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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-17 | carlie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou Very much for your quick reply. The information is helpful to know and will hopefully help to stop him. I will keep you informed. |
| 2009-09-10 | Alisha | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you I was really not comfortable with thw whole fliping him over. It just didn't seem right to me. Alisha |
| 2009-08-14 | Rachel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, Emma. You have filled me with confidence & hopefully me & my beautiful mare will grow together and come through this difficult patch. Many thanks for your help. |
| 2009-07-05 | Stacy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you I will get the vet out and give her a good lookover and go back to the bonding, it's the funnest part anyway. |
| 2009-06-18 | matt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | as i thought very quick and to the point |
| 2009-06-18 | matt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | a quick and to the point response |
| 2009-04-22 | ron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for getting back promptly. |
| 2009-04-07 | Lacey | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much Emma. I have a vet scheduled. I will let you know what they say. Thank you so much. |
| 2009-03-19 | Emma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. I am so impressed with this web site I love it.I carn't belive i've only just found it! |
| 2009-03-16 | Marge | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much! We were able to get them both out yesterday, and she was vigilant but not agressive towards us. The foal is beginning to get used to the halter and even started to walk by her a bit. I guess it will just take time, Thanks again. |
| 2009-02-23 | carol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Thanks very much for your polite reply. I feel you are right in some respects, I do think the time has come to let him know certain things will no longer be tolerated, it's just the thought of any type of use of force is always met with violent reactions which require a change of underwear! I have never had a horse who can decide to just stop and nothing you do will make him walk on. I believe he has an IQ equivalent to Stephen Hawkin! Anyway, thanks again. |
| 2009-01-08 | Will | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2008-12-23 | Helen | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks |
| 2008-12-11 | JESSIE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, I FEEL MUCH BETTER. HE IS WALKING GOOD NOW AFTER BEING STALLED. HOPEFULLY SENSITIVE FEET IS ALL THAT WAS WRONG, THANKS AGAIN, JESSIE |
| 2008-12-01 | Katherine | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for the quick response, yes I know that he thinks he is top dog but at 10 times my weight and willing to throw it around I am running out of options. He knows that there is really nothing I can do. If I demand (and I do) that he do what I ask he is now using increasingly aggressive behaviour to try and get me to back off. I know the importance of never letting him get away with trying to dominate me and stop him at the first sign (knocking me about with his head, or refusing to come out of the field when I want him to) to try and prevent the situation escalating but lately he has been going straight to serious attempts (lunging at me with snapping teeth, kicking out etc)without any of the earlier bossy behaviour. I will definitely talk to the vet and see if pain is causing the situation. Thank you again |
| 2008-11-14 | Emily | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | oh when i said an hour later, I meant I warmed him up then got off, and an hour later, the class came....i didn't warm him up for that long sry but thanks for the advice :) I'll definitely work on that |
| 2008-11-04 | Alison | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-09-29 | lily | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you for your advice I will try some of the methods and let you know if they work! Lilyxxx |
| 2008-09-01 | Mandy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wow I really appreciate this...you have put my mind at rest and I will endeavour to try the long reining. |
| 2008-07-31 | Chelsey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-07-20 | Chrisitne Donati | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I cant wait to try it, and I will come back with my results, Thank you |
| 2008-07-14 | carol murphy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thankyou , i will try , its odd as i dont know why he would suddenly become really vicious as he threatens but has never been like this , will have to see how he is this evening its very kind of you to answer all my questions carol xx |
| 2008-07-10 | carol murphy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thankyou so much for your advice he was quite a good boy this evening , i just got him and led him without looking at hime and he was quite relaxed, i will try the rescue remedy too , i had been wondering about that lately , you have been a brilliant help and confidence giver best wishes Carol xxxx |
| 2008-07-09 | Sarah | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the help. I will try this next time I ride. :) |
| 2008-06-19 | carol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thankyou , you have been so helpful kind regards carol |
| 2008-06-18 | Stephanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your quick response, it is very much appreciated. |
| 2008-06-12 | carol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thankyou , everything you say makes alot of sense he is testing us but getting much better now , hes being tied now and letting us grrom him and being led out for walks on his head collar , he is a little bit pushy when he wants to eat grass or wants his own way lol but as my trust in his is growing on the ground so is his with me , i am going to get a trainer to help me in the riding area your answers are much appreciated and you are right he is a real character |
| 2008-06-10 | Molly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for volunteering! Great advice and fast response. I look forward to trying out the bit you recommended. |
| 2008-06-10 | Molly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks very much! It's great to hear from someone that knows Arabs. |
| 2008-05-28 | Megan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much -what you said really helped me!!!! |
Answers by Expert:
Emma Dickinson-Gater
Expertise
Anything about Showing, english style, dress, ringcraft. Difficulties with Arabians, rearing, schooling issues.
Experience
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.
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