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Horse Show Beginners
The first few horse shows for a beginner can be a very intimidating experience. If possible before your first show just hang out and watch a vereran. If you know anyone who is experienced ask to tag along at his or her next show. It will be apparent pretty quickly who is still in the beginner category and who has the process mastered.
Kathy Mcclelland
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Natural Horse Wormer - A Gentle Alternative?
What are natural horse wormer? How do they work? Are these products really cheaper than allopathic or chemical de-worming products? This article tries to reflect on these questions.
Ellen Schmidt
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Basic Horse Care - Avoid Bute When Possible
If you have an equine athlete or just an occasionally ridden pleasure horse you probably have this basic horse care product around your barn. Phenylbutazone or by its common name Bute, is an economical and popular non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID). It can supply relief for horses for more than twenty four hours. It can be a god send for both the horseman and horse. There is however a down side when using Bute.
Fran Mullens
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Walking The Twelve Foot Stride
The twelve foot horse stride is the show horse industry standard. Course designers in the horse world base their designs off this length of equine step and so should you.
Alan Korotkin
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The Secret to Stopping a Horse from Backing Up, Bucking or Rearing
Have you ever been in a situation when riding your horse where his misbehaviour had you feeling vulnerable and out of control? Most riders will experience this situation more than once in their riding careers. How do you regain control without having the horse buck, rear or run backwards? There is a simple solution ...
Anne Gage
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Natural Horsemanship - Do You Have What It Takes?
Natural Horsemanship is a method of training the horse that derives its methods from the horse. By watching and observing the horse interacting naturally in the wild, humans have been able to learn how the horse communicates.
Benjamin Wise
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Best Horse Toys - Ways To Alleviate Boredom In Stall Bound Horses
Looking for toys for your horse? Toys are a great way to alleviate boredom for your horse when he is cooped up in his stall. Making his box stall a fun place will keep him from destroying it while he is in confinement.
Ronnie Kellner
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Grooming Your Way Into Your Horses Good Books
Grooming is something you should try to do with your horse every day it is an an act that reinforces the bond between you and your horse. Lets face it we don't need any encouragement to be around our horses, it ensures that if our four hoofed friend has any nicks or rubs we can do something to treat them and get them back up to top condition. Be structured in your approach when grooming so that no parts of horsie are missed.
Sean Cravenplan
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Why Does My Horse Kick?
If you have a horse that kicks, either occasionally, periodically, or habitually, it is wise to find out the reasons behind this behavior. Sometimes there are practical reasons a horse will lash out. He may be protecting himself or trying to relieve pain. In other situations kicking is a bad habit that must be addressed before some one gets hurt.
Fran Mullens
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How to Find the Right Farrier or Blacksmith for Your Horse
How do you find the right blacksmith for your horse, after all, there is the saying "No Hoof No Horse". That means that a horses hooves are extremely important and should be looked after no less than an expert blacksmith. Here are some tips on finding the right one for your horse.
Ronnie Kellner
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