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About Rick Gore (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness)
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Expertise
Visit Rick's Horse Site: --- www.freewebs.com/horseawareness
--Rick is a student of the horse. He can answer questions about sacking out (Desensitizing vs. Sensitizing), dealing with spooky, abused or ex-race horses, rearing, bucking, horses that won’t tie or load into a trailer, working in a round pen/round corral, starting colts, dealing with aggressive or so called "mean" horses, herd behavior, biting, kicking, horses that won’t let you mess with their feet or head and hard to catch, using a bosal or hackamore, soft hands and direct reining verses neck reining. If you expect him to tell you feel good advice, you will be disappointed. 95% of all his answers will include "the problem is you and not your horse." About 90% of most answers that I give out are on my web site, so if you read it you will probably answer your own question and may learn a few other things. If have some good information that you would like me to add to my site, please email me so it can be passed on to others.

Experience
Rick is an experienced horseman with many years of riding and handling horses. Rick grew up in Texas around horses and horse people. He has started colts, ridden many horses with behavior issues and worked with problem horses. (He believes that most horse problems are really people problems) He believes in and practices natural horsemanship and continues to read and study books by great horsemen. He routinely attends clinics, talks with and discuss horse issues with other clinicians and trainers. He has never met a horse that could not be fixed. He has fixed horses that would not; trailer load, take a bit, go through water, lead without pulling, allow you to halter or catch. Rick believes it is never the horse's fault and with proper handling, all problems can be worked out.

Education/Credentials
Rick has many years experience in being around and working with horses. Over the years he has watched good horsemen do the right thing and seen the wrong things done with bad results. Rick has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

   

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In Category  Horses - Behavior Issues, Breaking and Training

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Horse Whinnies: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness9/5/2008
  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 ...
Help with my mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness9/4/2008
  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 ...
Unwanted Behaviors: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness9/3/2008
  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 ...
bucking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness9/2/2008
  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 ...
My 6 year old paint draft cross: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness9/2/2008
  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 ...
round pen problem: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/31/2008
  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 ...
Scared Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/31/2008
  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 ...
Scared Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/31/2008
  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 ...
round pen problem: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/31/2008
  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 ...
Building confidence in ME: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/30/2008
  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 ...
Scared Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/30/2008
  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 ...
round pen problem: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/30/2008
  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 ...
an unbalanced horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/30/2008
  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. ...
show horse sulky, won't go forward: www.freewegbs.com/horseawareness8/28/2008
  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 ...
cinch problems: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/27/2008
  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 ...
my horse keeps kicking me! : www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/26/2008
  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 ...
Breaking/training 2yo gelding: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/25/2008
  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 ...
i need help with my 6yearold gelding : www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/22/2008
  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 ...
Doesn't want to be ridden? : www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/21/2008
  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 ...
Scared of a storm: www.freewebs.com/horsemanship; Rick Gore8/21/2008
  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 ...
Scared of a storm: www.freewebs.com/horsemanship; Rick Gore8/21/2008
  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 ...
Turning back to arena gate: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/21/2008
  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 ...
Turning back to arena gate: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/21/2008
  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 ...
Horse falling in cross ties: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/20/2008
  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 ...
weaning: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/19/2008
  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 ...
herd bound: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/19/2008
  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 ...
starting a youngster: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/18/2008
  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 ...
herd bound: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/18/2008
  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 ...
baby horses: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/18/2008
  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 ...
sporadic bucking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/18/2008
  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 ...
kicking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/14/2008
  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, ...
bolting: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/13/2008
  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 ...
kicking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/13/2008
  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 ...
Alone in the Show Ring: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/12/2008
  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 ...
wild warmblood: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/12/2008
  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 ...
my horse freaks out in stalls: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness ; Rick Gore8/11/2008
  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 ...
building confidence: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/11/2008
  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 ...
Bolting horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/10/2008
  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 ...
Male donkey acting badly: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/9/2008
  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 ...
bucking8/9/2008
  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. ...
Stall Behavior: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/7/2008
  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 ...
Stall Behavior: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/7/2008
  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. ...
anxious in trailer and loading: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/5/2008
  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 ...
anxious in trailer and loading: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/5/2008
  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 ...
bad habit: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/4/2008
  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 ...
New Colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/1/2008
  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 ...
New Colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness8/1/2008
  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 ...
Bucking and rearing7/30/2008
  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. ...
colt and new mare7/30/2008
  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 ...
4 month old colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/30/2008
  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 ...
Question7/29/2008
  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 ...
Leadership/Confidence: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/29/2008
  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 ...
4 month old colt: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/29/2008
  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 ...
ex race horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/28/2008
  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 ...
ex race horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/28/2008
  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 ...
Dominating Mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/27/2008
  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 ...
Dominating Mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/27/2008
  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 ...
Dominating Mare: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/26/2008
  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 ...
Patience is a bucker: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/26/2008
  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 ...
Horse is not trusting of people: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/25/2008
  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 ...
Horse is not trusting of people7/25/2008
  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 ...
Rebel and me: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/22/2008
  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 ...
horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/22/2008
  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 ...
horse7/21/2008
  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. ...
bucking & dominance7/20/2008
  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 ...
Bitting horse while cinching: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/19/2008
  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 ...
RETRAINING A 9 YEAR OLD HORSE: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/19/2008
  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 ...
horse keeps lying down with saddle on: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/18/2008
  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 ...
one pony is fine, his buddy runs away: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/17/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
rearing: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/16/2008
  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 ...
catching my horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/14/2008
  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 ...
catching my horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/12/2008
  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 ...
Horse legs and spooking: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/9/2008
  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 ...
horse will not stand still to be mounted: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/8/2008
  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 ...
Ground manners: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness7/7/2008
  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 ...
hacking out7/3/2008
  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 ...
agressive , yearling7/3/2008
  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 ...
new colt7/2/2008
  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 ...
can you help /domineering pony7/1/2008
  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 ...
Horse Flipping head6/30/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
round pen6/25/2008
  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 ...
Trouble training young horse6/25/2008
  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 ...
severe spooky horse6/24/2008
  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 ...
Ex Race Horse Help6/23/2008
  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 ...
SADDLES6/23/2008
  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, ...
problem 3-year-old6/23/2008
  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 ...
problem 3-year-old6/23/2008
  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 ...
Draft horse harnessing fear6/20/2008
  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 ...
Stumbling6/20/2008
  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 ...
boarding6/18/2008
  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, ...
problems6/18/2008
  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 ...
3 y/o QH/ARABIAN MARE6/18/2008
  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 ...
horse chasing pasture mate6/17/2008
  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 ...
Trailering6/15/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Aggressive Shetland6/11/2008
  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 ...
hobbles6/6/2008
  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 ...
hobbles6/4/2008
  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 ...
breaking a young horse6/4/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
What to do about our non-gelded gelding6/3/2008
  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 ...
new horse can't catch her. what do I do6/2/2008
  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 ...
ground work6/1/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Bomb Proofing- desinsiting5/30/2008
  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 ...
Hoof Health5/29/2008
  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 ...
How to help my horse5/29/2008
  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 ...
horse behavior5/28/2008
  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 ...
Horse biting at others on trail5/27/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
behavior problems5/25/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
How to start my foal and how to build my relationship with her and the mare5/22/2008
  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, ...
horse in training: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness5/22/2008
  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 ...
behavior problem5/18/2008
  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 ...
Fence destruction5/17/2008
  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 ...
Fence destruction5/17/2008
  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 ...
Understand horse's problems: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness5/15/2008
  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 ...
Understand horse's problems: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness5/15/2008
  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 ...
Pony being passed around: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness5/14/2008
  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, ...
yearlings and behavior5/13/2008
  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 ...
very nasty OWNER THAT BLAMES THE HORSE5/9/2008
  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 ...
Mare kicks when hauled with other horses5/9/2008
  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 ...
sore back5/7/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hard to Mount Barrel Mare5/6/2008
  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 ...
Feeding time in the paddock5/5/2008
  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 ...
2yr old shetland mare5/5/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
gelding acting like a stud5/4/2008
  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 ...
2 yr Filly pawing gates, herd bound5/2/2008
  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 ...
Bosal5/1/2008
  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 ...
lateral movement4/23/2008
  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. ...
kicking4/17/2008
  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 ...
catching gelding4/16/2008
  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 ...
Catching a horse/A new scared horse4/15/2008
  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. ...
putting horses together4/14/2008
  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 ...
snaffle bit diameters4/13/2008
  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 ...
11 year old Laissez-Faire QH Gelding4/13/2008
  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 ...
horse problems4/13/2008
  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 ...
catching gelding4/12/2008
  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 ...
saddle4/11/2008
  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. ...
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. ...
misbehaving yearling4/8/2008
  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, ...
Horse Lunging (and manners) Problem4/8/2008
  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, ...
Yearling Colt Training4/8/2008
  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 ...
misbehaving yearling4/8/2008
  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 ...
Horse Lunging (and manners) Problem4/8/2008
  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 ...
Horse Lunging (and manners) Problem4/7/2008
  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 ...
new aggressive behavior of stallion4/7/2008
  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 ...
new aggressive behavior of stallion4/7/2008
  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 ...
Being The Leader4/6/2008
  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 ...
Bully Horse4/6/2008
  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 ...
Bully Horse4/5/2008
  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 ...
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. ...
i need advice4/1/2008
  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 ...
Muzzles3/30/2008
  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 ...
Muzzles3/30/2008
  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 ...
Muzzles3/30/2008
  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 ...
Muzzles3/30/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Muzzles3/30/2008
  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 ...
Halter Training www.freewebs.com/horseawareness3/30/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
horse that kicks3/27/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
kicking foal3/26/2008
  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 ...
DONT BLAME THE HORSE www.freewebs.com/horseawareness3/26/2008
  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 ...
kicking in stall www.freewebs.com/horseawareness3/25/2008
  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 ...
rearing3/24/2008
  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. ...
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 ...
19 yr old thoroughbred gets really toey3/23/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Anxious horse3/17/2008
  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 ...
Anxious horse3/17/2008
  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 ...
my bucking horse3/17/2008
  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 ...
Horse3/17/2008
  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 ...
Abused shetland pony3/14/2008
  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 ...
Problem 5yo3/11/2008
  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 ...
Horse runs into stall3/10/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
refusing riding and certain activities3/7/2008
  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. ...
Re-training a horse3/7/2008
  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 ...
hand reared3/6/2008
  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 ...
anti social bully gelding3/6/2008
  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 ...
Bolting3/4/2008
  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 ...
Bitting and Kicking3/3/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
5MTH OLD KICKING COLT2/28/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
12 year old quarter horse mare2/25/2008
  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. ...
15 Year old bay gelding2/25/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
a scared horse2/19/2008
  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 ...
Colt separation from Mom2/19/2008
  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 ...
15 year old gelding2/19/2008
  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 ...
Colt separation from Mom2/18/2008
  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 ...
Horse confined in her stall2/12/2008
  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 ...
Horse Jumping Fence2/11/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Dangerous bad habits2/7/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Getting a horse2/3/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Breaking a growing habit1/21/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
bad stall behavior1/14/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
behavior issues1/12/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Agression1/6/2008
  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 ...
Horse Behavior and habits1/3/2008
  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 ...
Stabling 2 horses, had one for 4 yrs, new one bought last week1/2/2008
  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 ...
PMU Rescue Colt www.freewebs.com/horseawareness1/1/2008
  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 ...
Lunging1/1/2008
  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 ...
Stall Behavior, Horse kicking, Stall Vices www.freewebs.com/horseawareness1/1/2008
  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 ...
Rearing and teaching a horse to tie12/31/2007
  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 ...
off track tb12/30/2007
  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 ...
naughty toddler12/28/2007
  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 ...
Breaking a young quarter horse12/28/2007
  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 ...
ornery 2 yr old12/27/2007
  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 ...
Stop Bucking, Rearing, Horse Training12/25/2007
  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 ...
training a green mustang12/24/2007
  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 ...
Understanding a Horse www.freewebs.com/horseawareness12/23/2007
  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. ...
naughty toddler12/21/2007
  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 ...
Nervous horse12/21/2007
  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 ...
Horse Training www.freewebs.com/horseawareness12/20/2007
  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. ...
Breaking a young quarter horse12/20/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Neck Reining Question12/19/2007
  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 ...
Kicking12/18/2007
  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 ...
heavy on the forehand12/17/2007
  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 ...
Cowboy Weather12/17/2007
  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 ...
Hobbles12/17/2007
  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 ...
Spooking, Sacking Out, and Arena Riding12/16/2007
  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 ...
horse behavior12/16/2007
  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 ...
breaking12/13/2007
  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 ...
Starting Horses and Natural Horsemanship12/13/2007
  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 ...
one more question12/12/2007
  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 ...
Pony12/12/2007
  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 ...
Colt Stud Training www.freewebs.com/horseawareness12/12/2007
  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. ...
seperating a mare and baby12/10/2007
  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 ...
unseating rider12/8/2007
  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 ...
Confidence12/6/2007
  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 ...
Bosal Use12/6/2007
  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 ...
loading12/4/2007
  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 ...
naughty colt12/4/2007
  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 ...
Confidence12/2/2007
  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, ...
18year old mare, or 14 year old gelding12/1/2007
  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 ...
horse wont load11/29/2007
  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 ...
horse wont load11/28/2007
  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