Live Chat: All About Horses

saddle club 1 Reply

hello everyone im jordan (in4merz= fan4good123) i love horses although i dont have one but i do watch a lot of saddle club and u should know that the Saddle Club series 1 Part 2 DVD is out 21st Sep...

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Started by JODY. Last reply by Regina Dickerson Sep 19.

Cost of keeping a horse? 8 Replies

I know it varies, of course, but do you know the approximate cost of feeding/grooming/keeping a horse for, say, a year?

Started by I Lovez Da Animals. Last reply by Dr. Doug Stewart Jul 10.

Your horse! 12 Replies

HI! Who is or has been a special horse in your life?

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by karen marshall Feb 10.

Horse friends 3 Replies

I got the idea for this question from the main group page. How do pet horses relate to each other. Can they become friends the way dogs or cats (maybe) would?

Started by I Lovez Da Animals. Last reply by karen marshall Feb 9.

Horesback riding stables, good or bad? 2 Replies

I always feel bad for the horses at the horseback riding stables that are open to the public. They seem so sad and unhappy. Do you think they are overworked? Do you think people should ride these h...

Started by perdie. Last reply by Nicole <333 Jan 4.

Do horses like having people ride them? 7 Replies

Hi Dr. Weiss, while we wait for more folks to join, I thought you could answer: Do horses like having people ride them? Thanks!

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Tree Thunderchild Nov. 21, 2008.

Types of wild browse in hay shortage? 10 Replies

While I'm in Alaska I know my selection will be more limited. I cut hay by hand as much as I could as soon as I learned there was a shortage and that's been holding him but running low. I don't wan...

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Started by Tree Thunderchild. Last reply by Bobbie Nov. 14, 2008.

Learning about horses and their care 3 Replies

I soon will be moving to New Mexico and the house we may be getting has a horse corral. I have dogs and cats but never have I cared for a horse. Now that I may have the land I would like to become ...

Started by D Mennitt. Last reply by Tree Thunderchild Nov. 11, 2008.

Question from Gail 2 Replies

This question was emailed to me for you. Is it true that horses make good therapy animals?

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by narelle gow Nov. 8, 2008.

Horse Shows and Kentucky Derby 1 Reply

Hi Dr. Weiss, I know that the ASPCA sponsors shows like the Maclay Horse Show and the Hamptons Classic and such and I know that the ASPCA has come out against events like the Kentucky Derby. Can y...

Started by Melissa. Last reply by Dr. Emily Weiss Nov. 7, 2008.

Enrichment example 1 Reply

I often suggest food dispensing devices as enrichment for horses - See attached video for a brief clip of Luna with her Boomer ball - hole drilled so that food treats can come out when it is rolled...

Started by Dr. Emily Weiss. Last reply by Elyse Orecchio Nov. 7, 2008.

Horse Breeds 5 Replies

Is a Quarter Horse a Breed of horse? And is a Paint or Palomino just the color? If so, can a Quarter Horse also be a Palomino? Sheila

Started by Sheila Volpe. Last reply by Sheila Volpe Nov. 7, 2008.

Cribbing 1 Reply

Hi Dr. Weiss, What is cribbing and how can it be stopped? Thanks! Michele

Started by Michele Farbman. Last reply by Dr. Emily Weiss Nov. 7, 2008.

Weathering Horses 1 Reply

How do horses adapt to changes in weather? Thanks!

Started by M-A. Last reply by Dr. Emily Weiss Nov. 7, 2008.

Children and Riding 1 Reply

What's your opinion on children and riding? Gone With the Wind freaks me out...

Started by I Lovez Da Animals. Last reply by Dr. Emily Weiss Nov. 7, 2008.

New Horse Wannabe Owner 1 Reply

I have always wanted to own a horse. I took lessons last year on basic riding and care but do not feel confident enough that I know all I should to properly care for a horse. I would have to board,...

Started by Sheila Volpe. Last reply by Dr. Emily Weiss Nov. 7, 2008.