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  1. I live in northern Florida. I have had my mare a year and a half approximately. In December 2008, she started behaving badly, culminating in an accident where she reared, and I fell off. This year a trainer has been highly involved. The mare has been doing quite well, although she is a very dominant alpha mare. However, starting in December 2009, she started being difficult again. This week she was aggressive when the trainer went to get her from the paddock. When she went to ride her, the mare refused to go forward (same thing as last year). She then reared up. The timing is identical to last year. Is it possible that December/January is a transitional period here in Florida and that this behavior is due to her getting ready to go into heat? My trainer thinks she should be donated and can't be sold. I purchased her last year for $18,000. I want to reveal her background but try to sell her. I want to see if I can find the cause of this behavior. Updated: January 11, 2010
  2. When I ask for a canter, how can I tell if my horse is on the right lead when I am on her? Updated: January 07, 2010
  3. My horse doesn't like too much tongue pressure but needs a bit that is dressage legal. Which bit should I use? Updated: January 05, 2010
  4. We have a large paint cross that has recently become very shy of cars on the road. We wonder if he may be hearing deer whistles that many cars have to warn deer. Updated: January 05, 2010
  5. What is a gymkhana? Updated: June 18, 2009
  6. I have a horse that backs up when she doesn't want to go forward while riding. How should I try to make her go forward? Updated: June 18, 2009
  7. How do you know what seat length you need in a saddle? I have been riding a saddle where I would like to slide a few inches farther back and be able to extend my legs farther forward. I feel like I have my pelvis rocked forward which puts pressure on my lower back. Updated: June 18, 2009
  8. Why do some riders pull their saddle forward before they ride? Updated: August 13, 2008
  9. My horse knows how to walk and trot. She is four years old and is a Palomino/Dun mix. We have been showing together for two years. She can lope but not on the correct lead. How do I teach her to go on the correct lead? Updated: May 23, 2008
  10. When riding, what safety distance must be respected between each horse? Updated: May 23, 2008

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