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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Shoeing
Answers to your questions about shoeing your horse. Does your horse need shoes? Find out what conditions and sports might require shoes, what a good shoeing job looks like, how often shoes should be reset and more.
What Are the Signs That My Horse Has a Twisted Gut?
Horses have complex digestive systems designed to allow them to eat cellulose fiber, such as grass, which is hard to break down. Feed passes through two intestines: the small and the large (also called the hindgut). These intestines fold back on themselves several times and also differ in diameter,
Mesothelioma in Pets
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the linings in organs, such as the lungs and heart. It is usually contracted after inhaling asbestos fibers. Just like humans, dogs and cats are susceptible to developing mesothelioma from asbestos.
Ian Roberts and Paleface
This gallery contains pictures from the Wits End CIC*** Three Day Event cross country phase. This was the first CIC*** event in Canada and a FEI World Cup Qualifier Event. Featured are Canadian and American riders and their horses. Ian Roberts and Paleface
Photo of Giorgio G
Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse photo for inclusion in the My Horse Photo Gallery. Enjoy these horse photos and stories. Photo of Gior
How to Tie the Strings on a Saddle
If you have a Western style saddle, you have probably noticed those pieces of leather hanging down in front of and behind the seat. Those strings do more than make the saddle look attractive - they serve a practical purpose as well. The ties on a Western saddle are designed to hold saddle bags and o
How to Train a Young Horse
When it comes to training horses, it definitely pays to start early. Horses become big and strong surprisingly quickly, and it is much easier to work with a 200 pound foal than a 1,000 pound horse. Laying the groundwork long before you take that first ride will make it much easier to train your hors
Horse Ownership - The True Cost of Owning Your Own Horse - Article 2 of 2
I write these articles in good faith and in the hope that it really helps YOU if you are considering buying a horse. Hopefully, it will encourage you to really think about it objectively first. I have first hand experience and am speaking straight from the heart (and it's a bit of a sad one at
How Things Go Wrong For Farriers - Another Disaster
Problems and accidents that Farriers face while shoeing horses. What can happen sometimes just explodes right before the eyes. This is one of those cases.
How to Order a Custom Saddle
Ordering a custom saddle gives you the freedom to select the features you want, and get a saddle that ideally fits you and your horse better than one off the rack. A custom saddle can easily be ordered by giving the saddle maker the particulars of what you want the saddle to look like. However, to o
How to Safely Build up an Underweight Horse
There are a number of different reasons a horse can become underweight, and not all of them are because of neglect. Stress can cause a horse to shed some pounds, as can a change in schedule, in feed, or in barn and turnout habits. Getting them to gain weight is much more complicated than feeding the
How to Build a Temporary Stall
You can build a temporary market stall with only a little knowledge of basic carpentry. A stall may serve both as a retail counter -- where you can cut, wrap up or weigh items -- and a merchandise display. A temporary stall will keep your wares protected from the weather and, if attractively decorat
Sweet Itch in Horses and Ponies
So what is sweet itch? Well it is basically a seasonal allergic reaction to the saliva of biting midges, sand flies and a particular type of black fly. In the United Kingdom, it is mainly the Culicoides midge and to a lesser extent, Simulium Equinum a type of black fly who are responsible for this h
Choosing a Used Saddle - What Are the Things to Take a Look At?
Saddles are expensive, and brand-new saddles are even more expensive, if you are looking for a good fitting saddle you may look into the used market to not only save yourself money, but to purchase a better quality used saddle overall. With all of the new technology out you might be tempted to look
How to Map a Foot for Natural Balance Horseshoeing
A farrier uses hoof mapping as the foundation of natural balance hoof trimming and horseshoeing. Accurately mapping the sole of a horse's foot establishes the proper location of the Widest Part of the Foot (WPOTF) and the coffin bone. Correctly identifying these aspects of the horse's anatomy provid
Learn All About EPM or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis in Horses
Learn about EPM or Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis in horses. Find information about the causes, effects, prevention, symptoms and treatments of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis or EPM as well as web resources about EPM. Learn more about this disorder of the nervous system in horses and what ca
How to Convert Horse Trailer to Cargo Trailer
Horse trailers are very similar to cargo trailers, with only a few differences. Horse trailers have stall dividers meant to keep the horses separate during hauling, and some horse trailers have a gooseneck body, but neither of these things would interfere with the trailer's new use. Converting a hor
How to Measure Your Miniature Donkey for a Cart
The versatility, intelligence and endearing nature of the miniature donkey has made them a popular companion for people of all ages. Among their many uses, the miniature donkey can be trained to pull a cart. Measuring the miniature donkey for a cart is easiest by first taking measurements for the dr
Top 5 Horses Beginners Should Not Buy
There are horses that beginner rider and owners should avoid buying. Learn about the type of horse you shouldn't buy if you you are looking for your very first horse.