Katherine's Horses Blog November 2007 Archive

Shoeing Poll
If your riding schedule slows down during the colder weather, or snow covers the ground you may change the way your horse is shod. Poll: How is Your Horse Shod ... Read More

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

Prepare For Winter
We're getting our first taste of wintry weather here. When I was out checking our horses recently there was definitely slushy snow mixed with the rain. It was a good ... Read More

Thursday November 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Stocking Stuffer Top Picks 2007
I'd rather be riding than shopping. Bustling malls filled with Christmas shoppers do not appeal to me. Thankfully, we don't have to go that route any more. Right down to ... Read More

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

Should You Buy Your Child a Horse or Pony?
I remember watching the Disney movie, Justin Morgan Had a Horse and deciding I must have a Morgan horse. Photo 2005 K. Blocksdorf My mother told me I could have one if ... Read More

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

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

Monday November 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Gopher
This is Chelsey N's horse Gopher. I think he's looking for something. Did he drop a cookie? 2007 Chelsey N. Read more about Gopher on his gallery page. Enjoy more horse pictures on ... Read More

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

On-line Horse Shows
Waking up this week to blowing snow and icy road conditions reinforced that for us, horse show season is over.

Saturday November 24, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Drinking Water for Your Horse
The importance of a constant supply of clean, fresh water for your horse can not be overstated. My first thought when Fredina had her bout of colic, was that perhaps ... Read More

Friday November 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Stay Up-to-Date With About Horses
Did you know you can stay up-to-date with About Horses with RSS (that stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary)? Using Livelinks bookmarks or an RSS reader you ... Read More

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

Great Gifts for Horse Lovers
If you've got a horse lover in your life, you'll have no problem finding the perfect gift. Here's my list of top ten gifts for horse owners and horse ... Read More

Wednesday November 21, 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 November 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Bubba and Red
There is no doubt in this mule's mind who is leading whom. Photo 2006 Runsfr2ndchances Read more about Bubba and Red on their gallery page. Enjoy more horse pictures on the ... Read More

Sunday November 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Winter Riding and Driving Poll
Does winter weather change your riding habits? Do you ride less or does your schedule stay the same? Take the poll and when you are done, click on 'current results' ... Read More

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

How Horses Stay Warm
Cold weather is coming in our area and I often have people ask me how horses stay warm in the winter. The answer is their 'internal furnace'. Understanding Your Horse's ... Read More

Friday November 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Christmas Gifts that Give Back
It seems a bit early to think about Christmas but every TV commercial and store I walk into tells me differently. But I suppose, despite my resistance (I want fall ... Read More

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

How to Wash Your Hands
There are a lot of nasty bugs infecting stables in our area. Various forms of equine flu are making the rounds. My horses are healthy and I'd like to keep ... Read More

Tuesday November 13, 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

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

Horse Photo of the Week - Lady Hawk
Lady Hawk is helping Katherine M. learn about cross country jumping. Photo 2005 Katherine M. I like that Katherine has wisely decided to wear protective gear. She's wearing her boots ... Read More

Sunday November 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions: Advice for New Owners Just Starting Out
About Forum member teresajean asks: "My husband and I have six children ages 9mo's - 12 years. We just bought a new house with 20 acres and fenced in ... Read More

Saturday November 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Take the Poll: How Would You Rate Your Riding Skills?
I'd like to learn how to ride. I've just started taking lesson I've just begun again after a long absence I am an avid backyard rider. I love competing in fall fairs and schooling ... Read More

Friday November 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Stay Up-to-Date With About Horses
Did you know you can stay up-to-date with About Horses with RSS (that stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary)? Using Livelinks bookmarks or an RSS reader you ... Read More

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

Can Your Horse Make You Sick?
Can you catch sickness or diseases from horses? The answer is yes, there is a very small risk that you could catch an illness from your horse . Equine specialists ... Read More

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

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

Monday November 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Clover Babe
One of our forum hosts AppyT is a wonderful lady with a wealth of equine knowledge she generously shares. Her first horse was a pony called Clover Babe. Photo 2005 AppyT Truly a pony the whole ... Read More

Sunday November 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Turning, Pivoting and Squaring Video
This Turning, Pivoting and Squaring video from the Young Horse Management Series from Extension.org shows the basics of turning, pivoting and squaring your horse in hand. Whether or not you ... Read More

Saturday November 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

How Far Away is Your Horse?
Right now we are lucky enough to have our horses in the backyard.

Friday November 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

Does Blanketing Your Horse Prevent Winter Coat Growth?
"I have an eleven year old Quarter Horse X Thoroughbred and I live in Arlington, Texas. Rainy or windy weather can chill your horse. While not a necessity, if it ... Read More

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