Horse Habitats

How to Install An Electric Fence For Your Horse

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An electric fence can keep your horses from chewing wood leaning on the fence. Here is all the information you need to install an electric fence... more »

How to Build a Miniature Horse Enclosure

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Building a pen for miniature horses is very similar to the process for building a regular-sized horse fence, with different measurements. Miniature horses don't need a lot of space, but do need to be protected from predators. Erecting a wire mesh ... more »

How to Clean a Horse Stall

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You have a horse and are a horse lover or even a stable hand and need a good idea for cleaning a stall?.. more »

How to Open a Miniature Horse Stable

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Miniature horses are small, gentle versions of regular horses. Some horse lovers like to start their children out with something more their kids' size; while some people like to show miniature horses. If you are a miniature horse lover, you might ... more »

How to stop a BUCKING HORSE!

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If you plan to go horseback riding then always stay alert! Most horses are a dream come true. However, if you happen to get into a situation where the horse begins to BUCK, then follow these steps. Soon the horse will have no choice but to STOP!.. more »

How to Board a Horse

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Horses need continuous attention, care and exercise. If you can't tend to your horse's daily needs yourself, you'll want to find just the right person who can... more »

How to Care for a Horse in a Pasture

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Keeping a horse out in pasture is the best and most natural way to keep a horse, but there are several natural and man-made conditions that you must be aware of and protect your horse from... more »

How to Clean a Horse Stall

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Cleaning a horse stall is essential to every horse's health and happiness in the barn. A filthy stall can contribute to bad health and performance, and is a cruel way to treat any animal... more »

How to Make a Pet Door for Your Horse

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Yes, your housebroken horse can live in the house. Simply make her a double-swinging door. She will learn how to push the door open with her nose. That way, when she wants to go out to do her business, she can let herself back in... more »

How to Stop a Tail-Chewing Horse

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Most horsemen have seen one: a beautiful, well-built horse that is just glowing with health but missing its tail. Sometimes broodmares have been known to lose their tails to mouthy foal that are ready to be weaned and sometimes horses will rub ... more »

How to Stop a Horse From Chewing Wood

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Horse or chipmunk--the way horses like to chew on wood, sometimes it's hard to tell. There is a difference between cribbing and simply chewing wood. Cribbing is a bad habit that is displayed when a horse sucks in air as it grips wood with its ... more »

How to Avoid Common Accidents in a Horse Barn or Turnout

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Horses are large and powerful animals, but they are also very delicate in their own ways. Anticipating possible threats to your horse's health and safety is the most important responsibility you are faced with as an equestrian. Look for those ... more »

How to Care for a Horse in a Stable

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Choosing and maintaining your horse's stall are important parts of providing your horse with proper care. Most important, you have to make sure the horse gets adequate food, water and exercise. Read on to fully understand the needs of a stabled ... more »

How to Clean a Horse's Stall

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Your brother is going on vacation and he asked you if you would take care of his horse while he's gone. The horse is kept at a boarding stable, so the only thing you'd have to do is clean out the stall once a day. Simple! The problem is, you've ... more »

How to Clean a Horse's Water Trough

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Cleaning out your horse's water trough or bucket may seem a fairly easy task, but it requires more than common sense. Keeping your water source disease-free and accessible to your horses requires frequent attention and daily maintenance... more »

How to Build a Horse Shelter

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Horses need adequate shelter from the weather even if you live in a mild climate. Horse shelters must be built safe and sturdy to withstand the abuse it will take from the horses. A three-sided shelter is the most economical and easiest shelter ... more »

How to Spring Clean Your Tack Room

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Spring is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to get your tack and equipment ready to use... more »

How to Treat Thrush

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"Thrush," another one of those "horse" terms that has nothing to do with accurate medical terminology, refers to infection in the hoof secondary to muddy and/or unsanitary conditions. Common sense treatment and control of the environment can ... more »

How to 'despook' a frightened horse

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The image of confidence is a horse that thinks as boldly as its rider and conquers all foes, domestic and foriegn. The equine reality is that horses deal with things that are not familiar to them most often by running away, and potentially ... more »

How to get great photos of pets

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While candid shots of our pets are fun every now and then a true pet lover wants some excellent still shots to use for a variety of reasons. Here are some tips to get the job done... more »

How to ID Horse Poop

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Horses are big animals and they release a lot of poop. But you don't have to live in the country to identify it. It looks completely different than cow poop and it's big. Both make it easily identifiable in a pasture. The average horse of 1000 ... more »

How to Install an Electric Fence for Horse Pastures

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A properly installed and maintained electric fence can be the safest fence option for horses in a pasture. Electric fence is also economical, is easy to install and can outlast even more expensive fencing types. Learn how to install an electric ... more »

How to Keep a Horse Contained

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Keeping a horse safely and securely contained is part of having a healthy horse. Horses are smart and can open closed barn doors or slip out of fenced-in areas. For the safety of your horse, other horses and for your peace of mind, do all you can ... more »

How to Pick a Boarding Stable

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Looking for a boarding stable evokes fear and anticipation similar to purchasing a house. Nothing quite triggers a churning stomach more than knowing that a revered pet depends on the wise judgment and informed decision of a concerned horse ... more »

How to Recognize and Treat Colic in Horses

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One of the biggest killers of horses is colic, a general term which refers to the intestines twisting, getting blocked or bursting open. Colic can be caused by many things, some which we can prevent, some which we can't. 'Medical' (mild) colic ... more »

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