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Katherine's Horses Blog August 2006 Archive

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

Why Does My Horse Buck? ?

Thursday August 31, 2006
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

Eye Infections and Injuries in Horses

Tuesday August 29, 2006
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

Get Ready To Ride - Email Course

Sunday August 27, 2006
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

Hay Cubes or Pellets: What do You Think?

Sunday August 27, 2006
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

How to French Braid

Thursday August 24, 2006
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

What is Your Favorite WEG Sport?

Tuesday August 22, 2006
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

World Equestrian Games

Monday August 21, 2006
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

Rhythm Beads

Friday August 18, 2006
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

Hot Forum Topic -- Are You Ready to Raise a Foal?

Wednesday August 16, 2006
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

West Nile Virus

Monday August 14, 2006
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.

Featured Horse of the Week -- Big Ben

Saturday August 12, 2006
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

Keeping Your Horse's Drinking Water Clean

Thursday August 10, 2006
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

Gaucho Pony at Estancia Santa Susana

Tuesday August 8, 2006
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. ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week - Hot

Sunday August 6, 2006
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

Hot Forum Topics

Friday August 4, 2006
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

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