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Katherine's Horses Blog April 2007 Archive

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

Horse Word of the Week - Hogged

Thursday April 26, 2007
Here's another of those horse terms that might mean one thing to one person, and something else to another. Read the definition of hogged to find out more. More Definitions Roached Clipping

Join the Discussion - Puncture Wounds

Tuesday April 24, 2007
While an open cut may look more dramatic, a puncture wound is more trickey to heal. A forum member asks how to care for a puncture wound on her horse ... Read More

The Sleeping Habits of Horses

Wednesday April 18, 2007
The sleeping habits of horses are somewhat different than humans. Most humans have only one long stretch of sleep in a 24 hour day. Horses rest for short periods more ... Read More

Music For Freestyles and Drill Teams

Monday April 16, 2007
You might need music for a freestyle dressage test, drill team routine or just like a bit of background music to drown out distractions while you ride. About Web Search ... Read More

Horse Rescued from Mud Hole

Sunday April 15, 2007
You can view video of a horse being rescued from a mudhole in Texas on the NBC A local TV station aired this footage explaining the the horse had slipped ... Read More

Saddling Up!

Thursday April 12, 2007
After being arena bound all winter we've been anxious to be outside. The trails are dry and the puddles are gone from the ring. It's time to saddle up and ... Read More

Hot Forum Discussions: Good Horse Books

Wednesday April 11, 2007
If you love horses you probably have a collection of horse books on your bookshelf. Add your favorites to the recommendations by forum members. What is your favorite horse book ... Read More

Word of the Week - Gray

Tuesday April 10, 2007
This gray mare has a chestnut foal by her side. When this mare was young she would have been very dark with only a few flecks of white. There ... Read More

A Reader Asks: Where Do I Find Horses For Sale?

Thursday April 5, 2007
A reader is planning to buy a horse this summer and wonders where to find horses. There are lots of places to find horses. Here are a few suggestions if ... Read More

Join the Discussion - How to Find Guest Speakers for Your Horse Club

Wednesday April 4, 2007
Do you belong to a club that likes to get together and learn more about horses and ponies? About Horses and Ponies forum moderater Cyniska has a great idea for ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week - Forge

Tuesday April 3, 2007
Forging is one of those words that has more than one meaning in the horse world. Both meanings have to do with the horse's hooves. But one is something the ... Read More

Horse Web Cams

Monday April 2, 2007
If you can't look out your window and see horses here's the next best thing. This list of Horse Web Cams lets you watch horses inside and outside the stable. ... Read More

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