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by Janine Carter - 2008-07-22
It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood. Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages. In its earliest days the spur and the metal it was made w...
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by Janine Carter - 2008-07-22
I get questions all the time on whether one should just go to a saddle store and buy "ready-made" saddle or if one should go to the added expense of having a custom saddle made just for their specifi...
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by Janine Carter - 2008-07-23
In order to fully understand all the terminology and styles the western Chap represents, you must first study the history behind them. There are names for the cut and style of chaps according to the ...
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by Janine Carter - 2008-08-04
In order to get to the fun part of owning a horse, one that you can take with you on trail rides or let your friends ride, you must first put in the training necessary to make him calm and agreeable ...
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by Janine Carter - 2008-08-04
The American paint horse is a stock-type horse that is intelligent and is built for agility and speed and has a "willing" attitude. He is ideal for many different riding needs such as ranch work, sho...
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by Janine Carter - 2008-08-04
It is important to monitor your horses weight regularly, especially if he is prone to weight loss. A good way to monitor weight is with a weigh tape that can be purchased at most local tack shops or ...
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by Beth Guide - 2008-08-08
One of the most important aspects of your horses care is to see to their hoof care. In order to receive proper care from a farrier you must give your horse a certain amount of training so as to make ...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-17
As a beginner, you will have likely learned that to use your hands, you need to pull on the reins, and to use your leg, you kick or squeeze the horse. While this is fine for beginners, as you advanc...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-17
With a growing number of people suffering from obesity, it is not surprising that many riders are questioning their horse's comfort at carrying their weight. The pressure to slim down is bad enough ...
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by Lydia K Kelly - 2008-09-17
When starting out in riding, most riders learn that to turn a horse you need to pull on the inside rein. Initially, this is effective, but it does not work well as horses and riders advance in their...
