- 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... - Animal Fitness Center: Natural Way of Managing Horse Joint Pain By : Darryl Clothier
Horse joint pain is something that has never crossed my mind. I have a horse Semper and never really thought about him getting sick or experiencing pain. So when my gorgeous stallion started showing signs of arthritis, I had no clue what to do. Looking online I found this great website about an Animal Fitness Center by Dr. Ava Frick. I discovered that all animals, including horses, can become ill in the same ways as a human. If I did not take my equine to Dr. Ava Frick so soon he might of had horse paralysis and I would have never forgiven myself.
What Dr. Ava Frick explained to me was that horse joint pain is common to equines that are at least 15 years of age. Just like us, their tendons can wear down and ache in cold weather. I have had Semper since I was 14 and am realizing that he is growing old too and experiencing horse arthritis and stiffness and swelling. I guess my equine friend has already been suffering for quite a while but I just was not able to sense the discomfort and pain that he was feeling. I was still putting him through hours of practice and even rode him everyday around our farm.
Medication and drugs are usually given for equine joint pain. I know that pain medication and drugs can be harmful to my horses organs. I really just wanted to make sure Semper was treated with alternatives to medication. So it was great that Dr. Ava Frick supports alternative therapy to medications for treatment. Another thing I liked about Animal Fitness Center is their holistic approach to easing discomfort and pain of animals. Not only do they specialize in relieving pain through electronic devices but they also concentrate on the proper nutrition needed for a fast recovery. I was truly relieved to see how my horse was cared for during his stay at the Animal Fitness Center.
One thing about the animal chiropractic care that Dr. Ava Frick gave to Semper is that it was custom just for him. This type of treatment is aimed at targeting the core of the problem and not merely the symptoms. Even though medicine can relieve the horse joint pain that Semper felt, they usually don't even treat the actual problem just the symptoms. Aside from massage therapy, my horse was also subjected to PST Vet (Pulsed Signal Therapy), which is a non invasive type of pain management that not only helps alleviate pain but also boosts the functionality of problematic areas. Already Semper is showing improvement after just a few weeks at the Animal Fitness Center. - Bomb-Proofing Tips For Your Horse By : Roberto Garabell
Understanding a horse's natural fear will help a rider stay calm and bring the horse back under control. - Building A Bond Among Man And Horse By : Kelly Walker
The association linking man and horse is a long-term one. However interacting with horses is forever simpler and even more agreeable once you possess compassion and knowledge. In order to be able to get along with horses, a person is required to comprehend their way of thinking, in order to be able to pre-empt a horses response, you first have to comprehend how horses think and why they react in particular ways. - 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... - Choosing The Best Name For Your New Horse By : Roberto Garabell
There is a certain romance to finding the perfect name for your new horse. The name you will select will last a long time... - 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 - 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. - Establish Authority And Cure The Rearing Horse By : Roberto Garabell
That rearing horse looks great in a picture frame but hardly inspires that "Hi Yo Silver Away!" feeling while in the saddle. - Garcia Bits and Spurs - Finest Incomparable Silver Horse Tack By : June Perry
If you want to possess very fine spurs and bits while you ride or show your horse, you would do well to own the Garcia brand, as they are even now crafted with precision now by very well taught individuals. Eduardo or E. Garcia bits are particularly admired and may be difficult to obtain as a consequence. - Ground Driving Training Technique By : Roberto Garabell
Starting a young horse under saddle requires a lot of groundwork to build the strong foundation for riding that you want. Ground driving is one of those steps of training that should be done before you ever step foot in the stirrup. - 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... - 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 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. - 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. - Horse Fetlock Problems By : Hannu
Article about horse fetlock problems - Horse Stall advice Triple B Stalls By : Jen18
Horse stall advice - 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. - 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 Lift Up A Horses Hoof By : Kelly Walker
The thought of lifting a horse's hoof can frighten some people considering that a kick from a horse is able to inflict serious injury! Although exercising caution is fine, the truth is if a person lifts up a horse's foot correctly you will give the horse no power or capability to be able to strike you. - 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. - How to prevent and treat Hoof Crack By : Hannu
Article about common reasons for Hoof Cracks, and how to prevent and treat them. - Little Known Ways Regarding The Art of Training Horses --Learn About Valuable Information Now By : Nathan Knightley
If you make a compilation about tips on training young horses, you would end up with a book thicker than a dictionary. There has never been any limits on tips - 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. - Pet Horses Popular But Pricey By : James Larkin
Horses are heavenly creatures but the cost of having them can also be high in the clouds. - 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. - 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 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. - The Correct Way To Worm A Horse By : Kelly Walker
For the beginner horse enthusiast, the application of a horse wormer can be bean extremely bewildering task. Not only does a person need to figure out the sort of worm that you are worming for and when you are required to do it, but what type of the numerous wormers on hand is most suited for your horse. - The difficulty to identify Horse Leg problems By : Hannu
Article about identifying Horse Leg problems - 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. - 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. - The Wild Horse - Approaching A Mustang Or Unhandled Horse By : Phil Tragear
How to approach a horse that has never been handled before. - 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. - True Royalty - The Andalusian Horse By : Roberto Garabell
Rare, beautiful, athletic and versatile, Andalusian horses are also one of the oldest breeds existing in the world today. - 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... - 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. - 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.
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