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How to Sell a Horse Online

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Have you tried to sell your horse in the local newspaper with no luck? Has no one responded to your ad posted at the feed store? Use the Internet to put your ad in front of millions of potential horse buyers. Using a targeted market, your ad will ... more »

How to Sign Up for a Horse Show

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If you believe your horse is show quality than you may want her to compete. For the most part all that is required is to sign up for it. There are a couple of things to remember to save yourself confusion, especially as the event gets closer. ... more »

How to Stable a Stallion

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A stallion is a non-castrated male horse. One of the most common characteristics of a stallion is a thick "cresty" neck and a more muscular body. They vary in temperament. It is natural to find them more aggressive than mares or geldings. Herding ... more »

How to Stop a Horse From Cribbing

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Cribbing is an addictive, unhealthy habit some horses have. Cribbing is when a horse bites down on a wooden object, such as a fence or stall, and proceeds to suck in air. This can cause many health problems for the horse. Since cribbing is ... more »

How to Stop a Horse From Getting Spooked

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A horse by nature is prey and therefore when approached with danger his instinctual response is to run away. When a horse gets afraid and tries to flee we call this spooking. As part of your training and building a relationship with your horse, ... more »

How to Stop a Horse From Rolling Over

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A horse can roll for several different reasons including colic, worms, bugs, an itch, to get covered in dirt and because of bad training. Most people don't mind their horses rolling in the pasture, but it can be deadly if your horse decides to ... more »

How to Stop Horse Slaughter

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Though it's likely that horse slaughter will soon be illegal in the United States, horses will still be shipped across the borders for slaughter. Horses, like most animals slated for slaughter, endure brutal transport conditions before they are ... more »

How to Succeed at a Horse Show

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No one enters their first horse show without hoping they will succeed. It is not an easy task but with a few pointers you can be very successful at the horse show. The following steps will tell you how to do just that... 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 a good photo of a horse

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To take a good photo of a horse, you have to get his attention. That means, you want his ears facing forward. Instead of just waiting for the horse to look your way, here are a few tricks... more »

How to Take a Horse to a Farrier

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Whether taking your horse to a farrier's barn or having the farrier come to yours, proper preparation provides a more relaxing hoof care experience for your animal. Follow these suggestions for taking a horse to a farrier, making things easier on ... more »

How to Tie a Horse

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Horses are big, strong animals that can do a lot of damage, so safety is paramount when working with one. Many novice horsemen don't know the right way to tie a horse. Take care to follow the steps below to safely secure your horse... more »

How to Transfer Ownership of a Thoroughbred

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You can now transfer ownership of a thoroughbred either online or on paper. Be sure to follow all appropriate steps below to ensure a complete and legal transfer of ownership of your thoroughbred. Jockey Club procedures are addressed below, but ... more »

How to Treat Horseback Riding Injuries

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Horseback riding is wonderful exercise and a great stress release for many people. However, you can suffer an injury while riding that requires immediate medical attention. Most injuries take place when a rider falls from a horse and strains, ... more »

How to Trot a Horse

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Although at times trotting can feel jarring to the rider, it's the easiest gait for a horse to use, and all equestrians should learn it. Following are some simple cues to get your horse to move into a trot... more »

How to Use a Bitless Bridle

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There is a growing trend towards the "less is more" mindset in the horse world, particularly in regard to horse tack. A bitless bridle has been developed--no, not a bosal or hackamore, but a bridle that works simply by putting gentle pressure on ... more »

How to Use a Horse Hot Walker

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A hot walker can be a valuable tool for working with horses. Horses need to be exercised or walked to cool out after strenuous exercise. A hot walker is a machine with arms that travel slowly in a circle. Horses can be tied to the arms and made ... more »

How to Win a Horse Show Event

By John Gossett

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If you’re going to ride seriously, then you will end up eventually showing your horse in a horse show. If you’re going to enter a horse show, you will end up trying to win the classes you enter. The big shows require qualification and the way you ... more »

How to Work as a Dressage Groom

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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If you've been around horses all your life, and you're interested in working as a groom in the world of dressage, you might enjoy finding a local trainer or owner who is looking for help with her horses. Dressage owners have usually spent a ... more »

How to Write a Horse Sale Contract

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Whether buying or selling a horse, a horse sale contract helps protect both parties involved in the deal. A written contract signed by both buyer and seller can hold up in court if a situation arises. Learn how to write a horse sale contract by ... more »

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