Articles on Horses as Pets

How to Take Gorgeous Photos of your Horse

By painthorse42

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Taking photos of horses (and all animals) takes patience & time. They all have their own personalities, and getting them to stand a certain way, etc, can be challenging... more »

How to make simple toys for your horse!

By Adunmire

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

How to Buy a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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A horse requires tremendous care and commitment, so be sure you're ready to meet the challenges before you buy one... more »

How to Catch Your Horse

By CowgirlCal

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Catching your horse to get him/her out of the pasture not hard to do..... more »

How to Choose an Appaloosa

By eHow Pets Editor

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While the Appaloosa Horse is known as the "leopard" of horses because of the colorful coat of distinctive patterns and spots that is unique to Appaloosas, they actually come in a variety of coat colors, as well as many characteristics that might ... more »

How to Clean Your Horse’s Hooves

By Julia Fuller

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It is very important to clean your horse’s hooves out on a regular basis. Some people do it everyday, some once a week. Horses can pick up stones that become stuck in the crevices. If you do not remove the stones, they can cause your horse to ... more »

How to have kids help animals

By Natalie Hernandez

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Children can play an important rule in helping animals of all kinds. Just because they are small it does not mean that they can not do anything. After all children are going to grow up and be in control of the country as time goes on, so ... more »

How to Read a Horse's Face and Body Language

By LaurieBee81

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Just like your human friends, your equine companion has moods and bad days. Unlike your human friends, your horse weighs upwards of 1000 lbs. and could easily and unintentionally hurt you in his irritated or frenzied moments. Here's a checklist ... more »

How to select the right pet for you and your family

By LSpradlin

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So, you want the companionship that owning a pet can provide. The decision of which kind of pet to get should be well thought out. If you really think it through objectively, you and your new pet should have a long healthy relationship... more »

How to Shed Your Shetland Pony Using the Furminator

By Julia Fuller

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If you own a Shetland pony then you already know what the winter coat looks like. Nothing compares with the amount of hair that comes off one of these ponies in the springtime. In the past, we have always used the trustworthy shedding blade to ... more »

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

By fontayne

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How to tell the what sex a horse is... more »

How to Travel With a Horse

By Melissa Maroff

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“Have horse, will travel” used to simply mean saddling up and hitting the trail. Nowadays, traveling with a horse isn’t quite so simple. There is some planning and preparation involved. So before you giddyup—here are some tips for making the trip ... more »

How to Attend to a Fallen Rider

By LaurieBee81

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No matter what the exercise, riders need to be aware that each time they mount up, they are taking a risk. Horseback riding is a practice in versatility and concentration from one moment to the next. There is always the possibility that an ... more »

How to Buy a Horse at an Auction

By eHow Pets Editor

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Buying a horse at an auction is a bit of a grab bag, because rarely do you get a chance to really find out much about a horse before you buy... more »

How to Buy a Pony

By eHow Pets Editor

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They're cute and adorable and can make the perfect gift for a child. But beware; ponies require just as much care and hard work as full-grown horses... more »

How to Buy Your First Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Be sure the horse is healthy and well-suited to your purposes before purchasing him... more »

How to Buy Your First Horse

By dmmcmah

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You've had horseback ridings, got some land or a place to board. So you're ready for your first horse. Here are some suggestions to avoid making serious mistakes... more »

How to Catch a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Catching a horse is as easy as your horse is willing. Try these steps to entice your horse to come to you... more »

How to Choose a Morgan Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Morgan horse is the breed most commonly used by the U.S. government for its cavalry and national parks mounted programs... more »

How to Choose a Quarter Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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The American Quarter Horse is the world's leading equine breed with 3.7 million registered Quarter Horses worldwide and more than 306,000 members... more »

How to Choose a Saddlebred

By eHow Pets Editor

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The saddlebred is known as a three and five gaited horse... more »

How to Choose a Tennessee Walker

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Tennessee walking horse is known for its gentle disposition and smooth gaits... more »

How to Choose an Arabian

By eHow Pets Editor

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Admired for its beauty and athleticism, the Arabian has physical traits so distinctive it's easy to pick these horses out of a crowd... more »

How to Clean Your Saddle

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cleaning your tack properly every couple of months will keep it looking good and in good working condition for years... more »

How to French Braid Horse Hair

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Once you learn how to French braid a horse's tail, you'll be able to French braid on a person's head, a horse's mane, and any other head of hair you come across that needs French braiding. It's a matter of practice, and getting used to holding ... more »

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