Horses

We are managing a Hanoverian gelding with a fairly mild case of shivers. He is on high fat, low carb grain. He gets lots of exercise and pasture time. About the only time it manifests is when attempting to clean his rear hooves and shoeing. We can handle the cleaning issue, but shoeing is another matter. Would it help to ride him prior to shoeing? Do we need to resort to sedation? Also, our trainer suggested possibly not shoeing him, but he is 15 and has always had shoes, plus my daughter is planning to use him in hunter/jumper and I think he would need the shoes. Any advice?

2007-06-08 05:13:52 · 9 answers · asked by jurydoc 7

the lady who teaches me and my cousin to ride better is.... a bit of an air head i guess.. she talks about my cousin and i to each other when we're not there.. yes, a fully grown woman. she expects us to go over there everyday every week, and she has said this, to water, clean, brush, feed, etc her horses. now i wouldnt mind doing this since i lease one, but i dont have a full lease, so really its her job. but thats not the big deal. she has me riding a 5 year old not fully broke horse who is a big brat (even though i really like him) and this is my first year riding. we have never gotten through a lesson without him acting up and she expects me to show in the fair in a few weeks. is that kind of rediculous? also she has her farrier teaching my cousin how to jump and expected her to jump at fair. um NO. should i switch next year? i REALLY like 2 of the horses there.. also i was thinking of trying english next year and she doesnt teach that.. should i switch? please help meee!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-07 16:42:00 · 16 answers · asked by lovely 4

Why do people flip out when you tell them that going barefoot is very healty and good for your horse? Its natural, we made the dang shoes! They don't want them!

2007-06-07 11:34:39 · 32 answers · asked by lilshann2 2

I whant to become an equine vet and I just whant to know for how long you have to go to school to become one and if you know any schools in california. And also anyother info you could give me. Thanks.

2007-06-07 09:30:58 · 12 answers · asked by Aly 2

I see this in Answers quite a bit about a Tri Colored Paint. I have owned Paints for over 20 years and never seen one that had three colors on it's body (but that does not mean it does not exist). Are you refering to a bay paint? Black legs, brown body, white spots, black mane and tail? Can some one please clarify this for me? Or send me a picture of one?

2007-06-07 06:26:44 · 15 answers · asked by Paint Pony 5

In a previous question, http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhN3wXHHov1zatZnFyiNdl7ty6IX?qid=20070603092501AAeKZVi
I asked about a horse that I wanted to lease for the summer.
The lease is only $100 a month, My parents are still complaining about the cost and saying they won't pay for it even though I have offered many options to get around it.
a) I would be cleaning stalls to get the lease down to only $80 a month
b) Only for the summer months
c) I offered to sell my american girl dolls which would round up a large portion of the cost.

They still come up with more and more excuses of how its too expensive, and they won't let me sell my dolls even though all they are going to do is sit in the bottom of my closet and get lost or damaged.

Please help!

2007-06-07 05:51:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a painted one and her name is Misty! She is going to be having a baby in August! What's your pony's name and what does he/she look like?

2007-06-06 02:41:42 · 11 answers · asked by lil_missy 2

I am currently using loose ring snaffle, and it comes out of each side of his mouth by about 2cm, and sometimes more on one side. I think it is too big. he fights it even when I have loose contact. Reason??? How do you get them to accept the contact of the bit? I dont expect him to stretch down into it much yet.

Help?
:)

2007-06-06 00:57:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a ticket and jumped on the West Nile ban wagon years ago whe it was in its "prime" here in Texas. I have 6 horses and I am being told by my farrier that the shot is not 100% fool proof. He says the horse can contract it even after receiving the shot?
I here alot of different stories??? What are your thoughts?

2007-06-05 15:58:29 · 20 answers · asked by hvholli 2

I have a 3 year old gelding thats needs breaking. We don't know where to start!

The people that we got him from say he's broke, but thats something I would have to see to believe.

The other day my step mom just layed across his back for a few seconds and he broke out with bucks. He was like nope! Not gonna happen! He went crazy!

We don't know what to do. We've never broke a horse before, our trainer says she doesn't break the babies. We can't pay somebody to come out and work with him, we have other horses to take care of too. Selling looks like our only option so far and we would hate to have to give him up.

Please! Somebody help me.

2007-06-04 07:22:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been taking riding lessons at a stable for 3 years now. However, lessons keep getting less and less fun. Everytime I have a problem, my trainer just tells me to do it again and then if I keep messing up she automaticly assumes I'm not listening instead of trying to help me work through it.

For example:
I was riding a horse that kept refusing, and my instructor said to use my heels more. Now I'm using my heels as much as I can and when I mess up she gets mad and says to i'm not using my heels.

Should I just get over it or is it time to change stables?

2007-06-04 05:56:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

For anyone that knows about horses.

2007-06-04 04:46:05 · 14 answers · asked by * Lil Rey Rey * 1

I have issues controlling my nerves when I ride, and lately I have been riding a horse that I use to be comfortable on and we did great. Now she gets nervous and so do I, and we were eliminated at the last show after only 3 jumps on cross-country because I got so nervous I froze. I know she is a good horse and would never do anything wrong, and I don't know what started my nervousness on her. My instructor suggested me going back to the push-button horse I used to ride to gain my confidence back, but I feel like this is taking a step backwards. I love the horse I ride now, and it is only on jumping that we get nervous. Should I feel embarrased about going back to an easier horse, or do you have any tips on how my horse and I can work it through together?

2007-06-04 04:05:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an Arab mere (14.2) a Shetland Stallion and a 30" mini shetland. my partner and I want to start a family but I dont wont to sell my horses. can i keep them and raise the baby aswell.
my horses are my babies too and really dont wont to lose them!! I have an 8 acre feild and a very supportive family! is this posible?? please help!!!

2007-06-04 01:17:19 · 40 answers · asked by sadyfresca 2

well i am getting a horse,but i think it is hard to take care horses

2007-06-03 13:33:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need sum general info on horses. it needs to be thorough and i need 2 understand it. also, WTH cant u have a horse in a neighborhood that has a name? plz make ur answwer looong.

2007-06-03 09:28:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok... well when I tack up a horse, hose one down, or do somethign with a horse related to tackign up IN FRONT of someone... i don't know why but i tend to mess up. I get nervous. Once time, this ten year old girl (i was 13 or 12 at the time... now i'm 14) kept watching me... just staring. Adn i got nervous (as usual in front of ppl) and I put the girth on backwards... and i NEVER do that.. she was acting all high and mighty, and said, "Um.. you do know that that's on backwards right?" Then she gave me this look like i was the most stupid person in the world. And i did feel like the stupidest person in the world. When I tack up my horse ALONE i go at my pace and i'm not nervous at all! I do things right...

so how can i get over that feeling of getting nervous in front of ppl?? (including my trainer.. and even my mom who doesn't ride!)
thank you! (oh... and to the ppl who read my previous questions... i have decided to go back riding! thats' why i'm askign about this feeling)

2007-06-03 03:42:44 · 16 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-06-02 16:58:32 · 23 answers · asked by christy_ash2000 1

I know that in dogs and cats pure breed are more costly than mixed. Is it the same for horses? I dont know much about horses.

2007-06-02 16:57:50 · 14 answers · asked by ~~052702~~ 3

I have a friend that is selling a pure breed registered Arabian horse. The horse is a male 4-5 years old that is fixed and trained to dance to the sound of music. I just wanted to know the price or value of this horse, because I am very intreasted on buying it to ride only.

2007-06-02 16:23:49 · 12 answers · asked by ~~052702~~ 3

my foal is three hours old and his mother wont let him near her what do i do

2007-06-02 14:11:07 · 14 answers · asked by petesbabygirl911 1

Ok... well when i was nine or so... i began to ride. A year ago, is when I began to jump. I had a riding accident and became very nervous, but I still rode. I had a trainer and took lessons, so yes, i was riding a school horse, not my own horse. We couldn't, and still can't, afford a horse.
I was stuck riding this horse that i did not get along well. We just didn't mix. But i kept riding him. But things just weren't working out. So little by little, i didnt' ride as much. About a half a year ago, i stopped riding all together, I needed a Break. And now I've had my break. Now, I really want to go back. Because in the future, i'd like to become an equine vet. But now, i'm not sure anymore. I haven't been around horses in almost a full year.
So, my mom contacted a local ranch... well.. the only local ranch lol. The lessons are 65 bucks for an hour! And i'd at least have to go once a week. And we just can't afford it.So now i'm sorta lost.I really want to ride, i need to ride again,help

2007-06-01 14:50:40 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3

I'd like to own a horse but it's much too expensive fr me being as i am only 14. but i have a breed and a couple of colours already picked put but i need help finding a hose adoption centre in Ontario. Can somebody plzrecomend a good website.

2007-05-31 13:16:41 · 19 answers · asked by Molly puppy puppy 1

I live in Mi, and there is a JET BLACK registered 6 year old twh gelding. He has a realy good petagrey and is very sweet. He is trick trained to, he bows, kisses and shakes his head yes on comand.
He is broke to ride and is esaygoing, but he need a little work on his gait. you can see it in him but he just needs more time being ridden in it.
Do you think $3500 is to much, a good deal, or fair?

2007-05-31 08:50:23 · 21 answers · asked by ◊ Ʈɧɩʂ ɩʂ ɱɩɗɳɩɡɦʈ ◊ 5

I have seen this over and over on here, people are so quick to judge someone else, over a simple response. Hardly enough to get a full idea of anothers knowledge or opinions. Also, to attack the asker for "asking" a question. Obviously the questions asked are for people to learn by reading the opinions and knowledge of others. Can we not just share what we know and let the asker learn and research from our responses without calling people stupid, ignorant etc. etc.?

2007-05-31 05:23:26 · 20 answers · asked by hhqh01 4

Does anyone think horse psychics are genuine or is it a con? I know a lot of people who believe it but am not convinced. Does anyone have any experience of them?

2007-05-31 01:08:30 · 15 answers · asked by A Nonymiss 3

2007-05-30 18:12:52 · 16 answers · asked by jaskaran r 1

It could be a wildlife sighting or a 'near miss' or just a ride that thrilled you for some reason. Please, don't tell me about tragedies, I just want some nice, fun stories!

2007-05-30 18:09:59 · 17 answers · asked by luvrats 7

My dream is to become a race horse trainer and manage a stable. Hopefuly owning a stabl of my own someday. And i think this is every horse trainers dream, but to train or own a horse that runs in the kentucky dereby. I am very excited, but my mom says they dont get paid alot of money and being big in that job is rare and that i should work with kids because i am patient. I dont want to do that, I want to do my dream but i'm scared that my mom is right. What should i do???

2007-05-30 15:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by shady_paul2 1

she has all the markings of a bay, but one of her legs is white, not dark brown like the others. what is she?

2007-05-30 12:50:41 · 17 answers · asked by April 2