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  • Making a Vet Kit
    Hey guys! I am posting this thread primarily to gather thoughts on what your Ideal Vet Kits are, what you always have on hand, and to get together and put together a list of what all horse owners should have around
  • Preventing Illness
    There are lots of ways a horse can go lame. Perhaps the most common cause of lameness is a result of Navicular Syndrome. The fortunate thing is that it can be treated where the horse gets complete, successful recovery if diagnosed and treated ...
  • Clydesdale Horse
    The phrase 'gentle' giant' could not be truer when applied to the Clydesdale horse. They are very easily handled, right from birth, and although they are immensely powerful Clydesdales will not use their strength against humans.
  • Evolution of the horse
    Evolution of the horse, showing reconstruction of the fossil species obtained from successive rock strata. The foots diagrams are all front views of the left forefoot. The third metacarpal is shaped throughout.
  • Horses Passports
    With effect from the end of June 2004, under new legislation all horses and ponies (and other forms of equidae) in England are required to have a passport identifying the animal which contains Section IX veterinary pages.
  • Overview of equestrian activities
    Horses are trained and ridden for practical working purposes such as in police work or for controlling herd animals on a ranch. They are also used in competitive sports including, but not limited to dressage, endurance racing, eventing, reining, ...
  • Horse tack
    Tack is a term used to describe any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals. Saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, reins, bits, harnesses, martingales, and breastplates are all ....
  • Horse and Pony Health Check
    A healthy horse has a good appetite, a sleek coat, and is alert. Whether you are looking at a horse to buy or you own one, you’ll want to be able to quickly assess its health for a number of reasons:
  • Top 10 Horse or Pony Buying Mistakes
    Buying a horse or pony for the first time is an exciting experience. It's easy to get carried away by a big set of brown eyes, even though the horse batting them may not be the best beginner horse.
  • Horse behavior
    Horse behavior is best understood from the perspective that horses are prey animals with a well-developed fight-or-flight instinct. Their first response to a threat is to flee, although they are known to stand their ground and defend themselves ...
  • American Paint Horse
    Built with a distinct stock-type conformation, American Paint Horses are widely known for their unique coat patterns, which are essential to the identity of the breed.

    For registration and breeding purposes, Paint Horses are categorized by their ...
  • Horse training
    Horse training refers to a wide variety of practices that teach horses to perform certain behaviors when asked to do so by humans. Horses are trained to be manageable by humans for everyday care as well as for equestrian activities ...
  • How To Post the Trot
    If you have ever tried sitting on a trotting horse you may have found the experience very uncomfortable. The trot can be very bouncy, but there is a way to smooth out the bouncing and jarring.
  • Top 8 Essential Horse Manners
    Whether you have a horse to ride, drive or just as pasture décor here’s what it should know so both you and the horse are happy and safe.
  • Percheron Horse
    The Percheron Horse originated in the area known as "La Perche" in the north west of France. Here in 732 AD Arabian Horses abandoned by Moors after their defeat in the Battle of Tours were crossed with the massive Flemish stock and from this cross ..
  • Living environment
    Worldwide, horses and other equids usually live outside with access to shelter from the elements. In some cases, animals are kept in a barn or stable, or may have access to a shed or shelter. Horses require both shelter from wind and precipitation,
  • Colic and Digestive Health
    Colic, defined as any abdominal pain, has resulted in the deaths of horses throughout recorded history, stated White. In fact, it is second only to old age as the number one cause of equine deaths in the United States today.
  • Basics of Horse Nutrition
    Several breeds and types of horses are used in a wide variety of activities and the majority of horses are owned and managed for recreation or sport and not for profit by the owners. One of the greatest expenses in owning horses is feed.
  • Horse breeding
    Horse breeding refers to reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of planned mating of animals. While feral and wild horses breed successfully without human assistance, it can be beneficial to domesticated horses.
  • How to Fall Off Your Horse
    It’s inevitable—if you ride, you will fall off. Even the quietest, most well schooled horse can spook, bolt or buck. This can result in your making an ‘unscheduled dismount’. There is no way to completely avoid falls when you are riding.
  • Horseshoe
    Modern horseshoes are most commonly made of steel and nailed into the hoof wall.

    A horseshoe is a "U"-shaped item made of steel, aluminium, rubber, plastic, rawhide or a laminate of these, nailed or glued to the hooves of horses and some other ....
  • Choosing Clothes for Horseback Riding
    Find Safe Comfortable Garments for the Sport of Horseback Riding
    Dressing to go horseback riding need not be expensive and appropriate garments are not difficult to find.
  • Equine nutrition
    Equine nutrition refers to the feeding of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other equids. Correct and balanced nutrition is a critical component of proper horse care.
  • Paso Fino Horses
    The Paso Fino Horse is one of the world's most exciting breeds giving the smoothest ride in the world and attracting many riders.

    The gait of the Paso Fino Horses is unique and for those of us with bad backs, bad knees, and many other problems ...
  • Choosing a Western Saddle to Fit the Rider
    Western Saddle Seat Size - - What Size Do I Need?

    What size of Western saddle will you need? Well, that depends. Not the answer you wanted to hear, right?
    Let's explain why this seemingly simple question isn't so straightforward.
  • Color Breeding
    If the paint stud is homozygous for his markings then the foal WILL Have markings. If he is not homozygous, then there is 50/50 chance of the foal being marked like a paint (and 50/50 chance he will just be ordinary coloured).

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