Katherine's Horses Blog January 2008 Archive

Vacations on Horseback
It's official. I'm frozen. Photos like this make me wish I could pack my horse up in a suitcase and head for a warm sunny beach. But I can't, so ... Read More

Thursday January 31, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Hot Forum Discussions: My Mare is Afraid of Her Blanket
"I just bought a 6 y/o Palomino Mare. I drove to see her, rode her, and had her delivered. She is super sweet and wants to do the right thing. ... Read More

Wednesday January 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

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 January 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Goldie
"Goldie was the perfect "first horse" for me. Photo 2007 Donna T. I was a "city girl" so Goldie is my introduction to country life." Read more about Goldie ... Read More

Sunday January 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Take the Poll: Do You Board Your Horse?
Do you board your horse? What is your boarding arrangement? I once paid $1 a day plus chores and stable cleaning on the weekends. It wasn't a bad deal except ... Read More

Saturday January 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Water Is As Important in Winter as in Summer
It is as important in winter to provide water as it is in the hotter months, especially if horses are primarily eating dry fodder. Photo 2006 K. Blocksdorf Eating snow won't provide ... Read More

Friday January 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How Much Does it Cost to Board a Horse?
Many different factors contribute to the amount a stable owner may charge to look after your horse. The cost of board varies according to area and services offered. Read How ... Read More

Wednesday January 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions: Saddle Fit Problems
Forum member amandc88 writes: "I am looking to buy a new western saddle as I have not purchased one of my own for my horse. He came with one that ... Read More

Tuesday January 22, 2008 | 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 January 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week: Millineum Dreamer
Millineum Dreamer is also known to his fond owner as "Chandler". She says, "I have always dreamed of owning a horse. After many years of dreaming my brother bought ... Read More

Sunday January 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What Products do You Share With Your Horse?
Last week Julyne Derrick, Your Guide to Beauty blogged about using Mane 'n Tail Conditioner as a hair conditioner.

Saturday January 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (5)

Buying a Child's First Pony FAQ
Mommy/Daddy I want a pony! If you've heard that statement, and owning a pony is a possibility you will want to do some careful research. Owning a pony is an ... Read More

Thursday January 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Tips for Boarding Your Horse
Although many of us dream of owning our own stable to keep our horses in it may not be practical for one reason or another. So the next best place ... Read More

Wednesday January 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Forum Discussions: What's the Best Training Style
Karrenb is considering which training method is best. What is your opinion on the best method for training a horse: Parrelli, Lyons, classical, a combination or something else? Join the ... Read More

Tuesday January 15, 2008 | 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

Monday January 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Featured Horse of the Week: Slinky Toy
Slinky Toy is named for his long back and has some unusual friends. He is about 40 years old in this photo. Slinky belongs Anya who was adopted at four ... Read More

Sunday January 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Buying Your First Horse FAQs
Are you looking forward to buying your first horse in time for summer? Buying a horse means you have to ask a lot of questions. Where do you begin? Here ... Read More

Friday January 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Myths
There's no doubt about the mystic of horses. They seem to capture our imagination and are a symbol of strength and freedom. They've been romanticized in movies, stories and songs. ... Read More

Thursday January 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Horse Riding Arena Etiquette and Safety
If you are arena bound because of weather, or that's where you prefer to ride good ring etiquette helps keep everyone safe and having fun. Horse Riding Arena Etiquette and ... Read More

Wednesday January 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What to Do When Water Pipes Freeze
If cold January weather has left you carrying buckets of water from house to barn here's how to unfreeze and prevent those water pipes from freezing. Thawing a Frozen Water ... Read More

Tuesday January 8, 2008 | 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 January 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Sammi Summer Breeze
Meet Sammi Summer Breeze a registered Quarter Horse. Photo 2006 Rhonda H. Rhonda describes Sammi as her 'dream horse' and is looking forward to many happy hours in the saddle. Read more ... Read More

Sunday January 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Saddle Fit and Horse Anatomy
Both my daughter and I are looking to buy new saddles. Getting the right fit is very important both for horse and rider comfort. Saddle Fit and Horse Anatomy by ... Read More

Saturday January 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Driving Safety
When I look at this photo I always think, 'this is the before photo'. Before I broke the shafts on the cart, the britching on the harness and drove ... Read More

Friday January 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Ideas for Play Days
A reader asked me for some ideas she and her friends could use for a fun day. A play day or fun day is a great way to break up ... Read More

Thursday January 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What is 4-H?
When I was younger I was a member of 4-H. I took cooking and gardening programs, which I wasn't too fussy about. But over time I've discovered I learned skills ... Read More

Wednesday January 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Happy New Year!
If I do nothing else on New Years Day I make sure I have time to ride. This year everyone at the barn has been invited to a New Years ... Read More

Tuesday January 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)