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Learn If Blanketing Will Prevent Horse's Winter Coat Growth
Do you want to prevent your horse from growing a long coat this winter? Find out if blanketing your horse will stop thick hair coat growth and speed spring shedding. Learn what type of blanket and other equipment you should you use.
Natural Horse Remedies
A look at some of the many known natural horse remedies. There are many people who believe these remedies work as well as more traditional medicines.
Before Buying a Horse, You Must Consider
This article will give a new prospective horse owner information they need to consider before making this life long commitment. Owning a horse is wonderful but you need to know what to look for before accepting and taking the animal home.
Andalusian Horse Information
The Andalusian comes from southern Spain, specifically the Andalusia province, and may also be called Pura Raza Espanola, or Pure Spanish Horse. In the United States and Canada, the Andalusian is registered by the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association. Elsewhere, the breed is regis
How to Do a Flexion Test on a Lame Horse
A forelimb flexion test, which is sometimes also referred to as a flex test, is a simple procedure designed to test for lameness and potential problems in the lower part of a horse's front limbs. A flex test works by manually physically compressing and stretching the joints and tissues in a horse's
How to Cure Laminitis
Laminitis, which is most common in horses and cattle, is a painful condition that is difficult to treat. Two interlocking layers of laminae (connective tissues) attach the hoof wall and pedal bone. When these tissues become inflamed or otherwise disturbed, the pedal bone tears away from the hoof wal
Horse Feed - Concentrates, Grains, and Supplements FAQ
Learn how to feed your horse grains concentrates and other feeds. Find out if your horse needs grains, concentrates, salt or supplements with guidelines on how much and how often to feed. Learn if you should give your horse mineral, vitamin, or herbal supplements, bran mashes and psyllium.
Learn How Large Your Stable or Barn Should Be For Your Horse
Learn the size and charactristics of a stable suitable for horses and ponies.
How to Install Floor Mats in a Stall
A big decision when installing mats in a horse stall is what kind of mats you want to use. Mats come in varying forms, including those that can be cut to fit with a utility knife. These type of mats, however, tend to slide around and collect unwanted material under their surface. Although they are m
About Horse Riding Safety Vests
Horseback riding (known as horse riding in the United Kingdom) is an exciting pastime, but you can get hurt. Horses weigh an average of 1000 lbs. and don't know their own strength. When that massive body panics, the rider will be forgotten. There are two kinds of safety vests made for horseback ride
How to Build a Western Saddle Rack
While there are lots of Western saddle racks on the market, most are made of metal and more suitable for the tack stall at a horse show than a person's house or barn office. In addition, many of these saddle racks can be quite expensive and prone to collapse. A wooden saddle rack can provide the opt
How to Make Your Own Round Pen
Round pens are a useful tool for any horse owner. A round pen is a small, circular turnout that allows the horse to be worked freely without the use of a lunge line or long lead rope. Round pens are smaller than a typical arena and give your horse freedom of movement while keeping them from wanderin
How to Install a Fly Mask on Your Horse
Insects can be very annoying to your horse, and its face is an especially vulnerable spot for bug bites. Flies also can cause eye irritation. A face mask allows a large portion of your horse's head to be covered but still will allow your horse to see and eat without trouble.
What Helpful Horse Training Equipment Can You Use?
You probably have tried a number of newest and latest equipment that offer easy training or the ability to break a difficult horse. However, there are a number of factors involved in choosing the right horse training equipment that meets your specific needs. There are three things you need to consid
Top Ten Gifts for Horse Owners and Lovers 2007
Here's a list of items that any horse lover would be glad to receive. Items range from decorative to practical in all price ranges. Get inspiration to find the perfect gift for you horse lover.
Breeding With Your Mare
Horse Breeding is not as simple as it used to be, leaving it up to nature. For centuries man has chosen to breed selectively and in order to do so, he has developed several techniques to improve and ensure the success.