Katherine's Horses Blog April 2007 Archive

A Reader Asks: Why Does My Horse Toss It's Head When I Ride?
Head tossing is a very common problem. Here are some possible causes and solutions. More Common Problems Why Does My Horse Buck When I Ride It? Catching a Hard to Catch Horse

Monday April 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Need "How to Ride Articles" Quickly?
Need the information from the Learn to Ride Ecourse quickly? The ecourse is an 8 week series. But here is all the information condensed so you can review or find ... Read More

Friday April 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Hogged
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

Thursday April 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Join the Discussion - Puncture Wounds
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

Tuesday April 24, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Grooming Tip: Wipes
A lot of grooming tips involve using baby wipes. Readers seem to use these for everything from pre-class touch ups to tack cleaning. Stephanie Brown, Your Guide to Parenting Babies ... Read More

Monday April 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

The Sleeping Habits of Horses
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

Wednesday April 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Music For Freestyles and Drill Teams
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

Monday April 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Horse Rescued from Mud Hole
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

Sunday April 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Why Not to Buy at Auction--Living Proof
This mare was purchased at auction as a 'summer project pony'. After closer inspection the buyer realized she got a 'two for one' deal. Shortly after she brought it home ... Read More

Friday April 13, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Saddling Up!
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

Thursday April 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions: Good Horse Books
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

Wednesday April 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Word of the Week - Gray
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

Tuesday April 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (6)

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

Thursday April 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

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

Wednesday April 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Word of the Week - Forge
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

Tuesday April 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Web Cams
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

Monday April 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)