Western & Horse News » horses http://gpcgilbert.com/western Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:28:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Do you think I would be at a disadvantage to show a pony? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:28:38 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm goldfishfurlife asked:


I am going to show and my horseback riding coach and I are going to pick between these two horses. I do really well and have really good transitions on this pony. The only thing holding me back from riding him is that he is a pony and the last show we went to the bigger the horse the higher they were placing. I ride western. Please tell me what you think! Thanks!!
at the show I went to there were no specific classes for ponies

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm/feed 0 how do l ride a on pony or a horse ? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-do-l-ride-a-on-pony-or-a-horse_1275.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-do-l-ride-a-on-pony-or-a-horse_1275.htm#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:50:10 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-do-l-ride-a-on-pony-or-a-horse_1275.htm Brent asked:


How do l mount on a pony or a horse ??
but pulling on the mane don’t that hurt the horse or pony ?
does the bit that you or l put in the horses or ponys mouth hurt them ?

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-do-l-ride-a-on-pony-or-a-horse_1275.htm/feed 16 How can I get the pony I ride to stop spooking at flags? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-can-i-get-the-pony-i-ride-to-stop-spooking-at-flags_1278.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-can-i-get-the-pony-i-ride-to-stop-spooking-at-flags_1278.htm#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:18:40 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-can-i-get-the-pony-i-ride-to-stop-spooking-at-flags_1278.htm Cinderella’s corner asked:


The pony I’m leasing is terrified of flags, for some reason, even though her owner has carried flags off of her before. We are practicing for a parade and we were riding around flags as the instructor there said to so that our horses could get used to flags. Well, Apple (the pony) spooked every time at the flag. When she spooks she either jumps or spins. This makes it difficult for me to try to stay in control when her movements are so sharp and strong it takes a good effort to stay on. This doesn’t make any sense to me, though. Her owner not only won gymkhana queen on her, but used to carry the flag at gymkhanas. Why is Apple spooking at the flag with me and how can I calm her down? How can I stop being so nervous after she spooks?
I’ve been riding for six years, but every time she spooks she makes me feel like a beginner again.
We’ve only been working together for a month.

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-can-i-get-the-pony-i-ride-to-stop-spooking-at-flags_1278.htm/feed 10 How much would you charge to train a pony? And how often would it get ridden? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-much-would-you-charge-to-train-a-pony-and-how-often-would-it-get-ridden_1089.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-much-would-you-charge-to-train-a-pony-and-how-often-would-it-get-ridden_1089.htm#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:26:21 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-much-would-you-charge-to-train-a-pony-and-how-often-would-it-get-ridden_1089.htm Louise asked:


I had somebody ask me today to train their horse. I’m new to the business of training other people’s horses for profit. I’ve heard of the whole 30 day training thing. But does that mean the horse is generally moved for training? How many times a week would it generally be ridden? Would it be riding everytime or groundwork as well? How much time would you spend with the horse per sessions? How much should be charged? Should a liabilty wavor be signed? Thanks

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-much-would-you-charge-to-train-a-pony-and-how-often-would-it-get-ridden_1089.htm/feed 7 Our pony has chronic gas and cloudy discharge and watery stools? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/our-pony-has-chronic-gas-and-cloudy-discharge-and-watery-stools_1446.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/our-pony-has-chronic-gas-and-cloudy-discharge-and-watery-stools_1446.htm#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:44:09 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/our-pony-has-chronic-gas-and-cloudy-discharge-and-watery-stools_1446.htm swingsroundabouts asked:


My workplace has had the pony for about 6 months. We’re in a remote town in south korea so there are NOT any vets around for horses and South Korea is NOT advanced like the west in horse care…only recently have horses been owned here for pleasure reasons so knowledge hasn’t developed.
So I need some helpful suggestions about what I can do to help her.Breakfast is a scoop coarse mix, rye grass and timothy hay, lunch is rye grass hey, dinner is the same as breakfast. She’s not ridden very much. She’s stabled at night, very clean and looked after very well. She is well-wormed. She seems like she’s constantly in season, tail up, discharge, but increadle gas. The gas is constant and was like that when she came to us. Her stools are runny when she’s farting too. Her (sorry) butt hole is inverted not pinched, it looks open and her vagina looks very mis-shaped. When she came shewas still making milk,too many babies??She’s a happy little thing overall and cheeky and smart but Im worried.

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/our-pony-has-chronic-gas-and-cloudy-discharge-and-watery-stools_1446.htm/feed 4 is it hard to take care of a horse/pony? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/is-it-hard-to-take-care-of-a-horsepony_1324.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/is-it-hard-to-take-care-of-a-horsepony_1324.htm#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:57:32 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/is-it-hard-to-take-care-of-a-horsepony_1324.htm katie asked:


i used to own horses when i was little like 4 or 5. i want to start getting into the horse business again but i what to do some research before doing it so u have horses/pony or have a website plz tell me….thanxs

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/is-it-hard-to-take-care-of-a-horsepony_1324.htm/feed 5 Im riding/caring for my friends pony for a few months, shes quite mean. Advice? (read inside please)? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/im-ridingcaring-for-my-friends-pony-for-a-few-months-shes-quite-mean-advice-read-inside-please_1055.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/im-ridingcaring-for-my-friends-pony-for-a-few-months-shes-quite-mean-advice-read-inside-please_1055.htm#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:53:14 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/im-ridingcaring-for-my-friends-pony-for-a-few-months-shes-quite-mean-advice-read-inside-please_1055.htm Kitty asked:


Okay, so my friend is in another country and will be there for a few months. She has a pony who’s beautiful, shes got great confirmation, gorgeous markings, amazing jump, stuff like that. I feel really good on her when I ride her, so shes a great pony. Out in the ring, she perks her ears, pays attention to me, she even responds to my voice commands- waaaalk, trot, caaanter, clicking to go faster, woahing to go slower, stuff like that.

I might buy her next summer if everything goes well and I like her. My friend is turning 18 next year and needs a horse since she wants to continue showing. Im 14, so Ive got a ways to go until I need a horse.

ANYWAY, the only thing I don’t like about her is that shes so mean and is a bully! She was in a field for a while, did fine, but then started to bit other horses that came near her. She occasionally kicked, but never hurt another horse. Right now shes in a paddock with another horse. (previously a stud, he still has the idea of being one and cant be around geldings or else beats em up, but gets along with my friends mare.)

Around the barn as well she can be quite mean. She pins her ears whenever people go up to her or go behind her, but rarely kicks. When I go to catch her in the field, she pins her ears and runs away unless I have treats. Also in her stall, when I walk up to her she pins her ears and moves away from the door.

Ive begun to go to her stall, give her a treat, pat her neck and face, say good girl and give her a few more treats. Sometimes it works- when she sees me she’ll perk her ears and look at me, other times she wants nothing to do with me.

How can I show her that Im not mean and wont hurt her and she doesn’t need to be mean? yes, shes a mare, mares do this, but I want to try to turn it around. Please don’t suggest Parielli or stuff like that, I don’t believe in it and will not try it.

Advice? Thanks in advance.
I dont like Parelli because of what it teaches. Its also a scam. Id rather teach a horse or my pony what I learned whats correct and what I believe in, rather then spend hundreds of dollars on something that I dont and whats not always good for their behavior. I almost bought a horse that was trained with Parielli and him and I were extremely confused because he knew something I didnt and I didnt want to spend a lot of money just so I could know how to train him. I just dont agree with everything and all the stupid rules.

Also, I guess she is just laying her ears back. Occasionally she will pin them back, but its not that often.

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/im-ridingcaring-for-my-friends-pony-for-a-few-months-shes-quite-mean-advice-read-inside-please_1055.htm/feed 10 Tips on my first time half leasing a horse or pony? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/tips-on-my-first-time-half-leasing-a-horse-or-pony_1442.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/tips-on-my-first-time-half-leasing-a-horse-or-pony_1442.htm#comments Sun, 16 May 2010 08:23:47 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/tips-on-my-first-time-half-leasing-a-horse-or-pony_1442.htm equestrianxoxoxo asked:


I am 13 and I will be leasing a horse or pony this summer. I am not sure which one yet. I have been riding for almost 2 years, but am already very advanced. I ride english and do show jumping. I have experience with caring for horses, I help out to care for the horses at 2 different stables that i ride at. I know how to properly groom, wash and properly exercise a horse. I will also be going to camp, while i lease this horse/pony so i will be riding everyday. What else do I need to know about caring for a horse. Also, I will be half leasing.
(I need tips for first time leasers).

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/tips-on-my-first-time-half-leasing-a-horse-or-pony_1442.htm/feed 4 How much land does a PONY need ?! ? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-much-land-does-a-pony-need_1396.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-much-land-does-a-pony-need_1396.htm#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 11:58:48 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-much-land-does-a-pony-need_1396.htm Doris H asked:


How much land does a PONY need ?! ?
Like half an acre, 1 acre ?
In Canada, Ontario
Not a large pony but a reeaally small pony like a
miniature horse ! :D ?
I know how to properly take care of them..
I’ve lived on a farm in Portugal when I was younger
with horses, cows pigs, so I know how to care for them properly.

Thanks

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/how-much-land-does-a-pony-need_1396.htm/feed 4 Should I get my daughter riding lessons? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horse-racing/should-i-get-my-daughter-riding-lessons_1306.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horse-racing/should-i-get-my-daughter-riding-lessons_1306.htm#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 10:25:55 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horse-racing/should-i-get-my-daughter-riding-lessons_1306.htm Sara’s mom asked:


My daughter is 7 years old. She has been talking a lot about riding a horse. She likes animals and I’d like for her to take riding lessons. But they are expensive and I am concerned that she won’t be able to learn much at this age. She’s just a little girl. She can control our dog, but horses are much larger than dogs. Will she be able to really ride the horse or would it just be a pony ride until she’s a little older. So would it be worth it for me to pay the money for her lessons? How much can you teach a little girl? At what age would she be able to start really riding?

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