Everything You Need to Know About Horses

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Everything You Need to Know About Horses

All about horses and horse riding

Find horse rescue centres, join our horse riding forum, find riding lessons, post free horse classifieds, search for a holiday on horseback, research horse diseases and lots more. Everything you need to know about horses and horse riding.

HORSE RIDING

Fun places to go horse riding. Search for horse riding centres and horse riding lessons. Information on worldwide riding centres and organisations that offer horse riding lessons and trail rides.

Horse Colic

How To Recognise Horse Colic Everyone's heard of colic but not many horseowners really understand it unless it's happened to them before. Colic is one of the most dreaded horse illnesses, it can be hard to pinpoint a cause and can happen at any time and be fatal.

Horse Hoof Care

No Hoof No Horse

The old fashioned phase is accurate. Hooves require a fair amount of attention from any horse owner for proper care, and also the attention of a farrier every four to six weeks, depending on the condition and strength of your horse's hooves.

My Horse is Hard To Catch

How much time have you spent trying to catch your hard to catch horse?. It's time consuming and not much fun at all. Whether your horse is seriously bad to catch or prone to an occasional bout of bad manners, you need to understand why he or she is doing this and develop a plan of action to overcome the problem.

Horse Riding Forums

Come on in and join our free horse forums.

Topics such as horse grooming, horse care and horse health. Our horse forum is a must visit site covering free classifieds, stories and tips for those people just starting out in the horse world.

Horse Riding Events

Your Guide To Horse Shows

Ever wondered what some of the events were all about at your local gymkhana?. We have listed each horse riding event and what you need to know about each one.

Horse Rearing

Why Do Horses Rear and How Can You Stop It

A horse rearing is dangerous. Whether you're on the ground or in the saddle. So why do horses rear and how can you stop it and stay safe?. The most important thing with a rearing horse is to ensure that he is not rearing due to being in pain.

Horse Road Safety

Information on horse road safety.

Your rights and responsibilities while riding your horse on the road. Anyone can ride a horse on the road, regardless of age, so it pays to know a few road rules and safety tips. Did you know that horses ridden on roads are considered vehicles?. Riding on the road is often unavoidable when we need to get from A to B, but with some common sense and a good knowledge of the road rules, chances of arriving safely are good!

Horse Insurance

Your complete guide to purchasing horse insurance.

Do I need horse insurance?. Do you give riding lessons or train horses?. Do you have horses you do not own in your care?. Could your horse kick someone or cause property damage to others?. Your rights and responsibilities when buying horse insurance. Tips and ideas to make sure you have the right horse insurance coverage.

Horse Articles

Tips on horse health and nutrition, grooming and hoof care, feeding horses in a drought. First aid, horse lameness and diseases, heart murmurs, horse allergies and lots more.

Snaffle Bits

Snaffle Bits - How Snaffle Bits Work - Kinds of Snaffle Bits- Buying The Right Bit

The snaffle is usually thought of as the simplest and mildest bit. But in fact the name snaffle covers a whole family of bits.

Horse Massage

Would you like to give your horse a nice relaxing massage? Here's some simple techniques to help you and your horse work together with more harmony. Not only will your horse be able to offer you more when you ask, he'll also enjoy the extra attention you give him.

How To Fit a Saddle

Saddle Fitting Guide

An improperly fitted saddle can cause pain and injury to your horse's back, limit his performance, and adversely affect your riding position. Knowledge of saddle fitting is fundamental to the proper care of your horse and can not be ignored without risk.

Holidays on Horseback

Holidays on Horseback - Horse Riding on The Beach -

Holidays With Horses

Find horse riding holidays, horse riding on the beach, equine safaris, holidays with your horse and horse riding adventures from around the world.

Horse Diseases

Horse diseases. A quick reference guide for horse riders and owners.

Hoof problems, bone fractures and horse diseases. Website contains some pictures.

Buying Your First Horse

Guide to buying your first horse. Although no one likes to think about it, the cost of buying your first horse horse may be anywhere from $1000 to $10.000.

Horse Care Tips For Summer

Horses and the heat

Summer is here and the heat is on !. There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to your horse's comfort in summer. Read these top tips to help you care for your horse this summer.

Horse Rescue Centres

Find horse rescue centres.

Horses awaiting adoption, rescue abused or neglected horses. Search for a horse rescue centre near you.

All About Horses

Few domestic animals have unquestioned ancestry, but the horse is the exception to the rule. It has a wonderfully complete fossil record which traces it's descent over a period of more than 50 million years.

Leasing a Horse

Thinking about leasing a horse?

If you're thinking about leasing a horse this information is for you. Lets take a look at the pros and cons of leasing and look at what you need to have in order to lease a horse. What's normally involved, and how to make sure you get the most out of the lease should you decide to go ahead and lease.!

Horse Nutrition

Horse Nutrition and Feeding Tips.

Advice on feeding the aged horse, feeding during a drought, finding the right feeding requirements for your horse and tips when preparing hard meals.

Standardbreds

What's The Difference Between a Trotter and Pacer

There are two types of Standardbred, the trotter and pacer. As you know when a horse trots it uses the diagonal set of legs (such as near foreleg and offside hindleg) for each stride.

Natural Therapy For Horses

Supplements For Horses

Wild horses are active, healthy and independent as they live in the reasonably balanced environment that nature provides. Most horse owners think of mineral salt supplements for their equines, they usually think in terms of electrolytes, calcium, and iron.

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