Horse & Ponies : Stables & Boarding
Stabling Your Horse
When you buy a dog or cat, where to keep your new pet is probably one of the last things on your mind. However, for anyone who is considering buying a horse, housing is one of the biggest concerns. After all, you can't exactly give your horse a pet bed in the kitchen!...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:51

Horse & Ponies : Training & Competing
Horse Training
If you buy a foal or a horse that is green broke, you will need to be prepared to train your horse. After all, a badly trained horse is not just unenjoyable. A horse is a big animal and can be downright dangerous if he is not properly trained...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:50

Horse & Ponies : Tack & Supplies
Horse Tack
If you are figuring up the cost of buying a horse and haven't added in the cost of tack, you will need to reevaluate your budget. Horse tack is an essential part of owning a horse, whether you plan to ride your horse for pleasure or compete in equestrian sport events. Tack doesn't just allow you to control your horse. It also helps protect you so that you can enjoy riding horses more safely...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:48

Horse & Ponies : Health & Vet Care
Horse Health
Many new horse owners are completely unaware that horses need to be vaccinated regularly, just as other pets do. However, since a horse is so large, providing these animals with preventative health care may be even more important than it is for dogs or cats. After all, you can't exactly tuck a sick horse into a corner of the bedroom at night to keep an eye on him. When horses are sick, their owners often end up bunking on a nearby hay bale...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:47

Horse & Ponies : Grooming
Grooming Your Horse - How to Groom
If you've never groomed a horse before, looking at that pile of mysterious looking equipment, brushes and combs can be overwhelming. How do you use these tools and when do you use them? Should you start with your horse's mane or with his hooves?...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:44

Horse & Ponies : Grooming
Grooming Your Horse - Grooming Tools
So, you finally have a horse and now you need to buy grooming tools. However, the feed and tack store is crammed with tools and equipment, which of these tools do you need to buy to keep your horse looking and feeling great?..
Jan 18, 2006, 15:42

Horse & Ponies : Tack & Supplies
Horse Riding Apparel
Do you picture yourself riding barefoot on your galloping horse with the wind blowing through your hair? If so, you may want to reconsider your riding apparel. Although it may not be quite as comfortable and relaxed as going barefoot and hatless, some riding apparel is designed to keep riders safe so that they can continue to enjoy those refreshing morning gallops...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:41

Horse & Ponies : Grooming
Grooming Your Horse - An Overview
While almost any animal should be groomed to keep it looking sleek and glossy, grooming a horse is even more important. Grooming a horse regularly can prevent serious medical problems, especially those that are hoof related...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:31

Horse & Ponies : Nutrition
Feeding Your Horse
When you are caring for your horse, one of your most important responsibilities will be feeding him properly. Overfeeding grain to a horse can lead to a serious case of gas colic, which is an illness caused by a horse's inability to burp. Gases develop in the horse's digestive tract and cause the horse to suffer from severe abdominal pain...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:29

Horse & Ponies : Training & Competing
Competing in Events With Your Horse
While there is certainly nothing wrong with riding your horse just for fun and relaxation, competing in events can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Competing brings you and your horse closer together and improves your riding skills. Whether you like to complete intricate dressage movements, jump hurdles or rope calves, you can find an event that is perfect for you and your horse...
Jan 18, 2006, 15:27

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