Katherine's Horses Blog February 2007 Archive

Hot Forum Topics - Bitless Bridles
"I recently bought a horse that has never had a bit in his mouth (hard to believe, but true). He has only been ridden in a Bosal. I'm thinking ... Read More

Tuesday February 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Mac
"Mac is a 5 year old Thoroughbred Quarter Horse X gelding, I bought Mac in June 28 06 (on my son's 3rd birthday). He's a little on the green side ... Read More

Sunday February 25, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Quizzes in Your Email Inbox
If you enjoy learning about horses and testing your knowledge you can get horse quizzes in your email inbox. Once a week for six weeks you'll receive a horse oriented ... Read More

Friday February 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Horse Word of the Week - Rooting
This is something that I see school horses doing and it can really be annoying for the rider. It's a bit hard on the arms and shoulders too. Find out ... Read More

Thursday February 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Blog Carnival at Mikail's Mania
The Horse Lover's Blog Carnival is a collection of links to blogs by horse lovers. Each week the Horse Lover's Blog Carnival has a theme and this week it is ... Read More

Wednesday February 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Colic Scare
My mare gave me a bit of a scare this weekend. I rode briefly (it was very cold) in the morning and then left for a Pony Club meeting with ... Read More

Monday February 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Pet Photography - Removing Red Eye
I have yet to get a really good picture of the mare I bought back in December. I have dark photos of a dark horse in a dark barn or ... Read More

Saturday February 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Horse Word of the Week - Artificial Aids
There are artificial aids and there are natural aids. We sometimes too quickly resort to the former, when we don't think the latter is working well. More Definitions Longe Paw

Thursday February 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hugs and Kisses for Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day and you can never have too many hugs and kisses. Here's how you can teach your horse or pony to give you a hug or a ... Read More

Wednesday February 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Join the Discussion: Horse Spills Feed
A forum member is getting frustrated because her horse spills its feed all over the stall floor. Here's the advice fellow members have for her to slow down her exicted ... Read More

Tuesday February 13, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Counter Canter
When you ask for this it's called a counter canter but if you don't ask for it...well...it's something you have to correct. What is a counter canter? Read this glossary ... Read More

Thursday February 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions - Filly Won't Stand for Farrier
After an injury one forum member's filly will not stand for the farrier. Even after being sent for training the filly has reverted to her difficult ways. Forum members offer ... Read More

Tuesday February 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Doc
Kalligraphy's stable name is Doc and he is the answer to a 50 year dream. He's a 19 year old registered Arabian who's been with his owner Pauline, since October ... Read More

Sunday February 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Get Ready To Ride - Email Course
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

Friday February 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Roaring
While roaring might be something you'd think a lion would do, some horses do it too. Sometimes it is harmless (but noisy) and sometimes roaring means it's time to call ... Read More

Thursday February 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)