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| Horse Whinnies: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am a 30 year old male. I have been around horses all my life. I currently ride in the PFRA ...
A: lol, sounds like a happy horse. When you say nothing at all, horses rarely do anything for no ...
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| Help with my mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/4/2008 |
Q: First of all thank you very much for spending the time to read my e-mail. Ok, here is my situation. ...
A: Well you are right this is a people (you) problem and not a horse problem. What you thought was ...
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| Unwanted Behaviors: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought back a horse that I have previously owned. Before, she was a good horse to ...
A: This is a problem that wont be fixed easy. Tie downs never work and only teach a horse to brace, it ...
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| bucking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old thoroughbred gelding i bought two months agao. He is not off the track and was ...
A: OK, NO spurs!!! That will only make it worse and get you hurt. I would like to know how you know ...
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| My 6 year old paint draft cross: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a six year old paint draft cross to rescue him from being sent to auction. I am ...
A: Well you have your hands full, but there is not such thing as a untrainable horse. That is just ...
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| round pen problem: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am 40 3 years experience, first horse was an older mare, but quite a handful, current horse is a 4 ...
A: Go pay Clinton Anderson, he is a good horseman who understands horses and I am quite sure he would ...
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| Scared Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Age 31 Greetings from England! Hope you may have some ideas to help settle my horse. He's 12 year ...
A: hehe, horses are herd animals, if the other horses have shoes, then no reason to take his off I ...
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| Scared Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Age 31 Greetings from England! Hope you may have some ideas to help settle my horse. He's 12 year ...
A: Yes, shoes in pasture is bad, they do too much damage, most places do not allow shoes in the pasture ...
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| round pen problem: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am 40 3 years experience, first horse was an older mare, but quite a handful, current horse is a 4 ...
A: As I said in my answer, which you may have read but did not get what I said. You have taught this ...
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| Building confidence in ME: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I'm 40, loved 'em since I was 14, however, on & off owner/handler since. Currently owner/handler for ...
A: Glad you like the site, keep reading it, you will find that letting others fix your horse will ...
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| Scared Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Age 31 Greetings from England! Hope you may have some ideas to help settle my horse. He's 12 year ...
A: I don't think he thinks he is a stud. He is being a horse and is trying to bully his way to the top ...
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| round pen problem: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I am 40 3 years experience, first horse was an older mare, but quite a handful, current horse is a 4 ...
A: Well this horse is smart and has trained you. She knows you do not know what to do so she is ...
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| an unbalanced horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i have had my yearling yumeni for a month now and she is very disrespectful. i am running her in ...
A: Annie you have understand horses better. Your horse is not being mean they are just being a horse. ...
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| show horse sulky, won't go forward: www.freewegbs.com/horseawareness | 8/28/2008 |
Q: 31, professional hunter/jumper rider/trainer. Problem horse is: 7 year old, big 17H WB gelding, ...
A: This horse sounds like it has figured out what an arena means -- work, whips, pressure, jumps, rider ...
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| cinch problems: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am twenty-eight years old and have been riding horses off and on for the past sixteen years. I ...
A: First, no don't barrel race her for several reasons. If you want to go race for fun and not to win ...
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| my horse keeps kicking me! : www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/26/2008 |
Q: my horse is around 8 years old . i have tried so many things i cant remember them all.every time i ...
A: Your horse is not kick you, he is kicking what he see's as a lower horse. If you run up on him or ...
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| Breaking/training 2yo gelding: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I am 44 yo female. I have been riding and showing, with help from a professional trainer, my 2 ...
A: Your first question when you say you step in front of him and block his path, you are putting ...
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| i need help with my 6yearold gelding : www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/22/2008 |
Q: hey, iv had my 6 yearold gelding named Romany on loan nearly a year by now. he has never been ...
A: Well this does not make sense. I have to think there were other signs and you missed them. Horses ...
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| Doesn't want to be ridden? : www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/21/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS YOUR AGE: 48 WHAT IS YOUR HORSE EXPERIENCE: 3 years WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO FIX PROBLEM: ...
A: Well welcome to world of abused horses. This horse was broke wrong, was abused, was neglected, was ...
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| Scared of a storm: www.freewebs.com/horsemanship; Rick Gore | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have owned a Welsh section d gelding aged 9 for 4 years who until 6 months ago was a good all ...
A: I would not lock him out, if he wants to get in shelter he should be able to do so. However, by ...
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| Scared of a storm: www.freewebs.com/horsemanship; Rick Gore | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have owned a Welsh section d gelding aged 9 for 4 years who until 6 months ago was a good all ...
A: Well, this is odd and I only guess with the limited info. I would first give lots of baths. Hose ...
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| Turning back to arena gate: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 28 years old and about 26 of it on horses. Lady runs a 10 acre area with other horses. Lady is ...
A: If your daughter really wants this then she reading and learning about horses. She has to ...
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| Turning back to arena gate: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 28 years old and about 26 of it on horses. Lady runs a 10 acre area with other horses. Lady is ...
A: I always get a funny feeling when I get asked questions to help someone else. From your email it ...
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| Horse falling in cross ties: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Today I had a strange experience with a new horse. This horse is very calm, a mare, 10 yr old and ...
A: It does not sound like she fell over, it sounds like she got scared or felt trapped or got too much ...
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| weaning: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am 38. I have 7 years of actual horse owning experience, 11/2 years with a baby .My horse has her ...
A: no reason to feel bad for caring about your horses. I discuss this on my site. Weaning is a people ...
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| herd bound: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My friend lives a quarter of a mile away from me. SHe has these 2 horses that shes selling a 26 year ...
A: They should adjust pretty good, and worst case they break away and go a quarter of a mile. When you ...
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| starting a youngster: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am about to purchase a 2 and a half year old quarter horse filly. I want to know if it would be ok ...
A: Go slow and don't rush it. A horse is not fully grown until five. Their legs seal up at about ...
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| herd bound: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 56 yrs old i ride with another lady and her horse, they live the same pasture together,we wre ...
A: This sounds like a fear or insecurity issue. Your horse has to see you as a leader and look to you ...
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| baby horses: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old colt from a 20 year old mayer. I did not know she was pregnant when I got her. ...
A: I would mare on alfalfa and free access to grass hay (rye or oat). just give her lots of hay that ...
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| sporadic bucking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I grew up riding horses and owned horses until my mid twenties. I am now 43 and bought a registered ...
A: Well, since you rode this horse on the first day you bought him and since you bought him at an ...
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| kicking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/14/2008 |
Q: ...just cruising the web looking for an answer to our problem. I am 39 and my daughter is 17. ...
A: A horse will send signals before it kicks, if you see him getting irritated, frustrated, stressed, ...
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| bolting: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/13/2008 |
Q: im looking for advice on how to stop a horse(5 years old) setting his neck and bolting.He has a ...
A: This sounds like he has tested you and failed the test. He now knows that he does not have to ...
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| kicking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/13/2008 |
Q: ...just cruising the web looking for an answer to our problem. I am 39 and my daughter is 17. ...
A: One thing is to tie a red ribbon on your horses tail. Most people know or should know that if a ...
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| Alone in the Show Ring: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old QH gelding who I have been showing for almost a year. He is wonderful in large ...
A: Your conclusion may be wrong. I don't have enough info to give you a better answer. She may just be ...
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| wild warmblood: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/12/2008 |
Q: This is a long story but I need advice. I bought this beautiful Warmblood filly when she was 7 M. ...
A: Well it sounds like you are doing some good things. I would do more sacking out. Desensitize those ...
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| my horse freaks out in stalls: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have had a horse for a year now and he does not like being in a stall. So since i have gotten him ...
A: If I was a horse I would not like a stall either. Sounds like he is a smart horse. It is very ...
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| building confidence: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am 32, stock type horses all my life, horse kept in large area next to another horse w/pature turn ...
A: Well, with abused or neglected horses, being trained with force and fear is abuse in my mind, it is ...
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| Bolting horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am 39 and have been around horses all of my life. I have a 3yo QH and she bolts when you start to ...
A: Ummmm, this is an odd one. It is easier to figure out what the horse is thinking when I see things ...
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| Male donkey acting badly: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a jack(male donkey)that is acting aggressively towards me only. He will put his ears back. He ...
A: You must have done something to cause this. Jack's remember and once they target you for something ...
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| bucking | 8/9/2008 |
Q: ..WHta are some suggestions about getting rid of his attitude and also i was wondering if spurrs ...
A: If you want the horse to buck more, get spurs. Pain = fear, fear = reactions and flight response. ...
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| Stall Behavior: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am 31 years old. I have spent my entire life with horses. I have trained both horses and ...
A: LOL, my boys would love a new bale of hay, where are you located? I would make sure the people know ...
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| Stall Behavior: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am 31 years old. I have spent my entire life with horses. I have trained both horses and ...
A: Like I say in many of my answers, it is normally the people who cause the problem and not the horse. ...
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| anxious in trailer and loading: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Where to start..1st I have a 6 yr old QH gelding, bred to barrel race. He was ridden 90 days @the ...
A: It is hard to answer questions without seeing a horse do what it is doing. I would have to see how ...
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| anxious in trailer and loading: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Where to start..1st I have a 6 yr old QH gelding, bred to barrel race. He was ridden 90 days @the ...
A: Well you still did not provide the info I requested so I would say you are paying attention to what ...
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| bad habit: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/4/2008 |
Q: When my horse runs he puts his had way down. Like he's trying to look through his legs to see where ...
A: If he can not see he would not hold his head there. Stop pulling on him and he may stop putting his ...
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| New Colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I am a proud owner of a new 5 month old Appy colt who was separated from his mother at 4 months old ...
A: wow, 143 acres, lucky horses. :) The one mare showing interest can be pulled out and put in a ...
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| New Colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I am a proud owner of a new 5 month old Appy colt who was separated from his mother at 4 months old ...
A: Congrats, colts are the greatest things around. Lots of energy, lots of playfulness and lots of ...
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| Bucking and rearing | 7/30/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS YOUR AGE: 41 WHAT IS YOUR HORSE EXPERIENCE: Intermediate WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO FIX PROBLEM: ...
A: Yea, I have suggestions, you need to take off spurs and learn to get the horse to move without them. ...
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| colt and new mare | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We have a seven year old mare with a 2 month old colt. we also just bought a 3 year old mare a ...
A: Mom will protect the baby and will be good for all of them to be together. The nipping is normal ...
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| 4 month old colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My age is 40,my husband is 44. Novice horse owners. Colt is with mother and herd of about 8 others. ...
A: Teaching to lead is good at most any age, just go slow. When working with horses, take little ...
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| Question | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question and I put in the wrong email address so I went back & corrected it .. the ...
A: Here you go. Stop fighting back. A horse does not fight, he tries to do things we don't want and ...
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| Leadership/Confidence: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am 32, had horses all of my life, Trail rider, I have been trying to do some Clinton anderson ...
A: Stop fighting back. A horse does not fight, he tries to do things we don't want and we fight with ...
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| 4 month old colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My age is 40,my husband is 44. Novice horse owners. Colt is with mother and herd of about 8 others. ...
A: Congrats on new little guy. Colt are very fun, but are still strong. I am not a fan of taking ...
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| ex race horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old I have been riding horses ever since I was 10 years old. I trained my first horse ...
A: Well, thanks for your response and it sounds like you do understand horses better than I first ...
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| ex race horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old I have been riding horses ever since I was 10 years old. I trained my first horse ...
A: Holly you do what so many people do, you want a horse to be good and prefect and then you don't want ...
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| Dominating Mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a Appalossa/Welsh pony. She came from the University Of Fl. She has been an experimental Pony ...
A: You should know how to stop her and back her up when no horse is around. So make sure she knows ...
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| Dominating Mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a Appalossa/Welsh pony. She came from the University Of Fl. She has been an experimental Pony ...
A: She could be feeling like she wants to protect you, so if she thinks she is alpha and her job is ...
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| Dominating Mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a Appalossa/Welsh pony. She came from the University Of Fl. She has been an experimental Pony ...
A: You can't stop a horse from being a horse. All horses will kick out and try and be dominant. She ...
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| Patience is a bucker: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/26/2008 |
Q: 14 i have 2 horses lunge him he is with another gelding pasture My horse Patience bucks when he ...
A: The horse must know that you dad will not allow him to buck. Bucking is sometime a disrespect ...
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| Horse is not trusting of people: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I came upon your website after doing a search for answers and I thought I would send you an email ...
A: Well if your goal is to catch her and move her, you may have your hands full. You could back a ...
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| Horse is not trusting of people | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I came upon your website after doing a search for answers and I thought I would send you an email ...
A: Well if sounds like you make a lot of progress pretty quick. When a horse is abandoned in a ...
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| Rebel and me: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old Morgan Quarter horse cross gelding that i cant get to run he aks like hes jus to ...
A: If I was your horse I would buck too. You keep blaming the horse for your problems. If you were a ...
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| horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/22/2008 |
Q: my brother has a horse that still has a nut up in him because the vet says it wont ever drop and he ...
A: A testicle that did not drop should be able to be removed. This horse may still get a mare ...
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| horse | 7/21/2008 |
Q: i read your recent asked questions one was about a mare that stop going as far when she rode you ...
A: Move the horse by making it move away from your pressure and you not moving away from his pressure. ...
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| bucking & dominance | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Age: 56, around horses since very young. one other horse, 24/7 turn-out. "On two occasions my ...
A: Tough questions, all horses kick and all horse are dominant to a lower horse. This sounds like a ...
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| Bitting horse while cinching: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I'm 43 years old female. Finding out the more I learn about horses the less I know about them. I ...
A: OK, glad you said the more you learn the less you realize you know. That is good. All good horseman ...
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| RETRAINING A 9 YEAR OLD HORSE: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A NINE YEAR OLD PAINT WHICH I RECENTLY PURCHASED SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL PAINT BUT ALAS TO OUR ...
A: By the way you are talking about how nice she is and she does not like things, tells me you don't ...
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| horse keeps lying down with saddle on: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/18/2008 |
Q: we have a 3yr old bucksin gelding, my partner is an experienced breaker of 20 yrs. the horse has ...
A: This horse needs to learn the forward command and movement. If you can make this horse move when ...
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| one pony is fine, his buddy runs away: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 40 yr old wife/mom who has owned horses just the past 8 yrs or so with husband. We bought 2 ...
A: Sometime with two horses, the other horse pushes when you try to get to other horse, so make sure ...
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| Stallion Help? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am struggling with the decision on whether to buy a weanling stallion Irish Sport Horse and keep ...
A: Don't do it. This is huge undertaking and will cause you and the horse much grief. Studs are ...
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| rearing: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/16/2008 |
Q: and he was up in a field with a min.and a large size pony and he is also a large size pony (he was ...
A: You cannot do too much too fast with horses, it must be slow and steady. Anytime a horse has time ...
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| catching my horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/14/2008 |
Q: my Peruvian gelding has a thing with running around the pasture several times before he will stop ...
A: For the record, those questions appear to everyone that sends me a question. I did write them for ...
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| catching my horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/12/2008 |
Q: my Peruvian gelding has a thing with running around the pasture several times before he will stop ...
A: Pay attention to what you are doing. I asked for for information where you type your question and ...
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| Horse legs and spooking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old mare she has great potiential but ive tried everything i know to get her to give ...
A: All horses are worried about giving up their legs. The key is for you put her foot down before she ...
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| horse will not stand still to be mounted: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am at loss to what to do with my mare. When I first bought her 4 years ago, she seemed a bit edgy ...
A: LMAO (laughing my ass off), sorry, but I can't help it, I absolutely know your frustration. I laugh ...
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| Ground manners: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I rode when I was a teenager and then stopped for a lot of years. I started taking riding lessons ...
A: Ivy, your coach should have identified these problems before you bought the horse. When buying a ...
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| hacking out | 7/3/2008 |
Q: i fell of my new horse hacking out a few months ago and have only been back on the roads about 4 ...
A: Horse get their confidence from the rider, your horse knows you are unsure and nervous. All horse ...
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| agressive , yearling | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am a 47 year old woman. My family had horses when I was a child growing up, but I have no ...
A: You need to learn about horses. Horse don't care if you talk to them or bring them food, they are ...
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| new colt | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My Husband and I have just purchased a mare and her colt. The mare is very gentle and her colt is ...
A: Colts, boys, are always more playful than mares. You refer to the colt as she, a filly is a baby ...
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| can you help /domineering pony | 7/1/2008 |
Q: he has soft tissue navicular and was going to be shot but hes only just 5 , i have been away from ...
A: Read my web site on the horsemanship page about herd behavior. You have to move his feet so he will ...
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| Horse Flipping head | 6/30/2008 |
Q: well let me start ou t telling you that, i very much try to be horse savy. i do lots of ground ...
A: You are right I did think heavy hands and teeth issues. You did not tell me how old you are or what ...
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| Trouble training young horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 6/26/2008 |
Q: My name is Nicole and I am 20 years old. I have been riding and showing horses since I was born. I ...
A: A horse kick is a way of saying move away from me, I think I am higher. A lower horse will move ...
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| round pen | 6/25/2008 |
Q: 5 year old and hes not scared of anything witch is a good thing but at the same timei cant get him ...
A: You don't have to kick him, but maybe threaten to kick him. Getting a horse to see you leader is ...
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| Trouble training young horse | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My name is Nicole and I am 20 years old. I have been riding and showing horses since I was born. I ...
A: this is not a big problem, your horse is being a horse. She has learned that you will not make her ...
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| severe spooky horse | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 48 year old woman, I have trained and worked with rescue horses since I was a small child, I ...
A: It sounds like you have done some good things for him. I just shake my head every time I hear Omish ...
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| Ex Race Horse Help | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Hey Rick. I am 27 years old and I have been around horses, mostly off the track horses since I was 6 ...
A: I feel really bad for this horse. Her life has been pretty bad and her experiences with people have ...
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| SADDLES | 6/23/2008 |
Q: RICK, I NEED YOUR HELP, A FEW MONTHS AGO I HAD SHOULDER SURGERY, AND NOW HAVE A HARD TIME LIFTING MY ...
A: Putting a saddle on is a lot about technique. If your shoulder injury is on the right shoulder, ...
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| problem 3-year-old | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am 51 years old and have had horses since I was in 4-H at around 12 years old. My first horse, ...
A: Glad I could help. All horses are just products of their handling. Horses are very adaptable and ...
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| problem 3-year-old | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am 51 years old and have had horses since I was in 4-H at around 12 years old. My first horse, ...
A: Well he sounds like a good horse, but needs some good direction. A herd is very important to teach ...
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| Draft horse harnessing fear | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I am 33, I have worked with horses since I was 15. Up until recently, the bulk of my ...
A: Hey Roger, this sounds like a simple case of exposure. You may be being too careful and making this ...
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| Stumbling | 6/20/2008 |
Q: He is wonderfull in every way EXCEPT he is always stumbling / tripping. I have had him checked out ...
A: Some time a horse is never taught how to use their feet well. If a horse is put in a stall a lot ...
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| boarding | 6/18/2008 |
Q: our babies are doing really good i've been longing them and they are ready-i believe to start ...
A: My web site is: http://www.freewebs.com/horseawareness/ Hi Judy, not sure where is close to you, ...
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| problems | 6/18/2008 |
Q: age: 24 riding: 14years mare kept at pasture in summer with many other mares my horse is 11 and iv ...
A: Well, after all these years you have taught her that she can do these things and you will not stop ...
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| 3 y/o QH/ARABIAN MARE | 6/18/2008 |
Q: JUST BOUGHT A 3 Y/O MARE THAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS HALF QH HALF ARABIAN. SHE WAS A SUPER HORSE WHEN ...
A: You are doing lots wrong. You don't understand a horse or you see how you are causing all of these ...
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| horse chasing pasture mate | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 5 yr old app qelding and I also have a 2 yr old filly QH. I introduced ...
A: This is normal horse stuff, they have to figure out who is higher and who is lower. You can help by ...
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| Trailering | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who has a 7 year old mare. She is pretty hot and she will not get in the trailer. My ...
A: Kim, loading a horse is about forward movement. If your horse will go where and when you tell to ...
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| Difficulty catching my Mare... | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I am 27 and have been riding for about 10 years (mainly pleasure) but have just started to take it ...
A: Your horse is being a normal horse. All horses test it is their nature, they have to know that the ...
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| Aggressive Shetland | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i have owned horses for the last 10years. I raised and broke a 15hh cob type 5yrs ago with very ...
A: Emily, you are thinking like a little girl with a pony and not like a horse. On one hand you say ...
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| hobbles | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a mare that has kicked her foal. She is not a nurturing mother and appears to think her baby ...
A: ummm, well I never get all or enough info to really evaluate and give a right answer, but the ...
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| hobbles | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have a mare that has kicked her foal. She is not a nurturing mother and appears to think her baby ...
A: No, you can criss cross hobble, but she may fall if trying to protect baby. After a few days, they ...
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| breaking a young horse | 6/4/2008 |
Q: 5 year old and i have been lounging him and i think he is doing well hes a very calm horse and has ...
A: You should be able to jump next to him and lay on his back without saddle, then lay on back, ready ...
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| Separating a Mare and her Colt. | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Rick, I read your reply on this mater with another individual. My situation is about the same as ...
A: Still not sure why you must separate them? All colts will mount moms or try, mom will stop them if ...
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| What to do about our non-gelded gelding | 6/3/2008 |
Q: We bought a "5 year old gelding" from Clear Creek Horses in Gilmer, Texas. He looked fine. He was ...
A: Never too late to finish, just may take a little longer. You can have other little guy removed, no ...
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| new horse can't catch her. what do I do | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Rick, I just got a new horse and she won't let me get close to her or catch her. My sister got her ...
A: Stop trying to catch her......... a horse knows when you are trying to catch her, just go see her ...
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| ground work | 6/1/2008 |
Q: how do you train your horse to have respect for you and how do you get a horse to back up on ...
A: horses are not stubborn, they are smart and know that you are not the leader and the don't have to ...
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| training my gelding (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I'm 17 years old i have had horses since i was 3 years old and this is my 4th of my own, my step dad ...
A: this is not a horse problem, this is a people problem. Your horse is confused and does not see you ...
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| Bomb Proofing- desinsiting | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a nervious 17 year old TB ex-race horse. He has always been on the more nervious side. He ...
A: Horses can learn very quickly, no such thing as bomb proof, any horse is a reaction waiting to ...
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| Hoof Health | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My name is Sarai, I wrote you a while back about my 12 year old Percheron gelding. The question I ...
A: Moist will help draw out. You can not always dig out unless it is close, too much digging is not ...
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| How to help my horse | 5/29/2008 |
Q: He was listed as anyone can ride (which my inexperienced nephews rode without issue) as well as ...
A: First stop making excuses or trying to justify what he did. Accept that you are causing this by not ...
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| horse behavior | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am 28yrs old and have been riding and working with horses for the past 10yrs now. About an yr and ...
A: Don't send you horse to trainer without you watching and being there for all training lessons. It ...
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| Horse biting at others on trail | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have had horses off and on for 20 years- am 45 years old. My horse in the last year(have had him ...
A: I would say he is either protecting you and does not want other horses by you or playing and ignore ...
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| Training a yearling (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 5/26/2008 |
Q: She is quite calm and extremely friendly, very noisy and into everything. I plan on using her for ...
A: Yea saddle pads are good, even the saddle, but you can teach it to buck and you dont want that, so ...
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| behavior problems | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I've had my horse for about a month now and he has been the best horse I could ask for. He is a ...
A: oh my God, I am laughing at you question. If you are going to own a horse you have to learn about ...
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| Training a yearling (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 5/24/2008 |
Q: She is quite calm and extremely friendly, very noisy and into everything. I plan on using her for ...
A: Any handling will be good for her. I have a section on my site about sacking out. Light work is ...
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| How to start my foal and how to build my relationship with her and the mare | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and I have been riding and training for 4 years. We just bought a mare and foal. The foal is ...
A: Watch her mom and how she treats the baby, watch other horses and see how they treat each other, ...
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| horse in training: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 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: This is a personal choice. I don't use any bits. If a bit has to be used then I would use a snaffle ...
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| behavior problem | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old, 17'1 off-the track thoroughbred gelding. I am 4'11. He had excellent ground ...
A: Horses are not jealous of other horses, a horse is just a horse. His world in seen in a herd. He ...
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| Fence destruction | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female and I have a 5 year old Percheron (18hh) and a almost 4 year old Morab. I ...
A: Glad to hear he is in a herd. Not sure about the donkey thing, I think I head that donkey's don't ...
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| Fence destruction | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female and I have a 5 year old Percheron (18hh) and a almost 4 year old Morab. I ...
A: I heard a lot of love, sweet things and joy in you letter. None of this matters to a horse. You ...
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| Understand horse's problems: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am 35 and a beginner with horses. I recently made a home for an 11 year old mare and her Month ...
A: Read my site about sacking out on the horsemanship page. In your question you said Month colt, so I ...
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| Understand horse's problems: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am 35 and a beginner with horses. I recently made a home for an 11 year old mare and her Month ...
A: You need to understand horses better. A horse does not care if you like them or try to be nice to ...
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| Pony being passed around: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Don't want to go on about the matter but we recently bought our 7 year old a pony, we didn't take ...
A: Well Debbie, If I had a dollar every time I heard this or saw this, I would be a rich guy. You, ...
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| yearlings and behavior | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I feel soo sad about what happened at the kentucky derby and I really feel strong about learning the ...
A: Drugging is very dangerous to horses, the develop a tolerance, it can cause colic, it can shut down ...
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| very nasty OWNER THAT BLAMES THE HORSE | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am 47 years old, my mare (an appaloosa) is 8. I have raised her from a filly and she used to be ...
A: Well Sheri, you are not going to like my answer, but I will tell you what I think from what you told ...
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| Mare kicks when hauled with other horses | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 24 year old show mare that has been hauled extensively. She developed a very bad habit of ...
A: this is one of those things that we cause and horses just do, so to stop it we need to stop what we ...
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| sore back | 5/7/2008 |
Q: And I brushed on his side and then I really really lightly put my hand on his fur so only the tip of ...
A: If this happens only after you rider, then I would say it is the saddle, if is sore when you don't ...
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| 4 year old with problems. | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My son and I have acquired a 4 year old pony/quarter cross. She is green broke but we are having ...
A: you need to read lots and educate yourself on horses so you can help this horse and keep you and the ...
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| 4 year old with problems. | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My son and I have acquired a 4 year old pony/quarter cross. She is green broke but we are having ...
A: Your horse has one problem. The people handling her don't understand horses. Sorry, most people ...
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| Hard to Mount Barrel Mare | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Barrel racing mare. Ever since we got her she's developed a bad habit of not ...
A: Your horse is smart and knows that when you saddle her you are going to run the crap out of her. If ...
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| Feeding time in the paddock | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought a paint mare and foal. I have successfully introduced them to my 3year old ...
A: your horses are just being normal horses. Before your three year old had no competition for food so ...
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| 2yr old shetland mare | 5/5/2008 |
Q: ok well i'm 35 have owned 4 horses over the course of my life all have been broken in before i got ...
A: Most horse problems are people problems. Horse issues normally fall into one of two areas, lack of ...
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| how to break a horse from kicking? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: my name is aggie i am 15 years old an my old partner dancer is turning 24 this year and does not ...
A: All horses kick, it is normal horse behavior. Read my web site about herd behavior, under that ...
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| gelding acting like a stud | 5/4/2008 |
Q: We just bought an 11 year old gelding and one of our mares just came into season. He is mounting ...
A: Yes, it is normal. If your horse is gelded, it will not do any harm. If the mare does not want him ...
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| 2 yr Filly pawing gates, herd bound | 5/2/2008 |
Q: .I have a 2 yr old filly that I'm getting ready to start. She has a bad habit of pawing anything ...
A: Not sure how old you are and what your horse experience is, but I would say you need to understand ...
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| Bosal | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I bought my daughter a horse from the local sale barn. She (the horse) was 2 years old at the time. ...
A: if you had the horse since she was two, what happen for the past four years? Is she broke? do you ...
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| lateral movement | 4/23/2008 |
Q: just bought a wonderful 4 yr old (unbroke)Standardbred/draft cross gelding. All three gaits seem ...
A: A horse knows how to be a horse and knows how to move. Lounging for three horses is not helping. ...
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| kicking | 4/17/2008 |
Q: i Have a 8 year old gelding and a 16 year old mare they cant stand being apart but when its feeding ...
A: Your horse is being a normal horse. In the wild the lead horse eats first so he can protect the ...
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| catching gelding | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I need your advice I have a 5 year old gelding, who I have owned since he was 3. I am 35 now and ...
A: Too bad so many horses have to suffer because of people lack of knowledge. The lady that got kicked ...
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| Catching a horse/A new scared horse | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I'm Brandi and I am 14 years old. I have been riding horses all mu life and haven't had any trouble, ...
A: you are thinking like a person and not like a horse. This horse does not want to be fed or caught. ...
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| putting horses together | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My name is Stephanie and I am 46. Have owned horses for a little over a year. Jigs, is a draft/cross ...
A: I am lost with all the names and horses, but that does not matter. This is all perfectly normal ...
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| snaffle bit diameters | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old filly that I am finishing. She has had 45 days professional training last ...
A: Everyone you ask will have a different opinion on this topic. A bit should not hang so it clangs or ...
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| 11 year old Laissez-Faire QH Gelding | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am a 46 year old woman who bought a horse to get back into riding & practice my riding skills. I ...
A: I am glad to hear that you recognize this is a respect issue. Horses are not stubborn. They are ...
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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. I've been ...
A: This horse sounds like he was started too fast and does not have a good foundation. I would not ...
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| catching gelding | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I need your advice I have a 5 year old gelding, who I have owned since he was 3. I am 35 now and ...
A: this sounds like the a young gelding being a young gelding. He is boxed up and knows that he has to ...
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| saddle | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 yrs old and have a 2 yr, 4 month mare. I've ridden for 6 yrs, and have never had a horse. I ...
A: you need to read up on horses so you understand how they think. This horse is just being a horse. ...
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| Leader..again :) | 4/11/2008 |
Q: the 13 year old with the 'bully' horse. Alright so I took your advice, and oddly enough Comanche ...
A: If you groom a horse that is free and he walks away, you teach him to get release he must walk away. ...
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| misbehaving yearling | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 yo equine veterinarian. I rode horses for about 6 years as a kid/teenager then got away ...
A: Sounds good, I have two things, one, making a horse a pet can be dangerous. My quarter is my pet, ...
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| Horse Lunging (and manners) Problem | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 20-year-old, cantankerous appaloosa mare who I can't seem to lunge properly. She's really ...
A: OK, I see a lot of people use a round pen as a cheat, if you can't control the horse on a lead rope, ...
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| Yearling Colt Training | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I Bought Dallas when he was 6 months old he will be 1 year this month. I have spent alot of time ...
A: if this horse is by himself, he does miss you and feels insecure. A horse needs a pasture buddy to ...
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| misbehaving yearling | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 yo equine veterinarian. I rode horses for about 6 years as a kid/teenager then got away ...
A: well you are right and I am glad to hear that you are looking at what you are doing wrong and not ...
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| Horse Lunging (and manners) Problem | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 20-year-old, cantankerous appaloosa mare who I can't seem to lunge properly. She's really ...
A: Sorry, but people who want me to tell them a short answer and fast fix dont get it and don't ...
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| Horse Lunging (and manners) Problem | 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: Sara, I tell people all the time, what ever name they call their horse describes them. This horse ...
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| new aggressive behavior of stallion | 4/7/2008 |
Q: have had my stallion for eight years and he has always been a gentleman when in hand even if a mare ...
A: Glad to hear I could help and glad you are able to see past your fear and hurt. To regain your ...
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| new aggressive behavior of stallion | 4/7/2008 |
Q: have had my stallion for eight years and he has always been a gentleman when in hand even if a mare ...
A: Don't put the horse down. That is never the answer for peoples mistake. This horse is being a ...
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| Being The Leader | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am the 13 year old that asked you about the 'Bully Horse'. I just wanted to say that you helped ...
A: glad I could help. Your willingness to admit you don't understand will make you a better horsewoman ...
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| Bully Horse | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have approximately been riding for 9 years. I don't have the experience of you i'm sure, but I do ...
A: Your pony is not becoming scared because of Nakita. Instead of three piles make five piles, then ...
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| Bully Horse | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have approximately been riding for 9 years. I don't have the experience of you i'm sure, but I do ...
A: Horses are not bullies or mean, those are human terms. Your horses are being perfectly normal ...
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| Dispelling a Myth??? | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding the eyes of a horse. I acquired a 4 yr old Saddlebred gelding just ...
A: Myth is a good term for this, like many things about horses. You can hear all kind of things. ...
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| i need advice | 4/1/2008 |
Q: i have a stud that has a bad attitude. he bits me and when he gets near a mare he tries to kick me ...
A: You are right Ingred, you do need help, but not what I can give you in an email. A stud does not ...
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| Muzzles | 3/30/2008 |
Q: iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled him he ...
A: I dont think it will make him more aggressive, what will make him more aggressive is people running ...
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| Muzzles | 3/30/2008 |
Q: iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled him he ...
A: Read my site on herd behavior. All horses try and move up all the time, it is their nature, it ...
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| Muzzles | 3/30/2008 |
Q: iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled him he ...
A: Feeding horses in pasture needs to be done carefully. Your horse is just being a horse. If they ...
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| Muzzles | 3/30/2008 |
Q: iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled him he ...
A: Not good, the other horses will stop the bites. There are two kinds of horses: those who are hurt ...
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| herdbound mare (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 3/30/2008 |
Q: i'm 49. have a good ammount of experiance.i have a 12 paint mare, just got her, keeping her at the ...
A: Hey Casey, I never like taking a horse away from buddies, they need that for safety and security and ...
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| Muzzles | 3/30/2008 |
Q: iam 34yrs old I have pretty good horse experince I board so to fix it they muzzled him he ...
A: Tough one. I would not muzzle him. He is doing absolutely normal behavior. Read my site on head ...
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| Halter Training www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have an unhandled 18 month old colt I'm breaking in. I've just brought him in and am working him ...
A: this problem is like most any problem with a horse. You are doing good by not going too fast. You ...
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| Show shy or buddy sour? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am 47. I had a horse when I was 13, but had no formal training. I just learned by owning a horse ...
A: A child can be a leader if they understand a horse and move its feet. It is more difficult for a ...
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| horse that kicks | 3/27/2008 |
Q: We purchased a horse last Oct. She was relatively good to be around though she wasn't great to pick ...
A: Horses don't get mad. they get dominant, fearful, trapped or frustrated, which can appear mad. A ...
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| Show shy or buddy sour? | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am 47. I had a horse when I was 13, but had no formal training. I just learned by owning a horse ...
A: Well, it is never the horses fault. So to me the answer is simple, explaining it so you get is not ...
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| kicking foal | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am 52 years old and been raised with horses however this is the first foal I've had without my Dad ...
A: Rick Gore www.freewebs.com/horseawareness Hi Roxie, As for licking, that could be a sign of pain ...
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| DONT BLAME THE HORSE www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I desperately need some help. I have a 13yr old mare. I have had you for about 8yrs, she has always ...
A: Never blame the horse, it is never the horse's fault. This horse is just being a horse. I know ...
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| kicking in stall www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 3/25/2008 |
Q: we have a 10 y.o. gelding which we bought two years ago to be trained in dressage, we live in ...
A: Rick Gore, www.freewebs.com/horseawareness Well this seems to be bad. I don't agree that it is ...
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| rearing | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am 47, ugh, how did that happen so fast. I have had horses all of my life, I was in 4-H, my kids ...
A: I like longer questions, since it gives me more information and I maybe give a better suggestion. ...
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| Help me get my boy to relax. | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I'm 30 years old I have been riding roughly 20 years just pleasure riding. I am self taught. I ...
A: don't smack your horse. That does not show a horse you are boss, it shows him you are mean and ...
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| 19 yr old thoroughbred gets really toey | 3/23/2008 |
Q: hey rick, i am 16 and have been riding for the past 8 years i basically taught myself to ride i do ...
A: this horse is just being a horse. He has been taught or learned this behavior over the past 19 ...
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| stuborn? | 3/21/2008 |
Q: i am 35 ,i had my first horse at 14yrs , then at 22 i sold her at, 30 i got back into horses , i had ...
A: Not sure what your questions is, if it is backing, a horse will back to look for release from ...
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| Anxious horse | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 5ft 7 stone female aged 45 and have had my 1st horse for 4 years that I recently retired. I ...
A: Horse usually respond to the rider, so if you get upset or nervous then she is reading this. You ...
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| Anxious horse | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 5ft 7 stone female aged 45 and have had my 1st horse for 4 years that I recently retired. I ...
A: Well my answer is always the same with horse problems. It is not the horse. It if you. This horse ...
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| my bucking horse | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I'm 35 yrs old. I know some about horses had them off and on when I was growing up. My mare who is ...
A: Bucking is a respect issue, you have to gain more respect on ground by moving her feet. The more ...
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| Horse | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I was intrested in purchasing a horse. He grew up on a farm, and would move into the local riding ...
A: Hey Matt, your question got sent to pool, so I got it. Read and learn about horses so you can help ...
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| Abused shetland pony | 3/14/2008 |
Q: been there done that with many types of horses. My boss recently bought this big shetland pony for ...
A: This guy is just being a horse, all horses feel safe with another horse. He is new to a new home so ...
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| Problem 5yo | 3/11/2008 |
Q: My name is Leana, and I'm 16. I've been riding for 8 years, mostly in the hunter ring. I recently ...
A: you are not going to like my answer. But I hope you listen and maybe try and see this from the ...
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| Horse runs into stall | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 45 yr old, with only 6 yrs experience with horses. I have acquired a 6 yr old mare that is ...
A: Well first hitting a horse in the nose or face is a last resort. Only do that for biting or ...
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| hand reared (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I've been asked to take on a mare that has been sent home from the trainers in discrace after ...
A: horse don't throw tantrums, they are not mean, they are not angry, they are just a horse. Try not ...
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| refusing riding and certain activities | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I'm a 40 year old woman who has been riding most my life, but I'd still consider myself am ...
A: this appears to be a respect issue. This horse is learning how to get away with things from you. ...
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| Re-training a horse | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I was recently given a 16 year old pony that has not been ridden for 4-5 years. In the past it has ...
A: go to my web site and read it, it will give you some good ideas on where to start, I have some other ...
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| hand reared | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I've been asked to take on a mare that has been sent home from the trainers in discrace after ...
A: All hand raised horses tend to be more difficult, people treat them as pets and they are never ...
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| anti social bully gelding | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My gelding (owned for a year)approximate. 15yo with no history to go on. seems extremely jealous of ...
A: You are feeling what all people feel when they don't understand a horse. Your horse is being ...
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| Bolting | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have been riding (taking lessons, competing in both english and western-and mounted games) since ...
A: I would try and do more time just sitting on her, not asking anything. If she is over sensitive ...
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| Bitting and Kicking | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Rick, i have a Morgan gelding who will be 3 this coming June. Ever since he has been born we have ...
A: The horse is just being a horse, all horses try and be higher in the herd, he sees you as a herd ...
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| Bucking (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a horse that we raised but every time I saddle, he wants to buck. I had him checked out and ...
A: Well, I am too old to ride a bronc as well, so I make sure my guys are good and sacked out before I ...
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| Horse that shys (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old OTTB that I have had for 2 years. He raced when he was 6 years old for about ...
A: Just because someone calls them self a trainer, does not mean they understand a horse. There are ...
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| Horse that shys (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old OTTB that I have had for 2 years. He raced when he was 6 years old for about ...
A: Horses are a reflection of the people handling them. First thing I would say is you have to look at ...
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| 5MTH OLD KICKING COLT | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I PURCHASED A 5 MTH OLD PALOMINO COLT SAT. HE HAS ONLY BEEN SEPARATED FROM HIS MOM FOR NOT EVEN A ...
A: never tie a horse's legs. This little guy is young and missing him mom. He is looking for a leader ...
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| 3 year old Mustange -- (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am having problems with my two horses. I am a 42 year old female with some horse sense. I ...
A: Well, I must admit you made me lmao with your answer. You did seem offended by my answer but not my ...
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| 12 year old quarter horse mare | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Rick, I am starting to train my mare who is with my half Arab and half quarter and I might have the ...
A: Hey Nate, all horses want the same thing, to feel safe, secure and know their place in the herd. ...
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| 15 Year old bay gelding | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Rick, Thanks for all the advice you have been giving me on training my 15 year old half Arab half ...
A: Hey Nate, glad he is coming along nice. You don't want crow hops to turn into bucks, the more he ...
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| 3 year old Mustange -- (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am having problems with my two horses. I am a 42 year old female with some horse sense. I ...
A: Well not a success story. You are right about one thing, it is you. :( Not sure what your idea of ...
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| a scared horse | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 41 year old woman who has only been back on horses for 2 years. I just bought a 5 year old ...
A: since most abused horses are abused by men, most abused horses are more scared of men. Don't keep ...
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| Colt separation from Mom | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Rick, I am 50. I have had my Mare for two years. I have never "worked" with a horse (only rode ...
A: Well, in this case, I would put him in with other horses, where mom could see him and they could ...
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| 15 year old gelding | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Rick, My name is Nate and i asked you a question about my horse always panicking and you gave me ...
A: Hey Nate, you want a horse to learn to ride "between the reins". You do this by helping him find ...
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| Colt separation from Mom | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Rick, I am 50. I have had my Mare for two years. I have never "worked" with a horse (only rode ...
A: weaning is a personal choice. In the wild this is done naturally and without human interference. I ...
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| Horse confined in her stall | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Where I ride, there's a mare kept in a dark large indoor stall that faces the aisle. From what ...
A: A note may appear non-personal and could be confused, like what happens with emails often. I would ...
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| Horse Jumping Fence | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I recently got a 5 year old morgan gelding (about 2 weeks ago). He has lately been jumping his ...
A: OK, in order to give the best answer I would have to see the horse and see what causes this, how he ...
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| Box Stalls (wwwfreewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/8/2008 |
Q: ! and she great she still needs to learn how to move on commands and to walk with out me holding on ...
A: Megan, you keep her in a box stall and she is bored, alone and scared. Horses will always develop ...
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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: Here is an answer I gave to another person with the same issue. Read my website about kicking and ...
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| Wind Sucking (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Hey, it's me again. The gal with the goat. You answered so quick I thought I would try you ...
A: wind sucking is also called cribbing. There are two schools of thought on this. First I have never ...
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| Horse Striking Aggressively (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I just recently took ownership of my dads horse due to the fact my dad can no longer ride... Well ...
A: first his being herd bound is not a his problem, it is his nature, he is a horse and that is where ...
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| Bridling a horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I am a first time horse owner & I have an 8 yr old paint named Awsome,I love him to pieces but I ...
A: OK, thanks. You are not a fool for asking questions. If more people would do that they would not ...
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| Kicking People (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 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: how long ago was he gelded? Was he proud cut or done by vet? This could be why he is so dominant. ...
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| Getting a horse | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am 46 years old and have always dreamed of getting my own horse. We now have land and we are ...
A: well a lot of your questions are personal choices. You are not too old, any age is good to own a ...
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| slowing the trot (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 year mare that i have had for 3 years now. i have been riding and showing now for about ...
A: you have to learn to communicate with her better. Remember it is never the horse's fault. You have ...
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| Nervous Gelding (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old gelding. I received him 2 years ago. When he was brought to my home, he had ...
A: well it sounds like the little guy was lucky to find you. Letting him roam with other horses is ...
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| Kicking door of Stall (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 21 year old mare. She's a doll! She comes to greet me when I walk out to the pasture. ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses do best what they do the most! Hi Jen, this is a habit and has been reinforced ...
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| Can't catch my Pony (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i am a 12 year old who has a 14.1hh pony I cant catch my pony bailey when i go to get him sometimes ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses are herd animals and only know how to talk horse. They don't know how to talk ...
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| Gelding "Reven" kicking (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/31/2008 |
Q: You wanted to know a little more about him, well right now he has only had his feet trimmed and ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses won't kick a higher horse. In the herd a horse will only kick or bite a lower ...
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| Horse Respect (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I just got a 5 year old morgan gelding last saturday. I was wondering how I'm saposed to teach him ...
A: your last horse was not bratty. She was a horse. A horse only knows how to be a horse. You are ...
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| Recently Blind Horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have had my appaloosa gelding for 9 years, he is now 15yrs. He was once a trained reining horse, ...
A: I like a side pull better than bits. I am not a bit person. They tend to allow people an advantage ...
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| Horse runs off while mounting (www.freewebs.com/horsemanship) | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Well I recently bought a six year old gelding from huge ranch in the texas panhandle, and I have ...
A: I think you are right. Your brother did cause this. Most all horse problems are people problems. ...
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| Recently Blind Horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have had my appaloosa gelding for 9 years, he is now 15yrs. He was once a trained reining horse, ...
A: this is delicate situation. Since you have had him for 9 years, you guys relationship is pretty ...
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| biting/bucking while mounting (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Beginning in about September my horse has started trying to bite and kick when I stand on the ...
A: Rick Gore: Most horse problems fall into two areas, fear or lack of respect. Finding out where ...
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| Sensitive Horse. | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I ride my horses neice. Her name is Dot. She is kept next to my horse. Dot is a Quarab, and possibly ...
A: Your question is not real clear, I don't know what you mean by you ride your horses neice? What kind ...
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| Moody Mare (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old mare, Can Can, has been declining in her general respect for me. Now, whenever I come ...
A: Rick Gore: Remember you asked me for my opinion so if you don't like the answer, don't get mad me. ...
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| Feet Trimming (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 3.5 year old Morgan/Arabian gelding who is barefoot and untrained to pick up his feet. I ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses do best what they do most, they like habits so they know what to expect. When ...
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| help with Fearful Gelding (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/22/2008 |
Q: i am writing this letter because i just read one of your answers to someones problem with their ...
A: Rick Gore: There are no mean, hard-headed, stubborn, or crazy horses. These are all human terms ...
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| Horse Flipping Backwards (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Jeanie is out of my daughter's thoroughbred mare, broke and saddled very easily, Recently she was ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses only know how to be horses, understanding them and the way they think will fix ...
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| Breaking a growing habit | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old gelding who I have had for about 9 months. He gets worked with 3-7 times a week ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses act out when they question their leader. Horses need direction and not ...
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| Colt Chewing (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Quarter horse colt whom I've had since November I bought him to be a companion ...
A: You're welcome, all the tapes are good and should help. All teach about the same msg, be ...
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| Breaking a 6 yr old Saddlebred (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have an expensive saddle horse bred with hot breeding lines. He has won 2 World Championships ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse's buck from fear, pain or disrespect. Two of the three can be fixed. Hi ...
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| Colt Chewing (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Quarter horse colt whom I've had since November I bought him to be a companion ...
A: Rick Gore: Sorry don't get out of California too much. If you get here sometime, I would be happy to ...
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| Colt Chewing (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Quarter horse colt whom I've had since November I bought him to be a companion ...
A: Rick Gore: Finding the right horse trainer is very important. I have a question and answer on my ...
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| Lunging Problems (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We adopted a dapple grey part arabian horse from the SPCA a few years ago. She has been a wonderful ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses test leaders periodically to see if the leader is strong enough to keep the ...
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| Horse Won't Stand (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Rick, I'm 19 and I have a three year old paint horse. I've had several other horse but this one is ...
A: Rick Gore: Never sneeze behind a spooky horse. Horses do best what they do the most. Hi Angel, how ...
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| Chomping on the Bit (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old QH mare that I have been riding since she was 2. Not hard riding, but arena work ...
A: Rick Gore: Chewing on a bit is a nervous habit or pain related. Bits are not natural horsemanship ...
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| Horse looking for Leadership (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We have leased this pony since May, 2007 and recently purchased him in November, 2007 for our 8 yo ...
A: Rick Gore: Thanks for the additional information. Now I am convinced that it is a leadership ...
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| Fearful Horse New Owner (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We have leased this pony since May, 2007 and recently purchased him in November, 2007 for our 8 yo ...
A: Rick Gore: Children and horses can be dangerous. Not because horses are mean, but because horse ...
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| bad stall behavior | 1/14/2008 |
Q: horse at stable has totally ruined stall kicks, eats boards all around stall. owner of horse says ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses get bored and will develop bad habits when stalled. Hi Tammy, the more turn out ...
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| Biting Horse (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/13/2008 |
Q: This October I got a new POA yearling stud colt. My other four year old gelding Poa keeps biting ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses have to establish a pecking order in order to protect the herd. The top horse is ...
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| Saddling Problems (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/13/2008 |
Q: How can I teach my horse not to bite or try to bite anymore when we saddle her? I have tried ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse do best what they do most. They are creatures of habit until the habit is broken. ...
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| behavior issues | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i have not long acquired a 17.1 gelderlander which was in a very bad state.He is now gaining weight ...
A: I need a little more info please. How old is horse why was he in bad shape what bit did you use to ...
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| Bosal verses Snaffle Bit (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Your site is very informative, thanks. I always here that a snaffle bit is the mildest and best ...
A: Rick Gore: Metal bits in the mouth = Less Horsemanship, more pain, and a lack of partnership between ...
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| Breaking Mustang (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have been with this horse since the day she was born. Her ground manners are perfect and she ...
A: Rick Gore: Any bit can hurt a horse, especially new young horses that are going to make mistakes. ...
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| Help, Gelding Behavior (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/11/2008 |
Q: In April of 2007, I bought a 5yo rocky mountain gelding. We did great together. My mom bought a ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse behavior, training, disrespect, and aggression problems all come from people and ...
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| Age for horse training (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Is two years old to young to break a quarter horse to ride? It is a gelding, he was not gelded until ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse start training the day they are around people or another horse. Hi Hillari, If he ...
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| Kicking while being vaccinated (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have owned horses for about 20 yrs. and never had any trouble vaccinating them myself. I recently ...
A: Rick Gore: Kicking is usually caused by fear, pain or lack of respect. Hi Angie, When you said ...
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| Agression | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I work part time at a yard which has horses of various ages and disciplines, and generally the ...
A: Sorry for not getting this sooner, I check pool questions every day and suddenly today 5 old ...
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| Horse Behavior and habits | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I'm only 13 but have been around horses enough to no the basics.I just got a new horse and he came ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse behavior is a reflection of the person. It is never the horse's fault. Hi ...
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| Stabling 2 horses, had one for 4 yrs, new one bought last week | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have read your advice on behavior issues and realize our 13 yr old Arabian gelding who we have had ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses have to test each other to make sure the strongest and smartest is in charge. In ...
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| PMU Rescue Colt www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 1/1/2008 |
Q: 7 month colt from Canada, rescue. (Belgian/mix) Can't touch. I have put him in a stall and he ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses live by being fearful, that is how they survive to live another day. This horse ...
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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: Rick Gore: Ground work is always important even after a horse is started. The old saying: Every ...
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| Stall Behavior, Horse kicking, Stall Vices www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 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: Rick Gore: Remember a stall is like a jail cell to a horse. Open pasture is always best for the ...
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| Rearing and teaching a horse to tie | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Rick, I have a 15 Year old gelding he is half Arabian and half quarter horse. I am in the process of ...
A: Hey Nate, when you say pull himself off, I think you mean rears and pulls back, trying to break away ...
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| off track tb | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Hey, thanks for volunteering your time, I appreciate it. My issue concerns a horse I purchased 1 ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses don't care how much you know. They have to know that you care enough to be a ...
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| naughty toddler | 12/28/2007 |
Q: my gelding is 5, so i exoect him to be a bit naughty but he is also violent, it scares me! im only ...
A: Your horse is being in charge. He is pushing people around him because he does not respect them. A ...
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| Breaking a young quarter horse | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I grew up on a ranch and have riden my whole life. I have recently moved away and have a friend that ...
A: Hey Chad, sounds like the little guy is doing well. A snaffle bit is actually designed to be a ...
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| ornery 2 yr old | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I bought a RMHA/KMSHA colt at 1 month old, and have spent HOURS with him, desensitizing, backing, ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses learn by curiosity, testing and exploring. This is a great trait and shows ...
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| Stop Bucking, Rearing, Horse Training | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Rick - I just bought a horse. He had not been ridden for almost 18 months. I watched his owner ...
A: Rick Gore: Bucking is usually related to fear, disrespect and sometimes freshness. Hey Mike, not ...
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| training a green mustang | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I purchased a lovely 6 yo mustang/qh cross a few months ago. All the training she had had was ...
A: Rick Gore: Mustangs are the best horses around. Mainly because they have had little or no exposure ...
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| Understanding a Horse www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I got her and started doing rounds in the round pin and she got a little nerves with out her buddy ...
A: Rick Gore: Horsemanship and Leadership is what a horse wants. They need direction not correction. ...
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| naughty toddler | 12/21/2007 |
Q: my gelding is 5, so i exoect him to be a bit naughty but he is also violent, it scares me! im only ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses expect leadership or they will take charge. They need direction and not ...
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| Nervous horse | 12/21/2007 |
Q: i have a really nervous standardbred gelding. He used to be a pacer and now i have got him for a ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses have survived for millions of year by being nervous. A horse sometimes has to ...
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| Horse Training www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have this horse that lets you do any thing to her .Even put the saddle on but she does not move ...
A: Rick Gore: A horse would always rather do right than wrong, if only they could know the difference. ...
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| Breaking a young quarter horse | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I grew up on a ranch and have riden my whole life. I have recently moved away and have a friend that ...
A: Rick Gore: In Natural Horsemanship we don't break horses we start them! :) Hey Chad, I never start ...
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| how much feed? | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i have a draft colt -shire- he was 6 months when i got him. he is around 18 months now. i have ...
A: Rick Gore: Be careful not to love your horse to death. Hi Lori, you have been feeding him for over ...
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| Neck Reining Question | 12/19/2007 |
Q: There is a horse we are considering purchasing.....one issue we're concerned with....he will neck ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses are a reflection of their rider or owner. Hi Suzann, Neck reining is a word ...
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| Kicking | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 5 year old mare who keeps kicking my other one (who's pregnant). It's only the ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse kicking is normal herd behavior. If you think like a horse you will be able to ...
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| heavy on the forehand | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 year old Haflinger gelding and have trained him myself. I am currently trying to get him ...
A: Rick Gore: To err is human, but to blame the horse is more human. Hi Ashley, I have read you ...
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| Cowboy Weather | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have heard that the old farmers and cowboys can tell the weather by watching horses. Is this true ...
A: Rick Gore: Cowboy Weather, I have added a page on this topic at my website. Farmers and Cattlemen ...
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| Hobbles | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I am not sure if hobbles are kind. Taking away the horses feet seems mean to me? Can you explain?
A: Rick Gore: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness, Hobbles are kind and will teach your horse to stand and ...
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| Spooking, Sacking Out, and Arena Riding | 12/16/2007 |
Q: im Victoria. I recently have bought a horse of my own. he is 7 years of age and he hasn't been rode ...
A: Rick Gore: Horses have very complex eyes; they see different things in each eye to help spot ...
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| horse behavior | 12/16/2007 |
Q: ! and now hes really nippy and hes stays out in the pasture all night but there are shelter he can ...
A: Rick Gore: Take care of your Horsemanship and it will take care of you. Hi Selena, Lots of ...
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| breaking | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 17 month old tenneessee walking horse and I need to know how to break her! she is good a ...
A: your question is like saying I just bought a new car, how do I rebuild the engine, replace the ...
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| Starting Horses and Natural Horsemanship | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 17 month old Tennessee walking horse and I need to know how to break her but she is a joy ...
A: Rick Gore: Asking someone to tell me how to break a horse is like asking someone to tell how to ...
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| one more question | 12/12/2007 |
Q: How much land would be adequate for one pony and two pygmy goats? What is the minimum I could have ...
A: Hey Justin, there are varied land verses animal beliefs out there. Depending on if you plan on ...
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| Pony | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a pony and I have found one that I like, she is a shetland pony born May ...
A: Hey Justin, I answered your other questions first. Getting a pony is a life time and I mean life ...
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| Colt Stud Training www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a colt stud about 1 yr. old, I would like to know the best way to train him to ...
A: Rick Gore: Horse training and horse behavior is understanding the horse and thinking like a horse. ...
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| seperating a mare and baby | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have recently gotten 5 horses. Which two of them were given to me a mother and her baby and the ...
A: Not sure if you got half an answer, but while typing, I got kicked out. I will start over in case ...
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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: sorry to hear about your ankle and your horse issues. Without being there and seeing this first ...
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| Confidence | 12/6/2007 |
Q: When I first bought Ziggy I wasnt confident at all.I bought him from a rising school and stayed for ...
A: Ok Sophie, some things I am going to tell you, you may not like. But hear me out. Without seeing ...
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| Bosal Use | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Is a bosal better than a snaffle bit?
A: absolutely a Bosal is much better than a Snaffle. That is from the horse's point of view. Some may ...
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| loading | 12/4/2007 |
Q: "i am very frustrated and need your help bad. i purchased a QUARTER HORSE in september and he ...
A: I have a section about trailer loading on my horse site. www.freewebs.com/horseawareness Go to the ...
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| naughty colt | 12/4/2007 |
Q: my mother brought him home from the Maitland horse sale about 15months ago he was born there and his ...
A: first your colt is not naughty. He is being a colt. :) He is getting to his twos (almost two) and ...
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| Confidence | 12/2/2007 |
Q: When I first bought Ziggy I wasnt confident at all.I bought him from a rising school and stayed for ...
A: I need a little more info. How old are you? what is your horse experience, how old is the horse, ...
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| 18year old mare, or 14 year old gelding | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I am holding both a 18year old mare and a 14 year old gelding. If i were to get the 18 year old ...
A: it depends on a few things. If the 18 yr has been well cared for, in good shape, is feed well and ...
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| horse wont load | 11/29/2007 |
Q: my horse turned three in July, and we are wanting to get her broke. we finally found a guy we might ...
A: being 16 is old enough to do anything you want with this horse. And if I say something in my answer ...
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| horse wont load | 11/28/2007 |
Q: my horse turned three in July, and we are wanting to get her broke. we finally found a guy we might ...
A: always remember to think like a horse. A trailer is scary, closed area, with no way out and makes a |
