Stable Hygiene: Choosing the Right Products
Regardless of the place you keep your animals, once you have kept them in confined places, you will need to think of the cleanliness of that place as a synonym...
Horses
Learn what you need to know to safely train and ride a horse. We also cover feeding, transporting and dealing with possible health problems.
Selling a Horse – Its Value may Depend on its Breed
In order to sell your horse there are some general guidelines that you should follow in order to ensure the happiness of your horse, yourself, and the purchaser. Marketing your...
Quarter Horses – The Most Popular Equine Breed in America
The American Quarter Horse is the most popular equine breed in America, today. Over 3.2 million Quarter Horses are registered worldwide. Originally bred for speed, the Quarter Horse finds itself...
Tips For Boarding a Horse
Not everyone can lodge their horse at home, so it is important to find the right place to keep your horse. Stabled horses rely solely on humans for care and...
Buying a Horse
Buying a horse can be very exciting, but it is a serious matter that requires a lot of thought beforehand. It is important to remember that the initial cost of...
Dealing With an Older Horse
Aging horses have a much longer life span ahead of them today, as opposed to twenty years ago. The benefits of modern veterinarian care, supplements, preventative care, and the dedication...
Shoeing a Horse – Comfort and Corrective Shoeing
One of the basic elements of care that your horse will need is hoof care. Regular trimming of the hooves is mandatory, and regular shoeing work will probably also be...
Teaching a Horse to Stand
Teaching your horse to stand quietly when you ask him to whoa’ is important. Standing quietly is something the animal will have to do routinely throughout his life. Beginning with...
Horse Breeds
Horses can be broken down into categories, and then breeds within those categories. The categories are as follows. Light Riding Breeds. Arabians, Saddlebreds, Appaloosa, Cleveland Bay, Hanoverian, Lippizan, Morgan, Quarter...
Horses that Buck – How to Stop the Problem
Encountering a horse that bucks is a common occurrence. Training the horse that bucks may be a challenge, but can be properly managed in a safe environment. Both horse and...