Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Howdy Bob, I recently got an 8 year old mare. She has Moonblindness (Uveitis) so I was wondering what I should do. Any Suggestions? Thanks! – A. B. and Melvin and Wally ANSWER: In four words, talk to your veterinarian. So-called “moon blindness” goes […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I have a four year old paint mare that I got due to a death of a friend a few months ago. Here is the problem that I have… she gets VERY upset when it is time to turn out the horses and she […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I was browsing pages on horsemanship looking for tips to stop tail-biting when I came across your page! (if you have any ideas, please share them!) Your site is very informative. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing your knowledge with the […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi Bob, Hi. I have a seven year old Quarter Horse mare. She has had an abscess for a little over a week now. I think that the farrier drilled it, but I am not 100 percent sure. I am not quite sure what […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: A few years ago I was living with an abusive boyfriend, and as a result I was very depressed, ate a lot and exercised very little. After almost a year, I finally left, and since then I have spent a long time putting my […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I purchased my horse, Chance, about a month ago. My problem is the flies, how do I keep them off him. I have sprayed him with [a variety of stuff]. They don’t work. I love Chance and I don’t like to see him suffer. […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Have you ever come across instructions on how to use the Prof. Beery Driving Bit? I believe it can be adjusted in different ways? I Looovvve your website. Thank you for your contributions to everyone’s knowledge. — H. G. ANSWER: The Beery Driving Bit, […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: [My horse] is coming along very well. I have ridden him about twenty times now and he continues to improve. As far as riding him goes, once you get the initial edge off – anybody could ride him. The only real thing I have […]
I’m curious as to the exact location of your boss’s “triangle.” Yeh, there are other areas of the neck where it’s safe to give shots, but there’s also a greater risk of hitting the spine or a major blood vessel. I agree with my vet (and yours) — who taught me that the safest place […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION #1: Cowboy Bob, My husband and I have recently gotten into horses! You hear sooo many different theories of worming. My question: is Quest every 3-4 months comprehensive enough or should I also alternate with Strongid, etc.? – B. B. ANSWER: You definitely want […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: First of all, thank you for your very informative website. I have sent the address on to a “horse-crazy” young friend of mine and am sure your site will be eagerly devoured. I am looking for information on average speeds at various gaits in […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Would you happen to know what a gutbucket is? – K. W. K. ANSWER: Do I know what a “gutbucket” is? Of course! I play mine every month at our church’s “Country Gospel Music in the Pines” session! I prefer to call it by […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Cowboy Bob, I have a 17 year old Appy mare that has started to pace at the outside fence. She will do this for hours and hours. Her head is up like she is looking for something but the only thing there is a […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I am planning to purchase 3 acres and would like to have two horses for western trail riding. How large should the pasture and riding ring be? Also, how large should a stall be? Thanks, – C. B. ANSWER: As I point out in […]