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Molasses
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Molasses: How much did you say?
Molasses is not very nutritious and does not add much nutritional value to horse feed formulating. Concentrates with molasses added to sweet feeds may contain up to 12%, while most horse…
HORSE DO AT NIGHT?
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WHAT DOES A STABLED HORSE DO AT NIGHT?
Have you ever wondered what your horse does at night in his stable? This 8-minute film captures 8 hours in the life a stabled horse using a time-lapse camera. This film…
AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE OR WALER
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AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE OR WALER
About the Breed The Australian Stock Horse was born through selective breeding to meet the needs of the environment. These horses were of Spanish and English Thoroughbred stock. Later importations added more…
HANOVERIAN
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HANOVERIAN
About the Breed Warmblood horses such as the Hanoverian horse are bred to excel at the equestrian disciplines, including dressage, eventing, jumping and driving. In northern Germany, the breed was born…
SHETLAND PONY
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SHETLAND PONY
About the Breed The Evolution of the Breed One of Shetland's earliest laws warned would-be thieves to not "cut any man's horse-tail (sic)" under the threat of ten pounds. This reflects…
Low Starch Horse Treats
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Low sugar, low starch horse treats!
What are the best treats for horses with Insulin Resistance or Cushing's? It is possible to purchase a low-sugar horse treat or make your own. Or you can use hay in…
Horse Need Earplugs
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Does your horse need earplugs? Maybe?
Horses that are sensitive to sound may consider earplugs or pom-poms. These tiny balls of foam or fluff act to reduce noise so your horse isn't distracted or scared by it.…
Horses and Cows
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Can horses and cows live together?
There are some good reasons to keep them together, and some not-so-good ones.Cows and horses can make great friends and help to keep your pastures healthy. There are also dangers associated…
RUNNING OR STANDING MARTINGALE
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RUNNING OR STANDING MARTINGALE: WHICH TO USE?
Your goals and discipline will determine whether you choose to run or stand. Show hunter have no choice but to use standing martingales. Even on horses that don’t need them, standing…
Horse Industry
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The Horse Industry by the Numbers
It is difficult to get quick and accurate answers to the question "How many horses are in the US?" The US Department of Agriculture runs a census every five years through…
Tips for Horse Trailering
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10 Safety Tips for Horse Trailering
Horse trailer safety is a serious issue. Many people make dangerous mistakes when trailering their horses. This is why we have compiled this list with our top 10 safety tips so…
Colitis in Horses
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What is Colitis in Horses?
Imagine this: Your young nephew runs into the aisleway while you work in the barn during summer. You send him back to the barn, but not before he trips on something…
Wrong With My Horse
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What’s Really Wrong With My Horse?
You've likely learned something over the years from riding, showing, and training horses. We all fell in love with horses and got involved in the equine industry. Didn't everyone once dream…
Bot Fly Invasion in Your Horse
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The Three Stages of a Bot Fly Invasion in Your Horse
The female bot fly, or Gasterophilus intestinalis ), hovers around horses in spring and deposits between 150 to 1,000 tiny, yellow-colored eggs around their necks, legs, noses, and muzzles. Within five days of…
Horse Years
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Horse Years
A dog's one-year life span is equivalent to a person's seven years. What does this mean? This basically means that you are trying to find a way to compare the lifespan of…
American Mammoth Donkeys
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American Mammoth Donkeys
These giants will charm you with their long ears and gorgeous brown eyes. The American Mammoth Donkeys are truly a sight to see. Jackson, a spotted skewbald mare, was born on…
GOOD GAS PEDAL
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A GOOD GAS PEDAL
TEACH YOUR HORSE HOW TO MOVE FORWARD Without forward movement, it's impossible for a horse to be trained. A horse that isn't moving forward would be similar to me giving you…
Slobber Straps
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Slobber Straps: One-Piece vs Two-Piece
When you first hear horsemen refer to "slobber straps", you will likely think of some contraption for horses' slobber. Although they might have a strange name, slobbers are a simple leather…
REFORM A BUCKER
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HOW TO REFORM A BUCKER
Let's first define what bucking is. Bucking, as a lot of people refer to it, is when the horse's front legs remain on the ground while he lifts his back legs. This…
Wrinkles
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Bit fit: How many wrinkles?
It is crucial to have the correct fit. A poorly fitting saddle can lead to many problems. It is therefore crucial to be familiar with the correct fit. It is also important to know…
Labels Matter
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Labels Matter: Is my horse a “jerk”?
Are you familiar with the following: "My horse is being a jerk", “my mare has always had dominance and now she's napping at the school”, "my colt has started rearing…
Hog Or Not To Hog
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To hog or not to hog?
Hogging is also known as "roaching" in the US. It involves shaving or cutting off a horse's forelock and, often (as in the case with feathered cobs), also trimming the horse's…
Mount Your Horse
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Why you should mount your horse from both sides
The majority of people learn to ride their horses from the left side. However, there are unintended consequences. How can we address them?care , Reiten , biomechanics Although it is traditional to mount horses on…
Poor Saddle Fit
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Signs of Poor Saddle Fit
The saddle of your horse is an essential piece of equipment. The saddle distributes your weight evenly across the horse's back, and helps you sit in a balanced position. Problems can arise…
Big Lick
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The End of the Big Lick
Some great news from across pond yesterday: "The Big Lick" is on the way out! This news is about the Tennessee Walking Horse, a horse breed that was developed in the…
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
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CASE STUDY: SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
What's shockwave therapy? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Technology is a technique that uses a special machine to deliver a concentrated, high-energy pressure wave to a particular location on the body. The treatment…
FOXTAILS
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THE TROUBLE WITH FOXTAILS
Some types of mature grasses have foxtails as seed heads. These seed heads' bristles can burrow into horses' mouths and break off. The barbed foxtail bristles are not easily removed, as they…
EOTRH
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EOTRH, WHAT IS IT?
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Removal and Hypercementosis are painful and progressive equine dental conditions. This condition is more common in horses over 15 years old. Initial EOTRH symptoms include resporption or loss of…
Nosed Horse
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Raves for the Roman-Nosed Horse
People are often described as beautiful because of their imperfections. It would be boring if everyone had perfectly symmetrical features. I think I feel the same way about horses, if you look…
Dead Heat In Horse Racing
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What Is A Dead Heat In Horse Racing?
A dead heat is when two or more horses finish at the exact same time in horse racing. Although it sounds unlikely, this is what race organizers dream of in handicap…
Horse Vaulting
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Horse Vaulting
Vaulting involves performing graceful dance moves or gymnastic moves while riding on a horse. Vaulting is a sport that improves balance, coordination, and self-confidence. Basics of Vaulting A vaulting team consists…
Life Cycle of a Horse
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Life Cycle of a Horse: Stages and Care
Horses can live to their 20s but they are subject to rapid change. This printable, free horse life cycle shows how a horse grows from conception to old-age. Printable Life Cycle…
Liberty Horse
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How To Start At Liberty Horse Training
You will be amazed at the abilities of these horses and their trainers if you have ever seen them on TV or at shows. Many liberty trainers can work multiple horses…
Online Horse Show
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How to Prepare for Your First Online Horse Show
In-person horse shows can be difficult for average riders to attend. These shows can be time-consuming, especially for multi-day shows, and are very expensive (trainer fees and showground fees, etc.) and…
White Horses
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The White Horses of Camargue
You can visit France to see the Camargue's beautiful white horses in their natural habitat or take a ride on a domesticated horse through the stunning wetlands. The wild horses…
Horse Calming
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What horse calming supplement should I use?
This question is asked several times per week. I decided to expand on it! Whether your horse is on rest with hand walking, gets anxious during trailering/farrier/veterinary visits, or needs some…
Braids Long Manes
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Running Braids for Long Manes
Equestrians enjoy a luxurious, long mane. For some breeds such as Friesians, Morgans, Arabians and Arabians, this is a part of their breed standard. For competition in hunt seat pleasure or equitation…
Horse Blanket
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How to Measure Your Horse for a Blanket
A blanket may be the best option for you and your horse if you live in an area where it is necessary to have a warm coat in winter. When deciding whether your…
Strongest Horse
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Strongest Horse Breeds In The World
Horses are strong. That is something we all know. Do you know which horse breeds have the most strength? We have compiled a list of some of the strongest and most powerful horse…
Horse See Color
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How does a horse see color?
Horses can see certain colors. Horses don't have the ability to see color as humans. Trichromatic color vision is what humans and other primates have. This is because they have three types…
Storing Hay
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Storing Hay So It NEVER Gets Moldy
You've probably heard of the many ways that a tarp can be used to cover your hay stack so it doesn’t get moldy or wet. Have you heard of commercial-sized…
Milk Horses
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Why Don’t Humans Milk Horses?
This refers to whether or not humans milk horses and, if so, why. In other words, horses were not bred for milk production. If you are interested in learning more…
DOLE HORSE
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HOW I ENDED UP WITH A DOLE HORSE
I was researching my second horse when I began to research it in 2017. I looked at many different breeds. WarlanderDrum HorseNorwegian Dole HorseNorth Swedish Draft HorseGypsy VannerShireClydesdaleBlack Forest horseDraft…
Working Horses
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What are working horses?
Working horses were once a major source of transportation. They were the main form of transportation before motor vehicles and could pull heavy loads. They drove us to work, pulled our ploughs…
Bathe Horse
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Bathe Your Horse Beautiful
Laurie Pitts, top barn manager and groom, shares her bathing techniques to bring out the beauty of your horse's coat. You might feel compelled to bathe your horse often, even…
Low Stress Foal Weaning
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Low-Stress Foal Weaning
To ease the separation from mom during foal sheaning, build your foal's confidence. Hilltop Farm is a sport-horse breeding center in Colora, Maryland. It is midmorning. Megan Fischer, director of Raising…
HOOF FLARES
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GETTING A FEEL FOR HOOF FLARES
"The horse hoof is a complex marvel in natural engineering," Susan Kauffmann, Christina Cline and The Essential Hoof Book . It is important to have an eye for balance and symmetry…
Horse’s Fitness
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5 Ways To Improve Your Horse’s Fitness
How to get your horse to peak-level fitness... Horses, just like humans, need to improve their fitness in order to be healthy and athletic. A proper fitness program is essential…
Horse Who Rushes
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3 Simple Tips to Help a Horse Who Rushes
Here are some simple exercises that will help you horse jump in a calm and rhythmic manner. Jumping too fast is a common problem. Many riders prefer a horse that…
Mangalarga Marchador
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Breed Profile: The Mangalarga Marchador
Find out more about Brazil’s most beloved horse... Equestrians might be surprised to hear that the Mangalarga Marchador horse is one of the most popular in the world. This breed…
Polework Exercises
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3 Polework Exercises to Strengthen Your Horse
These great tips will help you get to the top Polework is suitable for all. Polework can be beneficial for all horse riders, including dressage riders, jumpers, eventers, and reining riders.…
Haflinger
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Breed Profile: The Haflinger
We take a closer look... The beautiful Haflinger is a beloved breed known for their friendly nature, chestnut coats, versatility and durability. The breed was born in the foothills the…
Irish Sport Horse
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Discover the Irish Sport Horse
The Irish Sport Horse (also known as the Irish Hunter) is a relatively young breed. After generations of crossbreeding the Thoroughbred and the Irish Draught horse, it was officially created…
Tobiano Vs Overo Vs Tovero Horses
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Tobiano Vs Overo Vs Tovero Horses
These colors sound like different horse breeds, but they are just coat colors that can be found in many horse breeds. These colors are more common in certain breeds than others. They most…
Horns on Horses
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Horns on Horses
We've already discussed the possibility that unicorns exist. There are many plausible explanations for why the idea of a horse with horns was first proposed. We've probably concluded that unicorns are mythological…
Purebred Spanish Horse
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What is a Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE)?
The Purebred Spanish Horse, also known as the PRE- Pura Raza Espanola. The Purebred Spanish Horse, sometimes confused with the Andalusian horse, is an extremely old sport horse that has played…
Horse To Leg Yield
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How to teach your horse to leg-yield
Horses are first taught leg-yield as a lateral movement. It is an effective movement for novice horses as well as advanced horses. It helps horses learn to move away and through their…
Irish Draught Horse
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What is an Irish Draught horse?
The Irish Draught is a traditional horse breed that most equestrians will know. Cross breeding is the key to the breed's success today, so it is rare to find an Irish…
Horse Boots
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Horse Boots for Barrel Racing
Are you concerned about the health of your horse? Barrel racing can be a thrilling and fun activity, but it takes practice and skill. Horse boots are essential for barrel racing…
Brome Hay
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Brome Hay
Brome Hay for Horses Today, we will be discussing grass hay. We'll be discussing bromegrass hay specifically for horses. It is one of the most difficult, yet crucial, things that you can…
Horses Enjoy Showjumping
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Do Horses Enjoy Showjumping?
It's amazing to watch top-level showjumping. If you've ever had the opportunity to walk the course at a 1.60m show you will know how huge those jumps can be. It's…
How Many Babies Can a Horse Have
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How Many Babies Can a Horse Have?
For thousands of years, humans have been breeding horses for various purposes. Have you ever wondered how many horses a horse can have in their lifetime? How many can they have in…
Cremello Horse
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Cremello Horse
The Cremello horse Cremelo horses are pure cream horses with a pale white tail and mane, unusually pink skin, and piercing blue eyes. These horses could be considered literal unicorns. Many people…
HORSE’S EYESIGHT
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How Horses See: Ultimate Horse Eyesight Guide
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HORSE’S EYESIGHT Knowing your horse's eyesight can help you understand why they behave in certain situations. Although you might think that horses' eyesight is the same as…
BEHAVIOR GUIDE ON WHY HORSES
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Why Horses Roll: Complete Behavior Guide
COMPLETE BEHAVIOR GUIDE ON WHY HORSES ROLL Horses can display a variety of behaviors, which can be concerning for both novice and experienced equestrians. It is crucial to be aware of…
Horses Originate
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Where Did Horses Originate? What The Evidence Says
WHERE DID HORSES COME OUT OF? Horses are one the most beloved domesticated animals worldwide and can be found in nearly every country. Horses are used for entertainment, companionship and transportation.…
Horses Have Fur
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Do Horses Have Fur? What You Need to Know
Why are there so many terms for horses' coats? Some people believe that the length of the coat is what determines the appearance. This is not the case. This is the end…
Best Dog Breeds That Do Well With Horses
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10 Best Dog Breeds That Do Well With Horses
Ten Best Horse-Friendly Dog Breeds Horse lovers are fond of all animals, even dogs. The bond between horse and dog is special. Dogs can be a valuable asset for horse owners, whether…
Horse Syndication 101
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Horse Syndication 101
Equine Legal Solutions has noticed a steady rise in buyers reaching out to us about buying horses for "syndication" or wanting to know if our forms work. The short answer to…
Types of livery
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Types of livery
Grass Livery This type of livery gives the horse owner a place to keep their horse. Horse owners are responsible for the daily care and feeding of their horse. This type of…
Connemara Pony
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Connemara Pony
The Connemara Pony, a calm, brave and intelligent breed of horse from Ireland is the only native breed. Connemara Pony, Ireland's only native breed, is also not an indigenous species. Many…
Rocky Mountain Horse
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Rocky Mountain Horse
Today, there are approximately 25,000 Rocky Mountain horses worldwide. A large portion of these horses still reside in Kentucky. In the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain Horse was born in Kentucky's…
Horses Bolting
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Techniques to Prevent Horses from Bolting
A horse that is fearful of his surroundings is dangerous. Learn how to stop your horse bolting and perform an emergency stop. Ahorse bolts from fear. Anne Gage, partner trainer and owner…
Andalusian
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Andalusian
Andalusians are energetic and gile and have been called the Royal Horses of Europe. Andalusians are Pure Spanish Horses, (Pura Raza Espanola oder PRE), and descend from native horses of Spain…