Katherine's Horses Blog September 2007 Archive

This Week's Featured First Horse - Misty
This week's featured first horse is Jennifer B's Misty. I love the mystical quality of this photo. Misty left Jennifer at the august age of 26, but is still sadly ... Read More

Sunday September 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

MyTrainingStore.com
If you're looking for clickers, targets, reward pouches or books for clicker training your horse MyTrainingStore.com has a nice selection. I especially like the lollipop style targets--as a replacement for ... Read More

Saturday September 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Blanketing Tips
With colder weather setting in you may be thinking of wrapping your horse in its warm winter blanket. Photo 2006 K. Blocksdorf A well fed horse probably won't need a blanket in ... Read More

Wednesday September 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Thinking of Buying a Horse or Pony?
While the hours may fly while we are riding or driving, they also add up while feeding and caring for our horses. If you are thinking of owning your own ... Read More

Tuesday September 25, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Horse Photo of the Week - Taz
"This is my Taz, I've had him for 15 yrs. I got him as a 3yr old. He was stone cold wild." Read more about Taz and his owner ... Read More

Sunday September 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Remington Carriage Museum
Remington Carriage Museum claims to have the largest collection of horse drawn vehicles in North America. Take the on-line tour at the Remington Carriage Museum and view just a ... Read More

Saturday September 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Take the Poll: What Safety Equipment Do You Use?
I recently learned that Canadian Pony Club recommends that riders use mouth guards during cross country jumping events. This makes good sense to me considering how many teeth seem to ... Read More

Friday September 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horses That Don't Like to be Groomed
My Clydesdale cross mare used to lovedto be groomed. She'd lean into the curry comb as I worked, her eyes half closed and her lips twitching. My Thoroughbred mare however, ... Read More

Thursday September 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Learning the Sideways Steps: Turn on the Forehand
Now that Fredina's ulcers have healed and she is in much better condition than when I brought her home I have started working her lightly. The first thing I want ... Read More

Tuesday September 18, 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 in-box. Once a week for six weeks you'll receive a horse oriented ... Read More

Monday September 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Cocoa
This is such a beautiful picture. I think it looks like something out of a magazine! 2007 Connie H. Cocoa really loves that pond too! Read more about Cocoa on his ... Read More

Sunday September 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Posture and Horseback Riding
One of the things I struggle with when I ride is my posture. I tend to slouch, not only when I am riding, but at my computer, over the sink ... Read More

Saturday September 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Take the Poll: What Driving Styles Have You Tried?
On September 18 the International Plowing Match begins. Although the days when horses were used for agricultural work are (almost) gone there are still lots of people who take pride ... Read More

Friday September 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Opossums and EPM
Over that last few weeks I've been seeing more of an animal species I had only heard about; opossums. Possums are not indigenous to this area, but with the ... Read More

Thursday September 13, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Dealing with Face Flies
A reader asked "Why do face flies seem to bother horses and not cattle?" I don't know the answer. I don't live with cattle, but a friend's calves seemed to ... Read More

Wednesday September 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Rainy Weather Concerns: Thrush and Greasy Heel
Waking to a very wet, cloudy morning and seeing puddles covering the front paddock has reminded me that rainy fall weather is on the way. Fredina, who is not thrilled about ... Read More

Tuesday September 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Horse Photo of the Week - Great Gravity
"This is a picture of myself and my horse Great Gravity shortly after I bought him in June 2007. Photo 2007 Shawna J. This was to be solution to empty nest ... Read More

Sunday September 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Antique Saddlery and Horse Equipment
I love antiques, and of course I find horse related antiques very interesting. One local museum has an antique side saddle I am coveting. But they won't let me check ... Read More

Saturday September 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Take the Poll: What Riding Styles Have You Tried?
There's a whole wide world of different riding styles! Which ones have you tried? Click as many choices on the poll as you have tried. There's only room on the ... Read More

Friday September 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Join the Discussion: Herd Behavior
Many people have questions about what the normal behavior of a horse is when it is introduced to a new herd. Is kicking and squealing normal? Should horses get time ... Read More

Thursday September 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Rain Scald and Thrush
Although we have had a very dry summer that can turn around quickly as fall progresses. Rain rot patches on a horse's backPhoto 2006 K. Blocksdorf Cool wet fall days provide the ... Read More

Wednesday September 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Tie a Safety Knot
Tying a safety knot is something that just doesn't stick in my brain. Photo 2005 K. Blocksdorf That's why I own a lot of trailer ties with panic snaps. I also have ... Read More

Tuesday September 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Horse Photo of the Week - Chief
"I have been camping and trail riding with Chief (and my husband and his horse) for the past three years and we have had a blast together. Chief is wonderful ... Read More

Sunday September 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Make a Rope Halter
David J. Dill of ZC Ranch illustrates how to make a rope or 'cowboy' halter from 20 feed of nylon cord. There are links to instructions on how to tie ... Read More

Saturday September 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)