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Horses and donkeys can share pastures, paddocks, stalls, and pretty much anything with no problems at all. However, there is a parasite that a donkey can give a horse that can cause some significant respiratory problems. But if you know what to look for, you can take action...
It's no fun when you lose your balance going over a jump. Learn how to keep your position even on horses who go really big! Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The breed of the American Miniature Horse is a result of nearly 400 years of selective breeding. Many historians believe that the Miniature Horse breed as a derivative of many horses. In prehistoric times small horse breeds were most likely the products of surviving harsh natural climates and limited feed. Today, knowledge of genetics has made the possibility of breeding specifically for size and reality. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Inexperienced riders all too often perform two critical errors when sitting atop a rearing horse. Learn what these two errors are and more importantly what a rider should do when a horse rears. Related Article Tags: , ,
The American Quarter Horse is the first breed of horse native to the United States. The breed evolved when the bloodlines of horses brought to the New World were mixed. Foundation American Quarter Horse stock originated from Arab, Turk and Barb breeds. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
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How much power does a car need? In the old days when we traveled by a horse drawn carriage we had vehicle of one or may be two horse power. And that was enough. It could seat a few persons and carry them quite a distance. And when cars were made the measure of a horse power was used to compare the power of two cars. Now to carry a few persons we know just two horses were quite enough. But nowadays most cars have much more power than that of two horses? Why do we need so much more power? Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
If you're a true fan of "the flats," you know instantly that the annual Summer Meet in upstate New York, at Saratoga Race Track, represents the very best in Thoroughbred Horse Racing the very apex of "the Sport of Kings." Each summer, the meet draws the best stables,trainers,jockeys,horses,owners and some of the biggest and most fun-loving and motivated crowds anywhere in the country. Every card features competitive and often thrilling races, with the best events generally run on Saturdays and Sundays when the crowds are really large and the on-track handle is big. Related Article Tags: , ,
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. The excuse was that horses' eyes have poor vision, hence, it is not suitable to use thin electric wire horse fence. Horse fencing needs to be blunt or the horses would get caught in the wires. Nowadays, new varieties of electric horse fences are available. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Model horse photo contests are based on achieving the most realistic looking photo. It sounds like a simple task. How hard can it be to take a picture of a Breyer horse? Actually, it can be pretty tough. Some of the best photos look so much like photos of real horses it is hard to tell you are looking at model horse toys. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
More and more horse enthusiasts who are looking to take their passion to the next level are nowadays relying on online, state of the art equine websites to fulfill their needs. Thanks to the wide range of benefits they offer to those that are horse passionate, equine websites have become very popular on the World Wide Web, attracting increasingly larger numbers of visitors and gaining a lot of positive feedback from registered members. Solid equine websites address to an extended category of people, brought together by common interests, hobbies and passions. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Your horse should have his own saddle and bridle, adjusted to fit, and kept in good condition. Do not be tempted to use an item of tack just because other people are using it; you should only use what your horse really needs. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The horse has been considered a powerful animal. In fact even today we measure power in horse power units. At the same time a horse has been considered graceful as well. Famous painters have sought to bring the beauty and grace of the animal to their paintings. A horse therefore is a unique combination of power and grace. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The career of Seattle Slew, one of the most cheaply bought triple crown winners and the only one to win one while going undefeated in his career up to that point.
At the lowest levels, dressage tests are very simple, with the emphasis on basic training. At its basic level, if you make your horse move forward, or stop, you have performed dressage movements. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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At some stage in your life, as a horse owner you may find it necessary to stable your horse. It may only be for a couple of nights, a week or a more permanent situation. No matter your reason or the length of your horses stay it is important that you clean the stable or barn at least once a day. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Dressage is the fastest growing equestrian activity today. It covers training the rider, training the horse and preparing for dressage competitions. Classical riding and training methods have survived for hundreds of years, largely passed down by word of mouth. These techniques have been proven to do the greatest good for the greatest number of horses. It is all about the gradual, systematic and gymnastic development of the horse. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The story of a horse that was said to be mentally ill and still went on to become the 5th triple crown winner. The horse's name is Whirlaway.
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