.: Pet Horses

Clippin Surprises By Bonnie Marlewski-Probert This month’s column is all about surprises and lessons learned. It comes from a letter written by Nicole who just got a new horse and with that horse came a little … Read More

Saving Horses By Jackie Harris Saving a Horse There are many equestrians around the United States and in foreign countries. Some compete with their animals and some just ride for fun. However, most probably do not … Read More

From The Gonzo blog from a heads up from Bridalpath blog .. It seems the House will vote on H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, on or around Sept. 7. After the July 27 … Read More

Buying a New Horse Trailer By Fred Waters There are certain things you should consider when buying a new horse trailer. After all, you want make sure that you’re getting a safe, quality trailer that meets … Read More

How-To Get Your Spouse Crazy About Horses! By Bonnie Marlewski-Probert In this month’s column, I want to talk about what you do when one spouse is horse crazy and the other one thinks they are just … Read More

Aisle Safety For Horse Barns By Jason T. Atilia One of the most overlooked parts of horse barns is the barn aisle. Stalls and tack room are designed with function and comfort, which sometimes lead to … Read More

How to Sell a Horse Online – Top Ten Tips By Jennifer McCleary Selling horses online is quickly becoming a very common and profitable practice in the equine world. Listing your horse online is often times … Read More

Horse Tack By Richard Romando Horse tack refers to the accessories worn by domesticated horses. Tacking a horse is the act of fitting a horse with a wide range of equipment before the horse is taken … Read More

Top 10 Things to Do Before You Buy a Horse By Carol Bertrand Buying a horse is a big commitment in both time and money. The emotional energy spent is a large factor as well. With … Read More

Where The Rubber Meets The Road: Alternatives to Metal Horseshoes By Carole Herder The idea that horses can be barefoot is not new. Horses have a long history of barefoot performance and have carried fully armoured, … Read More

By E. Landers In recent years, natural horsemanship trainers have brought round pen training into forefront when it comes to training horses. This type of training employs the round pen to build a basic foundation or … Read More

Equine Colic – Would You Know What To Do? By Mark Andrews I think your horse has colic. Words to strike fear into any horse owner’s heart. But what is colic? What signs should you look … Read More

June 13, 2006 — A new study could take the mystery out of a horse whisperer’s job. The Equine Vocalization Project is compiling a database of horse talk and behavior in an attempt to correlate nuances … Read More

Safety Guide In Electric Horse Fencing By Andrew Corner There was a time when livestock owners follow a general mandate: sheep and cattle are enclosed using electric wires while horses are left enclosed in wooden fences. … Read More

Horse First Aid Pack By Jason Atilia Horse supplies run the gamut from grooming products to nutritional supplements. But there is an essential horse supply that you shouldn’t leave your barn, or your saddlebag without. Horse … Read More

Basic Horse Care By Rob Daniels Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet, it also requires a whole lot of care. Herd … Read More

Internal Parasites of the Horse By Randall Holman Internal parasites are a threat to the health of horses and may cause irreparable damage. Parasites are small organisms living a portion of their life cycle within the … Read More

Building Efficient Horse Barns By Pat Murphy Future champions deserve royal treatment. Someone who helps you in your work needs must be treated the same as well. So why put your horses in barns that are … Read More

An Ancient Breed Of Horse By Michael Russell A few hundred years ago, the Przewalski horse ran wild in Mongolia. Although these horses were native to their Mongolian home range, it is thought they roamed throughout … Read More

Working With Horses By Paul Hegarty Where there are horses there is always work to be found. The job description for a groom will vary from yard to yard, however there are several duties that always … Read More

APHA and Cowboys of Color saddle up as partners The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and the National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame, both headquartered in Fort Worth, recently announced a special partnership. … Read More

Dianna McInnes tries to feed the miniature horse that recently turned up in her yard. If she keeps him, she’ll call him Littlest Hobo. (C. PROCAYLO, Sun) But stray miniature equine charms Woodland homeowner Wed, May … Read More

Nine-member board will meet in Helena on Tuesday By BETSY COHEN – Missoulian – 05/06/06 On Tuesday, when serious bettors and racing fans turn their attention to the next leg of the Triple Crown — the … Read More

The Magnificent Andalusian By Michael Russell The Andalusian lineage dates back to prehistoric times. Cave paintings, discovered on the Iberian Peninsula and dated 20000 to 30000 B.C., show the Iberian Horse clearly. It is thought that … Read More

Horses – Affirmed By Michael Russell In the crazy world of horse racing the one thing we had yet to see going into the 1978 horse racing year was back to back triple crown winners. That … Read More

Your Horse Guide By Paul Hegarty A horse needs care 365 days of the year come rain or shine. Any horse whether young or retired should be taken care of with respect. When you buy a … Read More

Buying Your First Horse By Paul Hegarty Buying your first horse is an exciting adventure! Whether some one is buying the horse for you or you yourself have the money to buy a horse, you ought … Read More

Caring For Your Horse During The Winter By Michael Colucci When you care for your horse, it is important to make preparations for the winter months. Horses need to be able to tolerate the cold weather … Read More

How to Provide First Aid For Your Horse By Michael Colucci If your horse is in the field, and it suffers a severe cut, you will want to stop the bleeding as soon as possible. You … Read More

Horses -The Paso Fino By Michael Russell When Christopher Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, he found a continent without horses. After returning to Spain, upon his return to the Americas, he brought back … Read More

How To Groom Your Horse For Results You’ll Be Proud Of – Part 3 By Geoffrey Roberts and Michael Glenn The fact is that most of us horse lovers don’t groom our horses properly. This could … Read More

Horse Racing – The Sport of Kings By Michael Russell Thousands of years ago, man discovered that an animal from the Equus order was good for carrying his burdens and lightening his load. Then one day, … Read More

I’ve Got A Horse, Now What? By Belinda Osgood Ever since I was a little girl, I hoped and prayed for a horse to call my own. It became a ritual every birthday and Christmas that … Read More