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Articles in Home | Horses Sort Articles by Title|Newest|Oldest Horse Stall advice Triple B Stalls  By : Jen18 Horse stall advice Taking Care of your Horse  By : jikky jackson Horses are one of the most exciting pets to own and they make excellent companions. In fact, they are almost like people with their own personalities. However, taking care of your horse is a big responsibility and your horse must be cared for properly to keep it healthy and happy. The difficulty to identify Horse Leg problems  By : Hannu Article about identifying Horse Leg problems Horse Fetlock Problems  By : Hannu Article about horse fetlock problems How to prevent and treat Hoof Crack  By : Hannu Article about common reasons for Hoof Cracks, and how to prevent and treat them. Does your horse need Horse Supplements?  By : Scribbler Most people are fond of feeding their pets; some people know how to elaborate a very complex diet when choosing a Puppy Food. The horses are no exception when it comes to their feeding because every owner will try to conceive the best diet ever. He will try to sprinkle the horse diet with different types of supplements, herbs, minerals and other nutrients. But the owner should pay attention to the fact that every horse is able to run quite efficiently on its basic food, the food it has evolved on, namely to common grass. Horse Bonding Is Essential  By : Leonie Brogan Everyone knows that the easiest way to connect with any pet or your horse particularly is by interacting with it directly for as much time as you find possible. There are plenty of stories and legends to totally reinforce this belief. Horses are amongst the very intelligent animals capable of demonstrating a lot of love and deep bonding with their carers. The Head Shy Horse - What To Do  By : Phil Tragear Can't get near your horse's face or ears? Find out how to permanently solve this issue. Buying A Horse - On The Day Of Viewing  By : Phil Tragear So you've weeded out the unsuitables over the phone and found a horse that seems to fit your criteria. Obviously the next step is to go and have a look... Questions To Ask When Buying A Horse  By : Phil Tragear Once you have your criteria and located some potential horses for sale, it's time for questions.... The answers will help you decide if this horse is worth going out to view. What To Look For When Choosing A Horse  By : Phil Tragear General pointers to get you started and a bunch of questions to get you specific... Horse Behavior - Innate vs Learned  By : Phil Tragear So what horse behavior is a foal born knowing? What do other horses teach a foal? What does the foal learn from humans? Horse & Bites - A Trick To Know With Biting  By : Phil Tragear Most people know most of the reasons a horse bites, but there is one that is not well known but very common... The Wild Horse - Approaching A Mustang Or Unhandled Horse  By : Phil Tragear How to approach a horse that has never been handled before. New Jersey Mom Happy To Report A Tale About Her Joyful Trip To Ireland….  By : Linda Shute The author tells about her horseback trip around the Ring of Kerry in western Ireland and visits to various places such as Bunratty, Blarney and Kilkenny Castles, Caragh Lake and others. What's A Girl's Best Friend, Horses or Diamonds?  By : Linda Shute The author compares her love of horses to that of diamonds. Growing up and caring for animals taught her responsibility, freedom and independance. The Male Horse: Does Gelding Improve Stallion Behavior?  By : Phil Tragear There's been a few questions come through lately regarding badly behaved stallions and whether gelding will fix the problems. So this is a summary of what the research on gelding and behavior has turned up. The Top 7 Mistakes Horse Owners Make  By : Andy Curry A typical novice horse owner will ride their new horse not knowing horse-riding skills. It is important to have an understanding of riding techniques because horses react to leg pressure, how you sit in the saddle, whether or not the rider is tense, and a whole host of other things. Trailering Your Horses Safely  By : Neva Scheve There’s a horse show across the state in a few weeks, and you’re planning on being there with your horses. However, it’s been awhile since you last pulled a horse trailer, and you’re a little concerned about your trailering skills. After all, you want to arrive at your destination safely, with the horses as calm and relaxed as possible. Horses And Children With Special Needs  By : Greg Lucas I want a pony. That simple sentence has been uttered from many children’s lips over the years. A horse can be a great pet for a child. They learn about love, companionship, nurturing, relationships, and responsibility from owning their own pony or horse. But no children benefit more from horses than those with special needs. Different types of needs are dealt with in different ways with horses and children. 10 Ways Horses Build Character in Children  By : Sean Russell Horses will teach your child responsibility. Make sure that your child does all the work involved in caring for the horse. Everything from feeding, cleaning stalls, grooming, saddling and riding. Children will want to ride but they may not always be eager to do the work. Children almost always fall in love with the horses that they handle and they will want to take good care of them. Once they know that the horse depends on them... Choosing the Perfect Horseshoes  By : Ray La Foy Horseshoes have become synonymous with good fortune. Having them on your horse's feet has little to do with attracting good luck, but a lot with answering to your steed's needs. Horses in the wild do not require shoes unlike domesticated breeds of horse. Those horses that are not worked out and trained regularly on hard ground do not need them. If a horse's foot is hurt, you will not be able to ride it. In order to maximize a horse's use, horseshoes are needed in order to protect the horses feet Why The Horses Eyes Are So Important When Training Him  By : Andy Curry They say the eyes are are the gateway to the soul. When it was said, they were referring to us humans. But the truth is, it also refers to horses. Many horse owners don't understand the importance and usefulness of the horse's eyes while training. That being so, let me share with you some things you may find useful. First, there's the eye which reveals a little about the character of the horse you're working with. How To Choose Or Buy A Horse  By : Bruce Tusky The following simple rules will be found useful to all parties about to buy a horse. How to Nurse a Neglected Horse Back to Full Health  By : Roger Bourdon Would it be any surprise to you that there are still places in the world where the horse, that magnificent creature is thrown on the scrap heap when they reach their 'sell by ' date. This article covers how to nurse a horse back to health. Horse Breeds - The German Oldenburg  By : Nanette Hughston The history of the Oldenburg horse dates back to the early 1600’s by achieving its name and fame through Europe’s Count Anton Günther von Oldenburg who was a renowned horseman and a great supporter of the breed. The American Miniature Horse  By : Nanette Hughston 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.

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