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About Stallynrydr
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Expertise
I am able to answer questions about Equine behavior and health issues. I can give educated advice about lameness and stallion management as well as tips on socializing and exhibiting a stallion in public competition. I have worked with Thoroughbreds and other Warmblood breeds for the last 20 years. I also own and manage a Sporthorse boarding facility.

Experience
I have been a stallion handler for the last 20 years and I have many years experience showing English and Western horses. I have started and finished some very successful showhorses and have taught students of all ages and levels of riding ability. I have spent all of my adult life working with animals, horses being my primary focus.

Organizations
Hooved Humane Rescue, IWRC, CCWR, Shasta Wildlife Rescue

Publications
Practical Pet Care Horse Forums (Moderator), Practical Pet Care Farm Animal Forums (Moderator)I have just Co-Authored a Basic Wildlife Evaluation and Care training book that all Team Leaders will have on hand to refer to in our local Wildlife Center.

Education/Credentials
Degree from UC Davis in Equine Physiology and management and large animal healthcare. Personaized instruction from Hilda Gurney in 1999 on Stallion handling/Kurring demonstrations with my stallion Gallant Summer. I have attended symposiums with Parelli and Lyons and I have found that my own philosophies are very similar to "Natural Horsemanship" methods of teaching a horse to understand what is being asked of it. Patience not force

   

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SubjectDate Asked

separation anxiety8/29/2009
  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 ...
Gelding a 7 year old stallion8/2/2009
  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 ...
my new horse3/31/2009
  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 ...
race horses3/29/2009
  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 ...
rearing youngster3/20/2009
  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 ...
Stallion behavior/manners as a 3 yr old3/17/2009
  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 ...
loping problems3/11/2009
  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 ...
loping problems3/11/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Gelding might be proud cut2/19/2009
  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 ...
Gelding might be proud cut2/18/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
Inherited a horse1/16/2009
  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 ...
Training mare & foal together12/30/2008
  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 ...
Gelding acting out at my colt12/26/2008
  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 ...
Gelding acting out at my colt12/25/2008
  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 ...
Mistreated Mustang12/21/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
how to calm a stallion down11/27/2008
  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 ...
how to calm a stallion down11/25/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Putting horses in same corral11/15/2008
  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 ...
my 2 young horses11/15/2008
  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 ...
clipped studs11/4/2008
  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 ...
Stud like behavior by a gelding8/21/2008
  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 ...
Stud like behavior by a gelding8/15/2008
  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 ...
Stud like behavior by a gelding8/12/2008
  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 ...
My horse8/10/2008
  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. ...
fear12/10/2007
  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 ...
fear12/9/2007
  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 ...
bucking horse11/26/2007
  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 ...
stallion11/20/2007
  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 ...
stallion11/15/2007
  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 ...
young stallion11/12/2007
  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 ...
Our new 16 year old Arabian mare11/2/2007
  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. ...
Hello10/26/2007
  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 ...
Underweight horse10/26/2007
  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 ...
Underweight horse10/22/2007
  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. ...
Removing fly eggs10/9/2007
  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 ...
3 yr old Mini Stallion Suddenly Very Skittish10/8/2007
  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 ...
horse rearing up9/28/2007
  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 ...
Hoof Rott9/24/2007
  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 ...
Calming Paste9/20/2007
  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 ...
Jump Refusal9/7/2007
  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 ...
Jump Refusal9/6/2007
  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 ...
horses behavior8/21/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Pawing7/23/2007
  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 ...
Training my colt7/18/2007
  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 ...
Mare nipping gelding7/17/2007
  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 ...
16 year old mare7/15/2007
  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 ...
health7/13/2007
  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 ...
My young stallion7/11/2007
  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 ...
16 year old mare9/10/2006
  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 ...
Quarter Mustang cross8/29/2006
  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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