Relating to Horses

How to Insure a Race Horse

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Insuring a race horse helps protect your investment should injury or morality strike your horse or race team. The cost of breeding and training a successful race horse can run in the high thousands of dollars. Therefore, it is wise to observe ... more »

How to Keep a Horse Under Control While Jumping

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Keeping a horse under control while jumping is the most important factor in having a comfortable, successful jumping experience. Achieving this level of control depends on the amount of time you and your horse spend working together on the flat. ... more »

How to Keep You and Your Horse Safe in the Rain

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There are very few wild horses left in America. If the horses were wild, they would know what to do in the rain to keep safe. But people have domesticated horses and keep these mighty creatures in stables, out of their natural habitat. This can ... more »

How to Lead Beginners on a Trail Ride

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Riding out into the open is an exciting prospect for any novice equestrian, and it will usually be one of your first requests from new students. But while going on a trail ride might seem like a leisurely and straight-forward exercise, leaving ... more »

How to Learn to Post the Trot

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The trot can be a very jarring gait, depending upon many factors. The best way to avoid the impact of the trot is to post it. Although it may seem challenging at first, all the rider is doing is rising every time the horse’s outside leg moves ... more »

How to Lunge on Horseback

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Riding students of all levels from beginners to advanced riders benefit from work on a lunge line. Having the horse on a lunge line allows the rider to do exercises that promote balance, a good seat and independent functioning of upper and lower ... more »

How to Make a Runaway Horse Return

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A horse that is running hell-bent for leather with a rider on his back looks like fun--in the movies, that is. When it's happening to you, it's definitely not fun. However, there are some things you can practice that will help if your horse ... more »

How to Make Friends With a Horse

By John Gossett

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A horse is not like an inanimate object such as a bicycle, motorcycle or car, though many people have a very personal relationship with their vehicles. In order to be able to ride a horse successfully and enjoyably, you will need to develop a ... more »

How to Maximize a Child's Fun with Horses

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Most children start riding because they are simply "horse crazy." However, the stress of showing or the everyday hassles of life can dim a child's passion. Fortunately, there are several things concerned parents or trainers can do to put the fun ... more »

How to Mount a Horse

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Mounting a horse is the beginning of all the great training yet to come, and it's vital you begin correctly. The correct way to mount a horse takes into consideration equipment concerns, safety concerns, your comfort and the animal's comfort... more »

How to Name a Racehorse

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To follow in the hoof prints of great racers like Man O'War, Seattle Slew and Secretariat, your racehorse needs a great name. If you plan to hit the big time, you'll have to go through the Jockey Club to name your horse. Even if you're just doing ... more »

How to Organize a Horse Show

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Organizing a horse show is a great way to support the local horse community, increase your facility's profits, and/or support a local charity. However it takes a lot of planning... more »

How to Pick a Horse Riding Instructor

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Riders of every level can benefit from a riding instructor but only if there is a good fit between rider and instructor. Picking a riding instructor takes time, just like choosing the right horse. You may even have to spend time with a few ... more »

How to Pick the Right Pony for Your Child

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Ponies are small horses that can have large attitudes. Although they may look small and docile, ponies can be just as challenging as a regular-sized horse. Picking the right pony for your child can be crucial to their riding career and safety. ... more »

How to Plan a Day's Horse Racing at Newmarket Racecourse

By Gigi Burgdorf, eHow UK

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Set in the Suffolk countryside, only 60 miles from London, Newmarket Racecourse is the perfect place to enjoy a day of horse racing. Newmarket has been hosting races since the 17th century, and is now the world's largest training ground. This is ... more »

How to Post to a Trot on a Horse

By John Gossett

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Learning to post properly gives you more control over your horse and allows you to work together with him so you are both more comfortable and have more fun. Posting is a major milestone in learning to ride properly, and it indicates that you are ... more »

How to Prepare Horses for a Hurricane

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When you prepare for a hurricane there are two things you can do: evacuate or face the storm. If you have horses, you will have to decide if you will bring them with you, move them to a safer area or leave them behind. Prepare horses for a ... more »

How to Prevent a Horse From Getting Spooked

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Horses are large, powerful and extremely intelligent animals; however, like any living being they can occasionally become startled. When a horse gets spooked it can be particularly dangerous for you as the rider, as your horse may jump sideways, ... more »

How to Prevent a Horse's Saddle from Slipping

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Do you devote a good deal of time and attention to tacking your horse correctly only to find your arrangement disheveled by the time you get to your lesson? Or perhaps it all looks good, but stepping into your stirrup brings the saddle sliding ... 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 Read a Horse's Body Language

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You can learn a lot from a horse by paying attention to its body language. Horses, like many animals, communicate through their movements, eye patterns and vocalizing. Since they are a strong and potentially dangerous animal, it is imperative to ... more »

How to Rescue an Abused Horse

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Because horses are animals that are seen as having a use value, they're often abused or neglected when they're no longer useful or when they start to falter in their duties. If you intervene whenever you see an abused or neglected horse, you can ... more »

How to Ride an Icelandic Horse

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The Icelandic Horse is an old breed, having existed in Iceland for about 1,000 years. They are pony-sized horses 13 or 14 hands tall, yet are quite strong and able to carry adult riders. Icelandics are gaited horses. In addition to the walk, trot ... more »

How to Ride Horses at Night

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Riding a horse at night can be fun, especially on a clear night where the moon and stars are shining brightly. Whether you are an experienced rider or a novice, follow the tips below to be sure you are safe while riding at night... more »

How to Ride Your Horse Without a Bridle

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Bitless riding, or riding a horse without a bridle, has become a controversial debate in the equestrian community. On the one hand, it promotes the maximum communication between horse and rider; on the other, it can be quite dangerous. ... more »

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