1. How do I stop my horse from pulling back when tied? Published: November 20, 2009
2. When you are judging a halter class and a horse is asleep, do you count off for it? Published: November 19, 2009
3. I am looking for a publication to help my daughter read the body language of her ponies. Published: November 19, 2009
4. What should go into a disaster emergency kit for horses? Published: November 19, 2009
5. We have a three-year-old horse that is halter broke, and we now want to start training him to be ridden. Are there tips or guidelines for ground work and other preparation for riding? Published: November 19, 2009
6. Our mare foaled, but she ignores the newborn. We tried getting her first milk from her as well; however, she seems to have no milk. What should we do? Published: November 19, 2009
7. What physical signs may be noticeable from too much salt intake? Published: November 19, 2009
8. If a horse's mane grows down below its eyes, will it harm the horse's vision? Published: November 19, 2009
9. When should horses be dewormed for tapeworms? Published: November 19, 2009
10. Where can I get a current copy of the USDA Equine Interstate Health Requirements? Published: November 19, 2009
11. If I geld a Paint/Mustang cross, will he act more like a gelding or retain his stallion attitude? Published: September 10, 2009
12. Can bleach be used to clean the interior of a horse stable that was flooded with river water? Published: August 25, 2009
13. How long should horse manure age before applying it to my flower and vegetable gardens? How much should I apply? Published: August 06, 2009
14. What is the one-rein stop? Published: July 17, 2009
15. I use sawdust for bedding in my stall and spread it with manure on my hay fields. I understand that sawdust is very acidic. How much lime would I have to add to neutralize this? Published: July 17, 2009
16. Have you ever heard of "brome hay"? Is it O.K. for horses? Published: June 18, 2009
17. Can horses graze on wheat? Published: June 18, 2009
18. What is the suggested lighting level for a covered outdoor riding arena? Published: June 18, 2009
19. Since it is natural for a horse to eat off the ground, should I avoid using a wall-mounted feeder in the stall? My horses always throw the hay out of the feeder onto the floor. Published: June 18, 2009
20. How do animals have babies? Published: June 18, 2009
21. How do you draw blood from a horse? Where is the best spot, and how do you locate the veins to draw from? Published: June 18, 2009
22. A pasture is being interseeded with red clover. Will this make the pasture unusable for horses, especially pregnant mares? Published: June 18, 2009
23. In general, is it better to use a paste dewormer or a continuous dewormer? Published: June 18, 2009
24. What is a gymkhana? Published: June 18, 2009
25. Is it common to require a yearly negative Coggins test for boarded horses or just when they are initially moved in? I have a small barn and allow some boarders. A new incoming horse that has been in state for the last five years would like to come in without proof of a negative Coggins test for this year. How likely is the horse to be positive for Coggins? Published: June 18, 2009
26. My horse is really old, and I am trying to put off putting him down, but his teeth are so bad I think it is too painful for him to eat. He is still at a good weight, but he winters really hard, and I can't see this being an easy one for him. Is there any type of feed that would be easier on his teeth? Published: June 18, 2009
27. How do I properly thin a very thick mane? Do I thin from the underside or on the top side? Published: June 18, 2009
28. How much protein do horses need, and what happens if they get too much? What exactly is crude protein? Published: June 18, 2009
29. I have a mare that has had laminitis due to getting into and eating an excessive amount of grain. We feed her two flakes of alfalfa/grass hay every morning and evening, and she was dewormed about a month ago. She is ribby and is sunk in somewhat in front of her flank area and looks as if she could put on a little weight. Can I feed her some type of grain to put on some weight since she is prone to laminitis? Published: June 18, 2009
30. Can high-pitched ultrasonic frequency be heard by or affect my horse? Published: June 18, 2009

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