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How to Build a Dog Sulky
Dog carting, or sulky driving, is a sport in which one or more dogs pull a two-wheeled manned cart (the "sulky"). If the cart is built well and the harnesses fit properly, there is no harm or undue strain on the dogs.
Roughage in the Diet
Roughages are grasses or legumes that are high in fiber but low in energy. Good quality hay is judged on color, smell, amount of leaves and cleanliness. Inadequate roughage can make animals prone to digestive problems. It is common to feed hay, which combines grass and legumes to maximize the prote
Study Finds Oral Hyaluronic Acid Helps Horse Joint Post-Op Healing
Hyaluronic acid is increasingly included in joint supplements; however, a lack of research supported its potential benefit. This recent study examines one use of oral hyaluronic acid.
Poultry Feeding: How Much Feed Per Week?
Feeding poultry involves many variables. The amount of food poultry consume is based on the animal's breed, type, activity, feeders, and weather. Laying hens and meat birds have different nutritional requirements. Dual breed chickens need more feed to produce an equal number of eggs because they hav
Choosing the Right Horse - It Can Be a Match Made in Heaven!
If you are looking for your first horse consider these points and save a lot of headaches.
Becoming a Equine Breeding Manager
For many horse lovers, trainers and riders breeding is a natural progression.But, few realize the demands that are required in this profession.
It's Time to Call the Veterinarian When...
Do you have a veterinarian emergency or can you look after your horse yourself? Here's how to know when you should call your horse's veterinarian. Which things can you treat yourself, and which should you get looked after by a vet? Learn the indications of an emergency.
Horses Training - How to Teach Your Horse to Yield to Light Pressure
Does your horse know his own strength? If so, that's not a good thing. Here's what I mean.
Horse Grooming Supplies - Let's Compare Three Trimmers - Andis, Oster and Wahl
If you are a horse lover and do your own grooming, you know how important it is to have a good set of trimmers in your your horse grooming supplies. The trimmers you use (and horse grooming knowledge) are key to getting that finishing touch on your horse that will help win the show, stay healthy or
The Good Bump?
Horses usually remembers the last schooling fences you do, so enter the show arena off a rub, or "good bump," to help complete your course fault free.Bumps refer to the horse hitting his front or hind legs on a jump or obstacle.
Training for a Wild Horse
Training a wild animal such as a horse takes a lot of time and patience. It's a dangerous activity that could lead to injury to both you and the animal, so this is meant for professionals only.
Equine Assisted Therapy Program Grants
Equine assisted therapy programs have proven effective in treating a variety of physical and emotional problems.horse riding image by Vonora from Fotolia.comAlthough the benefits of equine assisted therapy have long been proven, these programs can be quite expensive to set up and maintain...
The Best Horse Breeds for a Beginner
Different breeds of horse can have different characteristics, including such factors as size, physical features and temperament. For this reason, some breeds are naturally better suited for beginning riders than others. Different sources recommend different breeds, although one breed in particular i
How to Hook a Horse Up to Buggy Harness
Until the early 20th century, horse-drawn carriages and buggies were the primary mode of short distance transportation. With the introduction of the automobile, transportation with horses became more for tourist and romantic transport and less of a necessity. Knowing how to hook a buggy harness to a
Things to Do Before Betting at the Racetracks
Okay, in all probability, you're not a professional gambler. But if you do visit the race tracks regularly, and want to get serious money from your wagers, it's about time for you to get serious about your betting strategy. It's time to stop deciding on who to bet your money on right
Coco, owned and loved by Lynne S.
Coco horse gallery photo. A gallery of About Horses and Ponies reader's 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
Momentum and Forward Motion
Before we can begin to explain and have you understand motion or any type of movement we have to understand that any movement starts with the leg. And any movement being done correctly or incorrectly needs to be understood so that we are aware of what does happen inside as the horse does move. The c
How to Awl an Australian Saddle
An awl is an instrument used to poke holes in tough objects, such as saddle leather, for various purposes. Using an awl is mostly a matter of strength and a small amount of dexterity. Australian saddles, which resemble a cross between an English saddle and a Western saddle, are made of tough, thick