Katherine's Horses Blog December 2005 Archive

Catching a Hard to Catch Horse
I remember when I was still in my teens (a long time ago!) having to leave very early in the morning for a competition. It was still dark and the ... Read More

Friday December 30, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Five Things You Need to Know Before Training
About three weeks ago, I was given a three year old Standardbred filly. The owner didn't want her to end up in the hands of a meat dealer so she ... Read More

Wednesday December 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Bit Glossary
There are hundreds of types of bits that are intended for every sport and discipline, promise to solve problems or achieve specific results. Bits and Bridles Explained offers photos and ... Read More

Monday December 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to all from Era, Aimee, Lexie (who wasn't allowed in the photo by the other two) and me. Want to see more horse photos? Visit the Gallery!

Sunday December 25, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Beautiful Horse Puzzle
Here's a fun way to while away the hours waiting for Santa. About Puzzles Guide David Fisher offers this beautiful horse jigsaw puzzle as a free download.

Saturday December 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Lead Your Horse
It's likely the first thing you'll do with any horse is lead it. How to Lead Your Horse outlines what you'll need and how to lead your horse safely--walking, trotting, ... Read More

Thursday December 22, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Last Minute Homemade Gift
Need a last minute gift for a horse owner (or your own horse)? These chewy horse treats made with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen are a snap ... Read More

Monday December 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

HorseLogs.com Online Software-Review
Are you're still looking for a last minute gift idea for the horse owner in your life? Why not help them keep their horse records in a safe and easy ... Read More

Sunday December 18, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Clip Art
If you need a few graphics for a web page or other project check out About Web Clip Art guide Bobby Peachy's collection of Horse and Equine Clip Art Links. ... Read More

Saturday December 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Terms Quiz
Here's a quiz that tests your knowledge of horse terminology. All fourteen words used in this quiz are words that are commonly used in everyday English. The twist is that ... Read More

Thursday December 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Topic: To Blanket or Not to Blanket?
I once had an 'old timer' comment that I kept blankets on my horses during the winter. "You'll make your horses sick doing that," he told me. It's been quite ... Read More

Wednesday December 14, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Free Horse Coloring Pages
Here's something to keep young horse lovers busy. Stacey Meyers offers her original artwork as free images to download and color. You'll find several different breeds, fantasy horses and holiday ... Read More

Tuesday December 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Rain Scald or Rain Rot
With good horse keeping, skin problems like rain scald are unlikely. But rain scald can occur during bouts of rainy weather, when the skin on a horse's back is ... Read More

Monday December 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Term of the Week-All Purpose Saddle
The glossary entry for the English All-Purpose Saddle explains how this saddle is designed for use in many English riding disciplines.

Sunday December 11, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

A Puppy For Christmas!
I could rename this article "A Pony for Christmas" All the advice About Dogs guide Krista Mifflin offers in her article A Puppy for Christmas applies equally to ... Read More

Saturday December 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

This Week's Featured First Horse-Sham
This week's featured first horse is Tami N's Sham. Tami says there isn't a better trail horse than Sham--and there just isn't enough time tell everyone what Sham means ... Read More

Friday December 9, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

English and Western Snaffles
If you are discussing bits, you might discover there is a difference between what Western riders and English riders refer to as a 'snaffle' bit. The Difference Between English and ... Read More

Thursday December 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Topic-Riding a Horse with Partial Blindness
Forum members are discussing how to deal with a horse that is blind in one eye. Many members have encountered a horse with partial blindness and can make recommendations as ... Read More

Wednesday December 7, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

A Great Gift Idea!
Here's a gift idea that will please any horse lover and benefit the wild ponies of Assateague Island. Adopt an Assateague pony of your choice for a year. You'll receive ... Read More

Tuesday December 6, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The Horse-El Caballo DVD Review
If you have young horse lovers on your gift list, Cherry Hill's new DVD The Horse-El Caballo will have them learning about horses and practicing their English and Spanish vocabulary. ... Read More

Monday December 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Term of the Week--Leads
A long time ago Western Horseman Magazine produced a booklet called "Those Cantankerous Leads". Leads can be confusing to new riders. Exactly what are leads? Leads refer to the footfall ... Read More

Sunday December 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Trails To Explore
U.S. / Canadian Parks Guide Darren Smith has put together a great list of trails in the U.S. and Canada. Many trails in National, State, and Provincial parks, as ... Read More

Saturday December 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

GaWaNi Pony Boy TV Series to Air
HorseTV will be airing a new 13 part series "Women & Horses" elaborating on the content of GaWaNi Pony Boy's successful magazine of the same name.

Thursday December 1, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Horse Owners
Get great ideas to put on your wish list, or hints for what the horse lover in your life would like Santa to tuck in a stocking. Top 10 Stocking ... Read More

Thursday December 1, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)