Katherine's Horses Blog May 2006 Archive

Guess the Famous Horse Quotes
These old adages about horses are as true today as they were when they were coined. Reveal the quotes by choosing letters with this hangman style horse quotation game.

Monday May 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Shakespeare Horse Quotes
The bard himself must have been a horse lover. Horses appear in several of his plays and are the subjects of some notable quotes collected by Amanda Mabillard, About Guide ... Read More

Sunday May 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Anhidrosis in Horses
Several readers have asked for information about anhidrosis in horses. As we head into summer, non-sweating disease becomes a concern for those who live in hot humid climates. Anhidrosis in ... Read More

Friday May 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

What is a Chesnut?
No, it's not something you roast over an open fire. At least I hope not! Someone once asked me, with a very worried look on their face what that 'thing' ... Read More

Thursday May 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Feed Grains, Concentrates, Hays and Supplements Gallery
There is an amazing array of feeds you can offer your horses and ponies in all different shapes and sizes, made of many different ingredients. Take a look a the ... Read More

Monday May 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Feeding Your Horse Concentrates, Grains, and Supplements
Does your horse need extra grain, concentrates like pelleted feed, or supplements? The main diet of any horse or pony is hay or grass. But how do you know if ... Read More

Monday May 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Australian Stock Saddles
Australian Stock Saddles are very popular with pleasure riders. Is an Aussie poley for you? This description and photo may help you decide.

Wednesday May 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Parts of the Horse--The Ergot
Where and what is an ergot on a horse? This glossary page has an explanation and photo explaining what the ergot is now, what it may have been a long ... Read More

Monday May 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Miniature Horse Album
About Huntsville Alabama Guide Jean Brandau has posted a photo collection of Miniature Horses. The pictures were taken at the the Burritt Museum shortly after a diminutive pinto foal was ... Read More

Saturday May 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Parts of the Horse Clickable Image
Explore the anatomy of the horse with a clickable image map. Clicking anywhere on the horse picture will take you to a page where you'll find a description and close ... Read More

Thursday May 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How To Deal with a Horse That Bites
A reader asked how to stop her horse from biting, even after she felt she had tried everything. This is a common problem that tests many horse owner's patience. ... Read More

Wednesday May 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Our First Horse--A Weblog
Our First Horse chronicles the adventures of one family with their new horse Valentine. Mikki, Bill and the Kid share what they learn about stable management, horse health and ... Read More

Tuesday May 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horses help Doctors Improve Communication Skills
Those of us who work with horses quickly understand how much they have to teach us. When you are around horses you must be aware of your body language as ... Read More

Sunday May 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How To Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Horse
If you are still living at home with your parents and you want a horse or pony how can you convince your parents to buy one for you? How To ... Read More

Friday May 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (4)

Horse Show Prize Colors and Placings
I've made up a small chart that describes the traditional colors used for horse show rosettes. Not all horse shows will use the traditional colors and the colors may vary ... Read More

Wednesday May 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

My Horse Doesn't Like to Be Groomed--What Can I Do?
A reader left a comment last week that her horse didn't like being groomed. "I have a mare who hates that so much that today she bit me. What should ... Read More

Monday May 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)