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Katherine's Horses Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Equitrekking on PBS - Exploring the World on Horseback

Thursday April 30, 2009
Join Darley Newman on Equitrekking, the first TV series to explore the world from the saddle. In each episode of Equitrekking Darley Newman will be traveling to diverse locations such ... Read More

Take the Poll: How Often Do You Deworm Your Horse?

Tuesday April 28, 2009
There are a lot of packages on feed supply stores shelves and options offered by your veterinarian for deworming your horse. Parasite control is a very important aspect of horse ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week - Clinches

Sunday April 26, 2009
Clinches are part of a horse shoe nail. Photo 2008 K. Blocksdorf But they don't really exist until after the shoe has been put on. What are clinches? Read More Horse Glossary Definitions ... Read More

Take the Poll: Is Your Horse Registered?

Tuesday April 21, 2009
The Arabian Horse registry is the oldest breed registry and the American Quarter Horse registry is the largest. There are registries for part-bred horses too, like Anglo-Arabs and since 1939 ... Read More

My Most Embarrassing Moment - Thanks to Horses

Monday April 20, 2009
Horses have a way to keep you humbled. Wear a favorite outfit that you feel like quite a peach in, and your horse will slobber or sneeze on you. Try ... Read More

Horse Word of the Week: Creep Feeder

Sunday April 19, 2009
What is a creep feeder? It does sound odd doesn't it? Maybe having something to do with greasy spoon restaurants? But it's a very handy thing to have around when ... Read More

A Forum Member Asks: How Do You Smooth Out the Trot?

Saturday April 18, 2009
Mastering the trot, whether sitting or posting is something that is difficult for most new riders. Forum member kwasy1 is having difficulties as she learns this new skill and finds ... Read More

Jockey Club Offers Free Tattoo Identification Services for Thoroughbred Horses

Thursday April 16, 2009
Here is great news for OTTB owners. If your horse is tattooed, but unidentified, you will now be able to search readable tattoos through the Jockey Club registry online. If ... Read More

Horse Grooming Tip: How to Make Baby Wipes

Wednesday April 15, 2009
A lot of grooming tips involve using baby wipes. Readers seem to use these for everything from pre-class touch ups to tack cleaning. Stephanie Brown, Your Guide to Parenting Babies ... Read More

Is Your Horse Lame in the Front or Back?

Tuesday April 14, 2009
My daughter and I were riding in the arena recently when she put her new horse into a trot and discovered he was lame. Because he has just recovered from ... Read More

Why Not to Buy at Auction--Living Proof

Monday April 13, 2009
This mare was purchased at auction as a 'summer project pony'. After closer inspection the buyer realized she got a 'two for one' deal. Shortly after she brought it home ... Read More

Need "How to Ride Articles" Quickly?

Saturday April 11, 2009
Do you need the information from the Learn to Ride Ecourse quickly? The ecourse is an 8 week series. But here is all the information condensed so you can review ... Read More

A Reader Asks: Why Does My Horse Toss It's Head When I Ride?

Thursday April 9, 2009
Head tossing is a very common problem. Here are some possible causes and solutions. More Common Problems Why Does My Horse Buck When I Ride It? Catching a Hard to Catch Horse

Equine Dentistry Without Drama

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Equine Dentistry Without Drama is a great site for learning about the importance of equine dental care. Dr. Geoff Tucker DVM specializes in equine dentistry and has posted videos, podcasts ... Read More

Horse Loss Support

Tuesday April 7, 2009
Loosing a pet, whether horse, dog, cat or other furred or feathered friend can be a devastating experience. My beloved Freya died just over 2 years ago very unexpectedly and ... Read More

What Are the Traffic Laws Regarding Horses in Your Area?

Monday April 6, 2009
This last week, horse owners in my area were shocked to hear that a well known event rider and her horse were hit by a truck while hacking along a ... Read More

Introducing Your Horse to Pasture

Friday April 3, 2009
After months of poor pasture or eating little else but hay, it's so tempting to turn your horses or ponies out on all that green grass that's been growing so ... Read More

Can You Trim Ergots?

Wednesday April 1, 2009
A reader asks: "I have a 5 year old percheron mare that has what looks like long fingernails curling up behind her ankle area under her feathering hair. I ... Read More

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