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Katherine's Horses Blog May 2008 Archive

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

Take the Poll: Do You Own a Mare, Stallion or Gelding

Friday May 30, 2008
Earlier in my life I always seemed to own geldings.

What Can I Do With My Senior Horse?

Tuesday May 27, 2008
For a beginner rider a well trained and handled horse over the age of fifteen can be the perfect first horse. Many performance horses can continue with their careers well ... Read More

Horses Photo of the Week - Hollywood

Sunday May 25, 2008
Hollywood was sold to Debra as a quiet ranch horse. 2007 Debra W. Imagine her surprise when she learned he was the grandson of the famous Alydar! Find out what ... Read More

Take the Poll: Do You Like Manes Pulled or Natural?

Friday May 23, 2008
I recently shortened and pulled Trillium's mane. I think it looks nicer that way and it is easier to braid on show days.

What Are The Olympic Equestrian Sports?

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Over the next month the final selections will be made for the Equestrian teams headed to the Beijing Olympics in August. Horse sports such as chariot and riding races were ... Read More

New Zealand Study Focus on Horse's Color Recognition

Monday May 19, 2008
How well can a horse see color? We'd like to think they see the multi-colored panorama we do. But they don't. According to this New Zealand study, they see colors ... Read More

Featured Horse of the Week - Robbie

Sunday May 18, 2008
This week's featured horse is Robbie. Robbie is a Morgan gelding owned and loved by Joyce C. and the perfect answer to a mid-life crisis. View the full size photo ... Read More

Take the Horse Ownership Poll!

Friday May 16, 2008
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

Equine Color Genetics at EquineColor.com

Monday May 12, 2008
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

Horse Gallery Photo of the Week - Boon San Woody

Sunday May 11, 2008
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

Take the Poll: What do You Think Is the Most Common Coat Color?

Friday May 9, 2008
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

Purina Horse Feed Recall Update

Thursday May 8, 2008
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.

Purina Recalls Horse Feed

Wednesday May 7, 2008
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

Ouch - Preventing Soreness While Riding

Wednesday May 7, 2008
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

Wild Horses of Alberta

Monday May 5, 2008
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

Horse Photo of the Week - Lacy and Cheyenne

Sunday May 4, 2008
"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

Take the Poll: What Type of Fly Control Do You Use?

Friday May 2, 2008
With the warmer weather biting insects and flies are waking up.

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