Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Cowboy Bob, I love all the information I found on your website. It is loaded full of great cowboy facts. But I was looking for information on the quote “toss in the hat.” Where did it come from? I assume it means to quit, […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: My mom just bought me a horse. I wanted to know how to take good care of my horse where it won’t get sick. I am only 14 so I don’t know much and my horse, Bob, is about 13 to 15 years old, […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: My husband and I are planning on getting a couple of horses and saw where dental work is part of the cost of “care” for horses. We were wondering why dental work (floatation) is required on horses. Also can you please tell me what […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi Cowboy Bob. I would like to know if there was a tale about a young man who walked in to a poker game then won a 480,000 acre texas ranch… what were the cards he won with? – R. G. ANSWER: What you’re […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: We sure are enjoying your web page. In fact we put it on our “favorites” list. We live just south of Aitkin, down the pike a piece from y’all. K. rides a 13 year old Spanish Mustang but my baby is a sweet 16 […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi Bob, I have a question about horses. It is for a class. What are some health problems that horses have? D. P. ANSWER: As I mention in my “Campfire Conversation” about Wild Horses, folks who think it’s good for horses to run “wild […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Will it hurt horses to eat bamboo? — T. R. ANSWER: Yep, although ruminants like cattle get hit harder than horses, bamboo is toxic to all grazing animals. When the animals eat the bamboo leaves or fruit, it releases cyanide. You’ll want to get […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I’ve loved horses ever since I was 4 years old (I’m 16 now). I took lessons periodically when I was younger, but hadn’t ridden in about 5 years until last week… I was riding a friend’s (Jeff) horse and I felt I had control. […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: My 3 year old paint is almost all white. He has on his right side one spot, one on his underbelly, and on the right side of his face it’s all black, which continues all the way across his forehead. He also has very […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Dear Bob, I have been reading your Q&A on your web site and was impressed with your answers. Some cowboys just want to “cowboy” the horses. You have been giving advice that has been very constructive. HOWEVER, telling that girl to KILL Cody is […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Can you give me a list of yearly vaccines my horses should have? – B. D. ANSWER: According to my friends at North Country Veterinary Clinic in Grand Rapids, MN, you should start at age 3 months with Flu/Rhino, Eastern-Western Virus/Tetanus, and Sleeping Sickness […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi there, I just love your site. I do have a question for you. I have a five year old Standardbred. He’s broke, and has done some mountain riding. He has spent two months in professional training with an all round rodeo champion… who […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Dear Cowboy Bob: I’m probably going to start horse back riding lessons, to learn and prepare before I get my horse. Well, I found two places I could start out at in the area; I would like to know if I should ask questions? […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I am almost 25 years old and want to learn how to care for and ride horses. I personally would like to learn how to ride a race horse. I am curious if you think that I may be too old to begin learning […]