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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 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 Register a Thoroughbred Foal

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Thoroughbred foals can be identified by a combination of their coat colors and special markings. There are many reasons why you should register your thoroughbred foal. The biggest reason is to increase the value of the horse. Registering a ... more »

How to Select a Gaited Horse

By CELTICCOWBOY

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Selecting a gaited horse is easy. Just follow these easy steps and have the ride of your life.. more »

How to Shoe a Tennessee Walking Horse

By MsPam313

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Two things are important here. If you are shoeing a "plantation" walker or a built-up walker, there are two different methods. I think I will describe how to shoe a "plantation" walk, as that is what most people have. ... more »

How to Train a Colt to lead

By MyHorseTrainer

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Leading your Colt for the first time... more »

How to Treat Ringworm on a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Ringworm is not actually a worm, but a skin infection caused by a fungus which affects the keratin-bearing tissue. Early symptoms include raised circular tufts of hair which relate to the name "ringworm." These tuffts fall out to reveal crusty ... more »

How to Adjust the Stirrups on Your Saddle

By eHow Pets Editor

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Whether you're a beginning rider, new horse owner or you just work for a recreational facility, such as a summer camp, where horse riding is offered for kids, it's good to know some basics about horses and riding equipment. Sometimes various ... more »

How to Adopt a Retired Racehorse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Long after the roses have wilted and the applause has faded the life of a racehorse is just beginning. While some retired racehorses go onto become great sires and broodmares, thousands of others will end up at shady sales or slaughter houses. ... more »

How to Avoid Common Horse Feeding Mistakes

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There are many well meaning horse owners who have ill or unhappy horses because of simple and common mistakes made with their feed. It may seem like your horse can eat anything, but that isn't the case. Read on to learn how to avoid the most ... more »

How to Braid a Horse's Mane for Dressage

By eHow Pets Editor

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For most show events, it is a matter of simply grooming a horse. The proper presentation of a horse for a dressage event is to braid his mane. If you can do a simple three-way braid, you can easily master the task of braiding your horse's mane ... more »

How to Buy a Horse Online

By eHow Pets Editor

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Buying a horse is not always the easiest thing to do. There are many choices and not everyone is honest when advertising a horse for sale. You may be looking for a particular type of horse, but you have to weed through many ads, not to mention ... more »

How to Care for a Horse's Wound

By RedMaple11

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Horses have a tendency to injure themselves from time to time. Generally there is no need to panic, but it is always best to know how to handle the situation. You should always have your veterinarian’s number available in case they are needed. ... 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 Clean a Horse Trailer

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many people take great care of their vehicles, but don't keep up the maintenance on their horse trailers. Cleaning a horse trailer not only keeps it looking good but can help the trailer last for years. Follow these steps to learn how to clean a ... more »

How to Create a Horse Tail Wrap

By eHow Pets Editor

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A horse tail wrap is used to protect the hair from breakage, keep the tail clean and can even be used to condition the hair. Many tack supply stores sell horse tail wraps, but they tend to be expensive and unnecessary. You can create a horse tail ... more »

How to Cure the tick and flea problems for your animals

By Rosepedal

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Is that pet of yours having small or big problems with fleas, ticks or even the hot spots? I know a way that you can solve that problem and the best thing is it is a lot cheaper than those advertised products. If you will try this I promise that ... more »

How to Deworm a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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If your horse seems to not lose his winter coat fast enough or if he has a bit of a belly, but isn't fat, he may have worms. Horses are very susceptible to internal parasites (worms) and should be dewormed on a regular schedule. Parasites can rob ... more »

How to Diagnose Disease From Your Pet's Urine

By mjpolitis

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The most easily obtained and most underestimated body fluid for diagnosing diseases in animals is urine. This article outlines some important things you can find out with urine sticks and common sense... more »

How to Drive a Team of Horses

By eHow Pets Editor

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"Uphill, go easy. Downhill, light and breezy. On the level, watch me trot and in the barn, forget me not," are the words to the driving horse's prayer. Driving a team of horses is almost a lost art, but you can revive it for fun. You'll be tired ... more »

How to Effectively and Safely Use Herbs to Treat Animals

By mjpolitis

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Herbal medicine can be a powerful tool in veterinary health. However, it can also do much harm. It is important to know some of the major differences between Western medicine and herbal remedies and to know key differences between species of ... more »

How to Establish Grass for a Horse Pasture

By JWSouza

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Establishing grass for a horse pasture doesn't have to be frustrating. If you take the time beforehand to properly prepare the soil, research the best grass species for your area and watch the weather, lush green fields can be within reach even ... more »

How to Estimate a Horse's Weight

By eHow Pets Editor

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There are many things that can cause a horse to drop weight, such as parasites, stress and sickness, but most often it is related to feeding. Since hay and grain are fed by weight, it's important to know your horse's weight. While many horsemen ... more »

How to Feed a Lactating Mare

By eHow Pets Editor

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A lactating mare requires large amounts of both feed and hay. In fact, she needs almost double the protein and energy from feed and hay than she does while pregnant. It is virtually impossible to put weight on a mare who is lactating so it is ... more »

How to Feed a Pony

By eHow Pets Editor

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Feeding a pony is different from feeding a full sized horse. Ponies don't need much feed to stay fat and healthy and can quickly become dangerously overweight if not fed correctly. Learn how to correctly feed a pony by following these steps... more »

How to French Braid Horse Hair

By gaberialia

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Braiding is fairly easy, once you know how to do it. You can even use it to make your horse look even more beautiful!.. more »