Katherine's Horses Blog May 2008 Archive

Take the Horse Ownership Poll!
Do you own, part-board, lease or just dream of owning a horse or pony? Take The Horse Ownership Poll and find out what other readers are doing. More Polls How ... Read More

Friday May 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Make a Wither Tracing
My daughter recently bought a saddle and it was quite a challenge to find one that fit properly. 2008 K. Blocksdorf One thing that made it easier when we were presented with ... Read More

Thursday May 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Points of the Horse Quiz
Here's a quiz for you to try! Do you know the parts of the horse? Take this quiz and find out. Just identify the points of the horse under ... Read More

Tuesday May 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Equine Color Genetics at EquineColor.com
When it comes to genetics my brain starts to shut down because it begins to look like math to me. But EquineColor.com tries to take make color genetics a little ... Read More

Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Gallery Photo of the Week - Boon San Woody
Sami G. has found a friend in her horse Boon. "He loves me just as much as I love him, and what better friend can you get than that!" 2007 ... Read More

Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Take the Poll: What do You Think Is the Most Common Coat Color?
There seems to be a predominance of chestnuts at the barn where our horses are living. Bay horses are very common, but do you think they are the most common color?2005 ... Read More

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Purina Horse Feed Recall Update
Purina Mills has posted updated information regarding the recalled horse feeds. You'll find links to the exact products affected. Click on "Eastern U.S. Feed Product Retrieval" to open a pdf.

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Purina Recalls Horse Feed
Purina is recalling several of its feeds manufactured between Nov. 07 and March 08. According to information on the Purina website the products may have been sold in the following ... Read More

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Ouch - Preventing Soreness While Riding
Last Saturday several riders at the barn were getting ready for the first long distance ride of the season. The topic of saddle soreness came up and what we did ... Read More

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Tack Care and Use Quiz
Test your knowledge about using and caring for tack and other horse equipment. Hint: all the answers to the quiz can be found in the Horse Tack and Equipment folder. ... Read More

Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wild Horses of Alberta
I recently heard a program on CBC Radio about the wild horses that live in the foothills west of Calgary, Alberta. You can listen to the podcast Wild Horses of ... Read More

Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Horse Photo of the Week - Lacy and Cheyenne
"Lacey and Cheyenne are our first horse and pony. They are very lovable and sweet." Visit their gallery page for more about Lacey and Cheyenne. Photo 2006 G. Kendall Enjoy more horse ... Read More

Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Take the Poll: What Type of Fly Control Do You Use?
With the warmer weather biting insects and flies are waking up.

Friday May 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Saddle Cleaning
Riding in the arena all winter has left my saddle with a coating of silt! 2006 K. Blocksdorf It's time for a good cleaning. How to Clean Your Leather Saddle shows you ... Read More

Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)