
A: I'm guessing that your filly is turning and kicking at you when she is loose in the pasture or ...
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| Me and Dani----again | 11/3/2007 |
Q: LaChapelle, You have helped us so much in the past, that I wanted to take a moment to say thank ...
A: !! I'm so glad to hear you guy are coming along so well! Congratulations! I would do less ...
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| horse help | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a seven and a half-year-old paint that is a gelding. When I go ridding he does not want to ...
A: Some simple things first. I always make sure my horses have had a good meal before I ride. As I'm ...
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| untraining a quarter horse | 10/22/2007 |
Q: is it possible to untrain my quarter horse whom i have been told is trained as a cutting horse?
A: Don't think of it as un-training! Just think of it as building on the skill set your horse already ...
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| backing up | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 month old filly who I have started to halter train. She is quite easy to train for ...
A: Congratulations on the new filly! Remember, she is just a baby, be patient and try not to do too ...
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| western pleasure | 10/16/2007 |
Q: me again! In the last answer you sayed aboutbacking. Lady doesn't back very well. How can I make her ...
A: Pick up on your reins and ask her to back, hold a firm feel. The SECOND she starts to feel like she ...
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| Lady | 10/15/2007 |
Q: my horse lady is really great to ride with smooth gates. I wanted to ask two things about her. The ...
A: The jog is controlled, powerful, rhythmic and collected. Some people that really don't know much ...
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| horse won't go in trailer | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a nine year old mare which I bought the end of July. I didn't have my own trailer at the ...
A: Congratulations on the purchase of your new mare! Please don't be frustrated. The problem is not ...
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| Lady | 10/14/2007 |
Q: my horse lady is really great to ride with smooth gates. I wanted to ask two things about her. The ...
A: You sound like such a happy person. That means that Lady is a happy, lucky horse! Teaching your ...
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| Lady | 10/12/2007 |
Q: my horse lady is really great to ride with smooth gates. I wanted to ask two things about her. The ...
A: I'm going to answer your question with a question...what do YOU do when Lady does not respond to ...
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| adding one eyed horse to herd | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I recently adopted a thoroughbred (2 yr old)who lost his left eye due to neglect/abuse. How can I ...
A: You are so kind to adopt the thoroughbred. Bless you heart! You have your work cut out for you. ...
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| bosal fit | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a wonderful older qh mare, due to some recent teeth issues and because I think she goes ...
A: Sorry to hear your mare is having teeth issues. I hope her healing goes well and quickly! When ...
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| Horse biting | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I have a yearling thoroughbred that keeps biting himself! we have to put a muzzle on him all the ...
A: Yikes! Is this behavior related to insects? Do you have flies or bees that may be causing this? ...
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| aggressive filly | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month filly, quarter horse, who is a real challenge for me. I've raised many arab babies ...
A: Your filly is a bit of a pistol! Thanks for reading the other answer, it is nice to see you put in ...
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| lengthening stride | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Welcome back from vacation Ms. LaChapelle! We both hope that you had a peaceful, fun-filled, and ...
A: Hi Sarah! So nice to hear from you! I just spent 4 wonderful days at Ricky Quinn's clinic here in ...
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| Problem Horse | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old Paint gelding who is very dominant. He is out in a pasture 7 days a week with 5 ...
A: Your horse does not have a thick skull. He is only doing what he thinks he needs to do to survive. ...
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| new 6 month old fiilly being aggressive to 14 yr old gelding | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 6 month old filly, she is quite gentle and sweet to me, but slightly aggressive ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your gelding are both suffering and I feel for you both. ...
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| Trail obstacles | 8/27/2007 |
Q: My gelding Sledge and I are going to our first WP and trail show, he just turned 4, so from what I ...
A: Is it an AQHA show? Check with the association you are riding with. Most all use January 1 as the ...
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| yearling colt problems | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Hey!! I have owned a yearling part appaloosa stud colt for 2 months, and he has some quirks and ...
A: Raising your own saddle horse is the most fun! You will be able to develop a wonderful relationship ...
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| Earning my horses trust | 8/23/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 year old TB mare and i have had her for about 3 months now. I am planning on riding her ...
A: Your horse is not getting the support she needs to make a change. Bless her heart, she is hanging ...
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| 3 month old filly turning backend and kicking out | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month old filly whom I am now trying to put a halter on. Because of some health issues ...
A: What a lucky little filly to have you as an owner! I love it when people really think about their ...
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| my unbrocken gelding | 8/22/2007 |
Q: .. well the problem is that hes got a bad habbite of throwing people off him going down hill for ...
A: It is the riders responsibility to support the horse and set things up for success. If your gelding ...
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| 5 month old filly | 8/20/2007 |
Q: You have been so helpful but have one more question. Your last answer seemd to assume that while we ...
A: I hope you guys understand how much this helps me as well! I consider every chance to answer ...
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| 5 month old filly | 8/20/2007 |
Q: You have been so helpful but have one more question. Your last answer seemd to assume that while we ...
A: I hope you have more than just one question! Ask as many as you like, it's why I'm here! Don't ...
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| Me and Dani....again | 8/19/2007 |
Q: LaChapelle, I have yet another questions for you regarding my 5 year old Arab, Dani. If you ...
A: Hi Dani! It sounds like you guys are really getting some good stuff done! CONGRATULATIONS! Sarah, ...
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| halter training 5 mo. old filly | 8/16/2007 |
Q: We just purchased a 20 year old quarter horse mare with a 5 month old filly still nursing. The ...
A: Good job on getting her to accept the halter. Now, about leading...I like rope halters with tree ...
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| halter training 5 mo. old filly | 8/12/2007 |
Q: We just purchased a 20 year old quarter horse mare with a 5 month old filly still nursing. The ...
A: I answered this question from you a few days ago...did it not get to you? It is on the answered ...
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| An itch? | 8/12/2007 |
Q: it's me again. My appaloosa mare has started rubbing her head against my chest whenever she has the ...
A: Nice to hear from you again! I don't really let my horses rub on me. If I know where they are ...
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| 4 month old filly untouched | 8/6/2007 |
Q: "We just purchased a 20 year old quarter horse mare with a 4 month old filly still nursing. The ...
A: The mare will be your best helper in this situation. From what you are saying she seems to be a ...
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| barrel racing | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how it was best o train my mare to barrel race. What are the rules of this and what ...
A: Look up ANYTHING by Martha Josey. She is the best of the best when it comes to barrel racing. ...
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| walking off and stopping completely | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My 23 year old appaloosa mare tends to completely refuse to respond to any of my commands after ...
A: You have a VERY smart horse! She is saying, "What is the Point?" She needs a REAL job. This is ...
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| Dani, and turning left | 8/4/2007 |
Q: LaChapelle (Dani's side): Well ma'am, my partner wrote to you few weeks ago because I didn't want ...
A: So glad to hear from you! Sounds like you have found a real partner in Sarah, she just needs a bit ...
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| my new horse | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I got my horse blue 2 months ago and I have started going to lessons with him ,and the trainer hit ...
A: What does she want your horse to do? If you hit him on the fanny, he WILL go forward and away from ...
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| Pushy horse | 7/30/2007 |
Q: When dealing with a pushy gelding, one who is not aggressive just doesn’t know any better and most ...
A: Great Question, and I love your attention to detail when asking it! Your guy is just a bit ...
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| western pleasure | 7/28/2007 |
Q: i have this horse names buzz, and he is a western pleasure horse. The only promblem is, i can't make ...
A: Great question! I want you to do these exercises in a snaffle bit only. If you are riding in ...
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| my new horse | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I got my horse blue 2 months ago and I have started going to lessons with him ,and the trainer hit ...
A: To hit and then try and make up because you made a bad choice will not lead to success with a horse. ...
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| my new horse | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I got my horse blue 2 months ago and I have started going to lessons with him ,and the trainer hit ...
A: CONGRATULATIONS on your new Horse! This is the start of something wonderful! My question is...WHY ...
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| New Baby | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Recently my boyfriend and I have been offered a 3 1/2 month old Tennessee Walker. Due to a bacterial ...
A: CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting! Tennessee Walkers are some of the nicest minded horses around. A ...
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| training and behavior 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: LUCKY YOU!!! Haflinger's are great little horses. Tough as nails! I have a friend that has ...
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| trail classes | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I am hoping to copmete with my horse Lady in trail classes. The problem is, Both Lady and I dont ...
A: Okay, here goes...for breed shows if your horse is a junior horse (5 and under) you can ride in a ...
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| trail classes | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I am hoping to copmete with my horse Lady in trail classes. The problem is, Both Lady and I dont ...
A: Is it an AQHA approved show? If so, your horse must be going straight up in the bridle and you will ...
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| My training and my just turned 5 arab gelding | 7/19/2007 |
Q: LaChapelle, I bought an Arab at the end of April (he was 4 years 10 months) who had been a pasture ...
A: I LOVED your question! I love it when people think about their horses and are willing to do the ...
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| Terrible 3's | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 3yo QH gelding that I bought as a weanling and started slowly last fall. He is an ...
A: This is a great question! I LOVE what you are doing with your horse. I'll just help you refine a ...
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| Horses attitude-again | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Hey Denise , Thank you for your great answer before. I just wanted to confirm, when he is silly on ...
A: Cassie Hi!! Never be worried about asking me questions and you are NOT blabbing on!! You are ...
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| foal kicking | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have a seven week old filly out of my favorite mare- this baby is very confident and curious. She ...
A: RIGHT ON LISA!!! Just perfect! Watch the mare she will never steer you wrong. When baby is being ...
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| Weaning a colt | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I bought a colt recently. He is a cute little buckskin color now, but am told he should be more ...
A: No worries here really!!! Less is more with babies. Someone does not need to be doing anything ...
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| Starting 2 colts | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have heard of Buck Brannaman and Ray Hunt. I am going to call Rick and see where he is and what ...
A: Gosh I'm SO glad you are going to run with this. DVD's are great if you are down to your last ...
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| training me | 7/1/2007 |
Q: i have a one month old filly, arabrian/morgan. when i go into pasture and walk away she follows me ...
A: Yikes!!! One month is too young to be tying. Horses need to learn how to give to pressure, how to ...
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| Getting a horse to enjoy work..with boundaries | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how you can encourage an unwilling horse (not due to health problems) to like work ...
A: I love to hear these types of questions. You are really thinking about your horse! You horse ...
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| Hoofs | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I recenting recused a 13yr old Arabian mare from auction. she was a nervous reck ,scared,shy and ...
A: This is a great question and a fun one so solve! You are right, your horse lacks trust and is very ...
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| doglike | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me about my filly. She is very sweet,trusting, and gentle. She nighs ...
A: Great question! It is kind of hard sometimes to do the right thing with the sweeties. When they ...
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| starting 2 rescued colts | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am nearly in tears because after 4 years, I havenot been able to find anyone nearby to start and ...
A: Yes! I do know someone that can help you. Ricky travels to Pennsylvania in the late fall and early ...
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| so much... | 6/28/2007 |
Q: ok where to start...i have a 12 year old arabian/thoroughbred mare and she had a lot of ...
A: It is okay! You can get through this! This is what becoming a student of the horse is all about. ...
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| breaking 4year old | 6/24/2007 |
Q: i have been riding horses for a few year's now and i play polocrosse on the horse i have now.i ...
A: I love to hear that not much has been done with your filly. It means you have a blank slate to work ...
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| Bad Trainer | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have this 7 year old Arabian I wanted broke for riding. We where working him our self..We where ...
A: My heart is breaking for you and your horse. I'm so sorry you had to experience this. It is all ...
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| barnsour horse | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Hey my name is Tina and i recently bought a beautiful black registered paint i was told that he had ...
A: Yup, there is lots to do here. Your horse is a little stuck. You need to get down to the feet. He ...
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| horse behavior | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I got this horse when he was almost a year old and I've been training him from scratch. We have a ...
A: Rolling just feels good! Your horse just needs a very clear reminder that NOW is not the time! ...
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| hacking alone | 6/7/2007 |
Q: 3 haflinger gelding. He will not hack alone. He doesnt really nap, just dances on the spot and will ...
A: I want you to make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult. You are right on the money ...
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| New Horse | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I bought this wonderful 6 yr old AQH that has never been started under the saddle he has great ...
A: How exciting for you! You are creating your first equine partner, what fun. If you have never ...
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| Young horse problems | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Paint gelding(lives in a stall) that I bought just a year ago. He has been going ...
A: Is this your first horse? What sort of boarding situation are you in? I'm hoping you have some ...
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| Foal getting nasty | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Denise, I have a 12 day old foal. When he was born, I haltered, handled, rubbed. Unfortunately, at 4 ...
A: I'm glad this approach is meaningful to you. It will make a huge impact on your life and the lives ...
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| Orphaned foal and his training | 6/1/2007 |
Q: My sister was at a horse auction and this guy bought a mare with a week old foal. He didn't want the ...
A: It sounds like things are working out great for you all! This is one lucky little horse! If you ...
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| Foal getting nasty | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Denise, I have a 12 day old foal. When he was born, I haltered, handled, rubbed. Unfortunately, at 4 ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your little guy had such a rough start. It sounds like he is going to be okay and ...
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| what other training can I start my colt on? | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I recently (about 6 wks ago) purchased what was supposed to be a 6mo old colt from auction. I am ...
A: What fun but be careful. You don't want to create trouble for your guy. It is important to ...
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| Orphaned foal and his training | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My sister was at a horse auction and this guy bought a mare with a week old foal. He didn't want the ...
A: Bless your heart for adopting the little guy. This is not an easy path however. He has lost his ...
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| breaking my filly | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Is there a way to break my 3 yr old filly without her crow-hopping. My trainer is telling me this is ...
A: ! YES, you can get your filly started without bucking, crow hopping or hogging around. We don't ...
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| willfull horse/neck reining | 5/23/2007 |
Q: PLEASE NOTE LAST QUESTION WENT TO MY WRONG EMAIAL ADRESS PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS ONE thank you for ...
A: I'm going to start you off with some reading that will change your life and your horses life as ...
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| willfull horse/neck reining | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I know no situation exists in a vacuum so, a little about me: riding for 10 yrs, foxhunting, point ...
A: Did you find your answer? I hope it got to you. Also, please check out the answer I wrote for ...
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| Riding an Alpha horse | 5/22/2007 |
Q: My name is Alanna, and I am riding a 6 year old green broke horse who is coming along fairly well. ...
A: This is a great question! Horses are absolutely honest. The tell us right off where we are in the ...
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| Freaking out when pal leaves | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 13yr old gelded quarterhorse that I have only had for a couple of months. He has one pal, ...
A: This is a common problem and potentially a very serious one. Horses are herd animals. They want to ...
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| First buck/fall | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have ben recently riding a horse that I have trotted only a couple of times. Yesterday I ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you had a fall. No one likes to part company with their horse. It is troublesome ...
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| Breaking & training Andalusian Stallion | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have three stallions, two Andalusians and one Egyptian Arabian. Due to a very bad MVA 4 hrs ago I ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your MVA. I experienced the same thing. It had a profound effect on me ...
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| fitting the bosal | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I need help shaping my bosal. I have been told to soak it in water, but I am afraid to do ...
A: A friend made a block for me years ago and I love it! It makes and keeps my bosal's perfect! It ...
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| new filly | 5/2/2007 |
Q: We adopted a (very) old mare from the SPCA. The surprise came 8 months later when she had a filly. ...
A: I think you are wonderful for adopting your mare. Bless your heart. A lot of what babies know come ...
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| what age should my arabian be before I can ride him | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have an arabian stud colt that is a couple months shy of 2 years old. I recently gentled him to a ...
A: At two he is very much a baby. Depending on the breed, a horse is not an adult until they are five ...
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| Training horse-ground up | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 2year old mare, pasture raised (was wild) I'm training this horse on my own. I've only had ...
A: Wow, you go girl! It is great that your mare is a blank slate. Sometimes people do way too much to ...
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| leading problems | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Also tring to lung she will come in how can i get this under control befor she runs over someone
A: This is a great question, solving this problem will make a huge change in your relationship with ...
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| Breaking | 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: It sounds like you are doing a great job with your colt however, it is time to put the breaks on! ...
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| realy simple for you, not so for me | 9/1/2006 |
Q: i kind of feel realy stupid for asking this, because it is probably one of the most comen. i've just ...
A: This is a good one! First, I want you to find a smaller space to work your horse in. If you have ...
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| I need help loading a horse | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I am having a problem with a mare I am working with. She has been to several trainers and had bad ...
A: This is an old question and I'm not sure if it was answered but, I'll offer up some more help. You ...
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