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How do I know what size of saddle to get the one i tryed keep rolling over? |
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You should talk to the people at the tack shop about how to properly fit your horse with a saddle. Some horses need wider trees or even different brands of saddles to fit them properly. It's best if you have someone with some knowledge on saddle fit to come help you see how the saddle fits. Unfortunately you may need to try a few different types before you find a good fit. But, most saddle shops are fine about you returning things that don't fit. |
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I have a mare about 7 years old ,she had been just left in a pen for the first 5 or six years before I got her . I have had her with two different trainers for about 33 0r three months. She comes back rideable but is stillnervous about leaving the pen area ever with the other horses. Sometimes she will just lay down and just refuse to go out. What should I do with he to help her. I think she is just so afraid of the real world, but she will lay down even if you are just trying to lead her out on foot. I have tried ponying her also but she just breaks free and runs home. |
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Does she ever go out in a pasture with other horses? Sounds like you need to find a way to avoid leaving her in a pen and let her get more used to roaming in bigger areas with other horses so she can learn how to be part of a herd again. This may take some time due to the fact that she had lived her old life for quite some time. However, if you are patient and work with her you should find you can break her old habits. |
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why does my horse step so high with her rear hooves, but only at a walk? |
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This could have to do with her confirmation, shoeing, breeding, or possible health problem. If she seems healthy in all other ways and moves well in her gates then it is more likely to be due to her breeding or confirmation. You could have your farrier check her out and he may be able to give you better insight. It's always difficult for me to give people advice on physical problems since I can't see the horse. |
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I am moving my horse from Florida to Colorado in June. I havce been told by many people that the transition will kill my horse , due to the richer pasture and hays and altitude. Right now my horse is strictly on Alfalfa due to no pasture to graze because there is no pasture and he is on 1 scoop 12% allstock grain and 1 scoop steamed crimped oats 2 x daily.Is there anything else I can do to make the transition any easier and will he get so sick that he will die? |
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Although Florida and Colorado have very different climates and probably different types of grass the move will most likely not kill your horse. Once there make any transitions with hay and feed very gradual as well as introducing him to pasture grass. If you take it easy and make transitions gradual then he will be fine. You may also want to line up a vet now before you get there so you have someone you can call on for any emergencies. Good luck. |
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Last year I purchased a ex racehorse. He has raced since a 2 year old and last raced January 2008. His name is Danefull 16.2 and he has the most beautiful nature in a horse I've and known a real gentlemen. I have only rode him a few times as he came with chronic hoof problems which have now been corrected with proper shoeing etc. He has not coped well with our summer and is a chronic sweater and when I do ride him he is tying up. How can I solve this problem longterm? What would be a recommended feeding regimen for him and suitable exercise programme. |
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I would ask your vet about feed, but generally you want to make sure you warm up appropriately before working him hard and provide a good cool down afterwards. You can add electrolites to his water to help him since you said he sweats so much. There are also many supplements on the market to help reduce tying up. |
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