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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide since 2005

Choose a Horse Name Using an Online Name Generator Created: Thursday, December 16, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Use these horse name generators to name your horse. Create new horse names with these generators. These random name generators can help you choose a name for your horse.
Comparing Horse to Human Age Created: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Here is a comparison of horse to human age. This chart compares horse age to human age. How old is your horse in human years?
Top Horse or Pony Buying Mistakes Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
What should you not do when buying your first horse? Here's a list of the top mistakes beginners make when they set out to buy their first horse.
What Does it Cost to Care For a Horse? Created: Saturday, July 16, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
How much does it cost to care for your horse? Find out the basic costs of horse care. Learn the basic minimum costs of keeping a horse or pony at home or in a boarding facility. Find out how much i...
What Horses Eat Created: Thursday, October 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Learn about what horses eat. Find out what a horse's natural foods are, what they should and should not eat, and how to feed horses.
How Horses Sleep Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Learn how long and how horses sleep at various stages in their lives. This article describes how a horse sleeps, and how long a horse sleeps each day, what affects sleep, how horses sleep standing ...
How Long Do Horses Live? Created: Thursday, January 19, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
How long do horses live?Much longer than you probably thought. Learn how long horses live and how long they can still lead comfortable, productive lives.
Skirt Created: Sunday, September 18, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of skirt as used when talking about English style saddles.
How to Make a Wither Tracing for Saddle Fitting Created: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a wither tracing to help with saddling fitting your horse. Make a wither tracing to take along with you when buying a saddle or testing your own saddle...
Cantle Created: Saturday, September 17, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of cantle as used when talking about English style saddles.
Saddle Fit and Structural Defects Created: Thursday, November 23, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Sometimes problems with saddles are obvious. Learn to recognize both used and new saddles with asymmetry defects and damaged trees with this quick tip.
Western Saddle Seat Size -- What Size Do I Need? Created: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Learn to select the correct size western saddle seat to fit you, the rider. This article offers suggetions for finding the most comfortable western saddle seat and right siz for the rider. Determin...
Does the Saddle Fit? Created: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Frequently asked questions about buying a saddle. Learn to choose a safe comfortable well fitting saddle for horse and rider.
Buckleguard Created: Saturday, September 17, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of buckle guard as used when talking about English style saddles.
Billet Straps Created: Saturday, September 17, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of billet as used when talking about English style saddles.
Plait Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the British word plait as used when discussing horses or ponies. What is a plait and how is it used? Find out the definition of plait.
Headstall Created: Sunday, August 14, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the word headstall as used when discussing horses or ponies.
Knacker Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the British word knacker as used when discussing horses or ponies. What is a knacker and how is it used? Find out the definition of knacker.
Halter Created: Thursday, June 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the word halter as used when discussing horses or ponies. The definition of halter.
Lead Rope Created: Thursday, June 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the word lead rope as used when discussing horses or ponies.
Cart Created: Thursday, June 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the word cart as used when discussing horses or ponies.
Roxy Created: Thursday, September 06, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse phot...
Horses Names Starting with R Created: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A collection of About Horses and Ponies readers' horse photos. Browse gallery photos and artwork by alphabetical order. Don't forget to submit your photo or artwork for inclusion in the About Horse...
Dressage Created: Thursday, June 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the word dressage as used when discussing horses or ponies.
Image Gallery of Horses whose Names Start with -L- Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
View gallery images of reader's special horses, donkeys, mules, ponies and hinnies. Submit a photo of your special horse and pony and share your excitement or memories.
LaBelle Created: Saturday, January 27, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
LaBelle horse gallery photo. A gallery of About Horses and Ponies reader's horses' and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Su...
Your Guide to Online Horse Sim Games Created: Monday, June 29, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Do you like to play online horse sim games? Here is a run down of some most popular and interesting online horse sim games on the web. Learn about horse games that will teach you about horses whil...
The Fetlock Joint Created: Thursday, May 11, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Where is the fetlock joint on a horse? Learn to identify the fetlock on the horse with these photos as explanations.
Definition of Sire Created: Monday, September 15, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The meaning of the word sire as used when discussing horses or ponies.
Hollywood Created: Thursday, May 22, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse phot...
Sunny and Nativity Created: Thursday, September 06, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse phot...
Image Gallery of Horses Whose Names Start With -S- Created: Friday, February 24, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
View gallery images of reader's special horses, donkeys, mules, ponies and hinnies. Submit a photo of your special horse and pony and share your excitement or memories.

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