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Moody Horses

Why is My Horse So Grumpy?

Why does my 2-year-old pin her ears all the time (i.e., if you touch her, mount her, walk in her stall), but she doesn’t kick or bite and seems to like attention?

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USEF Approves Further Investigation Into Depo-Provera Use

Tranquilizers for Riding

What is your opinion on using tranquilizers to calm a horse down so you can ride it? I’m thinking of our son’s mare who is a little too hot at this time of the year.

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Antsy About Urinating

My horse is a 6-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred who raced until he was 3 years old. Whenever he has to pee, he gets very nervous and dances around. Is there any reason why this happens, and could it be linked to his time on the track?

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Tying Horses 101

Tying Horses 101

If your horse doesn’t have tying mastered, you can help him learn with a few smart schooling strategies.

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Differences Between Mares and Geldings

Mare Expelled

My gelding decided to put an older mare out of the herd. He will not let her anywhere close to the other horses. Have you heard of this, and is there anything I can do to get them all happily together again?

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Cryptorchid Confusion

The horse I’m interested in buying is a cryptorchid. I really like the horse–should I not consider buying him?

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Feeding Time Pawing

Feeding Time Pawing

Do you have any suggestions for stopping a horse from pawing while he is eating his grain?

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