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...
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.
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...
Horses That Bolt – Dealing with a Horse that Runs
A bolting horse can be a dangerous animal. There are many reasons that cause an animal to undergo this type of behavior, and in order to solve the problem we...
Understanding a Horse
Horses live in a hierarchal society with rules and boundaries that are communicated through the body language of the alpha member. The alpha mare contains the herd and directs them...
Reinless Riding – How to Do It
Riding without reins is really just an illusion that impresses people. Most professional trained show horses, especially the working western breeds, as accustomed to this level of accomplishment in their...
Helping the Lonely Horse
Horses are herd animals, so the solitary horse is probably lonely. If you have a horse that paces fence lines or cries when it is stalled in a barn where...
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...