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Archive for September, 2008

Herbal First Aid For Horse and Rider

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Armed with some good advice, it is easy to administer inexpensive and effective first aid for yourself and your horse, which will prevent mirror injuries from becoming complicated and painful. A basic kit for home and stable should contain Arnica Ointment, Calendula Ointment, and Chamomile Tea. Most of these are readily ...

Simple Horse Stretches

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Just as you'd stretch your muscles before and after exercise to help prevent injury, it's a good idea to do the same for your horse, especially if he's just beginning a conditioining program after an extended break and is a bit sore. Stretching is also an effective diagnostic tool to ...

Horse With Shiny Coat

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Every horseowner wants their horse to look it's best. A shiny coat is a big part in that not only does it look good, but a shiny coat is an indication that a horse is in good health. To achieve a glossy coat that's full of lustre it takes a bit ...

Canter Leads

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Canter leads Getting the right one is important. But what is a canter lead and how do you get the right one? What if your horse has difficulty getting the right one? What is a Canter Lead? The canter is a three beat gait, and the horse can canter with either the left ...