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Which is the better horse; mare or stallion?

Q: Which is better? A male or a female horse? -Micole   A: Hi Micole, Thank you for your question. As I understand, you are asking which makes a better horse, in general, a mare or a stallion. Mares can be wonderful to ride in many cases. There are instances …

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My Horse Grinds His Teeth

Q: I understand you do dressage but I’m hoping you may be able to help. I recently got a horse from the stable I had been working at and getting lessons on for about one year. Lately I’ve noticed, particularly when he hasn’t been worked in a while, that he …

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How to Stop Barging Through Shoulder?

Q: I would like to give a little background so that my question will be as clear as possible: I own a 13 year old Cob X Frisian gelding (15.2hh) ride & drive called Roger. I have had him since he was a youngster & trained him myself in all …

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I Need Help Trying to Connect with My QH!

Q: Hello, I have a two year old QH that I’ve had since he was weaned from his mom at 6mo old. And since day 1 he has been shy and unapproachable. He only lets me pet or brush his rear if he is in a small confined area (so …

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How to/Should I – Lay Down My 19 Year Old AQH?

Q: I was wondering if you could help me to figure out the best way or if i should just not do it, but the best way to lay down my AQH. She is 19 years-old, but she does her very best to please me whenever she can. I was …

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What Can I Do to Help Ease His Anxiety?

Q: My gelding is 6 years old and has been ridden since he was 4. He is very good when I ride at home, but as soon as I haul him somewhere else he becomes very anxious and flighty. Although, he has never gotten to a point were he is …

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Managing Toed-in Conformation?

Q: Hi, I’m just wondering whether you would mind explaining how toed-in conformation in a horse can be managed and what is the outcome of training a horse with this fault? Thanks! – Sarah A: Hi Sarah, I have three general comments about conformation. First, there are few if any …

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What to do with an Overdue Pregnancy?

  Q: I have a 14 yr quarter horse, five previous foals, typical gestation 12 months. Currently bred to a Jack for mule foal. Breeding dates May 15-June 20, 2015. Going by last breeding date, she is 401 days. Positive pregnancy test. Can see foal moving in abdomen and hind …

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Rescued Mustang Fears Unloading from Trailer

Q: I have a rescued mustang (about 15 years old). He was badly abused and starved when I got him a year ago. He is healthy, now and looks good. He is very timid, but would not hurt anyone. My question is, when I load him in a trailer (slant) …

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Where to go for Mountain Trail Challenge Shows

Q: I was interested in the Mountain Trail Challenge type of shows. I would like to actually see a show to see if it’s something that would be of interest to myself and my husband. We ride backcountry. Are there any shows online that we could watch? Jennifer     …

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Dusty Pens Can Turn to Mud in Winter Months

Q: I recently moved and now that my horses have been in their paddocks a while the dirt has turned to powder. I’ve installed feed bins so they are not eating it and I wet it down daily however it dries out quickly and is extremely dusty. What can I …

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14-year-old Morgan Gelding has Global Muscle Soreness

Q: I have a 14-yr-old Morgan gelding- he has been showing global soreness of muscles?  joints?, these seem to come and go. he will some times have swelling in one joint then another then sometimes there is no swelling at all. Bute does help somewhat for a short period of …

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