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Looking For a Trailer? Learn The Basics of Horse Trailers
If you're thinking of buying a horse trailer, here are the basics about materials, design and other considerations when you're making a choice that's right for you and your horse.
Training Your Young Horse
Most horse riders and owners must at one time or another, have thought how great it must be to be training your young horse. It is especially tempting when you want to build up a special relationship with your own foal.
Information on the Camargue Horse
A herd of Camargue horses running through the shallow water of the Rhone Delta in Southern France is one of the iconic images of Europe. These little white horses are the traditional mounts of the "gardian" cowboys of the region, and continue to live free in the Camargue area as they have for hundre
How to Determine the Right Wahl-Lister Clippers For Your Horse Grooming Needs
Don't make a costly mistake choosing the wrong horse clippers. This article reviews the Wahl/Lister line of large animal and horse clippers and recommends selections based on your individual clipper needs.
The Advantages of Aluminum Horse Shoes
Horseshoes are available in many materials, such as steel, aluminum and rubber. The type of shoe is chosen depending on what the horse is doing and how the shoe can improve the horse's performance while keeping the foot protected.
How to Get a Horse to Side Step
Side stepping can be a very useful thing for a horse to learn, and this maneuver should be part of every horse's training. Out on the trail, the ability to move sideways can get your horse out of a tight spot, and if your horse becomes hurt, being able to move him sideways can allow you to administe
How to Imprint a Foal
Imprinting a newborn foal begins in the first hours after it is born. It introduces the newborn to humans before the foal's natural instinct to flee perceived danger develops. Exposing a foal to certain stimuli or conditions early on and repeating the stimuli in the days, weeks and months that follo
Horse Photo Gallery - Baron and Morris
Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse photo for inclusion in the My Horse Photo Gallery. Enjoy these horse photos and stories. Horse Gallery
Tips on Training Barrel Racing Horses
Training a horse to barrel race requires patience and persistence. You will need to start with small steps and repeat them often so the horse masters the necessary skills. Barrel racing champions Julie Voigt and Kassie Mowry stress the importance of a horse's responsiveness to the rider's leg and
Hock Tarsus Fluid in a Horse
The hocks---easily bumped and jostled---are particularly injury-prone parts of a horse's anatomy. In most cases, hock injuries that cause the buildup of tarsal synovial fluid are easily detectable and treatable and will not lead to long-term conditions.
What Stable Equipment Do I Need To Care For My Horse?
If you own a horse you'll need some basic stable equipment for effective stable management. This will include tools to help keep your horse's stable clean and tidy, and some items to feed and water your horse. This article gives a run-down of the basics.
Good Horse Leadership is Not a Four-Lettered Word
Leadership is not a four-lettered word. Words like bite, kick, rear and buck are four-lettered words that positive leadership helps to remove from a horse's lexicon. Leadership is one of few things in life that is both a science and an art.
Types of Horse Shelters
Keeping a horse at home can be a great alternative to boarding, but it is important to provide your horse with the right kind of shelter. There are a number of different shelters available, and it is important to understand the pros and cons of each one.
Hot Wire Fencing Tips
Hot wire used to be avoided because horses have difficulty seeing it and could be seriously injured if caught up in the wire strands. Now, however, hot wire is used in conjunction with other fencing options, or as coated wire. A lot of people like to use hot wire because it is inexpensive and horses
Looking For the Perfect Fit When Choosing Saddles/Horse Tack
The saddles/horse tack must be in perfect harmony with the horse and the rider; it must be comfortable for both, to ensure a safe ride and the horse's health. This is why it is imperative to get the perfect fit when choosing saddles/horse tack, it doesn't have to be custom made, although t
What To Look In High Quality Feed Balancers For Horses
In this article I would like to share with you some useful information about feed balancers for horses. We are going to learn what they are, why your horse needs them and most importantly what to look for in high quality horse supplements. What are feed balancers and why you horse needs them?
How to Learn Horse Shoeing
If you love working with horses, you might be able to turn your passion into a rewarding career. A career as a farrier, or someone who shoes horses, can be a satisfying, and lucrative, one for horse lovers. But to get started in the horse shoeing business, you need to have the right schooling and th
A List of Equipment You May Need for Yourself at a Horse Show
Are you riding in a horse show? Here is a list of what you'll need for yourself when you are riding in a horse show. This basic list covers all the clothing and equipment that you'll need to pack when heading out to ride or drive your horse at a show.