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Circle Y Saddle Specifications
Circle Y of Yoakum manufactures saddles for western pleasure riding, barrel racing, trail riding and roping. This company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010. Custom saddles are available if contact is made directly with the company, though custom saddles are available for basic...
Judging Your Horse's Body Condition
Have you ever looked at your horse and wondered if you were feeding him well enough or to much? Have you ever wondered if he was to fat or to thin? There are six areas you can look at that will give you a good picture of your horses overall body condition.
Taking Care of Horses - Simple Guide in Grooming Your Equine
Taking care of horses can be a challenging task, but if you love to raise horses, it is important that you know even the most basics of grooming horses. Of course, as a horse owner, it should be your responsibility to make your pets clean, comfortable and well-groomed.
How to Build Goat Stalls
A goat stall you can construct in your yard is referred to as a goat pen. This is an enclosure you can build to keep your goats located in a specific area. You can build a goat stall in your backyard using livestock panels and T-posts. To construct the goat stall, determine the size and then obtain
Three Best Horse Supplements That You Should Start Using
In this article I would like to talk with you about, what in my opinion are, three best horse supplements. The supplements that I am about to share with you are proven and tested by time and I think that every person who cares about his horse's health and wellbeing should own and use these supp
The Definition of Clucking
When you talk about horses, what is clucking? Find the glossary definition of clucking in About Horses Glossary of Horse Terms.
Training Horses - Gaits of the Horse
The common gaits of the horse are walk, trot, canter and gallop. Understanding the sequence of legs and the way a horse moves is essential in the training of the horse.
What Are the Causes of Diarrhea in Horses?
Make changes to your horse's diet slowly over time to avoid diarrhea.horse eating image by michele goglio from Fotolia.comDiarrhea in horses can lead to severe dehydration and other complications if left untreated. There are numerous potential causes of diarrhea in horses, ranging from...
How to Reduce Rapid Heart Rate in Felines
Rapid heartbeat in felines is one of the most common symptoms of any heart condition, according to cat-health-guide.org, but it can also be associated with increased stress. The normal heartbeat for an average feline ranges from 110 to 140 beats per minute, with kittens at nearly 200 beats per minut
How to Diagnose Suspensory Lameness in a Horse
The suspensory ligament runs vertically from the cannon bone to the fetlock on a horse's fore and hind limbs, preventing hyperextension. Prolonged exertion or traumatic injury can damage the suspensory ligament, causing strains or tears that result in varying degrees of lameness. While a veterinari
What Is Teeth Floating?
Unlike other animals, horses must chew their food completely in order to effectively digest it. If the tooth surface is not flat, they cannot chew properly. Equine dental care is required to maintain a flat tooth surface. Teeth floating is the term used to describe the grinding and filing of the sur
Five Horse Care Tips For New Horse Owners
If you want your horse to be healthy you need to take care of it. Check out these five tips for new horse owners.
How to Treat Strangles in a Horse
If you are a horse owner, educating yourself on how to treat and prevent strangles can prevent your horse from developing complications related to the disease. While not the worst disease your horse can get, it can be stubborn and in certain cases, cause long-term problems known as "bastard strangle
How to Fit a Horse for Shoes
Horse shoes are a device nearly as old as history. For centuries, horse owners have been applying shoes to the hooves of their mounts to ensure that the horses remain sound and to give the feet traction and stability. Fitting a horse for shoes can be a time consuming and difficult process if not don
Fistulas in Cats After Surgery
Just like humans, cats face the risk of complications when undergoing surgery. One risk is that damage accidentally caused during surgery may result in the cat developing a fistula afterward.
How Often Should I Get My Horse Clipper Blades Sharpened?
How often you should get your horse clipper blades sharpened will very much depend on the clipping you are doing. The thickness of the coat, length and whether it is clean or not will have an effect on your clipper blades. If you are cutting through a greasy coat you will find that they become blunt
Equine Sand Colic
Equine colic occurs whenever a horse has a blockage in its digestive tract, or when that system stops working as it should. Sand colic is one very specific type of colic, with some obvious causes, symptoms and treatments.
How to Find Out About a Saddle Made in England
Saddles made in England are more often than not of the highest caliber and quality because of what an ideal location the English countryside is for equestrian jaunts. Finding out about saddles made in England can prove to be a more difficult task for those who do not reside there. However, it is sti
Making Horse Stalls Into Foaling Stalls
A little preparation will go along ways in getting ready for a foal. Making a horse stall into a foaling stall can be simple.
What Are Mutton-Withered Horses?
"Mutton withers" is a layperson term to describe horses with very wide, flat withers. The withers is the highest point of the horse, marking where the horse's neck and back are joined together. This includes important neck and forearm muscles and the nuchal ligament, an important and very strong lig