15 Tips If You Are Wanting To Get A Horse

15 Tips  Are you wanting to get your own horse, but are not sure what that will be like? Having a one is a huge responsibility to take on. There is a lot of joy in being able to ride and learn to compete in shows. Before you rush out and pick out one check out these 15 tips to get started. 1. Are you looking for a companion? A companion is a pet and it classified as not being able to carry a rider. A companion horse can be for yourself...

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Ten Winter Horse Care Tips

Ten Winter Horse Care Tips Horses usually adapt easily and quickly to winter's challenges. But it's important to provide them with the extra care they need to stay safe and healthy when the cold winds blow. 1. As pasture quality or accessibility decreases, increase hay. The best heat source for your horse is extra hay. During the cold weather, it's best to increase the amount of hay, not concentrated feeds. Hay is digested in the cecum...

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The Most Common Horse Health Problems

Horse Health If your horse is sick then chances are it is one of the few most common problems. While anything could happen, you should check for the most obvious problems first and then consult your veterinarian. Whether you're deciding when to administer horse wormers to your horse, or you think your horse might have a more serious problem, it's important to check signs and symptoms and fix the issue as quickly as possible. Colic Colic...

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Tips for the Fearful Rider

Every rider faces fear at some point in their riding career. Fear is necessary to keep us safe - it acts as a physiological check that something could cause us harm. A completely fearless rider would be reckless and dangerous. When we engage in an activity, such as riding, we have to learn to listen to the fear when it is appropriate and work to overcome it when it is holding us back. How do we overcome fear in our riding? Below are five tips...

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A Clean Horse Is a Happy Horse

horse rider Anyone who has daily contact with horses will know what a state they can get into and they don't seem to mind it either! If you own a horse, cleaning out the stable every morning can be met with something that's not unlike a good deal of grumpiness. Although not all horses are like this, the majority appear to prefer their straw all smelly and messed up. In fact, I'm sure you'll agree that once you've managed to work your way around...

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