Horse Habitats

Horse theft is not just lore from the Old Days. It is still prevalent today. On August 23, 2009, someone tried to steal my horse. Here is what we have done to try and prevent further attempts.

Getting a horse's foot up when he wants it to stay down requires using your inferior weight and your superior intelligence to force the horse off his foot. Victory can be yours if you follow these...

Wild horses are an iconic symbol of the American West. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protects and controls the thousands of wild horses and burros that run free across 10 Western states in...

This is an article for parents and grandparents who have horse loving children in their lives. The decision has been made to get a horse but it's not possible to keep it home. The Old Gray Mare's...

While the causes of fungal infections in horses’ hooves are still in controversy, there are many ways to treat a fungal infection in horses. Many call a fungal infection White Line Disease. Others...

This article will tell you how to build a simple but effective barn stall latch.

Imagine 36,000 wild horses and burros roaming on public lands in the West. Add to this population another 31,000 that are maintained in corral and pasture holding facilities. One branch of the US...

Train your dog to be safe around horses. It is extremely important for your dog's safety and for the safety of any horses it encounters, that the canine understands their place among the equine. ...

To properly care for horse’s hooves you should be able to first determine the parts of the horse’s hoofs and understand the purpose of each part. There are several different parts of the horses...

Horse fences are typically long, wooden plank structures painted white that decorate miles upon miles of green countryside. This type of fence is very costly both to build and to maintain. If you...

When dealing with horses it is very important to remember that they are large animals that can be dangerous and fatal to humans. Extreme caution should be used when dealing with a horse that has a...

Horse stalls offer protection and shelter to your horses. Keeping your horse in a stall can help it learn patience if you intend to show your horse. Keeping your horses separate in stalls also...

Horses need shelter to protect them from the heat of midday, rain, snow, and wind. Some horse owners prefer to put up three-sided horse shelters so that the horses can go in and out whenever they...

Keeping in livestock can be a real challenge: even more so with horses. Why? Because they're darn clever! What you need is a sturdy, durable way to keep them enclosed. You have three basic...

Your dream has come true, you have just purchased a horse, now you must decide how to best board your horse. If you live in a rural area and own some property you will be able to keep your horse...

Horse Barns have all of the elements needed for a fire to occur. Oxygen, Fuel and Heat can start a fire and keep it going. Your Horse Barn has proper ventilation to provide oxygen to your horse,...

Choosing a horse trailer that is safe & comfortable for your equine friend will take shopping around & doing your research. Here are some steps I took to help me find my trailer...

just a few horsie safe toys that can be made easily and used in the stall or in the paddock

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...

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...