Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi, I have been having serious problems with my 2 1/2 year old horse coughing. We took him Friday for an endoscope exam and was told he has a malfunctioning epiglottis. We were told there is no cure and no treatment, but that sometimes […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Please help me!!! We have a small farm and I have a horrible time keeping weight on my horses. I buy great hay and the top line of feeds. But still my horses lose weight, well, our stud horse and my mare. I know […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi! I just bought an 8 yr old appy mare 2 wks ago. Her new home is in the mountains. She is very well broke, very good natured. I’ve taken her on small rides around the place to get her used to her new […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: We have 100 stalls that we rent out for horse boarding. 50 of them on the inside of the structure and 50 on the outside. They are 10 X 10 stalls. My question is the lighting. There is a row of lights down the […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi Bob, I found your website very interesting and wondered if you could help me with a problem? Our new paint horse has just started training three weeks ago,and has developed soreness (reddness and slight bleeding) at the girth site. We have tried several […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi Cowboy Bob: My 8-1/2 year old boy, came to me about a strong interest in horses. I suggested that we get on the internet and do some research and learn about horses first. When I was 12, I got to spend a week […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I really like yer site. It was neat to see how much ya know. I am from SE Oklahoma and am 17 years old. I am currently running for Rodeo Queen in my lil ol’ hometown and I was wonderin’ if you might have […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hello! I hope that you can help me. We purchased a horse in Kentucky not knowing that she was in foal. When a vet came there to do all her shots and tests to travel, he informed us that she was and that she […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I’m going to get you yet!… this famous mother, born in Chicago, headed west for 59 years and finally retired in 1985. Who is she? – R. G. ANSWER: Sorry, you picked another wrong question for stumping me. In fact, I have a lot […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi, Bob, I’ve been thinking about getting a riding martingale for one of our horses, but I don’t know if she’s ever had one put on before. How can I make sure that she’s comfortable with it before I get in the saddle? Thanks […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: I was wondering if you know how to teach a horse to stop spooking at everything that moves? – J. ANSWER: First, let me tell you some things NOT to do: Don’t force your horse to immediately confront whatever made him spook. It will […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: What is the best way to teach a yearling or two-year-old to be on the longe line, without a round pen? – R. E. ANSWER: Working with a horse in an open field (which usually means having other horses around) is always more difficult […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hello Bob, I enjoyed reading your web page. You have some sound advice. I am wondering how to move forward with my riding and learning how to relax and remain calm around horses. I have been riding English for only a short time, six […]
Return to Questions and Answers Index Q&A Questions and Answers: QUESTION: Hi, Bob: I have an American Saddlebred who was never ridden much until last summer (he is now 11). He was doing fine on the roadwork until I started riding with my friend who has a paint. The paint has a bad habit of […]