horses
horses
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-17
What it is and Why Teach your HorseIf you have a young horse that is destined to a life of jumping, or if you are looking to sell a young, unstarted horse, free jumping is an excellent way not only t...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-17
There are so many horses out there; some with papers, some without. When you look them over, it is impossible to tell at a glance which ones are in fact papered, and which are not. Indeed, as many ...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat. Cyclists are wearing helmets, worrying about the potential impact should they fall...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
When buying a saddle, be it new or used, it is very important that the saddle not only fit you, but that it also fits your horse. While some saddles can be re-stuffed, only so much can be changed th...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
If you have been riding for any length of time, you will have seen it. A rider is struggling with her headstrong horse, and the coach steps up and suggests trying a stronger bit. The coach comes ou...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
There are two basic types of martingales, the standing martingale and the running martingale. Depending on your discipline and your purpose, both have their place in your training repertoire.Standin...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
It is not uncommon for someone used to horse shows and fancy facilities to wonder why so many horse people still use old-fashioned stock trailers for their animals. With so many options available fo...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
As we have previously discussed, horses have two basic color genes, black (B) and red (b). Bay horses happen because a special modifier gene called the agouti gene makes the black coat color fade in...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
When shopping for a saddle, you will see that there is a wide range of options available to you. Not only are there many different styles of saddle, there are also a range of materials from which th...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-20
Horse trailers come in several different loading and shipping styles. Each style offers advantages and disadvantages to the owner and the horse. When purchasing a horse trailer it is important to c...
