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Horse Embryo Development
The First 2 MonthsIn the beginning, the foal embryo grows the slowest. It starts as the egg cell that divides many times for 2 weeks until the embryo resembles a blob. By day 32, it resembles a tadpole. According to "The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual" (Marcy and Tony Pavord, MRCVS,...
Horse Trainers
Prof Beery was the most famous horse trainer of his time. He spent twenty years of his life giving public exhibitions on horse training.
Treatment for Asthma in Horses
A couple of ailments lead to asthma in horses. These include heaves, which your veterinarian may call chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), and summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disease (SPAOPD). The symptoms of horse asthma are difficulty
5 Horse Supplements You Should Start Using
In this article I would like to share with you five equine supplements that most of the owners neglect to use. No, I'm not going to tell you to supplement your horse's diet with feed balancers, joint supplements for horses or any other popular horse supplement. Instead I will share with yo
Rolex Equestrian Games
The Rolex Equestrian Games are held annually in Kentucky. The Rolex Games are a three-day equestrian competition where riders and horses participate in dressage, show jumping and cross country eventing. An average of 50 competitors and over 50,000 spectators attend the event every year.
A 2 Year Old Horse - Ready to Work?
Everyone knows that the big money races in Thoroughbred racing are run by the 2 year olds. There is a lot of controversy about whether or not they are ready and certainly some of the events in the recent past might suggest that they are not. Thoroughbreds typically grow faster than Warmbloods, and I
Rearing Horse
Does your horse suffer from bad habits?You will increase the value of your horses by many dollars, whether you want to keep or sell them. This knowledge will increase your safety and confidence in driving and handling any horse.
Uses for Drawing Salve on Dogs
Drawing Salve is an ointment that is frequently used for horses, dogs and also humans in the treatment of skin conditions and abrasions. The ointment is made from various herbs, roots and oils, and the primary ingredient is ichthammol, a fluid extracted from shale rocks.
How to Keep Flies Away From Your Horse
Anything with the word "horse" on it automatically means a twenty percent price increase, and that includes fly spray. However, there are things you can do that will stop the nasty critters much cheaper.
Horse Heart Murmurs
The majority of horses with heart murmurs show no external signs, as the heart is a very efficient pump that is able to compensate. Problems usually only become apparent when the heart fails to distribute enough blood to meet the body's requirements, and the horse develops heart failure as a re
Homemade Saddle Rack
Saddle racks extend the useful life and protect the investment in a good saddle. Storing a saddle on the floor of a tack room or barn may damage it and cause it to become misshapen. Commercial saddle racks are available, but anyone with a little construction ability can make a simple but sturdy and
How to Assemble an English Saddle
Horseback riders need to learn how to correctly place and fasten saddle pads and saddles on the horse's back regardless of the riding discipline. Called "tacking up", this part of equestrian sport is essential for the comfort and safety of both the rider and the horse. Because the typical English sa
Healthy Hair Care for Horses
Whether you plan to show your horse or just ride him around the backyard, it is important to keep him looking his best. A horse with a shiny coat of hair is sure to stand out in a crowd, whether you are going around the show ring or just riding down the trail. Horse owners have a number of grooming
How to Pick a Horse's Hooves
Horse's hooves have to be picked regularly every day and before and after riding to ensure there is no caked-on mud or rocks stuck in or around the frog. This grooming task ensures your horse stays sound and also checks for minor problems before they get out of hand, such as thrush. Pick a day when
Horse Tasks in the Round Pen
Tasks performed in a round pen make the difference between a horse that ignores its rider and shows poor ground manners or a trusting horse that knows the rider has absolute control. The most basic round pen training provides the necessary hierarchy between horse and trainer or rider. Tasks in the r
How to Measure Western Saddle Trees
Buying or selling a saddle requires an understanding of the size of the seat and the gullet width. The size of the saddle will determine what size rider the saddle can accommodate. The width of the gullet indicates what type and size horse can comfortably utilize the saddle.
The Disadvantages of a Bitless Bridle
There are a number of bitless bridles on the market. Popular types include hackamores, bosals and sidepulls. Each of these three bridle styles uses a different type of pressure on the horse's face and head to elicit control. As with any type of bit, there are advantages and disadvantages to each, an
How Is a Western Saddle Pad Made?
A western saddle pad can be made of a variety of substances in a number of different ways. Saddle pads have been made of wool, cotton and various synthetics and can range from thin to thick, depending on the needs of the horse and rider. Typically, a saddle pad is made as either a woven blanket of s
9 Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Horse Lovers
Are you a horse lover? What is your dream gift? If you're going to wish, wish big. Here is a list of luxury dream gifts ideas for horse lovers. Dream gifts for horse lovers.
How to Register Crossbreeds of Unknown Lineage
Registering a crossbred horse of unknown lineage is challenging because the horse will not meet most of the requirements currently presented by horse breed associations in order to allow registration. Fortunately for the owners of these horses as well as horses that should be registrable but lack th