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Grooming Tools used for grooming There are several tools that are commonly used when grooming a horse. Proper use and technique helps to ensure the horse remains comfortable during the grooming process, and allows for greater ease in cleaning the animal.  Curry or Currycomb: A tool made of rubber or plastic with short "teeth" on one side, that slides onto the hand of the groom. It is usually the first tool used in daily grooming. The horse is rubbed or "curried" in a circular motion, which helps to loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. The curry comb is usually used in a circular motion to work loose embedded material. Curries are generally too...

For months, your horse has been fat, furry, and protected from the elements with the appropriate clothing. Suddenly, in spite of the cold temperatures, you notice that shedding has begun. It's too soon, you think to yourself, but this is not the case. Shedding is a natural process that occurs in several stages each year. Unfortunately, it also means that everyone will be covered with loose hair that itches, irritates, and sets off allergies. Shedding season begins long before it appears that temperatures are warm enough, and then it stops without apparent cause. This a natural part of the cycle that has evolved to regulate their body temperature. A few weeks after the initial shed ends, the real...

Many people think of the Hackney Horse as the English carriage horse but these well bred equines also make very suitable riding horses and they are known for having excellent endurance and good tempers. They also have a distinctive high-stepping gait which makes them popular in the show ring, but it is true that most of the horses are trained for driving. The Hackney Horse has its roots in the 1300's when a desire for a sturdy riding horse emerged in England in the 14th century and various horses with incredible stamina and smooth gaits started to be bred. But the modern Hackney Horse roots can be found in the 1700's in Norfolk, England, where the horses called Norfolk Trotters had been selectively...

Do you want trail riding tips? Horse trail riding is full of fun and adventure. However, it can go bad quickly when you or your horse suffer injuries and other problems on the trail that could have been avoided with proper horse training. Trail riding with your horse can be pleasurable for you and your equine, but it requires preparation and alertness. You must be extremely aware of every detail so your trail ride will go as smoothly as possible. Max the potential of fun and adventure by following these three important guidelines in horse trail riding. Trail Riding Tip No. 1 - Prepare Properly Prepping for the trail ride is perhaps the most important procedure. Good fortune comes to those who are...

There is one thing that is absolutely required before you can successfully relate to or train a horse: leadership. As soon as any horse becomes aware of you they will assign you a status: predator, herd mate or no importance at all, like the pet rock of the '70's. As herd animals, horses are hard-wired to identify the power structure whenever they are in the company of another horse or human. In the absence of proof to the contrary, the horse's default opinion will be that you are a predator, and any big moves on your part will kick in nature's fight-or-flight response. In the case of horses, unless they are confined, their choice will be to run. The other extreme is the horse who has effectively...

The purpose of a good pad is to add comfort for your horse and keep dirt and sweat off of your saddle. Although most people will purchase a pad based on colors and design. I admit I have a few myself in an array of bright colors and patterns, but there are the ones you want to consider owning to give better fit and performance. One of the latest ones out there is the gel pad, these can be used more effectively on a hard to fit horse, or if you have to use one saddle on different horses with different conformations. Some information that I have collected indicate a poor rating concerning the cushioning and impact reduction. I think this pad like others has a specific purpose and is recommended for...

Whether you are an experienced rider or a complete beginner there are simple exercises that can help improve and maintain a comfortable and correct riding posture when in the saddle. By practicing these in the saddle it will also help you feel more comfortable and at home there, brilliant if you are an inexperienced and or nervous rider. These exercises are best practiced on a quiet horse, on a lunge, with the help of an experienced horse person that will control the horse, enabling you to concentrate solely on the exercise at hand. These are best practiced in walk first before proceeding to trot when ready. Toe Circling -For relaxing your ankles -With the reins knotted so they will not dangle low...

Your horse often shares signs of discomfort if being forced to wear a saddle that does not fit properly. Of course any of us are going to notice, and hopefully immediately rectify, anything as serious as an actual saddle sore or other obvious indications that saddle fit is compromised. However; less urgent fitting problems can still make your horse rather uncomfortable and impede their movement and ability to balance optimally, especially once we're in the saddle. While the withers and top line (along the long back muscle) are places we often check for soreness, it's also important to feel the horse's shoulders and other areas where the saddle might cause excessive pressure. Does your horse dance...

One of the most important things you can do to ensure the health and comfort of you and your horse is not only to select the right horse riding saddle, but properly fitting that saddle to your horse. Having a bad fit can not only create back ache and muscle pain for the rider, but it also very uncomfortable for the horse. There are companies that will measure you and your horse and suggest a correct saddle size. I highly recommend this service to begin with. Once you have purchased the correct sized horse saddle, it is also important to remember that the position of the saddle on the horse's back is very important in making sure that the horse is comfortable while being ridden. There are basically...

It's surprising to horse owners when a horse reaches around and bites at their foot. What the owner doesn't know is they taught the horse to do that. Let me explain the message in this article. While in the saddle, you want to teach your horse to give to the bit. It's important you understand that some horses will take longer than others to learn it. That's just the way it is and you have to be patient with that. Interestingly, a horse may reach around and bite your foot while you're holding the rein and waiting for him to give. If he does, here's what you do. Do NOT let go of the rein. The reason is when you let go of the rein it is immediate relief for him. Horses learn to do something when they...

If you watch a herd of horses turned out you will notice that there are pretty set behavioral patterns. Everyone knows his or her place in the pecking order. There are usually no big surprises for anybody involved. This is how horses live. Now we enter the picture - and that is where things can get complicated. The horse pretty much expects that our behavior is as consistent as the behavior of the herd members. And this is not always the case - and can potentially confuse the horse. They say, if you have a dog long enough, you look like your dog and your dog looks like you. I hope this is true - my dogs are pretty good looking. The morale behind that applies to horses, too. I have seen many times...

It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood. Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages. In its earliest days the spur and the metal it was made with were a mark of rank. This is where the expression to "earn your spurs" came from. As punishment a knight would have his spurs and sword broken and taken away as part of his disgrace Rowels came along in France or Spain in the 10th Century or so and evolved through the Northern European and Spanish cultures according to their needs at the time. The Rowel of a spur is usually round and spins like a wheel with spikes that attach to the neck or shank of the spur. It is the part that actually touches the...

There are tools for every trade, and the right set of horse training aids can make the difference between success and frustration. Don't be tempted to skimp on this area of investment. All horse training is serious business. The average animal outweighs the trainer by an impressive margin, and the horse training aids you choose can help prevent serious injury. -- Rope Halter The most basic of horse training aids is the halter and lead rope combination. A rope halter will facilitate tying and leading, and works better than a flat halter because it will prevent leaning while at the same time being comfortable for the horse. The halter is placed on the animal's head. -- Lead Rope The lead rope is...

One of the first steps in training a horse is to teach him to longe. The longe line is the best place to train a horse many of the basics, from learning its transitions to accepting tack, and even accepting a rider for the first time. To begin with, you need a horse that knows how to lead without difficulty. Ideally, you should have worked on leading your horse from both sides before beginning longe line training. You horse should also be at least two years old before learning to longe as the constant circle work is hard on the joints. The first step is to teach your horse to go forward from the whip. Start off with a longe line attached to the side ring of your horse's halter. With your line...

The Use of Pilates in Horse Riding. It seems everyone has heard of Pilates and very few people actually know what Pilates is. So what is Pilates? Pilates was the name of the man who discovered the function of the deep Transverse Abdominal muscle with respect to spinal stability. The exercising of this muscle has been labeled Pilates. The exercising fraternity has picked this up and marketed it as the new wave exercise regime. Gym trainers, personal trainer's aerobics teachers are all giving Pilates classes. Unfortunately the true function of this muscle and its biomechanics is not well understood by many of these people and the teaching of it is not complete. Many people think they are doing Pilates...

Understanding the saddle? The structure that you put on an animal's back to support the rider or other types of load is called a saddle. When one speaks of saddles, it is commonly associated with horses. But any kind of animal that could be ridden on its back has its own corresponding type of saddle. Horse saddles are a crucial piece of equipment for anyone serious about horse training. There are two main types of saddles - the English saddle and Western saddle. These are the two types of saddle primarily used in the equestrian world, although there are many types of horse saddles used worldwide. In other nations, saddles of different designs exist. Saddles differ greatly among various ethnic groups...

So you love model horses and those awesome Breyer horses have won your heart with their realism and beauty. If you want to begin a collection, here are five ideas to help get you started. 1. Choose a theme for your collection of Breyer horses. There are many options out there. Choose a breed or color, or even the year the models were produced. Whatever it is, with this selection made, you will be well on your way to a specialized and really interesting collection, rather than a random assortment. Try to make sure it is not so narrow as to allow you no room for expansion. Perhaps "draft horses" might be a better theme than "black Percheron stallions", which is so highly specific that you may find...

The Tobiano (pronounced: tow be yah' no). The Tobiano coat pattern is governed by a dominant gene, meaning that there only needs to be one copy of the gene for the tobiano coat pattern to be present. Homozygous refers to having identical alleles for a single trait. Homozygous: (Ho-mo-zi-gus) means two copies of the same gene. Horses that are homozygous for the tobiano gene will have two copies of the tobiano gene, one inherited from each parent. A horse must have two tobiano parents to have inherited two tobiano genes. If the foal gets a tobiano gene from each parent this means the foal will be homozygous for tobiano. Only genetic testing will tell you more conclusively that the horse is homozygous...

The terms "Pinto" and "Paint" are often confused when referring to a horse with a light and dark coat pattern, but in fact, those two words have different meanings. The Pinto Horse Association (PtHA) is a color registry, and Pintos can be any breed, but the Paint Horse that is registered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is limited to equines of documented and registered Paint, Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred breeding. While a Pinto could be multiply registered if it met the breed standards specified by any registry, the two registries, PtHA and APHA, are independent, even through most Paints can be double registered as Stock or Hunter type Pintos. The variety among the Pinto breed can...

Buying a trailer the first time can be overwhelming if you don't know anything about rigs. It's best to take a friend with you who hauls their own horses. Even then, you'll still have to provide information on your horse and truck to make sure you get the right trailer. Where to Find a Trailer Most people would rather not pay full price for a trailer if they don't have to. Look in the classifieds of your local newspaper; go to your local tack store. Both will have ads for trailers; the tack shop might have a photograph of the trailer which is always helpful. You can also ask the staff if they know the person selling the trailer, about the type of trailer, etc. You can also post an ad at the tack...

If you have ever shown a horse, you will know just how important it is to have your horse braided to look its best. Not everyone knows how to braid their horses, and many turn to professional braiders to do the job. But horse showing is very expensive and adding the cost of braiding to the fees only makes it that much harder to afford. Anyone can learn how to braid their own horse. It takes a lot of practice, but with time and patience, you can learn to produce show-quality braids and avoid the cost of paying a professional to do the job. The first stage in learning to braid is to braid with elastics. Start out with elastics the same color as your horse's mane. If you can't find the right color...

It is dark and downright cold this morning! The ride starts at 5:00 a.m. and it is 3:30 a.m. Too cold to sleep and Samson, my 8-year-old gelding, is probably just as cold and stiff as I am. I can hear him moving around in his pen just trying to keep his blood circulating. I'd better get up and do something to help him warm-up and prepare for the many miles ahead.... Endurance and pleasure trail riders know how important it is to have their horses feel energized and warm before heading out for a cold, early morning ride. Cold, stiff muscles, tendons, and joints can cause injuries and certainly will affect the animal's ability to perform at his best. Many riders are offering their horses' Acupressure...

ying the history of man, we can claim that man started riding horse soon after its appearance on the earth. We can not exactly say about the first saddle, which was used for riding purposes, but, we can surely say that a blanket with some sort of straps was used by the earlier riders. Today, Saddle is one of the most important things in horse ridding, after the horse. Saddles as a support are used for the comfort of the rider. It is used by fastening a strap around the body of the horse. As described earlier, various designs and styles of saddles for sale are available. But the question arises of which one to buy. Before deciding about the purchase of a saddle, following points should be kept in...

A horse trainer is a term generally used for someone that teaches and improves a horse. They specialise in training horses in various equestrian disciplines and also behaviour. Horse trainers have many years experience and even qualifications in their specialist area of horsemanship and know how to achieve the desired results. Whether it's a racehorse trainer conditioning a Thoroughbred for the flat or a classical dressage trainer teaching a horse the complex and demanding movements of a dressage test, a professional horse trainer will have the knowledge of what is required to teach the horse new skills or improve upon what has already been learnt. Horses are trained from the moment they are born...

Choosing among the many leather horse saddles for sale today can be tricky. There are so many styles to pick from, each in a variety of colors and sizes. Popular categories are Circle S, Blue River, Double T, and Showman saddles. With the many styles of tack offered to match any of these saddles, it's easy for any level of rider to have all the necessary gear for riding. Circle S: For a variety of riding styles, this line of saddles covers them all. Saddles made for roping, barrel racing, showing, or cutting and reining, are available with a range of seat sizes. The suede seats range between 10 to 17 inches in size. Barrel style saddles found within this line weigh between 22 to 25 pounds, which...

Time and again, I hear about a horse behaving badly-a horse chases someone around a pasture, it kicks, it bites, it bucks, it won't canter. While all of these issues sound different-they can all be traced right back to one and the same cause. A horse that exhibits bad behavior is more often than not just suffering from what I call alpha horse complex. That is, the owner of the horse has not truly established himself as the leader for the horse. The horse thinks that he is the leader, and all he is doing is behaving like an alpha horse does! The owner calls this bad behavior and feels like he needs to correct it. In truth, what we need to do as horse owners is take a step back and learn how horses...

Prof Jesse Beery was the world's greatest horse trainer and breaker of all time. That was because he could train any horse and stop his bad behavior immediately. His parents ran a farm. Jesse Beery worked with horses and soon discovered ways to get a horse to do exactly what he wanted. Beery soon became an authority on horse training. Jesse Beery had a natural gift for controlling horses. He traveled to fairs and shows all over the country to show people how he trained horses. Beery's horse training methods solved many problems with horses that before seemed unsolvable. Beery could train any horse - horses that ran away - horses that pulled too hard - horses that were spooked too easily - horses...

Training a horse is not an easy task because there are just so many things that you need to learn. And one of the most important horse training tips that you need to do is to get familiar with your horse. Since you will be training the horse, it is important to know its diet, moods, and behavior. Horses are like humans, too. You need to know how to handle them correctly so that you will be able to train them successfully. If you want to know more about some basic horse training tips, you should check out the list below. It is important to know their diet. The kinds of food that your horse eats should depend on its breed and daily activity. For example, horses with hotter blood need less protein to...

In shopping for a horse there are a few basic rules to meet success. Do yourself a favor and read this guideline if you want a smooth transition into your next purchase of an equine. All buyers interested in horses are interested for different reasons. The most important thing you can do for yourself is know yourself. Knowing yourself will ultimately lead you to understand what you need to aim for in finding the "right" horse. For instance, if you have never owned a horse before don't buy a untrained horse or a young one for that matter. The market right now is such that you can find a well broke experienced horse for a good price. Also understand a horse will not train you, you need to find someone...

When Christopher Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, he found a continent without horses. After returning to Spain, upon his return to the Americas, he brought back mares and stallions from Andalusia and Cordela. These horses were a mixture of Andalusian, Barb, and the now-extinct Spanish Jennet. The resulting offspring of this mixture was a horse with a very smooth and comfortable gait suitable for the varied terrains of the New World. Because of a trait contributed by the Jennet, of passing the most desirable characteristics along to its offspring, the horse quickly became favored by the Conquistadors. This was the founding stock of the Paso Fino breed. The breed established a place in...

Successful training can make the difference between the improvement of worsening of horse behaviors. That is why the right horse training is essential. The way that a horse acts can be based on several different aspects: Genetics: There is no doubt that genetics do play a role in how a horse acts, regardless of the environment the horse is in or who the owner is. Personality: Certain breeds tend to have certain personalities that is why you'll often hear the term "hot blooded breed" when referred to different types of breeds. One must remember though that each individual horse does have his own distinct personality like human beings. Owner: A horse sometimes tend to take on the owners temperament. A...

When you deal with animal care on a regular basis or you own a larger pet like a horse, the question of grooming is always an important one. The proper care of a horse includes trimming their coats; Oster clippers happen to be one of the better options out there for obtaining the perfect cut. The question becomes a matter of which one do you use. With that in mind, this article addresses the top four best Oster hair clippers for horse grooming. While Oster does have several models, there are certain ones that either are designed with pet grooming in mind or have a reputation for usage among professionals. It should be sufficient to examine four of them briefly. If you have a horse or other pet, you...

Learning how to treat urticaria in horses can be easy for the sharp witted homeopathic home prescriber. Homeopathy is a natural and complete modality of health care. Many common, uncomplicated ailments can be treated successfully at home, by the judicious use of the common home prescribing medicines. More complicated or longer standing ailments will need the skills of a professional homeopath. Urticaria is a skin problem often caused by an allergic reaction. The condition is characterised by wheals or little blisters. They can appear quickly and multiply rapidly. The condition can be itchy and/or tender to touch. It may contribute to diarrhoea. This is often a result of insect bites. Although this...

When most parents set out to buy their child's first horse, their attitude is that any horse will do. Fat, skinny, tall, short, experienced or inexperienced; it doesn't matter. After all, the child simply wants a horse! This is a dangerous mindset, however, because all horses are certainly not created equal, and the wrong choice can lead to injuries and disappointment. I recommend that all parents, regardless of their experience with horses, ask a trainer or instructor to accompany them when they look at possibilities. The logical first place to start is at the stable where your child takes lessons. If there are horses available for lease or sale, you'll at least be familiar with their temperaments...

Anyone who cares for horses will, at some point, have to care for a horse with a cut or wound. Large cuts and lacerations should be seen by the vet, and if you are unsure of its severity it is better to be safe than sorry. It is not uncommon for horses to graze themselves for time to time and it is important to be able to provide your horse with the first aid it needs, whether treating it yourself or waiting for the vet to arrive. Sterile saline solution is best for cleaning open, clean cuts or wounds, if there is none of this available the hose can be used to trickle water from above the wound (not directly on the wound in case the water pressure deepens any debris into the cut). The aim is to rid...