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Katherine's Horses Blog December 2006 Archive

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses

Hot Forum Discussion: Do Horses Need Hay?

Saturday December 30, 2006
A new forum member is wondering if hay is all that important to horses. Read what other members have to say. More Forum Discussions Questions About When to Feed How Much ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week - Tölt

Friday December 29, 2006
This week's horse word is Tölt. It's not a common word. But if you own a certain breed, it's something you'll probably enjoy. Read the definition of Tölt to find ... Read More

Merry Christmas!

Monday December 25, 2006
Warm holiday greetings from myself, Aimee, Thor and Fredina. The links take you to each horse's pedigree on the All Breed Database. In Thor's case, the pedigree belongs to his ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week - Single Foot

Friday December 22, 2006
What is a single foot? Is it what you have after your horse steps on your toes? Read the definition of single foot and find out! More Definitions Gymkhana Paw

Horse Word of the Week - Pace

Thursday December 14, 2006
American Standarbreds are raced in both trotting and pacing races. But did you know there are riding horses that pace too? Read the definition of pace to find out more. More ... Read More

Horse Photo of the Week - Breakheart's Cool Champagne

Wednesday December 13, 2006
Breakheart's Cool Champagne lives at Break Heart Ranch Horse Rescue. He's a little tired of having his picture taken, and like a bad kid is making a face. Read ... Read More

Give an 'Unwrapped' Gift this Christmas

Tuesday December 12, 2006
We spend a lot of time and money on our horses and ponies. They bring us pleasure and companionship and in return we give them the best of our care. ... Read More

Jingle Bells

Sunday December 10, 2006
About this time of year you'll probably hear the old favorite "Jingle Bells" more than once. It's a holiday favorite, even though it has nothing to do with Christmas and ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week - Gaited

Friday December 8, 2006
Many people are discovering the joys of riding a gaited horse. But what does gaited mean? Read this definition of gaited to find out. More Definitions Parts of the Horse - The ... Read More

2006 Top Gift Picks for Horse Lovers

Monday December 4, 2006
I asked forum members what they hoped to find under the tree this year. Read 2006 Top Gift Picks for Horse Lovers as chosen by the About Horses and Ponies ... Read More

Saddle Fit and Structural Defects

Sunday December 3, 2006
If you are buying a saddle here's what you need to know about checking it for structural defects. Beth Stefani of western-saddle-guide.com discusses saddle symmetry and soundness in her ... Read More

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