Choosing the right horse boarding stable will ensure your horse’s health, safety, and happiness. In order to find a stable that meets your horse’s specific needs, it is important to find out exactly what services they offer. Here is a list to help you to choose the right horse boarding stable for your horse. read full article…
Horse Advice Category
When a horse takes a direct blow to a muscle, we say he has sustained a contusion. Contusions are almost always followed by swelling. Your knee-jerk reaction is to ice it. Good choice. But if you don’t have an ice pack available, try this instead… read full article…
Having only been a horse owner for 10 months, to suddenly find myself with a foal to care for was quite a shock.
My horse is a traditional coloured cob, prone to be a bit on the large side anyway, so she hid the foal very well. read full article…
Choosing a horse will be one of the most important decisions you ever make so for the sake of both you and the horse - take your time. read full article…
Owning a horse is a huge responsibility for an adult, much less for a child. Owning a horse requires a lot of time and money, both from the parent and the child, therefore, before you decide to go horse-shopping, it’s best that you sit down and discuss the responsibilities and tasks involved in owning and caring for a horse with the child. read full article…
I want to make my horses as safe as possible in a variety of situations. Therefore I try to expose them to as many situations as possible. Although I would never advocate approaching your horse at a full sprint I think there are good reasons to let your horse get some experience around fast moving objects. read full article…
We have a long history with domesticated animals and even the nay Sayers can’t deny their roll in society past and present.
There is evidence that as long as 10,000 years ago the Native Americans had domesticated dogs as depicted in early rock paintings. Apparently, the dogs in the painting look remarkably like the Carolina dogs of today. read full article…
Read Your Cat’s Body Language - Know Your Pet More
Meow! That is the sound you hear when you meet your cat walking down the doorway. It will move with his head and tail held high, looking directly at your eyes and emitting a faint sound summoning you to follow wherever it goes. read full article…
Owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Just like owning any pet, you should put a great deal of thought and consideration before you decide to purchase an equine. Since most individuals will have to house horses off their property, you should first consider finding a suitable stable before you purchase a horse. Also, consider your wants and needs. read full article…
The following simple rules will be found useful to all parties about to buy a horse:
I. Never take the seller’s word; if dishonest he will be sure to cheat you, if disposed to be fair, he may have been the dupe of another, and will deceive you through representations which cannot be relied upon. read full article…