Archive for the ‘Horses’ category

How To Clean Your Horses

February 23rd, 2010

You are getting ready to ride your horse, go on a trail ride, take them to a show, or it has been raining. You discover your horse has been “rolling in the mud.” If it hasn’t happened to you yet, sooner or later you’ll get a surprise at the worst time. I have seven beautiful [...]

Equestrian riders and horse trainers utilize a combination of influences in which to communicate with their horses. Equestrian tradition refers to these as “aids” which are subdivided into two basic categories, “natural” and “artificial” aids.
Natural aids are those that direct the horse by means of just the rider’s body, which include the legs, shifting of [...]

There are different ways to construct horse barns. If you plan to get a horse barn on your property there are many things you need to learn about. This article will focus on pole barns and will try to give you some important tips on this type of building technique.
When it comes to building [...]

If you want to build a horse barn on your property, you need to know that there are lots of different barn construction techniques. You should choose the one depending on the types of materials you are going to use, the local geographical conditions and your budget. The main types of horse barns are: modern [...]

Horse barn is a must have for those who keep horses on their property. A good horse barn is an important factor of keeping your horses healthy and happy. But what other things do you need to have in your barn to ride and groom your horse properly?
You need to have saddles. It is important [...]

Whether your horse stays outside or within the barn during the winter you might need to put a blanket on it when it gets really cold. This article will give you some useful tips on how to put a horse rug on properly.
The size is the most important factor when it comes to horse [...]

If you own horses or just plan to get them, you definitely need to build a good barn as they need a place to live at. Horse barns could come in different shapes and sizes. Horse barns could serve many various purposes aside from housing horses. Your barn could be used as a working area, [...]

If you own a horse and keep it on your property – you are a lucky person. This means you are able to communicate with your animal as often as you like. This also means you have a horse barn and take care of your horse by yourself.
Grooming your horse is an essential task [...]

Horses should be fed with the grass mostly. As we all know it is very hard to find fresh grass in winter. That is why horse owners all over the world get hay for their horses for winter season. As your horse will eat mostly hay during the winter you need to make sure it [...]

It is really great to have horses on your property. They are wonderful animals to spend time with. At the same time owning horses means being responsible for them. This means caring about them and making sure they feel healthy and are comfortable. That is why you might want to know how to prevent some [...]