Guess the Famous Horse Quotes
Monday May 29, 2006
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. ... Read More
Shakespeare Horse Quotes
Sunday May 28, 2006
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
Anhidrosis in Horses
Friday May 26, 2006
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
What is a Chesnut?
Thursday May 25, 2006
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
Feed Grains, Concentrates, Hays and Supplements Gallery
Monday May 22, 2006
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
Feeding Your Horse Concentrates, Grains, and Supplements
Monday May 22, 2006
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
Australian Stock Saddles
Wednesday May 17, 2006
Australian Stock Saddles are very popular with pleasure riders. Is an Aussie poley for you? This description and photo may help you decide.
Parts of the Horse--The Ergot
Monday May 15, 2006
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
Miniature Horse Album
Saturday May 13, 2006
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
Parts of the Horse Clickable Image
Thursday May 11, 2006
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
How To Deal with a Horse That Bites
Wednesday May 10, 2006
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
Our First Horse--A Weblog
Tuesday May 9, 2006
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
Horses help Doctors Improve Communication Skills
Sunday May 7, 2006
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
How To Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Horse
Friday May 5, 2006
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
Horse Show Prize Colors and Placings
Wednesday May 3, 2006
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
My Horse Doesn't Like to Be Groomed--What Can I Do?
Monday May 1, 2006
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