Dressing for an English riding event is like going to private school, where you have to wear a certain type of pants, shirt and jacket.
Putting a spit-shine on your horse will not only make the judge take notice, but perfect turnout can give you the confidence necessary to put in a stellar riding performance.
Accentuating your horse's white markings will help your horse's chrome shine and get the judge to notice you.
Wrapping a horse's leg can reduce simple swelling, which is called "stocking up." It can also hold a wound dressing in place, reduce bleeding and provide support for injured structures. But used...
It's best to have your horse trimmed and shod every six to eight weeks, in addition to picking your horse's hoofs daily to remove dirt and debris. Here are some more things to consider when caring...
Horses over the age of 16 tend to suffer from weight loss, dental problems, pituitary/thyroid dysfunction, kidney or liver failure and arthritis. But with special care, elderly equines can live...
Taking care of a foal can be one of the most exciting aspects of working with horses. From the minute a foal is born, there are things you can do to protect and care for it.
There is more to registering a foal than just giving it a name. You need to follow very specific and important procedures.
Since most horses weigh at least 1,000 pounds, picking up a horse's hoof to clean or inspect it is difficult if not impossible without their consent.
Very few horses are 100 percent sound. Obtaining a prepurchase exam alerts the buyers to a horse's defects and allows them to make an informed decision on whether to buy the horse.
Camping with your favorite four-legged pal can be the best way to see the outdoors, but there are some things you have to know before you go.
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.
Being a horse trainer is rewarding, but it's also dangerous and time-consuming. You'll probably start off as an assistant to an established trainer. You'll begin by taking care of the horses,...
Racing horses is one of the most exhilarating and dangerous of the equestrian sports.
These fun, easy-to-make ornaments let you share the holiday spirit with fine-feathered friends.
Persians, with their smooshed-in faces and long, flowing fur, are the most popular breed of cat in the country.
The Bengal is a newer breed of housecat which is essentially a cross between wild, forest-dwelling Asian Leopard Cats and domestic shorthairs.
The Egyptian mau bears a remarkable resemblance to ancient Egyptian cats depicted in ancient paintings. Mau is the Egyptian word for cat, and the mau's one of the few breeds of domestic cat with...
When most people see a sphynx these days they think of Mr. Bigglesworth, companion to Dr. Evil in the Austin Power movies. Despite the lack of hair, coat color and pattern are visible in the...
The Somali resembles an Abyssinian, but has long hair and a bushy tail - a trait that engendered the nickname the "fox cat." In the 1960's they were considered a breeding "mistake," but quickly...
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