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What is Natural Horsemanship? - If you have anything to do with horses, or know someone who does, chances are you've heard the term "natural horsemanship". To some it's the latest and greatest method of horse training. Others see it as meaningless hype built up by the marketing efforts of well known 'natural horseman'. Still others view natural horsemanship as the way back to the roots of 'original' horse training. Taking the 'Frenzy' out of Feeding Time - Horses are natural grazers. They would like nothing better than to stand around the pasture, alternating grazing and napping, 24/7. It's what they are born to do. So in the winter months when grazing isn't an option, it's no wonder they get a little over-excited and rambunctious at feeding time. But it doesn't have to get out of control. Defending your personal space at feeding time, and demanding your horses are respectful, is simply a matter of safety. Averett University Equine Studies - Averett University is located in Danville, Virginia. This college offers an equine science degree that can be worked into to almost any other major the school has to offer. Selling Horse Tack Online - If you sell horse tack, or simply stock a small supply horse tack and supplies in your barn or stable for your clients, you should know that selling those same products online can be another source of revenue for your business. And it's easy! Common Parasites in the Horse - Protecting your horse against parasites is part of good barn management. Whether you are the owner of single horse or make your living as a boarding stable, you should have a good parasite prevention plan in place. Deworming your horses at regular intervals will keep parasites at bay and will ensure your horse's maximum health and safety. What are some of the more common nasties just itching to sponge off your equine friends? Check out these parasite profiles. - Large Strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris and Strongylus edentatus). Otherwise known as bloodworms, large strongyles are an internal parasite known to be the most destructive and deadly of them all. Why are they so destructive? When Your Horse Outlives You - On New Year's Day, my friend Sue sat in her old mare's stall with her horse's head in her lap. At 39, the former racehorse-turned-eventer couldn't continue to outrun old age. She had had a few bouts previously, and Sue had painfully wrestled with whether or not to euthanize the mare. Philosophically, she was opposed to taking a life and preferred a natural end. But that day she made that difficult call to the vet; the horse passed on before he arrived. As horse owners, we are sometimes faced with difficult life or death questions regarding horses in our care. We might debate what we would have done if we were Sue or if Barbaro had been our horse. Softening Exercises for Schooling Horses on Contact - Whether green or well schooled, many horses will lay in the rider's hands instead of taking true contact. Some may do so as a form of resistance or greenness; whereas, others may be traveling on the forehand, sore, accustomed to pulling the reins from the rider's hands, off the track or are unable or resistant of performing self carriage. For horses that need a little help in learning how to stay soft and carry themselves, a few easy exercises are suggested below. Are You Ready to Buy Your First Horse - You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one. You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons. You know how to tack up, muck out, and have read just about every book out there on the care and feeding of horses. No one can doubt that you've put your time in. Horses are no fleeting fancy, but are a hobby that is here to stay! So, are you ready to buy your first horse? Well, before you break out your checkbook you need to take stock of a few things in your life to determine whether horse ownership is right for you. - Do you have the knowledge? How much time have you really spent around horses, and has it been hands-on? Keeping Your Barrel Horse Focused at the Gate - Anyone who has spent any time around barrel horses knows that many of them can become very excited very easily. Bring them anywhere near an arena gate and they can go from calm to crazy in just a few seconds. Many people think that this is acceptable behavior and all great barrel horses behave this way. I am here to tell you that not only is this behavior not acceptable, but it can be downright dangerous. There are a lot of people out there who know how to train a horse to run the barrels. How to Put Your Horse for Sale Online - Whether you're a small operation with one horse for sale, or you have a barn full of 'horse for sale' signs, you can take advantage of the limitless audience of the internet to get your horses in front of prospective buyers. There are two ways to advertise your horse online: using someone else's web site or using your own. The advantages and disadvantages of each option or outlined below to help you choose the option that will best fit your needs. Your First Lesson - Regardless of their age, new riding students feel more comfortable having an ide - Your First Lesson When their first riding lesson is nearly at hand, students often wonder what type of horse they will get and what they will be expected to accomplish. It's understandable that some students have anxiety as they wonder what to expect. Most students worry particularly about their intended mount; so, keep in mind that at respected riding schools, school horses are often characterized into groups based on their appropriateness for riding levels. Computer Security, Viruses And Threats - Today, many people rely on computers to do homework, work, and create or store useful information. Therefore, it is important for the information on the computer to be stored and kept properly. Preparing for Your First Lesson - You've always wanted to ride a horse, and now you finally have the opportunity as your first lesson is soon approaching. No doubt, you'll be feeling some anxiety as you don't know what to expect, but that feeling is normal! The first thing you need to do is make sure you have the proper attire. At the beginner stage, your only concern should be safety and comfort. Leave the show ring attire to the pros. You will absolutely need an ASTM/SEI certified helmet. Lesson facilities typically provide these helmets for the first few lessons, but they expect you to purchase one should you intend on riding beyond two or three lessons. The Critical Riding Errors Atop A Rearing Horse - Every year horse owners experience serious injuries or even tragic deaths while riding their cherished equine companions. One of the more significant causes of rider injury is a rider being tossed from a rearing horse... Deer Valley Summer Fun - It is true that Deer Valley is known for its skiing, but it is also a fun place to visit during the summer. You can enjoy the same rugged mountains that offer such pleasure in the deep powder during the summer months too. America's First Horse - Horse chit chat - When Paloma arrived at the barn, which was accustomed to warmbloods, she drew a crowd of people who were waiting to see in person what a real mustang looked like. Curiosity turned to even greater intrigue when her owner said that she was a "Spanish" mustang, not the feral mustang that roams free in the west. The timing was an interesting coincidence as most of the boarders had seen the movie "Hidalgo," in which the equine star plays a Spanish mustang. The Spanish mustang is a descendant of the horses brought to the Americas by the early Spaniards. Barbaro the Great - The famous colt Barbaro, who shattered three bones in his right hind leg at the beginning of last year's Preakness Stakes' race on May 20 is recovering well. Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Protects Horse Industries - For the Minnesota owners who found their therapeutic riding horse Poco shot to death in the pasture, some solace might be found with the recent passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on November 13, the bill, supported by the American Horse Council, increases the criminal and monetary penalties for crimes against animal owners and requires that restitution be made to owners who suffer particular economic losses. The bill's goal is to provide the Justice Department with the authority to apprehend, prosecute and convict individuals committing animal enterprise terror. An animal enterprise, as defined by the bill, includes academic and commercial institutions that maintain or sell animals for profit, agriculture, education, research, testing, food and legal equine events such as horse shows and rodeos. A Horse Course, of Course, for Rescue Workers - While trying to contain a tragic accident site on Long Island last month where a horse trailers became disconnected from its truck, rescue workers felt woefully inadequate trying to handle the injured and dying horses. Clearly, they had no experience with the large animals, and some were moved to tears when explaining how helpless they felt. To remedy such situations and to prepare rescue workers for handling horses in emergency situations, the Connecticut Horse Council initiated the Horse911 project-a series of workshops geared toward teaching Connecticut's firefighters about basic horse-handling techniques while promoting fire prevention and preparedness among barn owners. According to a recent article in Connecticut's Journal Enquirer, more than 70 firefighters from six Connecticut firehouses attended a recent three-hour workshop on saving horses from barn fires. Alternative Therapies for the Horse - It is not uncommon that trends in veterinary medicine to mirror trends in human medicine. To that end, it's not surprising that alternative medicine is being used more frequently on sick and injured horses. Instead of prescribing the latest wonder drug, some veterinarians are instead prescribing a little hands-on healing in the hopes that less invasive techniques will bring about a return to health. In this article, we'll examine two alternative healing practices that are becoming very popular in the horse world: chiropractic and massage.

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