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Horses : Pets & Animal
Spring Barn Maintenance Tips
Spring barn and stable cleaning and maintenance tips and advice. How to clean out stalls, spring clean and plan to avoid problems when winter returns.
Finding a Great Horse Boarding Stable! Feeding the Horses - Part 2
Running a horse boarding stable has many costs and to effectively run a facility, barns need to manage their expenses. A savvy horse boarder should be aware of the hay, bedding and maintenance of the facility. This is the second article on Boarding Your Horsebased on the Historic Nelson Ranch in Woo
A Guide to Loading Horses
Horses should be trained to load from an early age so that they become used to the lorry / trailer. Foals will usually follow the mare into the box or young inexperienced horses will often feel more comfortable following an older more experienced companion. Food can also be used as a reward once in
How to Groom a Giant Show Schnauzer's Eyebrows
Giant schnauzers are large, energetic dogs with playful attitudes. They are intelligent and affectionate. A giant schnauzer that participates in dog shows requires a certain haircut, which is not required for a pet giant schnauzer. While a pet giant schnauzer might have a short haircut all over, a s
15 Bits Mouth Pieces Every Equestrian Should Know
Learn about different types of horse bit mouth pieces. Find out what mullen mouths, French links, wire mouthpieces, chain mouths, keys, ports, spades and crickets and rollers are. Find out all about different types of horse bit mouthpieces.
How to Cure the Mange on a Horse
Four different types of mange can affect horses: sarcoptic, demodectic, psoroptic and chorioptic. Caused by different mites, these types of mange typically produce common symptoms, including skin lesions, crusting, hair loss and thickening of the skin, states the Merck Veterinary Manual. Fortunately
Colic Symptoms in Pregnant Mares
A pregnant mare may have typical colic symptoms.horse 8 image by Harvey Hudson from Fotolia.comThe term "colic" applies to a range of different equine digestive problems. At its base, colic refers to a stomachache, usually resulting from blockage in the horse's gut. Blockages consist of...
How to Attach a Lunge Line to a Bridle
Lunging from the bridle offers different challenges than using a halter or lunging cavesson. Connecting a lunge line directly to the bridle should only be done with a well-schooled horse that you have worked with before. An inexperienced horse may jerk its head and inadvertently pull the bit through
Bringing Home My First Horse
One of the first things my dad had to do in preparation for the arrival of my first horse was to sell the 1967 Mustang he thought I would chose over a horse on my sixteenth birthday. My dad was a mechanic by trade, as was his father. I learned from my aunt that dad was in the garage clea
How to Train a Horse to Free Lunge
Lunging is an exercise to help horses get used to taking directions from riders without the rider actually on their back. It involves the rider getting the horse to move around in a circle to help the horse find balance without the weight of the rider, teach the horse different vocal commands and de
Learn The Definition of Artificial Aids
The meaning of the words Artificial Aids as used when discussing horses or ponies.
How to Raise Baby Horses
You might have to take care of a baby horse if the mother gets sick of dies. A mother usually takes care of her foal the best, but here are a few things you can do to make sure the baby horse is raised best.
How to Feed Your Horse For Horse Camping
How to feed your while horse camping. Make sure your horse is getting adequate nutrition for the work of trail riding while horse camping.
Falabella Horse Information
When many people see the tiny size of the Falabella, they assume they must be looking at a pony. But despite its diminutive size, the Falabella is actually a perfectly scaled miniature version of a full-sized horse. There are many miniature horses in the world, each with its own unique history and s
The Definition of Sound
When you talk about horses, what is sound? Find the glossary definition of sound in About Horses Glossary of Horse Terms.
How Can I Prevent Colic?
Find out how you can avoid in colic horses and ponies with proper care and management. Prevent horse colic by following these guidelines.
Horse Parasites Overview - Roundworms, Strongyloids and Botflies
Horses, like all other mammals large and small, can fall victim to parasites. These creatures, defined as organisms that live in or on and feed off of another organism, can be found nearly anywhere and can enter your horse's body with no indication at all. There is virtually no way to be certai
Herbal Treatments for Horses
As free-ranging grazers, horses are natural herbalists. Dandelion, chicory, red clover and yarrow may be growing wild in your pasture, already a regular part of a horse's daily fodder. With the help of a qualified herbalist or holistic veterinarian, horse owners can supplement these naturally occurr
Horse Shelter Ideas
Horses need a quality shelterhorses image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comIt is important to provide your horse with quality shelter, no matter what breed of horse you own or what type of riding you do. A good horse shelter allows the horse to get out of the wind, as well as the extremes...