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From selecting a specific horse breed, to step-by-step instructions on cleaning a saddle, eHow offers the ultimate How To guide on all things equestrian. Find practical tips on caring for your horse’s health, feeding him a nourishing diet and determining whether your horse is sick. From grooming a horse for a rodeo to caring for a young foal, eHow’s experts can help. Additionally, get advice on how to buy horse supplies including bridles, halters, saddles and more.

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How to Safely Tie Up Your Horse

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Properly tying up a horse will keep him happy and comfortable and out of harm's way. The proper tie-up is similar to the knot used for a man's necktie. You can secure the horse to a horizontal pole, or to a vertical pole that has a stop to ... more »

How to Select a Paso Fino

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The Paso Fino "Fine Gait" Horse is known as the Cadillac of horses for its smooth gait and ride... more »

How to Stop Mold and Mildew in a Tack Room

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Mold and mildew may be one of the most frustrating problems in caring for your leather tack supplies. Once the spores of mold and mildew contaminate leather, it is almost impossible to destroy them without destroying the leather in the process. ... more »

How to Teach a Horse to Lunge

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Teaching your horse to lunge is one of the first fundamentals to teach your horse during the training process. To lunge a horse is to have them at the end of a lunge line that is approximately 30 to 35 feet long, circling around you in the center ... more »

How to Train a Barrel Racing Horse

By TraciBenoit

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You can train almost any horse to run barrels, but it takes time and patience to produce a really good barrel horse. Follow these steps to get your horse running flawless barrel patterns... more »

How to Train a Horse

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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 Train Guide Horses

By eHow Pets Editor

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Horses can be trained for many different purposes, including becoming guide animals for the blind. Miniature horses are making their way to becoming a great alternative to guide dogs... more »

How to Train Wild Horses

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Training horses that are wild and have never been touched is considerably different from training horses bred and raised around humans. Wild horses take longer to train, although it is possible for them to eventually be as well-trained as any ... more »

How to Use a Horse Pelham Bit

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People unfamiliar with riding horses may not realize how many different types of bits are available. Different types of bits and bridles are used for different types of horses and in various situations. A Pelham bit is not suggested for novice ... more »

How to Walk a Horse

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Going for a walk on horseback is easy - as long as you take it easy... more »

How to Adjust the Stirrups on a English Saddle

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Proper length of stirrups is essential to balance in the saddle. Riders also shorten their stirrups when jumping. It is essential to know the safe way to change your stirrup length. Changing length when on the ground is simple. Grasp the ... more »

How to Build a Horse Shelter

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Horses need adequate shelter from the weather even if you live in a mild climate. Horse shelters must be built safe and sturdy to withstand the abuse it will take from the horses. A three-sided shelter is the most economical and easiest shelter ... more »

How to Buy a Thoroughbred Racehorse

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Fantasizing about seeing your colors on the next Seabiscuit or Secretariat? Chomping at the bit to make your own run for the roses? A good place to start is the racetrack. Owning a racehorse is an exhilarating, rewarding pursuit if you know how ... more »

How to Buy Horse Supplements

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Whether you ride in prestigious shows every weekend or you only occasionally trail ride, your horse needs a nutritional diet. You can buy feed, or supplements, suited to your horse's needs by following a few steps... more »

How to Camp With Your Horse

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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... more »

How to Choose a Peruvian Paso

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The Peruvian Paso horse is popular because of its spirited, elegant gait, easy disposition, and zest for life and willingness to please... more »

How to Choose a Stud for a Mare

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Choosing a stud for your mare is an important consideration. It is also a decision that requires a lot of thought and consideration, especially as the stud fees can often be a sizable investment. With this eHow, you'll find information that can ... more »

How to Choose a Thoroughbred Horse

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

How to Compete in Working Hunter

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Gracefulness, balance and coordination are required of your horse in this English jumping event... more »

How to Deliver a Foal

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After waiting 11+ months, it is time for your foal's arrival. Once the mare starts showing signs that foaling is imminent, she should not be left unattended. This could mean several sleepless nights but is mandatory to avoid possible loss of ... more »

How to Give a Horse a Shot

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Many horse owners don't give their horses shots. They make a trip to the veterinarian's office for any vaccinations or injections that are needed. Sometimes with severe injuries or illness your horse will require daily injections. You will have ... more »

How to Going on a Trail Ride? Stop a Runaway Horse

By HorseCharmer

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Most people go on trail rides and are not instructed how to stop quickly or easily. Horses are not robots. Believe it or not you CAN stop with one piece of rope... more »

How to Harness a Horse

By Juliet Myfanwy 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 Imprint Train a Newborn Foal

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Imprint training for newborn foals has made a big impact on how some people train horses. Imprint training a foal allows the horse to become familiar with humans and being worked with before there are any issues arise to instill fear or distrust ... more »

How to Lead a Horse Safely

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Leading a horse the right way will keep both you and the horse safe... more »