Katherine's Horses Blog March 2007 Archive

Spring Horse Care
As I brush out the ponies hair is flying everywhere. It sticks to my clothing, gets in my eyes, and I constantly have to clean out the brushes. I love ... Read More

Friday March 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Bedding Poll Results
The clear leader in last week's bedding poll is shavings. However, 9% of you are using some other bedding material than straw, shavings, paper or wood pellets. Click the 'comments' ... Read More

Thursday March 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (9)

Hot Forum Discussions - Riding with CFS
Do you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia? One forum member with CFS would like to reach out to others who love horses and share experiences. As a horse lover ... Read More

Wednesday March 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Worming
I recently wormed Aimee and Thor, but Fredina hasn't been wormed since January 17. What is worming? Read the glossary entry "worming" to find out. More Glossary Words Easy Keeper Roaring

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

Horse Riding as Exercise
I came across an interesting article. Horse Riding - The Physical benefits, written by a physiotherapist, discusses the physical benefits of riding. The idea that horse back riding is ... Read More

Monday March 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Horse Photo of the Week - Beau
"This is my beautiful 13 year old Quarter Horse, Beau. Actually these are my two most favorite guys in the world, my horse and my husband. Beau saved my life ... Read More

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

Mikael's Mania - Arabian Horses Blog
Foaling season is just around the corner for many horse owners (if it hasn't already begun depending on your breeding program). Mikael's Mania - Arabian Horses is a horse ... Read More

Saturday March 24, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

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

Saturday March 24, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions: Using Olive Oil
A member asks if it is okay to use olive oil to condition leather. I've heard of using it too. But other members are advising her on the pros ... Read More

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

Poll: What Kind of Bedding Do You Use?
Cleaning stalls has become slightly more difficult since changing from shavings to chopped straw. Although I like the look of a staw bedded stall, I find shavings easier to clean. ... Read More

Tuesday March 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (6)

Horse Photo of the Week - Boela
"Boela is my first horse. He is a 10 year old gelding. I totally love him. We are doing show jumping and dressage." Photo 2006 Marisha V. Enjoy more horse ... Read More

Sunday March 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Horse Wallpaper
I have to admit I am getting tired of looking at the snowy landscapes around here. They are often lovely, but by mid-March the novelty has worn off. About Guide ... Read More

Saturday March 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

A Reader Asks..
One day my Morgan was accidentally bridled with a slotted D-Ring Kimberwick (broken) bit upside down. The reins were in the end o-ring, a loose leather curb chain in the bottom ... Read More

Thursday March 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Hot Forum Discussions - Adventures on Horseback
Today I thought I'd highlight some of the forum posts that tell stories about the adventures members are having with their horses; some good and some not so good. An ... Read More

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

Whose Tooth Was This?
As I was riding yesterday, I noticed something white in the sand; a tooth! Somebody lost a baby tooth. Like humans, horses have baby teeth--also called milk or deciduous teeth. ... Read More

Monday March 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Endurance Horses
"These are my 3 Arabian endurance horses, all geldings. My horses have enabled me to see some of the most beautiful areas in the U.S." Photo 2006 Cathy G. Enjoy ... Read More

Sunday March 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Horse Word of the Week - School Master
For some reason this term evokes images of a stern, black robbed professor standing on the dias of lecture hall. In the horse world, a school master may be as ... Read More

Saturday March 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Budget Riding Clothes
The last few days I have been using my sewing skills to help a friend get some Western wear ready for the upcoming Can-Am Equine Emporium trade show. Being on ... Read More

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

Get About Horses Weekly Updates
Every Tuesday I send a brief newsletter updating you on what is new and available on the About Horses website. I include new articles, tips, hot forum discussions and a ... Read More

Wednesday March 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions - Learning to Ride Again
Many adults come back to riding after having to stop in their younger years. Unfortunatley school, family and simple economics prevent many of us from riding as much as we'd ... Read More

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

Horse Photo of the Week - Magic
Magic has been lucky enough to find friends who have given her the love and care she needed. She has stolen a place in her new owners heart. Here is ... Read More

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

What Breed of Horse are You?
I love quizzes. Want to find out my deep dark secrets? Put a quiz in front of me. Not that I have any deep dark secrets...but if I did...So just ... Read More

Saturday March 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (7)

Horse Word of the Week - Brushing
The obvious meaning of the word brushing is what you do when you groom your horse. But there is another meaning for brushing. Brushing can be caused by conformation faults, ... Read More

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