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Horses - Behavior Issues, Breaking and Training/Expert Profile
Expertise
Anything about Showing, english style, dress, ringcraft. Difficulties with Arabians, rearing, schooling issues.
Experience in the area
I have over 20 years experience in the showring, and have broken and schooled on all my own horses. I have schooled on many horses that have been classed as difficult to handle, or dangerous to ride. These horses havre gone on to be calm, well mannered, and are successful in showing homes, and as happy hackers.
Education/Credentials
BHS stage 1 and 2. Experienced in breaking and schooling young horses.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Pam | 02/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent! Thank you so much. Super quick ..... |
| Allie | 12/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| carlie | 09/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou Very much for your quick reply ..... |
| Alisha | 09/10/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thank you I was really not comfortable ..... |
| Rachel | 08/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Emma. You have filled me ..... |
Recent Answers from Emma Dickinson-Gater
2010-02-26 Arab/Paso mama's boy:
Hiya Rafe, First, let me say well done on getting back in the saddle after such a bad fall. For all the hassle, this is a fairly straightforward problm to solve. Get him used to hacking along at
2010-02-07 riding a newly broken mare:
Hi Judy, I would be inclined to just ride her once or twice per week, nothing too strenuous, just gentle work, getting her used to the aids, walking, trotting, and a little canter work. Other times
2010-01-26 is it necessay to bring her to the vet?:
Hi Kate, I would say she's just a very laid back youngster and you are very lucky. She obviously trusts you, and her letting you sit on her is a sign of that trust. She's not slow, just laid
2010-01-01 horse phobia:
Hiya Cam, I think she may be agoraphobic. There is no quick fix, only time and patience, you'll have to teach her that the worls is not a scary place. This tends to happen in horses who are very
2009-12-30 how can i get my TB to work on the bit:
Hiya Georgina, Only thing is work, work and more work! No shortcuts, and a lot of time and patience! Do a lot of transitions, upward and downwards, and a lot of schooling! Figure of eights, changes
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