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If you are looking at either purchasing a horse for sale or selling a horse there are thousands of different equestrian sites that will help you get it done. However, the key is how do you get your classified noticed. Also what type of items should you include. Getting all the information possible into the buyer or sellers hands is one of the most important keys. If you happen to have a horse that you are looking at selling you need to be sure that you are supplying your prospective buyers with as much information pertaining to your horse as possible. This will help them along in their decision. Also you will find that in the long run this will actually save you a lot of time as well as money. One...

xhaustion turned to exhilaration when the foal finally traded its dark warm shelter of the last 11 months for the subtle lights of the foaling stall. The mare, Merry Heart, was exhausted, as was I. When the diminutive jet black filly with a perfect heart on her forehead struggled to her feet, my beautiful mare immediately found the strength to raise herself from the straw. She proceeded to gently nuzzle and lick the foal until she greedily started eating. I breathed a sigh of relief. This foal, I knew, would be the future of my breeding program here at my new Florida horse farm. A co ownership with a local dressage trainer had been in place since the breeding. A dream was finally realized. A dream I...

Though draft horses are famous for their prodigious strength and their high endurance between the traces, you should also keep in mind that these gorgeous horses can also be ridden. Draft horses range in size and in conformation, but all draft horses are bred for a docile temperament that makes them well suited for tasks like plowing and hauling. They are all very strong and extremely patient and now more and more people realize that this trait makes them excellent riding animals as well. Whether you are interested in riding a purebred draft horse like the Belgian, which is growing increasingly popular for trail riding, or you have an eye towards one of the beautiful specimens that have been...

In today's high tech information society you will find that you will be able to find just about everything you may be searching for online. Just a quick search through your favorite search engine on what you are looking for will produce millions of results. In knowing this why should looking for horses for sale be any different? If you can find everything else than you should surely be able to find horses as well. Well, of course the answer to this question is yes. Just within the past few years more and more equestrian sites have been popping up in the Internet world that allow you to either purchase or sell a horse. However, now the hard factor would be to decide on which site to sell your horse...

Horse tack is a set of equipment used while riding a horse. Typically, horse tack consists of a halter, saddle, saddle pad, stirrup, bridle, Girth (English) / Cinches (Western), lead ropes, martingale, harnesses, and breastplates. The bridle consists of the headstall, chin strap, bits and reins. Tacking a horse is the act of fitting the horse with all this equipment. Horse tack is of many kinds, depending on the material used, the size and the model. Traditionally, only leather horse tack was available. But leather horse tack is very expensive and is also difficult to maintain and care for. Today, tack is also being made with synthetic materials such as nylon, which makes the tack less expensive...

Before you purchase a horse is it is important to understand that you will have a long-term commitment. You want to make sure that you do your homework and research all that is involved in owning and taking care of a horse. Always make sure before you make a purchase that you have enough room that is required so that your horse will be able to move around. You also want to have a good idea of what type of force you are looking to purchase. If you have been to the stables and have been riding then you may have a pretty good idea of what you like and what you don't like. The most important thing that you do is take your time when searching for a horse. The biggest mistake that most people may is...

l the horses that were registered in 1987 with the German Equestrian Federation, approximately 8 percent were Oldenburg horses but that 8 percent represents one of the top lines in Germany. The percentage is small because the Oldenburg Warmblood is bred in a small area near the modern region of Lower Saxony surrounding the city of Oldenburg and few horses are available. This breeding area is historically confined to approximately 5,400 square kilometers in the center of the Hanoverian region. However, even though it represents the smallest breeding area in Germany, the Oldenburg horse is nevertheless one of the most important. The early Oldenburg horses were developed as carriage horses and were...

The Friesian Horse, one of Europe's oldest domesticated breeds, originated in Friesland, a province of The Netherlands. It is considered to be a Warmblood because of its easy-going temperament with a companionable nature. The Friesian horse is also a talented show horse when it comes to dressage. This is due to its intelligence, willingness to learn and to please, and readiness to perform. It is difficult to date the precise origin of the Friesian but it is believed to be descended from the ancient Equus robustus (big horse). Frisian horsemen served in the Roman Legions, e.g. the Equites Singulares of Emperor Nero (54-68), and in Great Britain near Hadrian's Wall which was built in 120 AD. There...

The Oldenburg horses name is derived from the horse's origins; Oldenburg is a city within lower Saxony, Germany. Modern day Oldenburg horses are controlled by the "Association of breeders of the Oldenburg horse". Summary Oldenburg horses are bred for performance and quality; they excel in dressage and showjumping. On the flat the Oldenburg has incredible animated rhythmical gaits, with a great deal of suspension, Oldenburg horses are also extremely accurate over fences; they are bold and have a powerful jump with plenty of scope. Characteristics As a result of the Oldenburg's open studbook, the substance and height of the individual horse will vary depending on the horse's ancestry. Oldenburg's are...

utch Warmblood is a breed of horse developed as a competitive and recreational horse for the major international equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, three-day eventing and driving for which it has gained world-wide recognition. It is also known as the Royal Dutch Sport Horse or simply Dutch Sport Horse. Most warmblood breeds are continuing to evolve. In fact, they are not breeds in the sense that Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Morgan Horses and Saddlebreds are breeds. Their studbooks are not closed so that other breeds can be introduced into the gene pool to reap the benefits of hybrid vigor and to speed and improve the evolutionary process of attaining the breeding goal of a particular studbook...

Buying a horse can be a very time consuming endeavor, with all the different horse breeds and skills to choose from. The more you become familiar with the process of buying and selling horses, the better your chances will be to end up with the horse to fit your needs. There are many avenues to look for the horse you want, like a local barn, tack shops, newspaper classifieds, and now you can go online and look through thousands of horse for sale classifieds. Take your time and don't get to overwhelmed. If you make the selection process in a hurry, you might make an unwise purchase. Plan to take from one month to one year to find your ideal horse. Understandably, if you are without a horse, one year...

The World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) recognizes three separate breeds of the Arabian Horse. In North America, most Arabian aficionados are acquainted with the purebred Arabian and the Half-Arabian breeds. But a large majority of people world-wide are unfamiliar with the third and rarest Arabian Horse that is known as the Shagya-Arabian. Its origins derive from purebred desert Arabians that were developed more than 200 years ago from selective breeding and performance testing when the Austro-Hungarian monarchy needed a superior cavalry mount back in 1789. The ideal horse had to be pre-potent for its type so that it could be used to improve other native breeds. As a result of an edict from the...

Buying a horse can be a very complex task. For those people that may think a horse is horse could find themselves facing big problems. Each horse is different and needs to be looked at in such a way. All horses will have some problems, it is a matter of do you have the skills to properly deal with them. Let me say up front one big secret I think there is to having a great horse, it's all in the relationship. If you want to have a successful and fulfilling relationship with your horse you have to get along. The famous Will Rogers quote, "The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man." That is true quote but you must remember that the opposite can be true also, you could begin to dislike and...

It is so important to be practical when shopping for an event horse or pony for sale as it is very easy to fall in love with ones that you view even if they are not necessarily suitable. When looking for a horse or pony always stick to what you originally intended to buy as training is very different for the different spheres and look for a horse that suits the rider and its purpose.  There are so many horses for sale with good bloodlines it is important to choose a horse not only on its bloodlines but your gut instinct that the horse has potential.  Good bloodlines would certainly help when trying to re sell the horse but does not necessarily guarantee success in the ring.  It is a huge gamble...

Nowadays, you can find almost, if not everything you need online. A quick simple search on Google will pull out thousands of results you can therefore rummage through to find exactly what it is you need. Why should horses be any different? You should be able to find horses for sale online right? Well, yes you are right. In the past couple of years more and more websites that allow you to buy or sell horses online have been popping up on the internet. Actually, I think it is now difficult to determine which websites to sell your horses on, because of the wide selection now available. Do not despair, there is a way to choose which websites to use. These horse selling websites are commonly known as...

Finding a suitable dressage horse is a difficult task that requires planning and a thorough understanding of your horse needs. Before you start, you need to compile a list of what you want in your dressage horse along with a list of the characteristics that are not acceptable. In this article we'll cover how to build those lists, narrow your dressage horse selections, good dressage horse breeds and how to find the right horse for you. The first step is determining your price and budget. This is going to be your guiding factor; from there you can work on eliminating horses with unacceptable characteristics. Here's a list of undesirable traits in a prospective dressage horse: 1. Poor movement. Avoid a...

Arabian Horses and Man: An Everlasting Bond Through the centuries, Arabian horses have been cherished as a horse of great beauty, intelligence, courage, endurance, and romance. The Arabian was bred and reared with a strong kindredship to man. Surviving amongst the harsh desert climate, ancient Bedouin tribes and Arabian horses existed with a mutual inter-dependence. Living in such a close proximity with man, Arabian horses developed a gentle and affectionate nature. This gentleness and tractability, while originally the effect of education, is now inherited, and is observed even today in foals that are bred in a foreign environment. Their fondness for humans is still as strong as it was back in arid...

America was built, heavily in part with horse power and it wasn't long before colonists realized the value of the Arabian horse. In 1725, Nathan Harrison of Virginia imported the first Arabian stallion to America. Later, our first President, George Washington, rode his best and most illustrious saddle horse during the Revolutionary war; a beautiful Arabian stallion. The first breeder to try and utilize the Arabian bloodstock in America was A. Keene Richard. He journeyed into the deserts of the Middle East in 1853 and 1856, subsequently importing several Arabian stallions and two Arabian mares. Unfortunately, his breeding program fell victim to the Civil War and none of his horses survived. In 1877...

Arabian horses are one of the oldest human-developed horse breeds in the world. Rock paintings and inscriptions about these horses have been found in the Arabian Peninsula dating back to 2,500 B.C. Bedouin tribes, responsible for domesticating the Arabian horse, kept meticulous ancestral records and they trace their common history with these horses back to 3000 B.C. The Arabian horse, or the prototype of what we know today as the Arabian horse, is somewhat smaller than his counterpart today. Otherwise, the Arabian has remained essentially unchanged through the centuries, maintaining the qualities that the Bedouins depended on in the harsh deserts thousands of years ago. Some experts have questioned...

Starting with the birth of Islam by the Prophet Mohammed around 600 A.D., Arabia underwent a vast change in culture. Fired with an intense passion over their new-found Islamic faith, Arab warriors tore through the desert, mounted on Arabian horses, spreading the word of their Prophet. These fiery war horses, having evolved in harsh desert climates, were graceful yet powerful and magnificent in the heat of battle. During this time, these horses helped Arab warriors spread Islam across the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean countries as far west as Spain and others as far east as China. This was the introduction of Arabian horses and their transcending beauty to other parts of the world...

When you are selling horses, your goal is probably to make a profit. Perhaps you purchased a horse and subsequently trained him so you can sell him for twice what you paid, or maybe your current competition horse is no longer sufficient for your abilities. Whatever the case, you should keep profits in mind when selling horses. That said, etiquette is important in the horse industry, and you can easily make enemies if you aren't careful about how you handle potential buyers. Just like with buying horses, you need to have a level head and a strategy to make the sale. 1- Groom Your Horses Selling horses is a lot like selling real estate: first impressions matter, and the beauty on the inside is...

Friesians Brief History This draft breed is rooted in Friesland, Northwestern Europe, which is now a part of the Netherlands. The original stock was descended from the order of Equus robustus (the big horse). In the 16th and 17th centuries, Andalusian lineage was introduced to the bloodline in the form of Spanish stallions which were abandoned on the battlefield during the war between the Spanish and the Dutch. This new blood endowed the Friesian line with higher knee action, smaller heads, and arching necks. Description and Characteristics The Friesian is one of the smaller draft horses, in stature and weight. In order for Friesians to be deemed purebred, and allowed to be used for breeding...

A huge increase in horses for sale has resulted due to the current economic downturn. High-priced show horses are selling for a fraction of what their original value. Many owners are giving their horses away to shelters because they are no longer able to afford them. Horses in every breed, and trained for any riding style, can easily be found. Price levels vary widely as well. Individuals must still be very cautious when purchasing this type of animal. It is an investment of sorts. Numerous issues should be considered during the decision process. In addition, many different sales sources are available to assist the buyer in finding the right horse. The buyer should decide specifically how he intends...

reeds of horse have captured the imagination like the Arabian horse has. Since the dawn of history, Arabian horses have inspired and influenced many people. In the days of early history, Arabian horses were prized as warhorses and mounts for royalty. The Old Testament in the Bible contains many references and descriptions to these horses, the most notable being in the book of Job, where a horse "rejoices in his strength" and "is not frightened - he devours the distance with fierceness." Artwork of the time depicts these chariot horses with many of the physical attributes of modern Arabian horses, such as the dished face and high-set tail. The most prized warhorses were bred in Egypt, and it was...

Ocala Florida, established in 1846, is the seat of Marion County, in Florida, and is known as the horse capital of the world. Although thoroughbred horse breeding is one of the primary businesses in the area, so it is not surprising that when the economic downturn began, Ocala, would not escape the crunch the rest of the nation was feeling. The current economic crisis actually began with the burst of the housing bubble in the United States. Housing values had become so overinflated throughout most of the country, that a decline in values was predictable. But the crash was much worse than had been anticipated by anyone. As unemployment continues to rise nationwide, an industry centered around leisure...

Lameness can present itself in a number of different ways and for different reasons; -There is more that one area of pain -The horses performance drops -The horse shows behavioral changes Sometimes assessment of the problem can be challenging if there is no clear reason for the change / drop in performance and associated lameness. Knowing the history of the horse can greatly assist in the diagnosis of the problem. The horses training schedule, length of time taken to reach levels of fitness and types of exercises will help to determine what types of strains and stresses muscles etc, have been put under. When assessing the horse the main aims are to determine whether the problem relates to; -Pain...

So many riders are confused about how to warm-up their dressage horses so they can have a productive schooling session. So here are 9 tips to help you with your warm-ups. As a rider and trainer, your goal in the warm-up is to take the restrictions away from your dressage horse's body. So depending on the day, your warm-up could be as short as 10 minutes, or it could end up making up your entire ride. 1. Since your horse has probably been standing in the stall, spend the first 5-10 minutes walking around on a loose rein. 2. After walking around "on the buckle" for several minutes, pick up a contact so you can begin your warm-up. 3. Focus on the first three ingredients in the Training Scale-Rhythm...

Some dressage horses don't understand accepting contact with the bit and your hand. They are quick to go from coming above the bit to curling behind the bit. If that sounds like your horse, you need to be able to quickly and smoothly change your aids to help your dressage horse understand and accept contact. When your horse comes above the bit, use connecting aids as follows. 1. Close both legs to send him forward toward a lengthening. 2. When you feel the "surge" of power coming from behind, close your outside hand in a fist to capture, contain, and recycle that power back to the hind legs. 3. If your horse starts to bend his neck to the outside, vibrate the inside rein to keep his neck straight...

I often hear riders at the basic levels say that their dressage horses are collected. I assume they're confused and are actually talking about connection as opposed to collection. But since I run across this confusion a lot, I want to take some time to explain how to evaluate whether or not a horse is collected. Many people think that when a horse is collected, he just takes shorter, slower steps. But you can shorten a horse's strides without actually collecting him. Think about three things in terms of collecting any gait. 1. The steps are shortened, but the rhythm and tempo stay the same as they were when the steps were longer. 2. The center of gravity must shift back toward the hind legs. That is...

The Arabian horse is one of the most popular breeds of horses throughout all of history. Some are even mentioned in old Jewish and Muslim texts as being loyal companions and servants. Now it is your turn to train one of these into a useful member of the animal kingdom. The only problem is that hiring someone else to train your horse can be costly and time consuming, so it is better if the rider does it themselves. Plus, you never want to lose that special bond that only a horse and rider can share from a few hard fought training sessions. Bear in mind, all horses are different so some horses may take longer to train than others, but for the most part Arabian horse training is quite simple. Arabian...

Arabian horses are a breed of horse that originated in the deserts of the Middle East. They have a refined, wedge-shaped head shape with a finely chiseled bone structure, large, lustrous eyes, and small 'teacup' muzzles. They are one of the oldest horse breeds, dating back about 4,500 years according to archaeological evidence. Arabian horses are a very popular breed around the world, known for their incredible energy, high intelligence, and gentle disposition towards riders. Even in America, the purebred Arabian has a great adoration, where they are used on the trail and in many equine sports and activities. For thousands of years, Arabian horses lived in an intimate co-existence with the desert...