Horse owner wants to know which bran, wheat or rice, is the right choice for her horse?
Filed under: Health & Nutrition | Tagged: April Reeves, laminitis, wheat bran, rice bran | Leave a Comment »
Why do horses dunk their hay and can you teach them not to?
Posted on December 29, 2008 by April
Horse owner finds “hay dunking horse” annoying and wants to stop the habit.
Filed under: Equine Behavior & Problems, Health & Nutrition | Tagged: April Reeves, feed, hay | Leave a Comment »
What can I do to place higher in my ‘hunter over fence’ classes?
Posted on December 24, 2008 by April
Show ring Hunter rider wants to know how to increase her placings.
Filed under: English Riding answers | Tagged: April Reeves, hunter, jumping, show ring | Leave a Comment »
Will my new horse bond with the donkey next door?
Posted on December 23, 2008 by April
A soon-to-be horse owner is curious about the donkey next door – will it bond with her new horse?
Filed under: Equine Behavior & Problems | Tagged: April Reeves, donkey, herd bound | Leave a Comment »
How can I get my horse to collect?
Posted on December 22, 2008 by April
A rider has trouble getting her horse collected.
Filed under: English Riding answers, General riding answers, Natural Horsemanship, Western training answers | Tagged: bitting, April Reeves, collection, suppleness | Leave a Comment »
How do I determine what size of Western saddle to buy?
Posted on December 21, 2008 by April
A rider wants to know how to properly fit a western saddle to her horse.
Filed under: General riding answers, Western training answers | Tagged: April Reeves, saddle fitting, western training | Leave a Comment »
I just inherited a horse with my new farm. I know nothing about horses. Can you help me build trust with him?
Posted on December 17, 2008 by April
A Gentleman Farmer inherits a horse with his new farm and wants to know how to build trust and keep safe.
Filed under: Equine Behavior & Problems, General riding answers, Natural Horsemanship | Tagged: April Reeves, horse kicks, Natural Horsemanship | Leave a Comment »
What should I expect from Professional training of 2 year old Quarter Horse?
Posted on December 11, 2008 by April
Owner wants to know what to expect from Professional training of 2 year old Quarter Horse.
Filed under: Breeds, General riding answers | Tagged: April Reeves, horse training, quarter horse | Leave a Comment »
My horse brings his head up when leading – and now riding.
Posted on December 10, 2008 by April
A rider is having trouble with her high headed horse while leading and riding him.
Filed under: Equine Behavior & Problems, General riding answers, Natural Horsemanship | Tagged: April Reeves, Groundwork, high headed horse, horse training | Leave a Comment »
