151 articles on "horse"

Fairy Tales Do Come True

"The best place for him, Karen, is the feedlot - he's too far gone; he's so scrambled that he's not coming back". A trainer's comments seven years ago, after he watched while I tried in vain to stop my then 10 year old gelding, Lu...

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The TOP 7 Mistakes Horse Owners Make

The TOP 7 Mistakes Horse Owners Make by: Andy Curry Mistake #7 – Assuming You Can Get On Any Horse And Simply Ride Not all horses are the same. Some you can get on and easily ride. Some are so green that you could be easily injured if you have...

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Enjoy Your Cowboy Vacation

Enjoy Your Cowboy Vacation by: Tom Strayhorn Are you ready for a Cowboy’s vacation? Why not take a cowboy vacation on one of the many Texas dude ranches. Just think riding a horse western saddle over the plains, across the streams and over the...

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Cushing's Disease

Cushing's Disease by: Susan Prince As our horses enjoy a longer life and many live well into old age so the number of horses with Cushing increases as its more common in older horses especially ponies. It can however affect all breeds and a...

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Horse Training For Napping Horses

Horse Training For Napping Horses by: Andy Curry If you ever rode a horse that would stop and refuse to go forward then you would know how absolutely annoying it is. Why do they stop? Because that's their reaction to a worrisome or unpleas...

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You Can't Fool A Horse

You Can't Fool A Horse by: Jeffrey Rolo In the dating world many men and women put their potential partners to a "dog test," whereby they introduce their date to their dog and see how the dog reacts to the stranger. If the dog reacts badly ...

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Cooling Down Your Horse

Trail riding is a great way to spend a lazy summer afternoon - you and your horse will enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air, plus a little bit of exercise never really hurts an animal. However, as much as you're having fun, it might not be a bad...

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How To Load A Horse Into A Trailer - Easy As Pie!

How To Load A Horse Into A Trailer - Easy As Pie! by: Andy Curry If there is an art to getting horses to load in a trailer, then this it. The first thing that must happen is communication between the horse and his handler. The horse must underst...

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How To Use Smart Horse Training To Stop Your Horse From Bucking

How To Use Smart Horse Training To Stop Your Horse From Bucking by: Andy Curry It can be enormously frightening to be on a bucking horse. If you're a novice rider, a bucking horse can almost force you to give up the "owning a horse" dream. ...

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The Three Crucial Traits that all Top Horse Riders Share

Most horse riders who ride competitively want to become the top of their field whether it be dressage, jumping or eventing. But do successful riders all share certain qualities that help them reach the top? According to studies carried out on success...

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