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Stages of Pregnancy in a Miniature Horse
A miniature horse often is restless during the hours before foaling.Miniature Horse Face image by janr34 from Fotolia.comMiniature horses become fertile at the age of two years but are not sexually active until the age of three. Their normal gestation period can be anywhere from 11 to 12...
How To Feed a Horse - What You Need To Know About Horse Feed Balancers
In this article I would like to talk with you about how to feed a horse. More specifically I would like to discuss with you about different types of equine feed balancers that are available today. Equine nutrition there are only two main types of feeds: forages and concentrates such as grains.
How to Train a Horse With No Arena or Round Pen
Having a round pen or arena available can make starting a young horse or retraining an older one easier, but the good news is that everything that can be done in a round pen can also be done without one. With the right equipment and the right training techniques you can overcome your lack of a round
Kinds of Algae Feeders
Algae-eating fish include both those species with body armor and those without. Algae eaters are all demersal, or bottom-dwelling fish, and many species are most active during the hours of darkness. These fish tend to rest on sunken driftwood and rocks on the river bottom or among aquatic vegetation
How to Teach Your Horse to Jump
Unless it has a physical impairment, any horse can jump; you have probably seen them do it running and playing in a pasture. Just like human athletes, however, other factors come into play, such as conformation suited for jumping, natural talent, mental toughness and a desire to jump. If your horse
Should Your Horse Wear a Winter Blanket When Turned Out?
Should your horse wear a winter blanket when the cold weather comes? There are the pros and cons to putting a turn-out rug or winter blanket on your horse when colder weather hits. Find out if your horse needs a blanket and how to blanket safely.
Horse Supplements That Are Worth Your Money
In this article you are going to learn about what horse supplements are worth your money and which ones are waste of money. You will discover two specific types of supplements that have been proven and tested by time.
Shoeing FAQ - How Often Should My Horse Be Re-Shod?
Answer to your questions about shoeing your horse. Does your horse need shoes? Find out what conditions and sports might require shoes, what a good shoeing job looks like, how often shoes should be reset and more.
Different Types of Shampoo and Conditioner for Horses
Whitening horse shampoos can be used to brighten a horse's natural white coloring.Horses image by HannaSigel from Fotolia.comThere is a large market for equine beauty products, including various shampoos and conditioners, which claim to have all kinds of benefits for your horse's mane,...
How to Trailer Train Your Horse - Load Your Horse The Easy Way
When you are ready to load your horse to go up the hill, or to join friends for a nice ride, the last thing you want to have to worry about is whether or not it will willingly get in. One way to train a trail horse to get into a trailer is to walk in ahead of the animal...
Pack Saddles - Guide to Shopping
If you have been riding horses for years, then chances are you are already familiar with pack saddles and their functions. However, if this is your first time to shop for a saddle, then you might get confused due to the numerous materials, designs and variations that you can find. Pack saddles are n
How to Feed Grains, Concentrates and Supplements to Your Horse
Learn how to feed your horse concentrated feed mixes, supplements and how to accurately calculate how much feed your horse should be getting.
Ready, Set, FOAL!Foaling Supplies
This article provides a complete list of supplies needed to foal a mare, as well as why they are needed and handy tips for foaling and the newborn foal. An excellent article to have on hand for the layman to the experienced breeder.
Horses - Farriers - Shoeing And The Joy Of Being A Farrier
How the responsibility of being a horseshoer can take it's toll. What happens to a farrier when he gets taken for granted.
How to Exchange a Proper Greeting With Any Horse
This article outlines the best way to behave around horses. You will learn to recognize their behaviors so you can safely greet them.
Friesian Facts
Friesians are a breed of light draft horse that originated in the Friesian province of Holland. According to the Friesian Horse Society, the breed was developed from horses ridden by knights. Friesians possess a spectacular high-action way of moving. They are almost always black in color and are som
How to Hook Up a Team of Horses
A horse harness is a horse tack. The harness allows the horse to pull wagons and other horse-drawn vehicles behind it. There are two kinds of horse harnesses: breast strap and breast collar. Show horses pulling light carts wear the breast strap. This harness places the weight of the cart on the hor
How to Build a Pony Barn
Ponies are hardy animals and can withstand extreme temperatures in an outdoor pasture life. If you're thinking of building a barn for your pony there are many options, from a 3 walled run-in shed, which gives your pony shelter, but doesn't provide a tack room or interior area for storage, to an elab
Instructions for How to Make a Saddle Stand
Good tack room equipment should save space, protect your valuable tack and create a neat impression that reflects positively on you as a horse person. Many tack rooms are pressed for space, but each bridle, halter and saddle should have its own space. A saddle-cleaning rack is handy too, and almost
How to Deliver a Foal
After waiting 11+ months, it is time for your foal's arrival. Once the mare starts showing signs that foaling is imminent, she should not be left unattended. This could mean several sleepless nights but is mandatory to avoid possible loss of mare and foal.