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by Calum Steel - 2007-04-29
When you hear someone say they are breaking-in a horse what comes to mind? Do you think of cowboys bucking a horse around a yard until it stops? If you hear someone say they are educating their horse ...
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by Fran Mullens - 2007-04-27
Unfortunately not every horse owner has the luxury of allowing their horses the benefit of unlimited pasture or turnout time. Horses kept in stalls most of the day can sometime develop a vice such as...
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by Theodora Cochrane - 2007-04-09
Ben arrived in the village with my sister who had just come to live on the hilltop on the opposite side of our 14-acre goose green to my own cottage. They say that size isn’t everything, and my ...
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by Keith Londrie - 2007-04-03
Depending on breed, management and environment, the domestic horse today has a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years. It is uncommon, but a few horses live into their 40s, and, occasionally, beyond. The o...
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by John Silveira - 2007-04-01
My last discussions I identified sheared heels and the associated risks, if you missed that article I suggest you read it, now let's get the fix I promised.If your horse has sheared heels there are se...
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by Ron Petracek - 2007-03-30
The Coggins' test is for a serious equine virus called equine infectious anemia (EIA). There is no vaccine or cure for EIA, which is also known as "swamp fever" because of the warm, wet regions of the...
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by John Silveira - 2007-03-25
If you love horses, own horses, ride horses, anything horses what you want is to understand these wonderful animals.One of the least understood and most important areas of horses is the proper care of...
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by Riley Hendersen - 2007-03-25
As any pet is cared for within the home, the care for horses is very much the same; ensuring the proper medical, physical, and nutritional care for a horse is part of the responsibility of its owners....
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by Beth Stefani - 2007-03-23
With proper care, quality western saddles will last a lifetime. There are, however, a number of saddle parts that will have a shorter lifespan than the base saddle, or that may be replaced for p...
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by Carolyn McFann - 2007-03-22
Having a horse is fun, but a major responsibility, so be thorough on your research of barns to board it at. It pays to choose a place that is close to where you live, has facilities that are well main...
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by John Silveira - 2007-03-18
Owning a horse is a huge responsibility. One of the most important issues of ownership is the prevention of lameness. If your horse comes up permanently lame the fun is over. Vet bills, therapy, waste...
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by John Silveira - 2007-03-17
Your horse comes up lame, he limps, bobs his head, is obviously in pain, won't run and all you can do is wonder just how serious will this be, will we ever ride again. Not your best case scenario.Mayb...
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by Beth Stefani - 2007-03-16
With a suitable quality saddle and a variety of saddle pads, you should be able to ride many horses of the same physical type with a single saddle. Such a saddle should comfortably clear a horse&rsquo...
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by Beth Stefani - 2007-03-13
When you're looking for a quality western saddle, a used saddle can be a smart choice. The best saddles will last a lifetime with proper care. So, like luxury cars, a quality used saddle can be more a...
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by Phil Tragear - 2007-03-12
Stallions are very dominant by nature, and full of energy. Nipping, rearing, prancing, calling and other high jinx and horsing around are normal behavior. Geldings are generally more placid & predict...
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by Beth Stefani - 2007-03-11
Buying the wrong western saddle is a very common occurrence in the western riding world. It's also a very expensive learning experience. You can skip this painful lesson by avoiding the top seven west...
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by Staci Jansen - 2007-03-09
Approaching a horse correctly is the first step to gaining it's trust. Walk slowly from the side toward the shoulder, never approach a horse head on. Don't look directly at the horse for a horse m...
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by John Silveira - 2007-03-09
First off, on the humorous side let's just clear something up right now. Shoeing horses is very arduous strenuous work and as a result it may very well be "Joy" is the last thing you might be feeling ...
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by Jake Hamilton - 2007-03-08
Prof Jesse Beery was the world's greatest horse trainer and breaker of all time. That was because he could train any horse and stop his bad behavior immediately.His parents ran a farm. Jesse Beery wor...
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by John Silveira - 2007-02-28
Many times baby horses are born with imperfections, particularly in the leg and foot areas. A problem arises all too often when Farriers come along and try to correct things. Many of the imperfections...