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| separation anxiety | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have two mares and have a boarder who has a gelding, which is in separate field now ...
A: You can invest in a little peace of mind and put up an electric wire either just inside of the ...
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| Gelding a 7 year old stallion | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a 7 year old friesian stallion. I'm not interested in breeding with ...
A: You can geld a stallion at any time and after the Testosterone levels drop, his "stallion" impulses ...
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| my new horse | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i have 3 horses and i just got a 2 year old gelding i already have 2 geldings and 1 mare 1 of my ...
A: You need to keep them separate for a little while but near to each other so they can decide who ...
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| race horses | 3/29/2009 |
Q: i was wondering exactly how much experience(hands on ) you have with race or ex race horses? you ...
A: I personally have had about 25 years of experience working with Ex-racing stock. I have made it my ...
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| rearing youngster | 3/20/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 year old wb x standing at 16.2 who has started a dangerous habit she has started to napp ...
A: Do not allow her to stop when she starts acting up. You did the right thing by putting her into a ...
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| Stallion behavior/manners as a 3 yr old | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I ride competitive dressage and have had mostly Friesian and warmblood stallions for this. I have ...
A: To be quite honest with you, I have not had problems with my youngsters once they begin training ...
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| loping problems | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old APHA gelding I got a 2 years ago.He was in very bad shape and very little ...
A: Ok, this gives me more of an idea what his issue is. He is still mentally green and has not fully ...
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| loping problems | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old APHA gelding I got a 2 years ago.He was in very bad shape and very little ...
A: I am going to agree with your mom on this one... Your horse isn't enjoying his job, or something ...
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| New Foal, VERY grumpy mare... | 3/4/2009 |
Q: One of our mares just had her first foal 4 days ago. Prior to foaling, she has always been a very ...
A: I would not separate the mare and foal for it's first few months of life at all. Put a halter and ...
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| New Foal, VERY grumpy mare... | 3/2/2009 |
Q: One of our mares just had her first foal 4 days ago. Prior to foaling, she has always been a very ...
A: Remember you are dealing with a new mother and baby here. The Post-partum issues women have may ...
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| Gelding might be proud cut | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 yr. old, 16.1 h. QH gelding that acts like a stud if he comes in contact with a mare. He ...
A: At his age and lack of social exposure it's going to be tough to change his behavior, it sure won't ...
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| Gelding might be proud cut | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 yr. old, 16.1 h. QH gelding that acts like a stud if he comes in contact with a mare. He ...
A: The term "Proud cut" really has no meaning. There are people who believe that if a horse acts as ...
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| Horse- Sprained Ankle?? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have just recently caught site that my horse was limping on her back right leg. She has swelling ...
A: If your horse has a problem or injury that is causing it to be unsound, you need to ask your ...
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| Inherited a horse | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I just inherited a horse from a friend and I haven't riden in years. I grew up riding on a boarded ...
A: Why not start taking some basic lessons from a trainer until you feel more confident around this ...
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| Training mare & foal together | 12/30/2008 |
Q: We have recently helped an animal protection group rescue a mare & foal from the local knackery. The ...
A: You can still work toward building her trust while she is with the foal. Try to stay near her ...
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| Gelding acting out at my colt | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have two horses, a 8 year old gelding and a 19 month old stud colt. They are currently kept in ...
A: That is possible as well ... Lack of exercise can make any horse cranky and agitated. If temps are ...
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| Gelding acting out at my colt | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I have two horses, a 8 year old gelding and a 19 month old stud colt. They are currently kept in ...
A: I do not understand why the horses need to be next to each other yet in separate stalls... "For ...
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| Mistreated Mustang | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have a mare that I took in from the Humane Society I volunteer at. She was found as a stray ...
A: Do some research on the local trainers and see if any have had experience working with feral horses ...
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| Breaking/training with a Stallion? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking for information on how old you have to be to train/break a stallion. My friend wants me ...
A: The general rule about appropriate ages for persons wishing to handle a stallion professionally is ...
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| how to calm a stallion down | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have just started breeding with my year old Friesian stallion and he is very upset when he goes ...
A: I am still sticking to my previous answer ... This youngster is too immature to be breeding still ...
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| how to calm a stallion down | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have just started breeding with my year old Friesian stallion and he is very upset when he goes ...
A: You need to stop trying to breed a year old colt. He is too young to have even a clue what is ...
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| pasturing together... | 11/20/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 1/2 yr old saddlehorse and just purchased a filly (approximately 8 months) We have been ...
A: You need to start keeping these two next to each other but in separate pens for now. They need to ...
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| Putting horses in same corral | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have an Appy 21 yrs and a QH 17 yrs. They have lived side by side (Divided by a fence) for about ...
A: Your horses have likely had enough time to get to know each other to some extent but when they are ...
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| my 2 young horses | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Me and my husband are in our thirties and just adopted 2 very pretty quarter horse fillies.They are ...
A: Sure you stand a chance, but I believe it's always best to go into any new challenge with as much ...
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| clipped studs | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a horse who was used as a stud. I am not sure how long ago they clipped ...
A: First of all, you need to know how long ago he was gelded. Gelding is the appropriate term for a ...
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| Stud like behavior by a gelding | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2 yr old Arab gelding. Trailered him from Michigan back home to Florida. Only problem ...
A: Your Vet may not have known off the top of his head the answer to your questions or how to read the ...
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| Stud like behavior by a gelding | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2 yr old Arab gelding. Trailered him from Michigan back home to Florida. Only problem ...
A: I am sorry it took me so long to reply to your follow up question... I wanted to consult with a ...
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| Stud like behavior by a gelding | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2 yr old Arab gelding. Trailered him from Michigan back home to Florida. Only problem ...
A: You are right with your instincts, your horse likely will grow out of this stud-like behavior as he ...
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| My horse | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My horse is a paint. I wanted to train her, but about 3 to 4 years ago she some how hurt her back ...
A: I can not tell you what is wrong with your horse physically, I can not see the injury obviously. ...
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| fear | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I got a 3 year old qh shes broke but i'm scared to ride her help please ANSWER: Hello Chris, Any ...
A: I have to ask you Chris... What ever possessed you to get a 3 yr old horse when you are new to ...
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| fear | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I got a 3 year old qh shes broke but i'm scared to ride her help please
A: Any 3 yr old horse is really still just a baby. They may have learned to carry a rider and accept a ...
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| bucking horse | 11/26/2007 |
Q: how do get my horse to stop bucking when i try to get her in to a lope .and for her to stop getting ...
A: Have you ever had a Trainer observe you and your horse working together? Sometimes having a ...
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| stallion | 11/20/2007 |
Q: i have a stallion that i rescued they wanted to put him down. he did not get along with other ...
A: I have a stallion right now that is the most honest creature I have ever known. I would trust him ...
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| stallion | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i have a stallion that i rescued they wanted to put him down. he did not get along with other ...
A: Yes your stallion is very much a stallion and always will be. An undescended testicle does not mean ...
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| young stallion | 11/12/2007 |
Q: we have a three year old stallion who has only one testicle, the other one never descended. We have ...
A: The first place to start fixing this problem is going to sound obvious and I'm sorry... but ...
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| Our new 16 year old Arabian mare | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My eleven year old daughter and I just purchased our first horse. My daughter is more of a pro at ...
A: It sounds to me like you need to have the Vet see this horse AGAIN, and examine her once more. ...
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| Hello | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Sorry hope you dont mind me asking this question. I couldnt find anyone else to try. Dont worry if ...
A: It sure sounds like there is something upsetting her, but the fact that she had not "poo'd" much ...
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| Underweight horse | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have two geldings (a 17 yr old Tennessee Walker and a 10 yr old Paint) that are are getting to be ...
A: Yes both oats and beet pulp are common feed store items. You will usually find them in 50 pound ...
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| Underweight horse | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have two geldings (a 17 yr old Tennessee Walker and a 10 yr old Paint) that are are getting to be ...
A: I personally am not big on adding corn (or cracked corn) to a horses feed to bring up it's weight. ...
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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: It's a good thing nobody was injured by the pocket knife ... lol... There is an actual product made ...
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| 3 yr old Mini Stallion Suddenly Very Skittish | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My 3 year mini has suddenly (within the past 2 days) become VERY skittish and fearful. He is not in ...
A: Have a Vet check him out as soon as you can if he doesn't improve or seems to get worse. Yes there ...
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| horse rearing up | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 yr. old QH named Blaze that I have owned for app. 4 yrs. He is as gentle as they come ...
A: Horses rear up to escape or avoid something... I am going to say something about the bit/hackamore ...
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| Hoof Rott | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Im from NZ and the ground has just hardened up. My horse has a SERIOUS case of hoof root or hoof ...
A: Tiffany, I am sorry to say this to you, but please bring a Veterinarian into this situation with ...
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| Calming Paste | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I need to if it is ok to give a pregnant mare calming paste? In 2 days I am transporting the mare ...
A: There should be very little chance of the paste harming the mare or foal. If you think your mare ...
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| Jump Refusal | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old OTT TB who has begun refusing to jump. It started last year late in the show ...
A: Good, then you do understand my reasons for asking the questions I did and the concerns I had about ...
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| Jump Refusal | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old OTT TB who has begun refusing to jump. It started last year late in the show ...
A: May I start to try and better understand your situation by first asking a few questions? How long ...
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| horses behavior | 8/21/2007 |
Q: She is going well to lead and handle but everytime I separate her from the others she plays up rears ...
A: Your youngster is at the stage when it's all fun and games for her. Everybody is there for her ...
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| my horse is lame! | 7/28/2007 |
Q: OKay, yesterday i was going to go trail riding with my horse. I caught him and started leading him ...
A: Have your Vet look at him as soon as possible! Your horse may have an abscess deep inside the hoof ...
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| Pawing | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My horse always paws the ground, this cracks her hooves and adds many holes to my pasture and stall, ...
A: One quick way to stop the holes being dug in the stall flooring and in your pasture gate area is to ...
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| Training my colt | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My name is Nicole and i am 11. My Mare had a colt about 4 months ago, he is halter trained, is very ...
A: It sounds like you are giving your colt the proper exposure to new experiences that he will be ...
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| Mare nipping gelding | 7/17/2007 |
Q: We just purchased a 20 yr.mare. She keeps nipping at our male. Who is a wonderfully calm horse, what ...
A: She is establishing her role as the Alpha horse to your gelding. He is always going to be nipped ...
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| 16 year old mare | 7/15/2007 |
Q: We purchased a 15 year old mare in January of this year. She has been the perfect kid horse. My 7 ...
A: I am going to guess that your mare has become spoiled or "sour" about being ridden most likely due ...
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| health | 7/13/2007 |
Q: my horse blue has a little cut on his chest what can it be from , my friend thought it could be ...
A: I think it could be a number of things... flies, poorly fitted tack, a kick or bite from another ...
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| My young stallion | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I a yearling quarter horse stallion.I'm not sure if I should geld him or not.I am 14 years old and ...
A: You do not have the experience or ability to handle even a young stallion right now. It is not ...
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| 16 year old mare | 9/10/2006 |
Q: We purchased a 15 year old mare in January of this year. She has been the perfect kid horse. My 7 ...
A: Have you tried loading another horse first? You may find she is much more willing to load into a ...
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| Quarter Mustang cross | 8/29/2006 |
Q: My husband recently bought me a 7yr. gelding. I have rode before, but consider myself very inexp. I ...
A: Owning a Mustang is not something I would recommend for inexperienced persons. They really are a ...
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