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Frozen barn pipes can leave you high and dry in the winter. Both plastic and metal pipes are pre-disposed to freezing. Frozen pipes tend to burst and more than 250 gallons of water can gush from just a small 1/8-inch crack. While no waterers will ... more »

How to Protect and Comfort a Horse in the Cold of Winter

By John Gossett

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You want your horse to remain healthy and comfortable throughout the winter months so he can be ready for the show season and serious riding when the warm weather arrives. He will appreciate your effort and this will go a long way in developing a ... more »

How to Put a Halter on a Horse

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It may seem as simple as slipping the opening over your horse's nose, but haltering a horse requires a bit more thought. When placing a halter on a horse, you must consider your safety as well as the comfort of your animal friend. A few simple ... more »

How to Put a Saddle Pad on Your Horse

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Saddle pads and saddle blankets serve several purposes. They protect your expensive leather saddle from sweat and horse hair, they protect your horse from chafing under the saddle and they can compensate for fitting issues with a saddle that does ... more »

How to Put Studs in a Horseshoe

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Horseshoe studs are metal "caulks" that are driven into the bottom of the horse's shoes to provide traction. They are helpful for riding activities that require your horse to turn or jump quickly from a slick or muddy surface, such as foxhunting, ... more »

How to Repair a Harness

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A horse's harness should fit comfortably around the horse's body. The lines should not have loose threads or rough spots that can chafe the horse. A damaged or broken harness should be repaired right away to prevent the horse from breaking free... more »

How to Set Up a Dressage Arena in Your Backyard

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The equine riding discipline dressage derives from the French word meaning trained. When done well dressage is a stunning display of grace, elegance, precision and the amazing bond that develops between the horse and rider. Building a dressage ... more »

How to Tack a Horse

By John Gossett

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A big part of riding a horse is learning to tack. In one sense, it is the most important step in riding. It is a critical time to bond with the horse and to learn things about his personality and how to respect him and of course to learn more ... more »

How to Take off a Horse Blanket

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Horse blankets are an important part of maintaining a horse's health. The blankets must be taken care of and handled properly to protect the horse throughout the colder months as well as from flies and other insects. The blankets have many ... more »

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