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Horse Information for Children
The horse (equus caballus) can be found throughout the world, with only a few wild (or feral) groups remaining. Natural grazers, domesticated horses have learned to live on grains and hay as well as natural grassland.
How to Put Weight on an Old Mare
As your female horse, or mare, ages, you may notice that her weight begins to fluctuate and drop. This can be the sign of a health issue, dental problems or simply a shifting metabolism and appetite due to age. If the changes to the mare's diet and feed prove unresponsive, you will need to consult a
How to Teach a Foal to Have a Bath
Foals are impressionable creatures and a great deal like children; eager to please, often naughty without knowing it, and easily influenced for good or ill. Teaching them properly at a young age is the key to making them good citizens throughout their lives. This article will give you some tips on h
How to Make Alfalfa Bites Horse Treats
Everybody loves a special treat once in awhile, and your horse is no different. Give her a change of pace from the usual sugar cube, and load your pockets with some homemade alfalfa bites. You can make them from a recipe that includes healthy, delicious ingredients.
How to Repair a Split Hoof on a Cow
Healthy hooves are important for having healthy cattle. Cracked hooves are fairly common, but can be a health concern depending on the size and cause of the crack. In addition, cracks can indicate problems in a cow's diet, genetic makeup or overall health. Large cracks should be treated quickly to p
How to Find the Perfect Seat Size for Your Saddle
No matter what style of riding you prefer, proper saddle fit is essential. A good saddle fits both the rider and the horse, and it is up to each horse owner to make sure his or her tack is appropriately fitted and in good repair. One of the biggest challenges new riders face is finding a saddle that
How to Fatten Up a Horse Fast
Decide on a conditioning process to get your horse into better physical condition. To fatten a horse up quickly, you will need to combine proper levels of exercise, follow a predetermined feeding schedule and work closely with your veterinarian to ensure there are no underlying conditions that can j
Horse Feed - Feed a Thin Horse This Winter Without Going Broke
Do you have a skinny horse? If so, then the approaching cold weather probably has you fretting over the most economical kind of horse feed to offer your horse this winter. This article covers causes of weight loss, and how to most economically feed the low-energy thin horse and the high-energy thin
What Is a Miniature Horse?
Miniature horses may be miniature, but those who know and love them say they have all the heart and spirit of a horse three times their size. So what makes a miniature horse?
Horse Training - Bonding With Your Horse Using Body Language
If your horse respects you, he will be relaxed around you and still be tuned in to you. He will know that you are the leader. If he steps out of line and you must get tough, he will understand and will not hold it against you.
Long Diagonal - What is the Long Diagonal
The meaning of Long Diagonal as used when discussing horses or ponies.
The Benefits of Body Clipping Your Horse and the Maintenance Needed to Keep Them Comfortable
A groom's nightmare is a horse that has a long thick coat, comes back overly sweaty after a workout, takes twice as long to bathe and rinse them and takes forever for them to dry.I can say this because I have been there and done that. If your horse is turned out in the bad weather and only has
Wash & Groom Your Horse - Things You Should Know About Horse Grooming & Washing
Lets first talk about the subject of horse washing; I always get asked how often do you wash your horse? Well I feel like horse washing is a practice that is done way too much. I see people wash their horses for everything.
How to Entice Horses to Drink More Water
Horses are notoriously stubborn drinkers, but their reluctance to drink is not a cause for concern unless they are suffering from dehydration. There are many ways to check for dehydration. Signs of dehydration include weight loss and a condition called "skin tenting," where the skin becomes less ela
Horse Hair Braiding: Tips for the First Time
Braiding your horse's hair is something that you can usually do yourself; it is not that hard to learn. That being said there are some things that you are going to want to know before you try it the first time that will make things a lot easier. Beyond these basic tips it is largely just a matt
How to Save Money Buying Saddles, Bridles and Other Horse Tack
Learn where to buy blankets, saddles, bridles and other horse tack at affordable prices, while still getting the best quality you can.
What Are Poverty Lines in a Horse's Rump?
Poverty lines are a group of muscles on either side of a horse's rump near the root of the tail. They are between two muscle groups called the biceps femoris and the semitendonitis.
Directions on Saddling a Horse
No matter what type of horse you own or how you ride him, safety should be your number one priority. To make sure that you stay safe on the trail and in the ring, it's important that you use tack that is in top condition and is fitted properly. Learning how to properly saddle your horse is an essent
Tips to Decrease Horse Stall Maintenance Time and Why It's Important
Keeping clean stalls can be one of the most time consuming chores in the barn for some people. Would you love to spend more time with your horses and less cleaning their boxes? Check out some of these tips to decrease horse stall maintenance time!