Katherine's Horses Blog September 2006 Archive

WSPA Working to Improve the Lives of Working Equines
Most of us go out of our way to keep our horses comfortable and healthy. But thousands of equines work very hard for a living without proper nutrition, veterinary or ... Read More

Saturday September 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

More Sideways Steps: Side Pass or Full Pass
The next sideways step you can teach your horse is the side or full pass. You'll be asking your horse to move completely sideways a few steps. This is really ... Read More

Monday September 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

A Full Weekend: Dressage and Hunting
This was a very busy weekend for us. On Friday my daughter and I competed at a local dressage show held at a fall fair. This was my first experience ... Read More

Monday September 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

YourBarn.com
If you like sites like myspace.com you'll love YourBarn.com. Join other horse lovers and share photos, maintain a blog, search the directory and join or create groups. Best of all ... Read More

Friday September 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Teaching Your Horse to Step Sideways
It is important that your horse knows how to move away from you on the ground, and move away from your legs while ridden. Even if your horse is ‘just’ ... Read More

Wednesday September 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

An Introduction to Clicker Training
If you've ever been to a marine park you might have heard the sharp whistle the trainers use to mark a desirable behavior as an orca, or seal or some ... Read More

Monday September 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Finding Horse Related Jobs
Register at Equistaff.com and search for horse related jobs. The search allows you to find jobs by state, province, country, breed or job type. The sign up is very quick. ... Read More

Friday September 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Make Your Own Riding Clothes
After spending several years riding only on the trail I don't have much in the way of proper riding clothes for the show ring. I'm going to have to be ... Read More

Wednesday September 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Sitting Correctly in the Saddle
My daughter and I spent the weekend at a Pony Club camp. We camped in rainy and then freezing weather, went on a trail ride, had a lesson and played ... Read More

Monday September 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Hot Forum Topics: Horse Not Putting On Weight
Forum members are helping a reader figure out why her mare is not putting on weight as she should. Find out what other readers think and join the discussion. Sign ... Read More

Saturday September 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Coldblood
The word coldblood can mean several things. In the animal world it's used in connection with animals like snakes and lizards whose body temperatures fluctuate with the air temperature. If ... Read More

Thursday September 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rain Scald and Thrush
It's been very rainy here lately. The paddocks are muddy and it seems like there is barely time for the horses to dry out before another rain shower. It's the ... Read More

Tuesday September 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

World Equestrian Games Results
I'm a little sleepy eyed this morning after watch the closing ceremonies of the World Equestrian Games. The final broadcast of driving and reining was exciting and the ceremony itself, ... Read More

Monday September 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Contests and Freebies for Horse Lovers
Tom Stamatson, Your About Guide to Contests and Sweepstakes has compiled a list of contests for pet owners. Keep an eye on this page for equine related contests. Currently you'll ... Read More

Saturday September 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Arena Letters and Dimension
Whether you plan to ride dressage tests or not having your riding ring marked with letters can be handy. Arena Letters and Dimensions will help you plan a riding ... Read More

Friday September 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)