Katherine's Horses Blog November 2006 Archive

How Horse Shape Affects Saddle Fit
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

Thursday November 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions - Ground Manners Problems
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

Monday November 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Ask Santa (or Your Parents) For a Christmas Horse
A horse or pony may be on the top of your Christmas list this year. But horse ownership is a big responsibility, it can be expensive and safety is priority. ... Read More

Sunday November 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Signs of Poor Western Saddle Fit
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

Friday November 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Free Online Horse Management at Rendaivu
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

Thursday November 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (8)

Standardbreds as Saddle Horses
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

Monday November 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Does Riding Skill Affect Saddle Fit?
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

Sunday November 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Meet the American Standardbred
This young Standardbred was too slow to race in harness on the track. Most people think of American Standardbreds as racehorses. They can be ridden too, and their experience and ... Read More

Saturday November 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Isabelle Beams
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

Friday November 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Riding Your Horse Along Roadsides
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

Thursday November 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Hair Jewellery
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

Tuesday November 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Introducing a Pup to Horses
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

Sunday November 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Unknowing Heroes
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

Saturday November 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Hot Forum Discussions - New Owner Questions
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

Friday November 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
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

Thursday November 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Obelix
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

Wednesday November 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Horseback Riding at Night
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

Tuesday November 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Safety on the Trail
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

Monday November 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

FAQs about Shoeing Your Horse
Horses sometimes need shoes for a variety of reasons. Your farrier is the best person to consult when you have questions about trimming and shoeing. But here are the most ... Read More

Saturday November 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wildlife Encounters
Rumours are that bears have moved into our area. A few weeks ago I was driving home after sunset and a dark squarish looking animal crossed the road ahead of ... Read More

Thursday November 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Recognizing and Avoiding Choke
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

Wednesday November 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)