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Purpose of Curb & Snaffle Bits
Bits are the metal bars attached to a bridle and placed into a horse's mouth as a means by which to control their movement. Snaffle bits apply pressure directly from the rider's hands to the horse's mouth, while curb bits provide leverage and increase the amount of pressure.
Western Horse Saddles
Horseback riding has become one of the most popular outdoor activities across the United States these days, with thousands of young teens taking up the hobby. It is recommended that someone interested in horseback riding take lessons before just getting up on a horse on their own and trying to ride
How Do I Remove a Staple From Animal Skin?
Metal surgical staples can easily be removed with a surgical staple remover. The metal staples used in animal skin are used to close openings in the skin, appose wound edges or to attach medical drapes to the skin. Metal staples must be removed from the animal's skin after the wound has finished hea
Washing and Repair of Horse Blankets
In order to keep your horse's blankets, sheets and turnouts in good working order and extend their life, washing and repairing are a necessity. If professional laundering and repair is not an option, you can easily take care of the blankets yourself. It's important to remove manure and urine from th
Equine Scabies
Horse scabies, commonly called mange, is a condition caused by mites, which are microscopic biting insects that tunnel into a horse's skin. It is highly contagious and can spread through direct or indirect contact. There are different kinds of mange, caused by two types of parasitic mites.
How to Repair the Floor of a Horse Trailer
Caring for the wooden floor of your horse trailer will prolong its life and prevent you paying for an expensive replacement any sooner than you have to. Most horse trailers have a wooden floor covered by rubber mats. Manure and urine can seep between the gaps in the rubber mats and cause rot in the
What Are Dogs' Whiskers For?
Human whiskers consist of hair, which Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines as pigmented, threadlike outgrowths of the epidermis or skin; they serve only as a protective covering of the face. Dogs have fewer whiskers than humans but they are longer, thicker and stiffer than body hair. Located on the
Types of Horse Boots
Protecting your horse's legs is important.horses" hoofs image by Clarence Alford from Fotolia.comThere are a number of ways for horse owners to protect their animals' legs when they ride and train. Boots provide an excellent protection for the surprisingly delicate structures that make...
How to Prevent a Saddle From Squeaking While Riding
Anyone that has spent any amount of time in the saddle, knows that the creaking of leather is just a part of riding. However there are some saddles, normally light colored Western saddles, that creak and squeak so badly we stop using them. The good news is that with just a little bit of effort you c
Parts of the Horse--The Back
Learn to identify the back on the horse and learn about the underlying structures. Learn the points of the horse and anatomy with descriptions and pictures.
How to Train a Horse in a Round Pen
Many people mistakenly believe that a round pen is a good place to tire a horse out, thus making them easier to train. Horses are permanently injured every day because of this archaic thinking; they are run ragged in fear, suffering damage to their tendons by being forced to run in a contained circl
High Tech Advances in Horse Health - Equine Thermography
Tendon and ligament damage in horses can be detected three weeks before any clinical symptoms, while the tissues are just under a state of stress and before major anatomical disruption occurs, with Veterinary Thermal Imaging. Find out more about equine thermography, the technology used and some of t
How to Repair Horse Trailer Dents
Horse trailers are often made of aluminum to make them lighter. Unfortunately, although this might make things easier on your truck, when your horses kick the trailer's sides or you ding it with your truck when hitching it, this means that the trailer will dent more easily. It's hard to justify spen
How to Care for a Newly Gelded Horse
Gelding a male horse is one of the best things you will ever do for him. Stallions lead a difficult life, and geldings have much more freedom. Gelding can be a simple process, especially if the horse is young. Still, there are some important tips to know in order to make your horse's recovery smoo
How to Set a Gaited Horses Head
Gaited horses have become incredibly popular since the 1990's due to their even cadence and bounce-free rides. With back injuries and other orthopedic problems on the rise, more and more equine enthusiasts are turning to the gaited breeds for their equine sports activity. Along with the unique gaits
How to Train a Farm Horse to Work
Horses can provide a farmer with an economical alternative to expensive gasoline or diesel-consuming mechanical equipment. A good draft horse can work steadily for up to eight hours a day and haul the machinery necessary to do many of the tasks needed on a farm. Training is the key to a good working
What Are the Symptoms of Equine Thrush?
A ferrier can aid in the recovery of thrush by cutting away the infected part of the hoof.hufschmied image by Heiner Witthake from Fotolia.comThrush is an infection, which develops in the sulci--the grooves lying on each side of the frog of the hoof. It is caused when anaerobic bacteria...
How to Choose a Horse Rug
There are many different types of horse rugs, with various characteristics and functions. Therefore, the first step to choosing a horse rug is to decide which type you require for your horse. To assist you in this decision, following is a list of the main types of rugs and an explanation of their fu