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Selection
Breeds of Livestock - Horse Breeds The first domestication of the horses was probably in the steppes of central
Asia between 3000 and 4000 B.C. These first animals were kept for meat and
milk. As early man became more mobile undoubtedly horses began to be used as
pack animals...
Horse Colors & Markings - What's a Chestnut? What's the difference between a Buckskin and a Dun? Is
Pinto a specific color or a breed? Find out here!
Leasing a Horse- Want to learn first-hand what it's like to own a horse, but without the
risks of paying a big purchase price and taking full responsibility? See if
leasing is right for you...
Your Child's First Pony - This article is for the Parents of
horse-crazy kids. What you need to know before purchasing a pony for your
child.
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Glossary/Dictionary
Equine Words / Dictionary- Did you hear a strange horse-related word from another horse-person
but don't know what it means? Find it here!
Horse words dictionary
Short A-Z list from "Horses & Horse Information"
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Tack
Horse Saddle Fitting Guide View the horse saddle fitting guide to
determine what saddles is best for you & your horse.
Saddles: How To Choose A Saddle. Evolution Of The Mexican Saddle. Birth Of The Bluff Fronted Saddle. The
Cowboy Age. Sawbucks Or Pack Saddles. Straight Leg And Bent Knee. Names Of Parts Of Saddle.
Center Fire And Double Cinch.
Why You Should Buy USA Made Saddles Learn why USA made horse saddles
are better than foreign made saddles. Also, consider reasons you should buy a
USA made saddle rather than an imported one.
Learn How To Saddle A Horse Learn the proper way to saddle a horse
with a western saddle like the ones sold here at Holtz.
Horse Tack
Horse tack is all the gear that comes with owning a horse. The bridle, saddle, bit, girths, cinches, saddle pads, lead ropes,
halters, whips, stirrup irons and stirrup leathers, horse boots, and most
other horse things are tack...
Horse Supply
There are many things you need to keep on hand
for cleaning your tack and taking care of your horse. Food supplements are
also an important horse supply.
Horse Saddles The saddle you choose depends on the kind of riding
you do. There are general purpose saddles, hunt-seat saddles, western
saddles, dressage and show saddles.
Horse Blankets Horse blankets come in different styles and are made
from various materials. They are used to keep the horse warm in cold
weather.
Horse Riding Apparel Western style riders wear pants made of denim
(jeans), but it's a good idea to protect them with chaps. Chaps are made of
leather or suede, and may have fringe.
The Western Saddle
- Study the parts of the Western saddle, and learn how Western saddles are
measured for fit.
The English Saddle - Study the parts of the English saddle, and
learn how English saddles are measured for fit.
Cleaning Leather Equipment- How do you clean a leather saddle or
bridle? How do you revive soaked or moldy leather? Here's some
instructions...
Tack and Equipment on
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Riding General
How to Groom & Saddle a Horse Free horseback riding lessons on video! Learn
how to catch a horse, brushing tips, putting on a bridle, and how to saddle a
horse, all important techniques for horseback riding.
Riding bareback
can be fun and a great learning experience! Since there is no saddle, riding
bareback will help you learn to balance better on your horse without the aid
of stirrups. It can also help you improve your sitting trot! Most of all,
riding bareback can be a fun challenge!
Riding Styles: Reining
WRITTEN BY:
Cheryl Sutor Any horse can be taught to do specific reining exercises.
However, keep in mind that the conformation and disposition of the horse
being trained are very large factors.
Mounting 101: Physics of Mounting
it is not natural at all for the horse to want to stand still for the
mounting process. Horses that stand still for mounting, are either trained
extremely well in that area to tolerate the discomfort, or they have a rider
who understands the physics of mounting and uses that information to mount
her horse in the most comfortable and balanced way possible. To learn what
you can do to make the mounting process easier on your horse, view this
article:
Improve Your Mounting To learn how to find the source your horse's
mounting misbehaviors, view this article:
Misbehaviors While Mounting. Finally (after reading these three previous
articles) check out:
Standing Still While Mounting
Safety Topics
It is mandatory that anyone involved
in horse-related activities learn how to conduct their activities as
safely as possible. The following articles will help you learn to create a
safer environment for yourself, for others around you, and of course - for
your horse.
Bareback Riding for Beginners Everyone needs instruction before hopping on a
horse and hoping all goes well, especially if you are riding without a saddle.
In these free horseback riding video lessons, learn how to ride a horse
bareback. Our expert will discuss tips on getting on the horse without a saddle,
and the proper form in which to ride. Learn how to walk, jog, and stop the horse
with minimal use of the reins.
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Riding Western
Western Style Horseback Riding for Beginners Learn how to ride a horse
Western style, with techniques for horseback riding including mounting a horse,
& how to move with the horse. Watch these free horseback riding lessons on
video! See also:
Intermediate |
Advanced
Horses - Western Riding - an Introduction
with Equiworld ... To ride
"western" has really little to do with the equipment you use, but it's a
different approach to riding, and - as far as horse show events are
concerned - the ultimate goals are different. Often the expression "western
style riding" is being used, but again, it's not just a style - style
implies more that the difference lies in the outfit, but to ride western
means a different way, a different method, a different philosophy, means
somewhat different aids and cues.
Horseadvice.com- Western Riding Skills
Forum Q&As
How to
Prepare for a Trail Ride on Horseback One very peaceful and fun way to work
with a horse is called a trail ride. This is an example of one or a few horses
pulling a wagon with people on it around some land to be viewed by the riders.
The group of people are usually made up of urban locals that do not live near
undeveloped areas and are unaccustomed to seeing the beauty of the landscape.
This video clip series will guide you through everything you will need on a
trail ride and give you pointers as to what you should and should not wear. This
is a great series for those that have never been on a trail ride. Take a look!
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Riding English
English Style Horseback Riding for Beginners Free horseback riding lessons
on video! Learn how to ride with English style equitation. Our expert rider will
show you techniques for mounting the horse, adjusting stirrups, trotting
diagonals, and posting. See also:
Intermediate &
Advanced Lessons &
Bridle & Saddle for English Equitation
Missing Elements in Riding Instruction
WRITTEN BY:
Cheryl Sutor One of the sights I truly dislike watching is a group of
school horses plodding around an arena with a dull, depressed appearance,
lesson after lesson. This is especially depressing to watch when the
instructor makes no effort to teach about equine behavior, communication and
"feel". The horses are "dull" to each rider's aids because the instructor is
not teaching these concepts.
How to Teach a Horse to Jump Learn horse jumping from an expert in this free
video series.
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Gentling
Gentling a Wild Filly
- Where do you start with the training of a wild filly? What are some
important things to learn before attempting to work with a young, un-trained
horse? Find out here.
Gentling Horses with a Bamboo Pole
Another quality KBR article! One of the toughest things for many new
adopters to accomplish (as well as trainers not familiar with wild horses)
is how to safely initiate that first contact. A wild horse has pretty keen
defensive and flight instincts and most of them live in a "glass bubble"
that they simply don't want humans to penetrate...
Frank
Bell's Home Page Check out Frank's unique style of gentling,
training and developing even the most difficult horses
Catching Untamed Horses How Mongolian's catch the untamed horses while
on horseback, in the open fields.
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Training
How
to Exercise a Horse &
Lunge a Horse for Exercise &
Ride
a Horse for Exercise &
Turn
a Horse Out to Exercise Itself
What is Your Horse Saying?
- What is a snort? What's the difference between a whinny and a neigh? What
does it all mean? Explanations here!
Dr. Paul McGreevy on Horse Behavior - Interview with Dr. Paul
McGreevy on studying horse behavior between feral and domesticated horses.
Bad Habits & Boredom - Can boredom lead to bad habits in horses
such as cribbing, weaving and stall walking? Find out in this research
article!
Misbehaving While Saddling
- Troubleshooting and re-training solutions for horses who bite, kick or
rear while being saddled.
The "Go-Forward" Cue - "My Horse Won't Move!" Having trouble
getting your horse moving with the John Lyons "go-forward" cue? Here's the
ingredient that makes it work on even the most stubborn horse.
Sudden Behavior Changes
- Does your horse behave well for you, but not for other people? Does he
misbehave or act aggressive for the other people who need to handle him? If
you answered yes, read this article.
Aggression During Feeding - Does your horse behave aggressively,
pinning her ears, swishing her tail, or biting or kicking out when you come
to her at feeding time? Find out how to nip this behavior in the bud.
Aggression Towards Other Horses - Information and advice on
horses who act aggressive towards their pasture mates.
Stop Cribbing - How do you stop or help prevent a horse from
cribbing? Should you try to stop him yourself? Learn about methods and
products that may help.
Conditioning the Performance Horse
--By Lari Shea. Our recreational and competitive goals are demanding more
and more of today's horses. Short of turning "Oh Noble Steed" out in the
mountains of Montana, how can the thinking rider be sure his/her horse is
fit enough to safely perform his required tasks? And conditioned to perform
even better?
Trail Challenge: Crossing a Stream
Your goal is to cross a stream with your (balking) horse. However, to
successfully train your horse to do so, you can't start with your goal in
mind. You need to first break your goal down into many baby steps that can
be easily accomplished.
Pulling on the Bit [Part 1]
&
Pulling on the Bit [Part 2] Horses will pull on the bit because
they are taught that by doing so, you will eventually release that annoying
pressure on their mouth.
Head Shaking The first thing to look at when assessing a problem
with the horse is health. Have your equine dentition check your horse's
teeth and mouth for problems. If the equine dentition confirms that the
horse's mouth is healthy and pain-free, you can continue with re-training
the horse to give to pressure on the bit. If you are not a veterinarian or
equine dentition yourself, it would be foolish to assume that there aren't
any problems in your horse's mouth.
Rein Eaters & Bit Chewers
Your mare is most likely showing signs of boredom. In becoming bored, she
"plays" with anything near her mouth to keep busy. To teach her to stand
patiently, you can replace the unwanted behavior with one that is wanted,
and/or teach her a cue to drop the reins from her mouth.
Training Conflicts w/ Giving to the Bit In my opinion and
experience as a trainer, the reason your mare continues to fight the bit is
because her reward is not good enough. Your mare's reason to fight the bit
is much greater than her reason not to.
Training Motivators
- In order to teach a horse to do something, you need a good motivator. Here
we will discuss different motivators, their good points and bad ones too.
Basic Equine Needs - Are you giving your horse what he needs to
help prevent bad behavior, mental and health problems?
The Patience Game - This is one game you don't want your horse to
win, ever! So many horse-people don't even realize they are letting their
horse get away with winning this one!
Desensitizing & Sensitizing - In order to become an exceptional
rider, trainer or owner, these concepts must first be understood and
practiced correctly.
Equusite's Training Rules - Here we list a few of our strongest
beliefs and rules on how we train our horses. We believe this information is
good for anyone involved in horses.
Where Do You Start The Training? - Don't know where you should
start with your horse's training? In this article, I'll tell you exactly
where I start with every horse I train.
Applying Cues Effectively - It is important to apply your cues
(or, aids) at a specific time in each stride to get a quick, balanced and
harmonious response from your horse. This article will show you how.
What is Clicker Training?
- The sound of the clicker tells the animal that whatever it was doing at
the exact moment it heard the clicker has earned it a reward. Learn more
here...
Clicker Training Instruction Kit - Clicker origins, introducing
your horse to a clicker, finding the right reward, varying the reinforcer,
shaping behavior, links, pictures and online short videos.
Beyond Conditioned-Response
- Rick Harper shares his views about training equines, mules, zorses and
zebras, and talks about how he overcame training difficulties with his
Arabian stallion and his zorse, Savannah.
Halterbreaking Basics
- How well halterbroke is your horse? Find out what it takes to teach your
horse to give to pressure well in every situation, and learn how to properly
halterbreak any horse.
Standing Tied - Learn how to teach your horse to stand nicely on
the cross ties or when tied to a hitching post.
Rearing While Leading - Does your horse rear while you handle or
lead him? This article may help you to fix his rearing for good.
Halterbreaking a Headshy Colt - Having trouble getting anywhere
near your new foal with a halter? Learn to teach your foal to enjoy being
haltered.
Teaching a Horse to Relax While Leading - While leading from one
place to another, does your horse hold his head up high, looking at objects
in his surroundings or acting as if he's about to spook?
Sacking Out and Halter Training - Your new foal or weanling is
afraid of the halter and won't allow you to put it on him...what do you do
now?
Pulling/Bolting While Leading - What to do with a horse who runs
in or out of his stall, nearly knocking you over while you try to lead
him...
Aggression and Kicking While Leading - Training methods and
advice about horses who act aggressive and kick out while being led.
Get Some Respect From Your Horse! [Part 1]
- Learn how to create trust, respect and a high degree of obedience in the
horse that you are training by following some simple training exercises.
Get Some Respect From Your Horse! [Part 2] - How do you tell a
horse, using body language, to get out of your personal space or comfort
zone? Find out here.
Corral work with a horse.
A lunging example with a horse on a lead rope using hand indicators to change
direction.
Lunging Difficulties
- Teaching a horse to move out on a lunge line, to stop coming in to the
middle, and to move his shoulders away from you on command.
Lunging With a Saddle - When teaching your horse to accept a
saddle while lunging, make sure that he completely understands your current
requests before asking more of him.
Lunging Basics for Youngsters - Teaching the young horse to
respond to your cues to move out away from you on the lunge.
Speeding Up On The Lunge - If you are having problems getting
your horse to speed up on the lunge line, this article is for you.
Training Head-shy Horses
- How to teach a headshy horse that having his head handled is OK, and can
also be a very pleasurable experience. Get your horse's trust so you can
handle this very important part of his anatomy.
Headshy Horses & Bridling - The horse is headshy and freaks when
you approach with a bridle, what do you do? Learn how to teach your horse to
accept being bridled.
Trailer Loading: Part 1
- For horses who are terrified of trailers and won't have anything to do
with them, horses who are afraid to even walk near one.
Trailer Loading: Part 2 - For horses who are not terrified of
trailers, but either have problems stepping into and out of the trailers, or
horses who just refuse to load.
Barn-Sour and Buddy-Sour Horses
- Does your horse panic when leaving the barn or when walking away from his
buddies? This article will show you how to cure your horse of this by
training his emotions.
Horse Guide.com Article
sections on
Problem Horses &
Understanding Horses
How to Catch a Horse
(in a corral) Check out the related videos for more good stuff.
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Feeding
Hay: How
and When to Feed a Horse &
Grain:
How and When to Feed a Horse
Safer
Grass There is a popular myth that grass hay is mostly roughage, and
that the type of grass or hay being fed is not a factor in the management of
horses with various conditions stemming from carbohydrate intolerance.
People often think that just limiting grain is all that is necessary. The
things I have learned from plant physiologists conflicts with much of the
advice given on the Internet and in popular horse magazines. People are
blaming ‘lush’ grass, saying that when the grass is rapidly growing is when
horses are at risk. They are making erroneous assumptions that the best way
to minimize risk for these horses is to stop fertilizing, turn off
irrigation water, and overgraze pastures to limit intake. These practices
that cause plant stress will actually INCREASE accumulation of sugars and
fructans. It is my hope that the discussion here of plant physiology and
grazing management can provide better information for those who need to
know.
Toxic Plants: Cornell University's listing and photos of plants
toxic to horses
Basic Feeding
- Feeding horses is a delicate procedure, and there are several general
rules that need to be followed. Read about them here.
Basic Feeding
- Important points about feeding hay, grain and water.
Choosing Good, Quality Hay - Learn all about the texture, stems &
leaves, weight, color and smell of good hay, bad hay and mediocre hay. Learn
how to choose the best hay for your horses.
Biotin and Fat Supplements - Swiss Study Shows That Biotin
Improves Hoof Wall Quality. In addition, a study recently has been completed
in Kentucky which aimed to determine whether feeding fat had any long term
effects on the health and performance of horses. Read the results here...
Healthy Home-made Horse Treats &
Other Horse Treats
All
About Vitamins and Horse Diet
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Care &
Grooming
Farm Craft Series (1919) -
LESSON 4: THE HORSE Value of the Horse: Oldest of
all domesticated species except the dog, the horse is by far the most useful as
he is the noblest of the animals. Under the saddle he carries the rider or the
pack upon his back. In harness he draws the carriage for pleasure, or he hauls
the wagon, the plow, the harrow, the cultivator, and the reaper as matters of
business. Without the horse, modern American farming would be impossible. To
make the most of his services, the best of horsemanship must be employed.
All
About Horse Grooming &
How to Care For Horse Hooves Daily
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Basic Horse Management Bounty of boots Choose a boarding stable Clean slate Cold comfort |
Easy does it Equine emergency kit Field of schemes Handy Hackamores Leaving home |
Muck a stall Muddle America No-fly zone Sure shot Up against the wall |
Water in winter Weaning worries Working around horses safely Virtual stable |
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Horse Shoes Food for feet Sticky situation |
Abscess distress An angle on hooves Choosing a farrier |
Founder Hoof injuries Straight talking |
White line disease Winter hoof care |
Grooming & Grooming Tools
- Learn the names of different grooming tools as well as how to use them
properly.
Parts of the Hoof & Foot
- Learn the parts of the horse's foot and hoof. View the bottom of the
horse's hoof and the bones and tendons in the foot.
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Vet/Farrier
Farrier Care: How to Care For a Horse &
All
About Horses and The Veterinarian
Lameness of the Horse, by John Victor Lacroix: (Circa 1916)
Realizing the need for a treatise in the English language dealing with
diagnosis and treatment of lameness, the author undertook the preparation of
this manuscript. That the difficulties of depicting by means of
word-pictures, the symptoms evinced in baffling cases of lameness, presented
themselves in due course of writing, it is needless to say. It is hoped that
this volume will serve its readers to the end that the handling of cases of
lameness will become a more satisfactory and successful part of their work;
that both the practitioner and his clients may profit thereby; and last but
by no means least, that the horse, which has given such incalculable service
to mankind and is deserving of a more concrete reward, will be benefited by
the application of the principles herein outlined...
Farriery Articles written by both farriers, non-farriers and
veterinarians with a wide range of experience. Some are quite "famous"
within the profession, whereas others are not as well known. What they all
have in common is the urge to share their knowledge and experience with
others.
Farrier Articles a collection of archived article links from such
publications as 'Draft Horse Journal' and 'Rural Heritage,'
etc.
Danny Love's Farriers' Corner: A visual exploration into modern
farriery and foot rehab (under construction)
The Equine Musculoskeletal System
The horse is an athlete; some are more naturally gifted than others. But the
common denominator between them all, is that the musculoskeletal system,
pound for pound, is their largest bodily component; over 60%!
Living Requirements for Horses
- What type of environment is needed for the health and longevity of your
horse? You may be surprised...
Treating Founder - Create a lifestyle of soundness for your horse
and learn to treat founder (chronic laminitis) naturally without the use of
horseshoes.
Colic In Horses - What is colic? Take a tour of the
gastro-intestinal tract and learn about the types of colic, signs and
symptoms, and how to treat a horse with colic.
About Tying Up - Learn about what "Tying Up" is, and learn how to
recognize the symptoms and take proper management and prevention measures.
Tying Up: Research - Change in Diet May be the Solution for
Horses that Suffer from "Tying Up"!
Rain Rot (Rain Scald) - What is rain rot? What does it look like?
How do you treat it? Learn all about it here.
Glaucoma - Glaucoma in horses is rare, however, it's not a topic
to be dismissed from this page. This is a short article about Glaucoma.
Stringhalt - Stringhalt is an involuntary flexion of the hock,
the leg springs upward in a reflex-like action. Read more about it here...
Stringhalt: Research - While there is not a lot known about the
condition, some good research has been performed in Australia associated
with the University of Melbourne Veterinary School. Here are some key points
about the disease.
Navicular Problems - Has your horse been diagnosed with "Navicular
Disease" or "Navicular Syndrome"? What can be done to prevent and treat
navicular problems? Is your healthy horse at risk? Find out here...
Causes of Moon Blindness - Equine recurrent uveitis is a long
lasting, painful eye disease that results in inflammation in some of the
deeper eye structures, resulting eventually in blindness. Read more about it
in this article.
Pleasure Horse Vaccination Chart
&
Competition Horses & Yearlings Vaccination Chart
A Bit About Teeth
- Which teeth erupt at what ages? When do permanent teeth begin to erupt?
Read about the aging process of teeth from birth up.
Equine Dental Exams - What does the exam consist of? How much
does it cost? Where can I find a dental technician in my area?
Equine Dental Problems - It is very important to be aware of
possible dental problems in horses. By the time you recognize any signs of
dental pain, the horse has probably been miserable for some time.
www.EquineDentistry.info - Comprehensive information about equine
dentistry and the effects of oral problems on performance, safety and
economy.
| Horse Guide.com Article sections on Horse Healthcare. | ||
| Alternative Therapies | Conformation | Dental Care |
| Diseases | Drugs | Equine Welfare |
| Fly Management | Foot Care | Lameness |
| Prevention | Stable and Pasture | Training |
Your First Aid Kit
Do Magnets Have Any Value?
Sheath Cleaning
Daily Stall Check
Vital Signs
Why Do Horses Roll?
Easy Deworming
About Vaccines
Better Performance w/ HYPP?
Farrier's Roundtable: Shoeing Draft Horses
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Hitching
Hitching with and without a Pole
by Valvert Lucius Fox. In the
overall scheme of things, hitching with and without a pole are both
necessary.
Coach Driving ~
Harnessing & Driving a Single or a Pair: Our young friends ought to
know, not only how to ride, but also how to drive. There are necessities for
private driving, more important at the present than at any former period; and we
hold driving to be not only a necessary, but an indispensable accomplishment to
every young gentleman.
Single Buggy Harness
The names of harness parts vary from one
region to another. This illustration is provided to familiarize you with the
names of buggy harness parts. See Also
Standard Team Harness
Treat Your Harness with TLC by Mari Lintin. Keeping your draft
horse or driving horse harness in tiptop shape gives your equines more
enjoyment, makes the harness last longer, and helps you avoid a potentially
disastrous situation due to a harness giving out at the worst possible
moment. Since proper maintenance involves taking the harness apart and
putting it back together, as a bonus you’ll become fully familiar with your
harness and how it works.
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Packing
Packing Horse Excellent PDF Manual! Horses were used to
carry loads long before they were used to carry people. Horse packing as we
know it was developed hundreds of years ago. Genghis Khan is believed to
have first used horses as pack animals 700 years ago. Packing has developed
to the point where it is a combination of art and science. Packers take
pride in their animals and in their ability to pack them in a professional
manner. The art of packing is not learned overnight, but takes many hours of
study, practice and actual packing.
Pack saddle latigo knot Art Hedin from Kalispell, Montana, a long
time packer in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area, says that when packing
horses and mules, it is most often a good idea to have a quick release knot
on the pack saddle latigos.
Pack Horse Horse packing do's and don'ts from an expert
Packing Tips, horse packing
tips Unfortunately, every experienced packer
has lost pack animals, rolled a pack animal down steep hills, had pack
saddles and loads slip to the side, had horses step off trails, been kicked
and stepped on by horses, had wrecks in steep terrain on narrow trails, and
unexpectedly met other pack strings and wildlife on narrow trails in steep
rough terrain.
Horse Packing Horse packing is one of those increasingly rare
activities that remains largely unchanged from earlier times, and
successfully practicing it is a deeply gratifying exercise in this modern
age. The fact that it allows you to access some of the most remote and
beautiful areas in the country, not surprisingly graced with some of the
best fishing and hunting around, can very nearly be viewed as mere icing on
the cake.
Equipment List for Horsepack Trips The following equipment list is a
guide to help you prepare for horse pack trips. More items are listed than
you will actually need to give you an idea of some of the equipment
possibilities. Also, before leaving on your next trip, be sure to review the
information on minimizing the impact of pack animals on the environment.
Horse Training: Packing wild Game by Cherry Hill A sensible
write-in tip sheet.
Finding or Building your Own Pack Saddle. One of the more
difficult hurdles to overcome in preparing for a horse trek down the BNT is
outfitting yourself with a pack saddle. This note is intended to assist you
to either find a pack saddle or to make one for yourself. It isn't an
exhaustive examination of the subject but is the result of my research when
faced with the desire to go trekking but having no pack saddle. I will
include information that is probably considered obvious to experienced
packers because it wasn't obvious to me when I got interested in packing.
The information in this article is geared to the local Australian situation.
MSU News -- Prepare horses for pack trips Preparing for a pack
trip in the mountains involves more than loading a horse into a trailer and
driving to a trail head, says Sandy Gagnon of Montana State University.
Riders need to condition their horses, understand how much food they need in
a day and find out forest regulations ahead of time. They have to be able to
recognize a good camp site. They need to know their horses.
Horse Pannier Purchasing Guide There are many types of panniers
and pannier material. Hopefully, this guide will explain panniers and
material sufficiently to allow you to make the best choice for your needs.
Ultralight Horse Packing By Lee Farren: If you wish you could just
saddle up Old Paint and trot off into the wilderness for a few days, but
come up short because you don’t have an extra horse to handle all your gear,
you’ll love ultralight horse packing. Ultralight combines the new generation
of lightweight backpacking equipment with leave-no-trace camping and
traditional horsekeeping. The result gets you into the backcountry and keeps
you there, with only one saddle horse per person. No extra stock, pack
frames, puzzling knots or awkward bags of feed. Just you, your friends and
your horses.
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Mustangs
Mustangs "4" Us! Wild Horse & Burro Resources An excellent site
with lots of info.
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Emergencies
Horses and Brush Fires—Coping with an Emergency
Hurricane Tips for Horse Owners
Caring for Livestock During a Disaster Includes avalanches, ice
storms, blizzards, droughts, floods, tornadoes, fires and drought.
Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide This is an extensive 500
page printable guide in PDF format for vets, vet techs, emergency response
managers and anyone interested in extensive knowledge of planning for
animals in emergency situations. Download the book online or order the print
version.
Saving The Whole Family This booklet is designed to help pet and
livestock owners plan for disasters and keep their animals safe. Download in
PDF or HTML format, or order the book.
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Forums
Horse Chat normal scheduled chatting hours: Tuesdays:
6:00 - 8:00PM Central Time; Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:00PM
Central Time; & Saturdays: 6:00 - 8:00PM Central Time
Equusite.com Forum 9 different topics.
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OnLine Mags
The Hoof Project (HP) is an
electronic journal focused on the foot of the horse. The HP seeks to be both
an educational and a reference resource for educated horsemen and equine
professionals who have an interest in learning more about the foot of the
horse. Special attention is given to hoof care and to diseases such as
laminitis that seriously impact the horse industry today. The HP is designed
to be continually edited to allow updating of previously published material
and the addition of new information as it becomes available. The cost
of a one-year subscription is $50 and includes 24-hour access to The Hoof
Project's on-line journal.
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Miscellaneous
How to Care For a Horse Basic daily horse care tips.
Farrier Humor To most people the farrier is just the guy (or gal)
who appears every few weeks in a battered pick-up, wrestles a few horses
while nailing shoes on their hooves, and then disappears. But if you ever
manage to get one of 'em talking, you'll hear some of the wildest,
strangest, funniest stories on earth. It's a unique profession, and it
creates some unique circumstances.
Pecking Order in Herds
- Every herd has a pecking order. This starts with one herd leader and goes
down the chain to the last horse that is the most submissive. No two horses
are ever equal.
Traveling with Your Horse: Packing and Getting Ready - PetPlace.com
Many horses spend at least some time on the road every year, whether going
to a state park for a trail ride or across the country for a big year-end
competition. It’s important to plan ahead for these trips so that both you
and your horse will have a safe, enjoyable time.
The
Horseman's Advisor A pay site (about $30/yr) with a wide assortment
of articles and references compiled by Animal House.
Portable Horse Corral Panels
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Adoption
| Horse Rescue and Horse Adoption Articles and Information from "Horses & Horse Information" | |||
| Equine rescue leagues | Horse Adoption | What happens to old horses | Horse Rescue |
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Stables/Barns
How to Choose & Use Horse Blankets There are about 35 short video articles
in this series covering ALL KINDS of blankets. Don't stop at the first one
if you need more info.
how to build a horsebarn (Don't worry the "ad" only lasts 31 seconds)
How Barnpros builds a horse barn. Barn Pros walks you through a traditional all
wood barn.
| Horse Barns & Structures and Horse Fencing Articles from "Horses & Horse Information" | |||
|
Barn ventilation Build a run-in shed Dangers of dust |
Electric fence Fire prevention Horse Barns |
Horse housing Gate latches |
Planning a horse barn Steel home |
Choosing a Stable for Your Horse
- What to look for and what to avoid when searching for the perfect place to
keep your horse.
Living Requirements for Horses
- What type of environment is needed for the health and longevity of your
horse? You may be surprised...
Wash Stall Equipment
The following equipment should always be kept in a wash stall, where horse
owners and boarders can easily access them. Keep everything up-to-date and
refill bottles whenever necessary.
Stall Guards Guidelines
Fresh air is essential for the health of our horses. Stall guards are a good
way to allow better circulation of air in your barn, and horses enjoy being
able to stick their head out for fresh air and to see what's going on out
there!
Horse Turnout Guidelines
How
to Clean a Horse Stable Care for your horse daily. Learn expert tips for
basic horse care in this free video on how to clean a horse stable stall. See
also:
How
to Bed a Horse Stall with Shavings
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