Horses as Pets

How to 'despook' a frightened horse

By mjpolitis

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The image of confidence is a horse that thinks as boldly as its rider and conquers all foes, domestic and foriegn. The equine reality is that horses deal with things that are not familiar to them most often by running away, and potentially ... more »

How to Find a Gaited Horse Over 16 Hands

By CELTICCOWBOY

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When one is looking for a horse, sometime size is important... more »

How to Get a Job as a Horse Groom

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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If you love horses, why not try and get a job as a horse groom? You get to spend all your time in a stable, helping out with the horses, and learning the daily rituals that make up a horse's life. From grooming to feeding to exercising to ... more »

How to Hitch a Horse to Cart

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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You've done the hard part, you've figured out all the pieces of the harness and fitted all the pieces on to your horse correctly. The open road awaits. He's waiting there patiently in harness, now all you need to know is how to pull that carriage ... more »

How to Identify an Adeav Pony

By eHow Pets Editor

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One of two types of Kazkh, an ancient pony breed that originated in Kazakhstan, this horse is likely descended from the Asiatic wild horse. In fact, the original breed has been around since the fifth century. The Adeav pony is a saddle type, ... more »

How to Identify an Akhal-Teke

By eHow Pets Editor

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These obstinate and bad-tempered horses are indigenous to the Soviet Union. Bred over 3,000 years ago in the Turkmenistan desert, the Akhal-Teke has a high resistance to heat. This is the earliest domesticated breed of horses on record. Normally ... more »

How to keep your pets healthy

By DesireeAmber

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When you decide to get a pet, you are making the commitment to care for them for their entire life. So many times people get pets when they are babies because they are cute, then as they grow they forget about them. It angers me the lack of ... more »

How to Love a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Owning a horse is a fantasy many children entertain at one time or another. For a few lucky kids, the dream will come true and they will be the proud owner of a horse. Caring for your horse is the best way to show him that you love him... 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 Make Molasses Treats for a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your horse will love munching on some crunchy and sweet molasses treats. They are easy to make, and made from healthy ingredients. You can use them as a reward after a hard day of training, or just to show your horse that you love him. Read on to ... more »

How to Pick the Right Pony for Your Child

By RedMaple11

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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 Prevent a Horse's Saddle from Slipping

By LaurieBee81

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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 Raise Tennessee Walkers

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Tennessee Walking Horse is known as the world's best show, trail and pleasure horse. The horses are known for their gentle nature and smooth and easy gait. They are a hardy breed and a good choice for first time horse owners... more »

How to Recognize a Horse's Markings

By eHow Pets Editor

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Horses come with a variety of markings, many of which are common to certain breeds. If you learn to recognize a horse's markings, you can use this knowledge in tandem with body size and shape to determine a horse's breed, or you can just better ... more »

How to Recognize and Treat Colic in Horses

By mjpolitis

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One of the biggest killers of horses is colic, a general term which refers to the intestines twisting, getting blocked or bursting open. Colic can be caused by many things, some which we can prevent, some which we can't. 'Medical' (mild) colic ... more »

How to Recognize and Treat 'Heaves' in Horses

By mjpolitis

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Like most every other commonly-used term in the horse health world, 'heaves' has little to do with what it really is. 'Heaves', known in the medical world as COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a very common, treatable, but if it ... more »

How to Retire a Racehorse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many racehorses suffer a needlessly sad fate after their racing career. The plight of racehorses is receiving more attention from the media and public, shedding some negative light on racing and causing authorities to act. Fortunately, it's ... more »

How to Save Time and Money as a Horse Owner

By eHow Pets Editor

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Horse ownership is often a time-consuming and expensive hobby, though the rewards of keeping and riding horses are well worth any inconvenience. Whether you're a first-time horse owner or an old hand, follow these suggestions and learn how to ... more »

How to Select a Gaited Horse

By CELTICCOWBOY

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Selecting a Gaited Horse is actually quite easy. You just need to do a little research first... more »

How to Sell a Horse Quickly

By eHow Pets Editor

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Owning a horse is generally an expensive proposition. When the time comes to sell the animal, it's important to avoid additional expenses by finding a buyer quickly. Take the time to assemble the necessary information and market the horse ... more »

How to Teach Your Horse to Eat Treats

By RedMaple11

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Part of the fun of having horses is getting to spoil them by giving them treats. Treats can vary from carrots to apples to mints and even manufactured ones. Not all horses will automatically eat these tasty treats without being coerced... more »

How to Treat Ringworm in Horses

By mjpolitis

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Ringworm is caused by a fungus which eats the root of hair follicles and spreads, causing hair loss that spreads from a small spot to potentially the rest of the animal. Ringworm can spread very fast, can be present in horses and is seen in very ... more »

How to Work as a Dressage Groom

By Juliet Johnson 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 »

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