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Tour Your Horse's Teeth

2013-04-23T0:0+00:00

Learn about your horse's teeth and what makes them uniquely suited to the fibrous equine diet.

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Things to Remember When Buying Your First Thoroughbred Horse

2013-03-25T0:0+00:00

Thoroughbred horses are one of the most majestic and respected animals in the world. They hold a certain fascination for children and adults alike. While the young may marvel at the unrivaled strength and speed that these creatures possess, many adults are interested in thoroughbreds for differe...

What to Feed Your Horse in the Winter

2012-12-20T0:0+00:00

Calorie intake must be increased during the winter, due to the cold weather. Your horse will need more energy to keep warm. But you need to make sure that you up the number of calories in the correct way with the correct food. When increasing the calories in your horse’s diet you can...

Thanksgiving Hack

2012-11-19T0:0+00:00

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, a time for food and for family. But due to the vast volumes of food you will need some exercise: a walk after lunch, or some active games, or how about arranging a hack for you, your friends and family. This is friendly for everyone, as those who cannot rid...

How to Care for Horse's in Winter

2012-10-31T0:0+00:00

Summer care and winter care for your horse will change slightly, especially if the summer and winter temperature changes are vast in your country. This will in...

Mane and Tail Maintenance

2012-10-17T0:0+00:00

The mane and tail of a horse has many purposes. It can not only help to make the horse look more aesthetically pleasing, but they also have more useful, individual purposes. The tail is thought to keep the horses neck warm and also provide some protection against flies. The horse can use i...

Autumn Feeding

2012-10-03T0:0+00:00

Now is usually the time when you want to prepare to change your horse’s diet. The weather is progressively getting colder and we are heading towards winter. You need to aim to maintain the horse’s weight. The colder weather can make this difficult and may result in weight loss. ...

Treating Tapeworms This Autumn!

2012-10-01T0:0+00:00

Autumn time is here again, so don’t get distracted by the beautiful landscapes because you need to protect your horse against tapeworm. Tapeworm has affected over 50% of the tested horses in America. Tapeworm is a parasite that horses can pick up when ...

What Every Good Rescue Should Provide

2012-01-20T0:0+00:00

As we know there are many rescues in operation, both good and bad. It can be difficult to know whether a rescue is suitable for placing your older or unsound horse. By following these guidelines you will gain an insight into the basic things a rescue should provide to its animals and...

What a Should a Weanling Know?

2012-01-20T0:0+00:00

When you wean your foal, he should already know how to lead. He should have the basics of being groomed in his stall, and should have been introduced to the vet and farrier. But what more can you do with him once his mother has been taken away? While a foal learns to lead with...

What’s in a Walk

2012-01-20T0:0+00:00

While it may seem simple, the walk is an important gait that can tell you a great deal about your horse’s overall capabilities as a performance animal. With four even beats, a good walk is a sign of a good canter, and offers a predictor of how correct a horse’s movement will be...

Bedding Your Stalls

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

There are many types of bedding common to horse farms across North America. At each barn you will see owners that swear by their bedding type, and assert that it is far better than anything else. But, how can you tell which bedding really is best? When choosing what to use as ...

Bonding with Your Horse - Part 1 – Setting Boundaries

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

Whether you are a natural horsemanship fanatic, or you prefer traditional methods, it is important to bond with your horse before pursuing advanced training. As herd animals, horses build a network of roles throughout their group. It is important that humans also become a part of tha...

Bonding with Your Horse - Part 2 – Becoming Friends

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

Once you have established boundaries, you can begin to become your horse’s friend. Even in herds where there is a strongly dominant mare, you will see that many horses develop strong friendships with one another. In fact, dominant mares often choose a second-in-command to carry...

Bonding with Your Horse - Part 3 – Adding Work to the Relationship

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

Most horse owners are not looking to merely become friends with their horse. They also expect to be able to ride that horse, and to train it to be suitable for their needs. This all-important step is where you begin to push the limits of the bond you have created. Once you hav...

Braiding with Elastics

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

If you have ever shown a horse, you will know just how important it is to have your horse braided to look its best. Not everyone knows how to braid their horses, and many turn to professional braiders to do the job. But horse showing is very expensive and adding the cost of braiding ...

Braiding with Wool

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

If you show your horse on a regular basis, you will already know the expense of hiring someone to braid your horse for you. While elastic braids are well and good, there is nothing quite as nice as a set of tightly sewn wool braids on a show horse. Fortunately, as with elastic braid...

First Impressions Count

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

When a client is coming out to look at a horse that is for sale, it is very important to make a good first impression. Often the first impression is what makes or breaks a sale. Before a client comes to your farm, consider the general upkeep of your property. Has the lawn been...

Games to Play with Your Horse

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

While riding is great fun, many horse owners would love to have other games that they can play with their horse. Here are some great ideas for having fun with your equine friend. Free Play Turn your horse out in an enclosed area. Start out with it clear of any obstacles...

Grooming Basics

2012-01-19T0:0+00:00

One of the nicest ways to bond with your horse is to spend time grooming him. While sometimes it is ok to just give your horse a quick dust-off before you ride, every so often you should spend some extra time with him just getting to know him as you groom. So what is involved in gro...