Katherine's Horses Blog August 2006 Archive

Why Does My Horse Buck? ?
Dumped. Pitched. Thrown. Call it what you will, but it starts with your horse lifting his hind end, you flying in an elegant arc through the air and ends with ... Read More

Thursday August 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Eye Infections and Injuries in Horses
I went out a few mornings ago to find one of the ponies had a very puffy, weepy eye. She wanted to keep the eye closed but opened it because ... Read More

Tuesday August 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Get Ready To Ride - Email Course
If you want to learn to horseback ride here is an eight week course designed to introduce you to basic riding skills. You'll start with learning how to lead and ... Read More

Sunday August 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Hay Cubes or Pellets: What do You Think?
In some areas this summer's hay crop has been very poor and horse owners are forced to look for alternative feed sources. Forum members have been discussing the pros and ... Read More

Sunday August 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How to French Braid
My daughter is participating in a troop drill team demonstration this weekend. Her Pony Club team has been practicing since January and has given a number of demonstrations over the ... Read More

Thursday August 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

What is Your Favorite WEG Sport?
I'm either going to have a few late nights or will have to figure out how to set the VCR up to record if I want to watch any of ... Read More

Tuesday August 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

World Equestrian Games
The World Equestrian Games began August 20th in Aachen, Germany. Over the next two weeks top riders from around the world in endurance, eventing, jumping, driving, reining, dressage and vaulting ... Read More

Monday August 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rhythm Beads
In a recent comment a reader mentioned the use of rhythm beads. I had never heard of them before. I did a bit of research and found several web pages ... Read More

Friday August 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Hot Forum Topic -- Are You Ready to Raise a Foal?
A forum member asks: "My boyfriend and I have been helping our friends feed and water their horses at a stable by our home. There is a 3 month colt ... Read More

Wednesday August 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

West Nile Virus
News stories about West Nile Virus have begun to appear. Unfortunately it is that time of year, when we start hearing about the effects of this mosquito borne virus.

Monday August 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Featured Horse of the Week -- Big Ben
Big Ben is just a baby, but he is already living up to his name. He is owned and loved by L.R. Pritchard. Send a photo of your favorite horse ... Read More

Saturday August 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Keeping Your Horse's Drinking Water Clean
It almost sounds silly but our water trough has been the scene of several deaths. Unsuspecting chipmunks and squirrels have slipped into the water and drown. Not only do we ... Read More

Thursday August 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Gaucho Pony at Estancia Santa Susana
Linda Garrison of About Cruises visited a Argentine ranch and snapped this photo of a Gaucho Pony used for working the cattle. The saddle is very interesting--and very comfortable looking.

Tuesday August 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Hot
Hot is certainly what we are feeling each time we step out of the air conditioning and the excuse why my fences aren't getting painted. If you are riding in ... Read More

Sunday August 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Topics
Have you browsed the Brag About It folder on the forum? Forum members tell stories and post pictures of their new horses, horses doing fun things, or competition triumphs. Join ... Read More

Friday August 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Finding a Comfortable Western Saddle
You already know that correct saddle fit is essential to your horse’s comfort. Wearing a saddle that doesn’t fit is like a person wearing shoes that are the wrong size. ... Read More

Wednesday August 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)