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How to Identify a Caspian Horse
Identifying horse breeds can be tricky, but very satisfying. There are hundreds of different breeds--and some are very rare. The Caspian horse is one of the rarest breeds in the world, and this article will give you some tips on how to identify one.
Decide Whether English or Western Riding is Right For You
How do you decide whether to ride English or western? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you make the choice.
First-Time Buyer's Guide For Parents to Buying a Horse or Pony
Buying a horse or pony for the first time can be stressful if you don't know what to expect. This article describes what to look for in purchasing your first horse and covers some basic on caring for your horse.
The Farrier Is A Horse's Best Friend
I am always surprised and dismayed when I encounter horses that are not seen by a farrier on a regular basis. I know that there are a lot of different theories out there about how horses should be trimmed or shod and I am not recommending any one of them - I am just saying that all horses should bee
Gooseneck Hitch Types
Gooseneck hitches come in various types and are manufactured by numerous companies. Some features, such as the size of the hitch ball, are common on each style. When choosing a gooseneck hitch, it is important to consider how the installation will go. Some versions can be much more...
How to Make a Rope Halter for a Mini Horse
Making a rope halter for a mini horse will be a bit tricky on the first attempt. However, once you get the hang of it you should be able to put together the halter in less than half an hour. Rope halters are inexpensive and durable, according to the Pony Club Victoria. A rope halter cons
Using Electrolytes to Avoid Equine Dehydration
Avoid dehydration in our equine athletes through the proper use of electrolytes.
Your First Horse Part 3 - Costs
Owning a horse takes on a whole new set of responsibilities that leasing and lessons did not have.I find that this is the most overlooked part of horse ownership, and I see it daily in the horse world. Horses can be expensive, even when they live with you as opposed to being boarded out.
How to Train My Horse That Keeps Running Away
When a horse bolts, or runs away with its rider, it is usually due to lack of communication or trust. First, determine the reason why your horse might be running away. Is it scared, mad or confused? Are you giving the correct cues? Or, is there a physical problem, such as a sore back or mouth? Have
Endurance and Electrolyte Loss
Horses are fantastic athletes. Their ability to adapt to nearly any task we put to them astounds many of us. Endurance horses are at the furthest end of the spectrum when it comes to athletic effort. Some even racing across 100km distances at canter speed! Equine metabolism plays a major role in pro
Tips on Haltering a Stubborn Yearling Horse for the First Time
Ideally, a foal is haltered shortly after he is born or when he's weaned. If circumstances prevent that, however, a handler's biggest asset is patience. Like everything else humans do with domesticated horses, haltering is antithetical to a horse's natural instincts. A young horse does not resist ha
Gaining the Love and Trust of Your Horse
Once you have found a horse that you are interested in purchasing you must first try to see if the horse likes you as much as you like the horse. The reason for this is that you want to gain the love and the trust of the horse as quickly and easily as possible.
How to Look for a 2006 Kiefer Built Eagle XLA 3-Horse Trailer
Manufactured in Iowa, Tennessee and Idaho, Kiefer Built Eagle XLA trailers feature aluminum skin over steel frames, fiberglass roofs to reduce condensation and keep the trailer cooler, double rubber-sealed rear doors and interior height of 7 feet. The consistency in wall configurations of Kiefer Bui
How You Make Your Horse a Better Barrel Racer
Barrel racing is a high-speed sport that can be exhilarating, fun, and even lucrative if you are good at it. But a common problem with speed events is that a horse can become soured on it and learn to hate the sport or to become uncontrollable. Knowing how to make your barrel horse better is importa
Breaking a Wild Mustang
Wild Mustangs are a legendary part of Historic America. They represent the very essence of freedom and times when life was simpler and less hurried. Despite some myths, they come in all sizes, shapes and colors. They are also one of the most affordable methods for people to own a horse when other op
How to Mix Soybean Meal Into Corn
Soybean meal is rich in protein, calcium and phosphorus and should be coupled with corn when fed to livestock. Corn is high in digestible energy and vitamin A. Feeding the correct ration of corn and soybean meal is important to the health, growth and production of the animal.
How to Train Your Horse to Stand Square
Horse events are as numerous and varied as horses themselves. Some events are judged on style, some on precision and others strictly on conformation. Training a horse to stand still and with all four feet squared is essential in many classes and a handy technique for your horse to know in and out of
The Basics For Spreading Horse Manure With a Manure Spreader
Most horse owners have been put to the task of mucking out the horse stalls using a manure fork and a wheelbarrow, thenpiling up the manure for disposal later. In a short time, that pile has grown to out of control and the people who were hauling away the manure no longer want it. At this point, man
The Difference in Horseshoe Sizes
Horses come in a wide variety of breed types and sizes, from miniature ponies that stand 18 inches high at the withers to massive Belgian and Shire horses that are almost seven feet tall. It is no surprise that they all have different-sized hooves and need to wear different sized horseshoes. In the
How to Train a Horse Not to Move When You Are Getting on
If you get thrown on a trail ride, your horse's willingness to let you remount could make the difference between life and death. It's tough enough to mount a horse that doesn't stand still when you're uninjured, but if that fall broke a bone, mounting a moving horse can be nearly impossible. Teachin