The Language of Horses:
How horses communicate, including photos & video

Is My Horse Lonely?
How to tell & what to do!

Ultimate Horse Shop
We've just launched a new online store for horse gifts!

Horse Gifts
Horse T-Shirts, tote bags, horse journals/notebooks, pillows, calendars, keepsake boxes, aprons, mousepads, hats, horse greeting cards, & more!

A Note About Computers
from Ultimate Horse Site Webmaster Annamaria

Recently I had to purchase a new computer to update and run this website. After much research, I chose a new company called NewSource Computers to order my computer...

I'm very happy with my NewSource Computer. I actually ended up getting a better custom computer than I budgeted for-- I ended up spending $1,700 for a computer that would have cost me $5,000 at Dell! > Read full text here

The World's Biggest Horses

The biggest horses alive today, and the world record largest horse of all time. Includes many photos!

 

I'm scared of my horse, help! by Keith Hosman

The Horse Pictures Gallery:
Click to rate these pictures and vote for your favorites!
Upload your artwork and photos too!

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What's the difference between a "Thoroughbred" and "Purebred"?

It's a basic question, and you wouldn't believe how often movies and books get it wrong!

See our Horse Questions Page for more !
Or ask us a question...

Miss Congeniality: Chapter 3 & Chapter 4
Susan Kanode follows Miss Congeniality, a Wyoming Bucking Horse, in this article series:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4

 

Understanding Leg Aids by Faith Meredith

Tips on Feeding Horses by Anita Lamb

Cinchy Horses by Keith Hosman

Previous Updates:

 

The Zebra's Stripes
by Annamaria Tadlock
Why zebras have stripes... and whether they are white with black stripes, or black with white...

image source: wikipedia

 

Miss Congeniality, Champion Bucking Horse: Chapter 2

(Read Chapter 1 here )

Training a Horse to Stop
by Caterina Tadlock

Unsung Heroes
by Micheal Johnson

New Joke: Horse Karate Lessons

The Lazy L Ranch :
Helping Children with Horses

 

 

Stopping Foot-Slamming
by Annamaria Tadlock
Does your horse lean on you when you pick up their leg? Or do they act fine, then slam their hoof down for no reason? I was out working with a young horse the other day and stumbled across a way to stop these dangerous behaviors...

 

studiesoflove.com - dating, romance, relationships, marriage, flirting

July 2008

The Story of a Rodeo Bronco: Miss Congeniality

The mare Miss Congeniality, a champion bucking horse, tells her story of her life on the ranch and in the rodeo.

The Cost of Keeping A Horse by Annamaria Tadlock

Can Eventers Learn from the Flat Racing Industry?
by Kim Keppick
Both sports are currently struggling with safety issues, and there are more similarities than you might think.

Horse Photo Gallery:
Vote for your favorite photos! Upload your own photos & drawings!

Horse Names: Sugar & Spice
A list of food-related horse names.

Is your horse experiencing bit problems?
by Kathy Johnson

Horse Book: The Soul of a Horse by Joe Camp

Ebony's Story
A true horse story by Kyra Naude, 14, of South Africa

Avie-Mare: how a Missouri Foxtrotter changed the life of her owner
I had not slept through the night in almost 20 years, was haunted by my past, cursed by my present, and drowning in despair. However, I had absolutely no clue that a momentous event was about to occur: one that would forever change the way I looked at myself and the world around me.

What Love Is by Micheal Johnson

 

June 2008:

Ultimate Horse Sites, Inc Launches New Site for Horse Games & Fun:
With over 40 pages of horse games, horse crafts, horse quizzes, and horse facts... Ultimate Horse Fun is the best new site for equine entertainment!

Free Horse Games & Puzzles:

Caption Contest


Free Horse Crafts

Free Itty Bitty Horses
Choosing a Name for your Horse
Horse Story: Pony Surprise
Free Horse Graphics

Free Birthstone Prancers

& Many more fun pages!

Eight Belles autopsy reveals no abnormal bone conditions; Filly's death was an accident as many horse professionals believed.

Palomino: Breed or Color?

Broken Legs: Why are horses euthanized?

Horse Pictures: Vote on your favorite photos, or add your own horse pictures & artwork!

Kentucky Derby's Eight Belles: What Happened?

Horse and Country Singles
Community for lovers of the equestrian and countryside lifestyle. It’s a place where single horse lovers, single farmers, single cowboys, cowgirls and rural singles meet. FREE to Join. Find Friendship or Romance Today.

PractiKit : First Aid for Horses

(Ukiah Norsk, Frisian X Saddlebred stallion, a Classic Champagne)
Champagne Horse Color Genetics: New page with info & photos!

New Joke: How to Not Sell Your Horse

Horse Poem: The Cowboy Way

Rider Checklist by Keith Hosman
Before you ever get on your horse, back when you're approaching the barn, ask yourself one easy question: "Am I training today or am I joyriding?" If you answer "training," skip to Checklist Two. If you answered "Uh, I'd like a day off from training, please. I got a horse to have FUN, Mr. Wet Blanket Trainer Man" – that's great, too. It's great as long as you can honestly say... Read the rest!

April 2008:

Tying Horses Safely
by Michelle Staples
"We all take tying for granted. We’ve done it a thousand times. We brush our horses, saddle them, clean their feet, and enter them in shows where they spend hours attached to the side of our trailers..." > Read Tying Horses Safely

Overcoming Riding Fears by Faith Meredith

New Mystery Mares . Adopt one now! Due this month!

Famous Horses That Never Lived
- Part 1 : Horses In Mythology
by Caterina Tadlock

 

A Tribute to Mister, a Once Wild Mustang by Cindy Lawrence

Bloodmarkings: Photos & Information

Silver Dapple Horse Color
Also called Flax, Chocolate, or Taffy, the "Silver" gene turns black pigment into a chocolate color.

Horse Name Generator - With over 1 million names

FEB 2008

The Mustang
Breed profile and photos of the American Mustang.

Don Juan, Wild Sulphur Mustang Stallion and one of his Spanish Mustang Mares on the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary.
Photo by Susan W. Watt

 

Horse Proverbs & Sayings
Newly compiled collection of English, Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, and other proverbs, horse quotes, & sayings!

Horse Trailer Safety Tips
by Michelle Staples

NEW HORSE HOW-TO's:

Visit the How To Articles page! Or send us your article!

Make Bucket Lickin' Bran Mash
by Bree Williams

Bathe Without A Hose
by Karri Webb

Get Your Horse to Eat Grain Slower
by Michelle Perkins

Do you want to share your knowledge with other horse people? Email us your "how to" article!

Horse Essay: Elephants in the Pasture by Julia Drake

Poem: A Day At The Horse Sale By: Meghan Cantrell

Foal Quotes
New collection of foal quotes.

View the Horse Quotes Page for Cowboy Quotes, Horse Manure Quotes, Shakespeare Horse Quotes, & more!

 

Letters From Readers RE World Record High Jump

See the original page - World Record High Jump

Some Previous Articles:

 

The Kathiawari Horse

Photographs & information on the Kathiawari horse breed of India. A slender, wiry horse with ears that curve inward and touch at the tip, called the "sting of the scorpion".

 

 

The History of Jousting

The Horse Sport of Tent Pegging

Michael Johnson: The Greatest Secret

The First Thing I Do by Keith Hosman

Sara Mckiness - Teaching your horse to walk with you

The Ultimate Horse Board:
Chat with other equestrians now!

 

November 02, 2007:

Ultimate Horse Board: New forums!
Chat online with equestrians worldwide.

Rescuing Greece's Ancient Equines: The Skyros Small-Horse
by Cherry Sweig

On the island of Corfu, off of Greece, live a breed of small, ancient horses. ""The Skyros small-horse shows no close relationship to any modern breed,” - Dr. Cothran.
The SILVA Project is an attempt to save these historically significant horses.

New Articles Courtesy Equine Investigators:
Embryo Transfer
Cushing's Disease
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

Sleipnir : The 8-legged Stallion

Sugar & Iodine For Wound Care
by Caterina Tadlock

Biting Horses
by Josh Lyons & Keith Hosman

Why teach your horse tricks?
By Carole Fletcher

Horse Business Articles by Lisa Derby Oden:

Should I Build an Indoor Arena?

Top 10 Horse Business Concerns

Marketing Strategies And The Net

Horses Seek Safety from Wildfires in Southern California

 

October 06, 2007:

The World's Smallest Horse: Thumbelina

Q&A about the world's smallest horse, a 17.5 inch tall mare.

"Since the day she was born, children light up when they meet Thumbelina. She has such a special connection with children and it's the reason we've devoted Thumbelina to helping children in need."

 

How-To Horse Contest Winners!

Last summer, we asked our readers to contribute their knowledge by writing "how-to" horse articles. We received hundreds of great tips and articles. Now, the winning entries have been chosen and have been published on the website. The four top entries are: