What's
New: October 2009
New
Game - Treat Drop!
Try
to grab as many treats to feed the pony before the timer
runs out!
Keeping
Stalls Dry by Eleanor Blazer
How to design a stall that drains well, and select a good
bedding to keep the stal dry.
Basic
Riding Balance by Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett
Following
the motion of a moving horse without bouncing, gripping,
leaning forward or leaning backward is a basic skill you
must master before you can clearly and correctly influence
your horse.
Welcome
to the World - A non-invasive approach to imprinting by
Liz Mitten Ryan
In keeping with
the relationship you have fostered with your mare, be
there when she is birthing and help make it easier for
her. Because my mare knows her well-being is everything
to me she welcomes me at the birth.
When
In Doubt - Call A Vet -by A. Tadlock
I love getting
questions from readers. However, I believe horse owners
need to call their vet immediately if they're concerned
about their horse's health -- not send me an email!
Keeping
A Horse on a Budget by Tim
Aston
Tips to help reduce horse costs.
The
Clubfoot Comet
As a foal he injured his hoof so badly he was left with
a permanent deformity in his foot. Despite the fact that
he walked with a limp, he went on to win the Kentucky
Derby...
Electric
Fencing for Horses by Paul Savory
With the continual advancement in fencing technology
during the last ten years electric fences now come in
forms well suited for horse properties.
Sarita's
Gift by Kristy Hallmark
After losing her barrel horse gelding, Kristy was heartbroken.
She thought she'd never find another great horse again...
until Sarita came along.
But when Sarita is diagnosed with a brain tumor, it threatens
not only her life-- but the life of her unborn foal.
7
Questions To Keep Asking by Don Blazer
If you're in the horse business to make money, here are
7 important questions you need to ask.
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Previous Updates:
How
Many Horses are In the World & the USA?
Did you know only two countries in the world have no horses?
Did you know the state with the most horses is Texas?
More horse population facts here!
Horses
in the Stars
by
C. Tadlock
Equuleus, Centaurus, Pegasus, and the Horse Head Nebula
are four equine-inspired astrological phenomena.
Rasha's
Dream by Eleanor Blazer
What life is like for Rasha, a horse-crazy girl living
in Gaza City.
Seat
Balance at the Walk By Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett
"Achieving
the complementary strength and stretch from hips to toes
that allows you to follow the swing of your horse's hips
requires many hours in the saddle. Start by developing
a feel for a 'neutral' hip position at the halt."
Riding
a Sitting Trot By Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett
Learn to properly sit your horse's trot, following the
motion with your hips instead of bouncing, with these
exercises.
Seeking
Knowledge by Don Blazer
Ever heard "A snaffle is a bit with a jointed mouth"
or "pull back to stop a horse"? They're wrong--
seek knowledge to find the truth in horsemanship.
New
Beginnings
by Micheal Johnson
As a friend once said, “I can’t believe
I’m going to say this, but when my horse didn’t
know how to do something, I hit him across the butt with
the rope. Funny, if my daughter didn’t know how
to do her homework, I would never consider hitting her
for it.” And I did that. We all have. So what have
I learned?
Miss Congeniality, Bucking Bronco: 3
new chapters!
Horse
Contest Winners
The winners of the kid's Wii and PC games "Horsez"
are listed here! Congrats to everyone who won & thanks
to Ubisoft for providing the games!
Q&A:
Ex-racehorse fights the bit but likes a hackamore- but
my family thinks hackamores aren't safe!
Horse
Tack Article: The Hackamore
The three types of hackamores, & how they work.
Thoughts
on the Hackamore by Gwynn Weaver
An excellent article explaining the hackamore's use.
The
Life of a Carriage Horse by Theresa
Komor
Theresa explains why people who want to ban carriage horses
because it is "cruel" or "inhumane"
are often misinformed.
Meet Duke, a beautiful former New York City carriage horse.
Teaching
the Barrel Horse to Rate by
Caterina Tadlock
If you're training for barrel racing, it is important
that your horse learn how to rate to properly and quickly
make the turns.
New
Horse Games
Two new free games, "Appleloosa" and "Messenger
Girl". Go check them out!
Q&A:
Yearling is eating manure!
"I found my yearling QH colt eating fresh manure
from our mare that was in heat. Is this normal, and what
should I do to discourage it? He will be gelded soon,
and when I tried to chase him away from the manure he
kicked at me, so I left him alone. Is this hormones kicking
in-- what should I do?" >
Read Here
How
To Make Horse Training (more) Affordable
by
Keith Hosman
Let's say that there are five different levels you
can find yourself facing:
1- My horse is going to kill me!
2) I believe my horse is going to hurt
me the next time I ask for (blank)
3) My horse makes me nervous when (blank)
4) When I try to (blank) he gets really
cranky.
5) I would like to improve my horse's
(blank).
>
Read What to Do for Each Situation!
A
Cowboy is Called Home by Beth Dore
"No way can
a blip of an article capture the wondrous and amazing
person Barry was. He loved adventure and the outdoors.
He had such unbreakable bonds with his horses –
mutual trust and respect. He was my best friend. "
Bo,
You're Incredible - Nonfiction by
Hayley
"He was easily
17hh, and very skinny. His ribs poked out; I could count
all of them. He had a rough coat that looked more like
a bay than a chestnut. His paddock looked like a bomb
site -- it had old cars strewn about, and I couldn't even
locate a water trough. There wasn't a shred of food, only
dust."
Ride
Safer & Smarter by Bonnie Martin
"I
personally know several people, myself included, who hit
their heads in a fall from a horse. Of the ones wearing
helmets, there was little serious damage other than to
the helmet. Those without helmets were a different and
sadder story."
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Past Updates ~
Fly
Spray Phobia!
What do I do if my horse is afraid of fly spray?
Horse
Poop by Becki Bell
You love your
horse. You feed him, you groom him, you bring him carrots
and horse cookies, you scratch him, and what does he give
you in return? 18,000 pounds of manure every single year.
Battling
Algae by Ellen Feld
How to get rid of algae in your horse's water troughs
12-Point
Dental Exam for your Horse by
Eleanor Blazer
You can do this at home, right now.
letters
Question
from a reader:
Do you have any recipes for homemade horse energy/electrolite
bars?
Make
Money with Horses: Sell the Perception by Don Blazer
You don't sell a horse- you sell the perception of what
the buyer wants..
How
to Halter A Horse by Keith Hosman
Halter breaking a horse begins like this: If your horse
is in a stall and he turns away from you, then you'll
want to annoy him until "something" (an ear,
a head, a body) turns toward you, however briefly..
Letter:
We
named our Drum Horse yearling using your horse name generator....
(Click here to see what they named him!)
Previous Updates:
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Recently
I had to purchase a new computer to update and run this
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Eight
Belles autopsy reveals no abnormal bone conditions; Filly's
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