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What Kind of Horse Bedding Should I Use?
Stall bedding for your horse serves several functions. Like its name suggests, it is to encourage the horse to “bed down" or lie down to sleep. Doing so, takes some of the pressure off the horse’s legs and joints. Even when standing, a horse’s legs are cushioned under his bedding. Bedding also serves as the absorbent material to retain urine. Climate or season can also factor into your decision. Several... (posted by Ron 4 years 159 days ago.)
Stall bedding for your horse serves several functions. Like its name suggests, it is to encourage the horse to “bed down" or lie down to sleep. Doing so, takes some of the pressure off the horse’s legs and joints. Even when standing, a horse’s legs are cushioned under his bedding. Bedding also serves as the absorbent material to retain urine. Climate or season can also factor into your decision. Several... (posted by Ron 4 years 159 days ago.)
Your First Horse Riding Lesson
When their first riding lesson is nearly at hand, students often wonder what type of horse they will get and what they will be expected to accomplish. It’s understandable that some students have anxiety as they wonder what to expect. Most students worry particularly about their intended mount; so, keep in mind that at respected riding schools, school horses are often characterized into groups based on their... (posted by Ron 4 years 159 days ago.)
When their first riding lesson is nearly at hand, students often wonder what type of horse they will get and what they will be expected to accomplish. It’s understandable that some students have anxiety as they wonder what to expect. Most students worry particularly about their intended mount; so, keep in mind that at respected riding schools, school horses are often characterized into groups based on their... (posted by Ron 4 years 159 days ago.)
Equine Herpes Virus Will Bring Down Your Barn
Many horse owners believe that they are covered from the Equine Herpesvirus when they have their horses vaccinated for Rhinopneumonitis. They don’t realize that the vaccination is only effective on the respiratory end of the disease. In fact, the most devastating part of Equine Herpesvirus is the neurological effects that the disease can have on horses. Many horse owners don’t know that there are at... (posted by Ron 4 years 213 days ago.)
Many horse owners believe that they are covered from the Equine Herpesvirus when they have their horses vaccinated for Rhinopneumonitis. They don’t realize that the vaccination is only effective on the respiratory end of the disease. In fact, the most devastating part of Equine Herpesvirus is the neurological effects that the disease can have on horses. Many horse owners don’t know that there are at... (posted by Ron 4 years 213 days ago.)
How to Photograph Your Horse :: Does this make my butt look big?
A good photograph portrays your horse in his best possible light. A bad photograph, by contrast, draws attention to every fault, no matter how insignificant, and sometimes even exaggerates those faults! Whether you are advertising your horse because he is for sale or advertising his recent show ring accomplishments, knowing how to photograph your horse correctly is a skill you must... (posted by Ron 4 years 213 days ago.)
A good photograph portrays your horse in his best possible light. A bad photograph, by contrast, draws attention to every fault, no matter how insignificant, and sometimes even exaggerates those faults! Whether you are advertising your horse because he is for sale or advertising his recent show ring accomplishments, knowing how to photograph your horse correctly is a skill you must... (posted by Ron 4 years 213 days ago.)
Are You Ready to Buy Your First Horse?
You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one. You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons. You know how to tack up, muck out, and have read just about every book out there on the care and feeding of horses. No one can doubt that you've put your time in. Horses are no fleeting fancy, but are a hobby that is here to stay! So, are you ready to buy your... (posted by Ron 4 years 213 days ago.)
You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one. You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons. You know how to tack up, muck out, and have read just about every book out there on the care and feeding of horses. No one can doubt that you've put your time in. Horses are no fleeting fancy, but are a hobby that is here to stay! So, are you ready to buy your... (posted by Ron 4 years 213 days ago.)
Knocking Out Tail Rubbing
Tail rubbing can be the bane of a horse owner’s existence, especially during show season. There are a few factors that can cause your horse to rub his or her tail. They include: § Parasites—worms or ticks § Discomfort from discharge or sweat (diarrhea or mare in season) § Shampoo residue left in the dock of the tail § Melanoma lumps on the underside of the dock § Insect sensitivity § Food allergies §... (posted by Ron 4 years 230 days ago.)
Tail rubbing can be the bane of a horse owner’s existence, especially during show season. There are a few factors that can cause your horse to rub his or her tail. They include: § Parasites—worms or ticks § Discomfort from discharge or sweat (diarrhea or mare in season) § Shampoo residue left in the dock of the tail § Melanoma lumps on the underside of the dock § Insect sensitivity § Food allergies §... (posted by Ron 4 years 230 days ago.)
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