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How to Help Disabled Children Ride Horses

By D L Decker

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If you love children, animals and the outdoors, there is a unique volunteer position that combines your interests. You can work with children who are taking part in a therapeutic riding program somewhere near your home. These programs are ... more »

How to Jump Your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Jumping a horse demands excellent timing, balance and coordination from both the rider and the horse... more »

How to Keep Flies Off a Horse With Vinegar

By eHow Pets Editor

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Flies buzzing, flies biting, flies just being flies are annoying creatures. For horses, flies and mosquitoes compete for the title of most annoying pest. From acting as an area repellent to being placed directly on horses, vinegar is a good ... more »

How to Make Crystal Horse Tack

By eHow Pets Editor

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Crystal horse tack is quickly becoming the tack of choice in western riding. Whether it is a show, rodeo, trail ride, parade or at your home, crystal tack can beautifully dress up your horse. This tack can be expensive, but you can cut the cost ... more »

How to Rent a Horse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You don't have to own your own horse to spend a day galloping along wooded trails. Renting a horse is an economical and easy way to enjoy this splendid animal... more »

How to Ride a Horse Like a Champion

By eHow Pets Editor

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Almost anyone can climb onto a horse and ride, but being able to ride like a champion takes time, skill, patience and practice. Champion riders make riding look easy and make difficult horses seem like the most gentle creatures... more »

How to Ride Horseback

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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For a smooth ride ..... more »

How to Ride Sidesaddle

By eHow Pets Editor

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Riding sidesaddle used to be the only way women rode horses. Though it has fallen out of favor in many circles, there are still enthusiast groups across the country... more »

How to Safely Tie Up Your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Properly tying up a horse will keep him happy and comfortable and out of harm's way. The proper tie-up is similar to the knot used for a man's necktie. You can secure the horse to a horizontal pole, or to a vertical pole that has a stop to ... more »

How to Train a Horse

By mjpolitis

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Training a horse requires a healthy balance of discipline and sensitivity. The trick is to teach the animal to obey your commands without breaking its spirit or abusing it in any way... more »

How to Walk a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Going for a walk on horseback is easy - as long as you take it easy... more »

How to Camp With Your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Camping with your favorite four-legged pal can be the best way to see the outdoors, but there are some things you have to know before you go... more »

How to Compete in Working Hunter

By eHow Pets Editor

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Gracefulness, balance and coordination are required of your horse in this English jumping event... more »

How to Going on a Trail Ride? Stop a Runaway Horse

By HorseCharmer

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Most people go on trail rides and are not instructed how to stop quickly or easily. Horses are not robots. Believe it or not you CAN stop with one piece of rope... more »

How to Harness a Horse

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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You have your horse all cleaned up, and all the heavy equipment laid out and ready to put on. You're picturing yourself out on those country or city roads, whip in hand, happily trotting along in your carriage. You're ready to drive your horse! ... more »

How to Purchase A Horse for your Child

By ellenmwoods

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Your child loves horses, but is he/she ready for a horse of their own, and what kind? This guide will help you decide... more »

How to see what is the horse telling you

By horse_lover

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want to find out what a horse is telling you? here are some ideas.. more »

How to Tell the Difference Between a Mare, Gelding and Stallion

By fashionmujahid

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Identifying a horse's sex isn't hard- all you need is a good pair of eyes, and a bit of flexibility... more »

How to Transport a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Horses - and handlers - are often injured loading or unloading a trailer. Here's how to do it correctly... more »

How to Braid Your Horse's Mane

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Whether you're preparing to be in a parade, heading to the show ring or just fooling around on a rainy day in the barn, there are several ways to braid your horse's mane. You could try one nice long French Braid, or use many little individual ... more »

How to Gain the Trust of a Recently Abused Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Any animal that has been abused by humans learns to fear them. When you adopt a horse that has been abused, you need to overcome his fear of you before you can help him learn to trust you. Horses are prey animals and as such are instinctively ... more »

How to Get a Job in a Dressage Barn

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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If you're interested in the magical riding style of dressage and its horse and rider connection, there's no better way to study the art of dressage than by working as a groom in that discipline. Be prepared for some very picky dressage trainers ... more »

How to Spring Clean Your Tack Room

By ellenmwoods

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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 give Injections to Horses

By mjpolitis

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There are two main ways to inject life saving and pain relieving medications into horses. One of them is into the vein (intravenous), the other is intramuscular (IM). Horse owners should know how to do intramuscular injections and, if possible, ... more »

How to Shoe a Tennessee Walking Horse

By MsPam313

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Two things are important here. If you are shoeing a "plantation" walker or a built-up walker, there are two different methods. I think I will describe how to shoe a "plantation" walk, as that is what most people have. ... more »

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