Elle: What is an appropriate age for a horse to be started under saddle? I'm just curious as I have been looking around for a horse, just casually as I like to see what is available. And I was wondering what an appropriate age, or what age should a horse be started under saddle? I'm seeing many 2 year olds that have been started and are being … [Read more...] about What is an appropriate age for a horse to be started under saddle?
Pets and Animals
What dog breed has the lowest amount of energy?
Rachel B.: What dog breed has the lowest amount of energy? I'm looking to buy a dog that has very low-medium energy. If the dog has higher energy then my dog, then my dog (9-yr old chow/shih-tzu mix) isn't going to like it. I was thinking about getting a puppy, and was wondering if it really matter what breed I got or not because aren't puppies … [Read more...] about What dog breed has the lowest amount of energy?
How to get a pet rat certified as a therapy pet?
Sandra: How to get a pet rat certified as a therapy pet? My son is mentally handicapped & responds positively to the pet rat. He is now 39 years old & has had a pet rat most of his life. He has moved into a supervised apartment complex & they don't allow pets. His doctor said that if we can get the rat certified as a therapy pet then they may … [Read more...] about How to get a pet rat certified as a therapy pet?
What to know before buying a German Shepherd puppy?
what da?!: What to know before buying a German Shepherd puppy? I'm planning to buy a German Shepherd pup. I want to know what to do before buying one. How do I know that the puppy I'm buying is healthy. How do I train the pup and the Do's and Don'ts. How to discipline the pup to follow me and how to make the pup once it grows up to recognize … [Read more...] about What to know before buying a German Shepherd puppy?
Can the worlds greatest dog trainer teach a male dog to control itself around a female dog in heat?
Bao V: Can the worlds greatest dog trainer teach a male dog to control itself around a female dog in heat? Can a famous and distinguishable dog trainer like Cesar Milan train a male dog that's not neutured to calmly sit still next to a female dog in heat for a long time and not yelp and whine? Is it possible? I only hear about dog trainers and … [Read more...] about Can the worlds greatest dog trainer teach a male dog to control itself around a female dog in heat?
Can horse with stangles 8 years ago infect horses at new barn?
d2jump: Can horse with stangles 8 years ago infect horses at new barn? I have a boarder wanting to bring a horse to my farm. This horse had strangles 8 years ago. Can it cause any problems with my horses? Can a horse who had Strangles 8 years ago infect horses? I have a boarder wanting to bring a horse that had the disease 8 years ago. Can … [Read more...] about Can horse with stangles 8 years ago infect horses at new barn?
How hard is it to change a pony from a hackamore to a bridle with a bit?
ilih2006: How hard is it to change a pony from a hackamore to a bridle with a bit? I am getting a new pony, i have only seen pics of her but I have good feeling about the sell. The only thing is that it looks like she's wearing a hackamore in her pics of being ridden. If I get her and she only wears a hackamore, and shes 16 yrs old how hard will … [Read more...] about How hard is it to change a pony from a hackamore to a bridle with a bit?