Riding & Training

  “My new gelding “Irish” has an unusual habit…he “burps”! He doesn’t do it all the time, but it is often. “… Hi! He doesn’t do it all the time, but it is often. He also opens his mouth and …

 Call To Action Alert ALERT! Trail funding comes down to the wire in Congressional debate – and your help is needed NOW!   Compromises are being made in conference and may be devastating for trails!   The House and Senate …

  “Do crops hurt horses or don’t they?” Do crops hurt horses or don’t they I believe they do but are you able to tell me for sure?   Dr. Jack Sales’ Answer: Hi Stacy. The use of a crop …

  “Is it possible for a geldings’ penis to become twisted in his sheath to the point where he can no longer drop it?”… Dr. Jack Sales’ Answer: Hi Alex, This problem of the penis twisting up in the sheath …

Cool and Collected            After training horses for over 40 years, I am firmly convinced that proper collection completely changes the dynamics of your horse’s performance. So how can I explain this fundamental aspect of training your horse? …

  “Very sensitive back, shudders when you massage her. “… I have a 12 year old QH mare. She has a very sensitive back, she shudders when you massage her. Sometimes ok to ride, sometimes very moody. Cinchy too. Had …

  ” He thinks it is joint ill…little sore inthe left hock…eating, drinking, and pooping.. The only symptom other than fever is she is lethargic. “… My 6 month old miniature filly has been running a fever, as high as …

“2-1/2 yr mare chews on wood all the time. Nothing helps. Is she bored or cutting teeth? What affect does this have on her?”…   Dr. Kimberly Gryl’s Answer: Jan Lou: Wood chewing is a bad habit, and one that …

  “Recently I have been trying to find more secure places to tie him, but he pulls the halter so hard that he gets it stuck in his mouth,”……… I have a 13 yr. old Quarter horse paint. He is …

  ” at the time about how swollen his sheath was but was told that it was ok, “… Hi, We bought our horse 9 months ago, I commented at the time about how swollen his sheath was but was …