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Katherine's Horses Blog February 2007 Archive

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

Hot Forum Topics - Bitless Bridles

Tuesday February 27, 2007
"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

Horse Photo of the Week - Mac

Sunday February 25, 2007
"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

Horse Quizzes in Your Email Inbox

Friday February 23, 2007
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

Horse Word of the Week - Rooting

Thursday February 22, 2007
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

Blog Carnival at Mikail's Mania

Wednesday February 21, 2007
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

Colic Scare

Monday February 19, 2007
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

Pet Photography - Removing Red Eye

Saturday February 17, 2007
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

Horse Word of the Week - Artificial Aids

Thursday February 15, 2007
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

Join the Discussion: Horse Spills Feed

Tuesday February 13, 2007
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

Horse Word of the Week - Counter Canter

Thursday February 8, 2007
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

Hot Forum Discussions - Filly Won't Stand for Farrier

Tuesday February 6, 2007
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

Horse Photo of the Week - Doc

Sunday February 4, 2007
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

Get Ready To Ride - Email Course

Friday February 2, 2007
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

Horse Word of the Week - Roaring

Thursday February 1, 2007
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

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