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Methods to Train A Horse
Training you horse can be quite difficult, especially when it is reluctant or unwilling to obey your orders. It is believed to tame your horse, you need to be able to get their trust. Trust is very important for a horse-handler relationship. It must be able to trust you, knowing that you will not do
About Accessories for Horse Bridles
Owning a horse can be a joy but also is quite a responsibility. Because horses come in various sizes and are used for various disciplines, the choices for equipment are many and varied. One such piece--the bridle--always depends on the horse's size and use. The bridle includes a standard base with s
How to Adjust Your Fender for the E-Z Up Stirrup
Riders who frequently ride taller horses often use a stirrup extender like the E-Z Up Leg Extender to help mount their horses, while saving wear and tear on their knees and backs, especially during long rides. This is also useful for elderly and overweight riders. The E-Z Up also lets riders maintai
The Definition of Purebred
When you talk about horses, what are purebred? Find the glossary definition of purebred in About Horses Glossary of Horse Terms.
Horse Bits: Two-Piece Vs. Three-Piece Mouthpieces
Horse bits come in a variety of shapes and sizes, providing riders with myriad choices for training, pleasure or competition riding. Two-piece bits are the most common, encompassing such mouthpieces as the simple snaffle, the twisted wire and the corkscrew. Three-piece horse bits are more complicate
Purchasing A Miniature Horse As A Pet
Miniature horses as pets can be a wonderful adventure, plan ahead and choose your animal wisely! The more you know before you buy one the better experience you'll have.
Getting a Head-Shy Horse to Accept Clippers
One of the most common complaints horse owners have about the common ground manners of their horses, involves clipping their ears. Most horses will show at least some hesitation to having their ears clipped, especially the first few times. If you know the secrets to keeping your horse calm they will
Beginner Horse Conformation - The Head, Neck, Back and Haunches
When you're buying a first horse, you'll likely be told that conformation is important. While some conformation faults are deal breakers, even in a beginner horse, others faults can be overlooked. Here's an overview of conformation faults of the head, neck, back and haunches.
How to Measure Miniature Horse Halters
A proper fitting miniature horse halter is a necessary piece of tack. Stock halters are the most commonly used halters. They are used for training young foals, safely leading miniature horses from one location to another, and for maintaining control while you groom or work with the horse. Show halte
The Horseless Rider-Book Review
When you don't have a horse, but you're desperate to ride, here is a book that outlines options you can explore. A review of the book The Horseless Rider by Barbara Burns.
Advice on Horse Bits
There is a bit designed for every manner of issue a horse can have. The two basic types have innumerable varieties themselves. It is best to find the mildest bit that your horse will listen to.
Horse Bits
Bits are a form of horse tack used in equestrian activities. They assist the rider to communicate with the horse. Bits come in various styles each designed for a definite purpose. A message is sent from the hands of the rider down the reins to the horse's mouth. The slightest movement of a fing
Getting a Horse for Yourself
When you buy a horse for yourself it becomes really necessary that you research well about the horse. Once you bring any pet home it become more like you family member. So, make sure you bring a healthy pet home using the various horse classified.
Keeping Your Horse at Home - Fantasy Or Folly?
You have finally bought your dream home in the country.Part of the dream is to keep your own horse in your "backyard".Taking care of a horse is a 24/7 responsibility - are you prepared?If you are thinking about keeping your horse at home or if you have already have made the move, here are
Parts of the Horse Harness in Sections
Harnesses have evolved from the time horses were first domesticated and employed in pulling anything from plows to carriages. The basic layout of a horse harness, however, has pretty much remained the same for a few centuries at least, optimizing a draft horse's comfort and effectiveness.
Why Use Horse Blankets at All?
At the end of the day, the use of horse blankets is a smart choice, so long as the owner of the horse is responsible and knows when to take them off. These blankets are designed to allow a free range of movement, and to protect the horse from overheating.
How to Transport a Horse From the USA Into Canada
To bring a horse across the Canada/U.S. border for a short-term or permanent stay, you must follow specific regulations. Strict rules prevent the spread of disease from one country to the other. (See Reference 1) Horse owners must have the required paperwork before the border agent will allow entry.
How to Train Friesians
Friesian horses originated in the Friesland region along The Netherlands' northern edges. They are typically black in color and have long, fast growing, wiry hair. During the Middle Ages they were used as war horses for soldiers and cavalry units. Friesian horses have thus been domesticated for cent
Does Lukas Know He's Lukas? Conducting An Experiment in Self-Awareness
Are horses self-aware? Ex-racehorse Lukas is about to participate in an experiment designed to find out. A lively discussion on Horse Conscious inspired Lukas' owner to investigate animal cognition and perception. For a long time, experts have claimed that humans and animals differ in two prima
Taking Care Of An Old Cavalo Cheval Horse
The horse (known as the cavalo in Spanish and the cheval in French) is a domesticated animal that has been used in many farm chores and to transport things from town to town for years.Of course, this is something that many horses do not do anymore.So what people really should be doing is taking care