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Diseases Caused by Insulin Resistance in Horses
While horses do not become diabetic like humans, many individuals of both species have problems utilizing insulin. As in humans, insulin resistance in horses can lead to many health issues, some of which can be life threatening without proper management.Definition and CausesAccording to...
Why is Weaving Harmful?
Learn about the habit of weaving in horses. Discover how the habit of weaving can be harmful to horses.
Most Everything I Know About People I Learned From Horses. 4
The more I work with horses and people the more I learn about each. This is the Fourth in a series of articles I would like to write about some of the things we teach to help in our relationship with our horses, as well as with each other and what we can learn from our creator. We use 4 keywords in
All About Clydesdale Horses
A description of Clydesdale horses. Learn about the Clydesdale horse's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings.
The Belmont Stakes: Run for the Carnations
To complete the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes is a 2.4 km horse race held every June in Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It occurs just three weeks after the Preakness. It has also been called the "Test of the Champion" since the longer distance challenges the three year-old horses in
How to Clean Cordura Saddles
No matter what type of horse you own or what type of riding you prefer, you need to have a top quality tack and keep it in good shape. Riders have a choice of materials, including traditional leather saddles and saddles constructed of synthetic materials. Cordura saddles are the latter type. The cle
Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis or "founder" is a common illness known about by horse lovers from an early age, as native ponies on pasture that is too lush are common victims. It is caused by inflammation of the laminae in the hoof. Although traditionally associated with ponies, it can affect donkeys, mules an
How to Treat a Horse's Fetlock If Injured
Just as any parent should know basic first aid, as a horse owner you need to learn basic wound and injury care. However, in both instances, you also need to know when to seek medical attention from a professional. Your horse's fetlock area is particularly high risk, as Dr. Janet Roark, a veterinaria
10 Things You Didn't Know About Horse Manure
Horse manure may be a distasteful subject to most people, but horse owners know a lot can be learned from poop! Here are facts about manure that may interest even those who will never shovel a stall.
Horse Shoeing Tools
Farriers use many different types of equipment.horseshoe image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comNo matter what type of horse you own, proper hoof care is absolutely essential. The old saying "no hoof, no horse" is very true, and owners neglect their horse's feet at their peril. When...
Easy & Simple Ideas for Horses & Riders
Spending time with your horse does not always have to include riding, though riding is likely going to be a large part of every rider's interaction with their equine. If you are looking for simple and easy ways to spend time with your horse, you can find other activities to enrich and entertain you
How to Fit a Blanket for a Horse
Blanketing is an excellent way to protect your horse from the elements and keep his coat sleek and shiny, but you need to make sure the blanket you choose fits properly. If the blanket is too small, it will not be comfortable for your horse. If the blanket is too large, your horse could become entan
What Are the Treatments for Chorioptic Mange in Horses?
Chorioptic mange, or "leg mange," is quite common in draft horses with long hair or feathers on their legs. Caused by tiny, burrowing mites, it first appears as pustules and, as it advances, there is hair loss, crusting and thickening of the skin. Typically chorioptic mange occurs on the feet and fe
How to Keep a Horse From Boredom in the Stall
Stalling a horse is sometimes necessary. Whether it is for show, injury, or other reasons, keeping your horse in a stall for an extended period of time may happen. It is important to keep your horse from developing vices from this confinement. This article will give you some tips on how to avoid
Braiding Horse Hair: Top 5 Tips For Beginners
Braiding horse hair takes a little bit of practice and a whole lot of patience. If you're a beginner you can expect to spend at least 2 hours on the job the first time you try and you and your horse may both be exhausted when you're done. But don't worry. Like anything else in life, t
Horse Joint Structure and the Heath Benefits of Glucosamine
Everything hinges - literally - on the joints. If it's not the joints themselves, it's the bands of tissue or the tendons that provide joint stability and mobility. Joint disease often starts with inflammation of the tissue that surrounds the joint, called the synovial membrane.
Why Pay For Training?
Homes are easy to invest into as we can see our money at work as home value increases with the improvements we make. A room addition, new roof, remodeling of the kitchen or bathroom allow us to reap the benefits of our money instantly. Although trees, grass, and flowers do not raise a home's va
Saddles For Sale - English Saddles Vs Western Saddles
When it comes to saddles, the first thing most people want to know is the difference between the English and Western saddles for sale. When looking at saddles for sale, the most obvious difference you will notice between the two will first of all be the horn that is present on the western saddle. Th
How to Overcome Bad Habits in Horses
Bad habits develop as coping mechanisms in response to poor environmental conditions, an improper diet, inadequate exercise and training or a lack of socialization. Oftentimes, horses exhibit ill behavior as a way to communicate that something is bothering them, such as pain, stress, anxiety, insecu