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Katherine's Horses Blog November 2006 Archive

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

How Horse Shape Affects Saddle Fit

Thursday November 30, 2006
Do saddles come in one-size-fits-all sizes? Beth Stefani of Western-Saddle-Guide.com discusses how your horse's shape affects saddle fit, and what you should look for when fitting a saddle to ... Read More

Hot Forum Discussions - Ground Manners Problems

Monday November 27, 2006
Ground manners include things like leading and tying quietly, standing still without stepping on you, and not nipping or pulling. One new horse owner wonders if they have caused problems ... Read More

Signs of Poor Western Saddle Fit

Friday November 24, 2006
Unfortunately saddle sizes are not like shoe sizes and horses can't talk. So how can you tell if your saddle doesn't fit your horse? Read Signs of Poor Western ... Read More

Free Online Horse Management at Rendaivu

Thursday November 23, 2006
Rendaivu allows you to track and plan all of your horse activities online: training, competitions, reproduction, and health. Stables and clubs can organize their information as well. You can ... Read More

Standardbreds as Saddle Horses

Monday November 20, 2006
If you've read Meet the American Standardbred you'll have learned a little about the breed. Now learn about Adopting, Retraining and Enjoying American Standardbreds as pleasure riding and driving horses. ... Read More

Does Riding Skill Affect Saddle Fit?

Sunday November 19, 2006
Saddle fit expert Beth Stefani explains how your riding skills can affect the fit of your horse's saddle. Read Riding Skill and Saddle Fit to learn how becoming a better ... Read More

Horse Photo of the Week - Isabelle Beams

Friday November 17, 2006
Isabelle Beams is an 8 year old Tennessee Walking Horse mare. After a difficult start she is now the perfect trail horse. Read about Isabelle Beams and her owner ... Read More

Riding Your Horse Along Roadsides

Thursday November 16, 2006
Riding your horse along roads is another of those things that you should avoid if possible. We live on a very quiet gravel road, be even we have had some ... Read More

Horse Hair Jewellery

Tuesday November 14, 2006
When my horse Freya died I kept a large tuft of her tail. I planned to make something out of it, but have been stumped for an idea. Thanks to ... Read More

Introducing a Pup to Horses

Sunday November 12, 2006
In addition to the horses, we also have three dogs. One is an older Jack Russell Terrier that can not be trusted off leash and chases horses, so she is ... Read More

Unknowing Heroes

Saturday November 11, 2006
Depending where you are in the world this day may be marked by somber celebrations and memorials to veterans and fallen war heroes. Many lives were sacrificed so that we can ... Read More

Hot Forum Discussions - New Owner Questions

Friday November 10, 2006
A new horse owner has questions about buying a well broke two year old. Should a two year old horse be ridden, and as an experienced rider, but first time ... Read More

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Thursday November 9, 2006
By the time many of you read this I'll be on my way or at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario with our Pony Club. I'm not looking ... Read More

Horse Photo of the Week - Obelix

Wednesday November 8, 2006
Obelix is a Selle Francias X Akhal-Teke that is giving his owner plenty of reason to smile. Read about Obe and his owner on their gallery page. Photo 2006 ... Read More

Horseback Riding at Night

Tuesday November 7, 2006
The moon is just past full--which means there's still plenty of light left for a moonlight ride. Riding at night generally isn't a good idea, but on evenings like these, ... Read More

Safety on the Trail

Monday November 6, 2006
Aimee and Zas already have their shaggy winter coats, but that's okay because show season is long over here. Zas will be leaving soon so my daughter can ride her ... Read More

Recognizing and Avoiding Choke

Wednesday November 1, 2006
Be careful feeding those Halloween apples to your horse. Large pieces of poorly chewed feed can cause choke. Choke is best understood before it happens so that you can recognize ... Read More

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