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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 Braid Your Horse's Mane

By Juliet Johnson 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 Choose a Thoroughbred Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Thoroughbred horse is the premier long-distance race horse in the world... more »

How to Experience Pony Penning in Chincoteague , VA

By virtualibrarian

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Every year on the last Wednesday and Thursday in July the wild ponies of Assateague, a small island on Maryland's Eastern Shore, are rounded up and swum across the narrow channel separating Assateague from the neighboring Virginia island of ... more »

How to Harness a Horse

By Juliet Johnson 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 Lead a Horse Safely

By eHow Pets Editor

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Leading a horse the right way will keep both you and the horse safe... 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 Saddle Train Your Horse

By Julia Fuller

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If you want to ride your horse then you need to train it. Ideally you would begin training your horse as a foal. However, people do not always train or imprint young horses. Therefore, you will begin at whatever age your horse is. However,if ... more »

How to Clean a Horse's Water Trough

By LaurieBee81

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Cleaning out your horse's water trough or bucket may seem a fairly easy task, but it requires more than common sense. Keeping your water source disease-free and accessible to your horses requires frequent attention and daily maintenance... more »

How to Decide Which Breed of Horse to Own

By John Gossett

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No matter what your experience level is, if you have decided to make the commitment of buying a horse, then you are definitely going to need to select the right breed of horse to match your needs... more »

How to Get a Job in a Dressage Barn

By Juliet Johnson 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 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 Register a Foal

By eHow Pets Editor

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There is more to registering a foal than just giving it a name. You need to follow very specific and important procedures... more »

How to care for your horse

By Renee1771

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Want an easy way to care for your new horse? Are you a first timer? Here are some easy ways to care for your new best bud... more »

How to Raise Miniature Horses

By eHow Pets Editor

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A beautiful smaller version of a full size horse, a miniature horse is usually less than 34 inches in height. Miniature horses are gentle and affectionate by nature. Their mild mannerism and small size makes them wonderful companions and popular ... more »

How to Treat Thrush

By mjpolitis

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"Thrush," another one of those "horse" terms that has nothing to do with accurate medical terminology, refers to infection in the hoof secondary to muddy and/or unsanitary conditions. Common sense treatment and control of the environment can ... more »

How to Adopt a Mustang From the BLM

By eHow Pets Editor

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Mustangs are strong, intelligent horses that devote themselves to the people who love them. If you are willing to invest time and patience in your horse, adopting a mustang from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) may be for you... more »

How to Adopt a Rescue Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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One of the most incredible things about a horse is his power to bring happiness to children and adults. Unfortunatley many people get a horse without realizing what a large responsibility it is. When you adopt a rescue horse, you give him a ... more »

How to Adopt an Animal from a Rescue

By hugalli

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Rescuing an animal is a noble endeavor. Not only do you get a companion, but you save an animal that may have otherwise lived a horrible life. But rescuing a new pet takes much consideration and shouldn’t be done lightly... more »

How to Bomb Proof a Horse

By nishera

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Before a horse is ready to be ridden by anyone other than an advanced rider, she will need to overcome her fear of the unfamiliar. This is called "sacking out" or "bomb proofing." The idea is to expose the horse to a variety ... more »

How to Build a Horse Trail Course

By eHow Pets Editor

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Whether you are looking to practice trail courses with your horse for recreation or in preparation for showing, building a trail course is useful for both you and your horse. Most obstacles are relatively easy to obtain and set up, and the course ... more »

How to Build Horse Gates

By eHow Pets Editor

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Those with open land find that riders of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles often trespass on their property, tearing up their land and frightening their livestock. However, fencing off their property isn't practical either because it doesn't ... more »

How to Care for a Foal

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The anticipation is over; your foal has finally arrived. A little creature that appears to be more legs than anything is wobbling around in the stall. There are things you can do to help her get a great start in life. The actions you take now ... more »

How to Condition a Horse for Endurance Riding

By mjpolitis

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Until 100 years ago, the horse was the fastest way of getting from point A to B. Over the centuries, methods have evolved that enabled some people to get the most out of their horses and travel as many as 200 miles a day (such as the Mongols and ... more »

How to Deal with Tetanus

By mjpolitis

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Tetanus is caused by a bacteria that lives in the soil and finds its way into wounds. It attacks the nervous system, causing spasms that are incurable after a few days' exposure. It affects horses and people. It is preventable and curable if ... more »

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