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There are many parts to a horse and do I really have to bother to know them all? Well, that all depends on who is doing the asking. Certainly a person who owns a horse would know about the horse. Any person wanting to ride a horse needs to know a number of parts of the horse. When you learn to ride a bicycle, some one tells you to hold onto the handle bars, sit in the seat and put your feet on the peddles. Horse riding is very much the same. When you are around horses people are going to be using the language of horses including the parts of a horse that make up his anatomy. The most common ones to know are head, back, tail, hooves. Pretty straight forward, knowing the parts of a horse really pays...

Having a riding horse is glamorous and fun, yet there is also a lot of care and maintenance involved in owning such an animal. All serious riders know the importance of tack horse equipment. The tack consists of riding accessories, such as the saddle, bridle, bit, girth and many other items, all of which makes it easier for the rider to sit on the back of the animal and control it, while the animal is protected from possible pain or injury during the ride. There are two major types of tack: the Western tack and the English tack. Most people prefer the former since it is simpler. If you are new to these terms, then it would be a good idea to consult with an experienced horse rider, as well as...

Once wild animals, horses have been tamed by human beings and are treated virtually as pets. Their owners provide food, safety, and protection from the weather elements. We are going to discuss the various aspects of winter horse rugs and their use. The strength and size of this animal allow it to survive in low temperatures. Horse rugs are still important to owners for proper care. A number of factors must be taken into account when choosing a rug for your animal. Some of these are fabric type, design and sizing of the garment. Other factors are the horse's age, health, and weather conditions. For inside use a stable rug will be all your animal will need. These provide relatively good warmth for...

So many things whirl in my head when I think of this big project I've undertaken - finding the right breed of horse and then purchasing her, locating a quality used Western saddle and Western horse tack. Electric fence supply was sort of a dull, but necessary project to embark on. But I think with the choices of Havaheart, Gallagher and Zareba out there, who are all well-respected, I'll get good advice. It's the one area I'm going to hire out. Of course, I have finally settled on my aluminum trailer and the horse trailer parts that I can't do without. I won't buy everything offered right off the bat. But the Featherlite aluminum 11 ft. trailer is what I'm going to start with. I'll put items on my...

y"> Natural horsemanship provides a solid foundation for any horse in any sport. A horse is a horse is a horse. Though the jobs we ask of them vary from discipline to discipline, the biomechanics and psychology of horses doesn't change. Natural horse training methods bring results across the board. I train young horses for one equestrian client who enjoys competing in a sport where training gadgets are the norm. Straps and chains and other things are utilized by unknowing or unscrupulous horse trainers to achieve results by force. Natural horse training methods apply just as much to these colts as any other! Furthermore, their initial natural horsemanship training sets these colts up to...

Horse rugs may not be exactly what you think they are. The term itself probably conjures up images of throw rugs or area rugs (maybe even doormats) featuring images of those big beautiful animals -- perhaps even just such decor centered around a famous Kentucky Derby winner. Yes, that's one sort of horse rug. And those certainly offer possibilities for holiday giving to any and all horse lovers on your gift list. Horse rugs, to us non-horse people, probably only bring such decorative throw rugs or runner rugs to mind. Something to dress up a country style or rustic style home decor. Beautiful, artistic images of running horses, or racing beauties, or wild mustangs dashing across exotic locales. Then...

Stop horsin' around and start creating a memorable horse birthday party for your little wranglers that they are sure to enjoy. Check out our ideas for invitations, decorations, and party games to help make your equestrian celebration shine! INVITATIONS Using a die-cut horse or horseshoe as a pattern, cut these out of tan cardstock to form your invitation. Using a gel pen, write out your party details in calligraphy. On one side write, "Gallop! Don't Trot on Over for a Rootin' Tootin' Wild Horse Birthday Party! On the reverse side, write all of the following party details: Big, Bad Birthday Roundup On: (date and time of party) Meet Us At The O.K. Coral Located At: (address of party) R.S.V.P. To The...

So, you have begun shopping for your first horse, but you aren't sure exactly what you need? When selecting a new horse, it is very important not only to consider your personal likes and dislikes, but also your body build, your riding skill and your long-term goals. There are so many breeds and types of horses that there is really a horse for any type of person somewhere out there. Unfortunately, the right horse for you might not be the cheapest, or the easiest to find. Let's start out by considering the overall type and size of horse you need. It is important to get a horse that fits you physically. A large rider looks foolish on a fine boned Thoroughbred; likewise a tiny rider looks silly on a...

Horse Riding in Suffolk is simply the most fantastic experience. With it's tranquil countryside and miles of unspoilt coastline, it is the place to be at one with your horse. Horse Riding in Suffolk offers bridleways, quiet country lanes and a mass of public bridleways to entice. Also available are lessons to help you stay in the saddle (see below for full details) - or if you've already mastered that, the more advanced horse arts of dressage, show jumping, cross country courses.... Unique to Suffolk is the Rancho Pavo Real in Sudbury which is the UK home of the Paso Fino. Paso Fino horses offer the smoothest riding in the world and at Rancho Ravo Real you can have day courses where you come and...

Paint horses did not get their name because their riders and owners tend to be creative types who stabled them in their private studio. Paints did not get their name because they possess some unique creative gift of their own. Instead, paint horses got their name for a far more obvious reason: in every case, whether their pattern falls into the Overo, Tobiano or Tovero category, the horse is marked by some percentage of white hair over un-pigmented skin in addition to another color: brown, tan, black or gray. The Paints' markings don't have any set location or size, they can appear anywhere on the horse's body. So, if you have been looking at horses for sale and see Paint horses along with terms...

Horses should be trained to load from an early age so that they become used to the lorry / trailer. Foals will usually follow the mare into the box or young inexperienced horses will often feel more comfortable following an older more experienced companion. Food can also be used as a reward once in the box / trailer to relax the horse once in there. The space they first walk into should be as wide and visually spacious as possible. Front unloading trailers can also have the front ramp down so the space looks less confined. The procedure of walking horses into the box / trailer, relaxing and being rewarded in there, then leaving should be something that is done numerous times, almost so that the...

BE* Developed in Bulgaria, the Danube is typically used as a draft horse or a light riding horse. Originating during the Pleven and Nonius crossing in 1920, the Danube is a cross between the Thoroughbred and Russian Trotter. They generally come in the colors bay or black. *DARTMOOR PONY* Deriving from the British Isles, the Dartmoor Pony is from an England moorland in Devon. The area is barren and rocky with bleak conditions and sparse grazing areas. This explains the toughness of the Dartmoor Pony. After many centuries of roaming the moorland, they had to endure tough conditions. The Dartmoor Pony has been used in many different situations. For example, the royal reign of Henry I, a Dartmoor Pony...

If you spend much time in the wilderness, sooner or later your trusty steed and his sidekick are going to turn up missing. Whenever you take your stock in the backcountry, you always risk the chance that one of your stock or all of your stock might wander off. So what do you do? Someone once told me you will always find your lost horse in their last tracks. While this may seem like obvious advice, it is a vital place to look. The first thing I usually do when looking for a stray horse or mule is to check the back trail for tracks. Chances are your stock is going to head for your starting point, but I caution you that doesn't always hold true. Look around to determine which way your stock could have...

Whether your horse is your pet, best friend, working horse, show horse, or money maker it is quite probable when the time comes you will have to make the decision to end that precious life. It is never easy but is part and parcel of being a horse owner. Due to the horse's size you are usually not afforded much time to "think on it" and prepare yourself for the consequences of your decision. Sometimes the decision is a foregone conclusion in that the animal has a broken bone that cannot be mended or is very aged and death is to be expected at any time. Whatever the circumstances of the situation the fact remains that often we are not prepared for the inevitable need to make the very final decision...

It is a traumatic thing for sure to be thrown from or fall from a horse. I know that terrible nightmare feeling, just before you go from everything is fine to everything is ready for lift-off. The horse instantly tenses up which is followed by the tidal wave flex of his massive muscular body. The first buck lodges you loose, the second one your body becomes rigid as it prepares to impact the hard ground. You slam into the ground with a groaning thud. As you lay there hoping the horse won't stomp you, you gasp struggling to take your first breath. Next it's the pain. You feel betrayed by the horse. You feel stupid knowing you should have known better. Been there done that, got the autographs on the...

It would be safe to say that as long as there have been gaited horses there has been confusion as to what the 4-beat lateral gait is. What does the term "gaited horse," mean? All actions of the horse are called gaits. The walk, trot, lope, canter and gallop are all gaits. The gaited horse has an additional gait. This gait is a smooth, non-jarring action of the hors's leg. The "lateral gait refers to the legs on one side (lateral) moving together, as opposed to the "diagonal gait" where opposite legs work together. The trot is an example of a diagonal gait. However, in some gaits, such as the fox trot, the action is diagonal but it is still a 4-beat gait, making this gait smoother than the 2-beat...

Founded in 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, Breyer Animal Creations, often referred to merely as "Breyer", is a division of Reeves International (which acquired them in 1984) and one of the oldest model animal companies to date. Breyer Animal Creations began as the Breyer Molding Company. The company specializes in model horses, although they have produced wildlife and domestic animal models at various times. Breyer model horses are among the most coveted model horses amongst collectors. They company manufactures in excess of five million models each year, and they're not only very realistic but highly affordable. The company first garnered great recognition when in 1950 the F.W. Woolworth Company...

Horses are beautiful, fascinating creatures. Many people are drawn to their beauty and grace. As young people, we dream of owning a horse like Trigger or Silver. We love the sight of them, the feel of them and the smell of them. However, the reality of owning a horse is a little more complicated. You need plenty of space. You need the financial means to care for a horse. Maybe the reality of standing next to or riding on a huge 1000 pound animal is really a little more overwhelming than you thought it would be. Whatever the reason, owning a horse is just not always possible for some people. Collecting Model Horses is a wonderful way to enjoy horses without the responsibilities of owning a real horse...

Has your horse mad child started a collection of model horses, and are they now begging for a Breyer wood barn to add to their collection? Alternatively, you may be considering starting your child's model horse collection. Once, they start collecting, the accumulation of horse accessories starts as well. There are barns, stables, jumps, feeding sets, saddles and rugs to name just a few. Where do you start? Well, the range of Breyer horses cover all of this, and probably the best place to start would be with the purchase of a barn or stable for the little horses. It will probably be the biggest outlay needed in the collection, but gives a good base in your child's horse playtime. Breyer have been...

Model horse toys provide entertainment value in more ways than one. The whole family can have fun participating in a variety of creative activities centered around Breyer horses. Here is a list of seven different things you and your family can do. Playing - The first and most obvious way to have fun with model horse toys is for kids to play with them as toys. Kids of all ages can use their imagination to bring their horses to life. With the quality detailed products available today, it doesn't require as much imagination as it did years ago. There is also a great selection of realistic play sets available for even more fun. Painting - Bring out your kids creativity by painting your model horses to...

Every May sees the wonderful spectacle of the Jerez Horse Fair or Feriade Caballo. Spain's world famous sherry producing town, Jerez de la Frontera, plays host to the most prestigious equine heritage event in the whole of Spain, and one of the most important in Europe. It attracts many thousands of visitorseach year who come to witness the remarkable displays of horsemanship along withthe bullfights and exhibitions of Sevilliana (flamenco.) Originally a cattle market the Jerez Horse Fair now has three distinctbranches. There are still the live stock and agricultural machineryexhibitions then there are the bullfighting and Sevilliana displayswhich take place in Hontoria Park. And last but by no means...

The idea of dancing horses may seem both novel and strange to some people. Many animals "dance" especially as part of the courtship ritual. Just like with us there can be a very strong link between dance and sexuality. At shows such events for our canine friends are becoming common place. Dogs while entertaining and enthusiastic performers lack both the grace and sophistication of the dancing horse. The exponents par excellence of this equestrian art are the horses of Andalusia. Along with the Arab and Thoroughbred they are the aristocrats of the horse world. Roman writers noted the excellent quality of the Spanish native stock. The Moors then cross bred them with their own Arab and Berber breeds...

For many horse racing fans and handicappers the world of thoroughbred breeding is a murky land of wealthy owners, eccentric breeders, and great sires and dams. Most of the information about this starting point of horse racing comes from the short articles in the form and newsletters they receive or the tear jerking human interest stories we get once a year from the major networks who carry the Triple Crown races. The truth of the matter is that horse breeding and racing is a business and as such, it is done for profit. The people who control the business, or at least steer it, are the ones who pay big money for stud fees and who buy the weanlings and yearlings. While the horseplayers support the...

Many people earn a living by doing what they like. Some make money on horses. If you are not working for a particular farm or person, you will have some flexibility in your schedule. Only thing is that you should know how to make money on the horses. One way to make money is by selling horses. During the major sales if you are able to keep the horses spotless and presentable, you can earn much. The job needs a delicate balance to get the horses behave and look their best while hundreds of people are around. Horse sitting is another area where you can earn money. There may be people who leave the town for a vacation or a family emergency who need someone reliable to take care of their horses. The...

I've recently been writing about how to have fun with your horse in a cruddy economy because, well, we all need to have fun, whether or not the checkbook looks healthy. In two previous articles, I wrote about how I was determined to become the one-jump wonder (a project that's bound to be cheap but very interesting) and I'm rediscovering the fun of riding in the desert. I have one more project in mind to keep this zen cowgirl occupied in the coming fall, winter, and spring: focusing on cure for my hothouse flower, a gelding named Walker. When it comes to horse health care, the idea of focusing on cure may not sound cheap; palliating or suppressing symptoms with bandaids sounds cheaper. In reality...

A horse is a horse of course of course. Right? Well, not exactly. There are more breeds of horses than Carter has liver pills. We're just going to touch on a few examples here, otherwise we're going to need a book about 2000 pages long. For example, and we'll just start with the letter A, there is the Australian Stock Horse. This is one of those horses that arose from selective breeding due to the demands of the environment. The history of this breed actually began in 1788. When the first breed of horses was brought to Eastern Australia by the First Fleet. These horses were of mixed English Thoroughbred and Spanish stock and they were hardy enough horses that they were a perfect choice for...

If you are considering buying a new horse, there are several issues of concern to you. Smart buyers and riders know what they want before speaking to horse sellers. It is important to know everything you can about the new horse. Learn its history, blood lines, habits, preferences, skills and overall attitude. It is also important to find out about its inherent traits. All horses have their own unique traits. Know which ones are most desirable to you. Traits to Consider Some horses are better at certain tasks than others. When buying a new horse, pre-determine what skills you want the horse to possess. Some to consider are: * English riding * Showing and jumping * Racing * Western riding * Trail...

There are many questions that are asked everyday that no one knows the answer to. Some of these questions are more like riddles, for example, why do convenient stores that are open twenty four hours a day have bars on the windows and doors? These types of questions will get the wheels turning in a person's brain. Then there are some questions that could cause a brain to explode. An example of this type of question is why do women love horses? A person could easily spend the rest of their lives trying to figure this one out because there is not a clearly defined answer and the worst part is that if you were to ask a woman why they all seem to love horses so much they will not even know the answer...

There are many types of bedding common to horse farms across North America. At each barn you will see owners that swear by their bedding type, and assert that it is far better than anything else. But, how can you tell which bedding really is best? When choosing what to use as bedding, there are several factors to consider. These include the material, its availability, cost, ease of cleaning, disposal and the existing flooring. Because every barn is different, every barn owner makes a different decision when it comes to the best bedding. Material The most common types of bedding are shavings and straw. Shavings come in every grade from sawdust to large, thick flakes. While sawdust is more...

While most people are familiar with many of the pure breeds of horses, there are many interesting crossbreds. Each breed has its own benefits, and it is not unusual for people to try to get the best of both breeds by crossing them. The following are some common crossbreds and their usual characteristics. Arabian Crosses Most Arabian crosses are designed to refine the horse, without adding much height. Arabians are known for being highly sensitive and intelligent horses, who can be a bit flighty or silly at times. Most of the breeds they are crossed to tend to be solid citizens who could use a bit more pep. Many Arab crosses make excellent all-round horses who do well for children and for...

When buying a horse for the first time, it is not uncommon to make some mistakes. These are some of the most common pitfalls first-time buyers encounter when buying their first horse. 1. Buying the First Horse you Look At Sometimes a buyer is in such a rush to find a horse that the first horse seems like a perfect match. Perhaps the price is right, or the horse just seems to be "right". While this may be the right horse for you, it is important to take the time to make sure. This means going out and looking at a few more horses, so that you have something to compare the first horse to. Try the horse out a few times so that you know that you are a good match. If a seller pressures you, avoid...

What do you do if your kid asks for a horse? Supposing you say, "Yes," how do you go about picking one? How do you choose a good horse for kids? How do you find on who is kind, gentle, loving, and willing to please? Just as important, how do you stay away from those who buck, kick, bite, and have other horrible vices? These are all important questions to ask when you shopping for a horse for kids. My answer is simple: To find a good horse for kids, choose one with the right horse personality type. There are certain equines with personality types custom-made for kids, and other types that should definitely be avoided. When it comes to the safety and fun of your little ones, you definitely want to go...

If you thought horse racing was limited to the race course, think again. Now you can enjoy virtual horse racing games at home too. With the rise in its popularity, various gaming zones have come up where one can enjoy 3D game graphics. So, if you are set to compete for top racing honors against players from all over the world, virtual racing games are the best option. There is no doubt that youngsters are interested in the gaming culture and the Internet offers some of the best horse racing games that can be either played solo or with a partner. If you don't want to buy the games, you can even download them on your system and play as per your convenience. There are several websites on the Internet...

Have you ever wanted to own a stable and breed a thoroughbred champion race horse? If you are also passionate about horse races and want to see your horse race to victory, then you should play virtual horse racing games tournament. Jockey Game Tournaments, Trainer Game Tournaments and Betting Game Tournaments are some of the most realistic virtual horse racing games tournament that you will find on the internet. Horse racing games offers horse lovers a chance to compete against other players in an online community. Since most of the online games are available for free, all you need to do is just sign up with any of the genuine gaming websites that feature quality horse racing video games. Once you...

A horse can be regarded as more than an animal to ride, more than a hobby. A horse owner can love that animal as easily as he can love a dog. The main reason for purchasing a horse is to ride but the horse/human relationship is much more than that. When a small child looks up and says, "Your horse is beautiful" the horse owner is filled with pride. When a horse is well trained and accustomed to working "with" the rider it's almost as if the two are merged during riding. There is no better example of this than a "cow pony" (also called a cutting horse) which is a horse trained to follow, chase and cut a cow from the herd. The need for a horse to perform this duty dates back to the days when range...