Am I Cruel To Keep A Stabled Horse?? 
Hello, we are very new to this site having just bought our beautiful 10 year old Arabian Horse. We live in Spain and have had a interest in horses for …

what kind of horse 
we would like to purchase a horse within the next 12 months for my 10 yr old daughter. we are moving to northern Illinois and buying a 5 acre homesite …

Why is my saddle doing this? 
When i go to get on my horse from the left it slipps and almost rolls and when i get on the right it stays in the same place i lounge him with the saddle …

Is My Horse Too Old? 
I know this seems like a silly question, but my horse just turned ten years old, and I just bought him. i created a poster for him on his birthday saying …

How can i fix a broken horse? 
I have a two year old filly that is really head shy and was a rescue horse. i have had her for a little under a year but i'm not ready to give up on her …

my horse starts to Bronco buck when I try to Gallop her. How do I stop this? 
I rescued a horse near death and She is now in excellent health again.The previous owner said that she was a 4H horse and an English shown horse. She hates …

My horse keeps kicking the Stable door i can't stop him! 
I have a gelding who i love to bits but the thing is when i take him into the stable,, It not like a proper stable its got a lot of room and no doors, …

Can you help me show them it's worth it? 
I've never had a horse of my own, and I REALLY love them so whenever I get a chance I'm helping out at a stables. This September i want to start an apprenticeship …

When are you ready to own your own horse? 
I am 12 years old and I love horses. I know lots about them and i go to a horse riding camp right now. But i don't know if i'm ready to own my own horse. …

How do I get my mare to respect the bit while i'm riding her? 
I have a 5 year old paint mare who was started as a 2 year old, worked a little as a 3 year old and then put out to pasture until this March. I have taken …

I have a male tennessee walker he is broke but acts like he dont want me to ride him 
he is broke he has been rode quite a bit from what we were told he lets me saddle him up ive only had him for 3 days the other day i put the saddle on …

What do I need to do 
My horse is 28 yrs old and I went out to feed him tonight and he wouldnt eat grain or hay or drink . I noticed him stiffening himself and falling down …

are horses comfortable in cold wet weather with no cover at all to get out of the elements 
I have a neighbor that has her three horses in small enclosures with no overhead cover, no way to ever gallop,because of the lack of property she has to …

how do i get my horse to stop biting? 
He trys to bite me when i go to pet him and whem i brush him and when i try to put his halter on. Answer: The best thing to do is put him in a round …

shying horse 
Hi I have a young mare that when i take out on trails or roads shy shies at things eg. kangaroos, Nothing at all sometimes. She usualy is just very tense …

Mare Pregnancy 
i, I have a question about one of our mares in foal. When I bought the mare, about 4 or 5 years ago; her previous owners did not take good care of her …

Does My Horse Love Me? 
I know being with a horse makes a special bond. A special, connection. But I do not know If my horse and I have it yet! I mean, yes, me and him ride well …

How often should I worm my horse? 
I live in Zanesville,OH and I board my horse. I wanted to know how often should I worm my horse and what kind of paste wormers should I use? Answer: …

elvis 
well i have a horse called elvis and he is a arab and he is chestnut colored he is 8 years old and i love him to bits i need some information about looking …

hair loss under the mane? 
my horse has a patch of missing hair under its mane there are no other horses out in field with it and not much she can scratch off..is it some kind of …

Help me 
well long story short i`ve got a horse that has a hard time keeping weigh on but shows no signs of worms or anything else if ANYONE has info it would …

hard puller, to fast! 
hello I have a young mare that when I jump her she doesn't pay attention, pulls her head right down so I lose my reining and is way to fast! I can't slow …

Why is my horse so angry? 
I ride a 19 year old 15 hand arabian gelding. He's not very well trained and has always had problems at his canter. But lately hes been very angry when …

Horse Keeping 
Before asking U the below questions let me thank U for the real handy information provided to me from your website. The examples given like the way …

Is it possible for horses not to be able to make noise? 
I have had a little quarter horse mare, she's four, for six months now and have never herd her nicker or whinny, or utter any sound at all! I think that …

Trick Pony 
My pony is very sly and very tricky! She can unlock ANY gate, I'm not kidding you! She has gotten out 3 times in the last month. I need help! What can …

my friends horse has bumps all over its body 
the ranch where i keep my horse has 2 horses they both have bumps all over there body they look like bug bite only bigger. what can cause this? Answer: …

can i start riding my 15hh quarter horse long yearling? 
I have a 15hh yearling quarter horse gelding that was born june of 2008, and i know a lot of breeds are aged at the first of the year in january so would …

Groundwork 
bolts, shys, wants to go back home all the time, fearful of everything. She is 4 years old. Has a stubborn temperament I need suggestions to help solve …

My First Horse 
How to I gain my horses respect and trust. This is my first horse and I am not to sure how to act around her to become the herd leader. Could you please …

General Horse Questions 
I Have a 5 year old paint horse that was green broke approx. one year ago and has been ridden ever since. The problem that I continue to have is that while …

Horse Health Problems 
Hello all! I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out what is going on with my APP pony. The Ferrier told us it was Foundering...but she's never …

I have a 20 month old Palomino. Had never been pastured when I got her. She was skiddish; would not lead; and had NOT been around people very much. 
After 2 months of spending time with her I have her gentled pretty well. She loves it when I rub her with my hands all over her body. She leads pretty …

how long do horses live 
just wanted to know i might get a horse so i'm doing some research. Answer: Horse can live to be 30 years old or older. So please be sure, if you …

Flys. 
Hi My name is abbi! I am 16 years old I have to horses joker and bella. Joker is a 16 hand 6 year old QH dun. And Bella she is a Tobiano 2 year old …

What do I do about a love sick horse? 
I just got 2 horses last week and they were only in the pasture an hour, when they discovered the neighbor's have horses. Since then my mare has stood …

Is using a small amt. of molasses in my horses daily supplement bad for her? 
I feed my horse a daily supplement of Cosequin ASU. She is a picky eater and won't eat it in her feed. The vet told me to add a little molasses with …

grass 
I recently got two horses that werent let out of their stalls to graze, how much grass should I allow them at a time to get used to having grass in their …

how do horses share information? 
how do they share information Answer: Horses have a series of signals that they give each other and they know exactly what they mean. They can be …

your home-made horse treats.  
you say about adding in their feed and things for some of the ingredients in the recipes. is this only a snack not replaced for a meal? and around what …

How do I get my horse to push his lead leg out while loping? 
I am a pretty advanced rider and have been with a tough Quarter horse trainer for 5 years, and I have recently left my trainer's and am on my own. My …

My 4 year old welsh cob gelding has troubles with downward transitions, what can I do to help him out? 
Hello! My name is Kat, and I'm 12 years old. I have been riding for about 4 years now, and bought a horse just last year. I have a wonderful 4 year old …

Grooming Horses 
It would be a lot easier to use the human ones because the stores that do sell it are pretty far away. Answer: I don't see why not. I have used …