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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 Transport a Barrel Racing Horse

By TraciBenoit

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Transporting a barrel racing horse is a bit more challenging that transporting regular horses. For one, barrel horses can be very expensive in both price and potential earnings. Learn how to safely transport your barrel horse and keep him safe ... more »

How to Travel With a Horse

By Melissa Maroff

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“Have horse, will travel” used to simply mean saddling up and hitting the trail. Nowadays, traveling with a horse isn’t quite so simple. There is some planning and preparation involved. So before you giddyup—here are some tips for making the trip ... more »

How to Breed Miniature Horses

By eHow Pets Editor

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Breeding a miniature horse is not much different than breeding a regular size horse. There are several ways to get the mare and stallion to breed but sometimes it's trial and error on which works best. Miniature horses can make wonderful pets and ... more »

How to Build a Miniature Horse Enclosure

By eHow Pets Editor

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Building a pen for miniature horses is very similar to the process for building a regular-sized horse fence, with different measurements. Miniature horses don't need a lot of space, but do need to be protected from predators. Erecting a wire mesh ... more »

How to Check a Horse's Heart Rate

By eHow Pets Editor

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Check heart rate to evaluate your horse's physical condition. An increase in heart rate can be associated with pain, dehydration, fever and other problems... more »

How to Choose barrel Horse Equipment

By TraciBenoit

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Barrel racing is a sport that can be dangerous to you and your horse if the proper equipment is not used correctly. Learn what equipment you need to stay safe and at the top of your game when barrel racing... more »

How to Clean a Horse Bridle

By eHow Pets Editor

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Most horsemen have a thousand things to do other than clean their horse's bridle. But regularly cleaning your horse's bridle does more than just remove dirt, sand and dust. A clean and well-conditioned bridle will be easier to adjust, last longer ... more »

How to Clean a Horse Stall

By lgvbarrelracer

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You have a horse and are a horse lover or even a stable hand and need a good idea for cleaning a stall?.. more »

How to Decide if a Work Pony is for You

By Fransfarm

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Small farming and being self-sufficient might require a work pony. How can you decide if one is right for you ? Read on before making that decision... more »

How to Evacuate Horses in a Fire

By eHow Pets Editor

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Barn fires are a primary concern of any horse owner. Evacuating horses require preparedness as even an expert horse trainer can find it hard to handle a wound up 1500-pound animal. Calling in the fire department should always be the first step in ... more »

How to Feed a Barrel Racing Horse

By TraciBenoit

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Barrel racing horses need different feed requirements than pleasure riding horses. These athletes must be in great shape and have enough energy for the rodeo arena. Learn how to properly feed your barrel racing horse to keep him in the best shape... more »

How to Fireproof a Horse Barn

By eHow Pets Editor

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Losing a horse to sickness or an accident is distressing, but losing an entire barn of horses to a fire that could have been prevented is tragic. The average barn is full of fire hazards. Implementing good barn management practices and removing ... more »

How to First Aid Kit For Horse Owners

By horserides

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All horse owners should have a first-aid kit in a box or cabinet in your tack room.. more »

How to Get a Prepurchase Exam for a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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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... more »

How to get your horse ready for winter

By windspeed

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The cold season is starting and you are planning to keep your horse outdoors? Confused about whether to blanket him or how to keep him best conditioned for the cold weather? Hands off... and relax. Preparing your horse for winter is easier ... more »

How to Groom a Horse

By BridgettB

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This is how to groom a horse where they are the cleanest... more »

How to have kids help animals

By Natalie Hernandez

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Children can play an important rule in helping animals of all kinds. Just because they are small it does not mean that they can not do anything. After all children are going to grow up and be in control of the country as time goes on, so ... more »

How to Introduce Small Children to Horseback Riding

By LaurieBee81

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I am convinced that some children are just born with an innate love of horses, and are drawn to riding and working with the animals as soon as they realize the possibility exists. Many ambitious parents pick up on their young child's enthusiasm, ... more »

How to Keep Pets Safe on the Fourth of July

By Melissa Maroff

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Independence Day means celebration time for Americans: From booze to backyard barbecues to loud fireworks--American humans that is. For American pets, not so much. Along with the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air, come some hazards for ... more »

How to Make Money with a Barrel Horse

By TraciBenoit

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Race horses are not the only horses that you can make money with. Barrel racing is a big event in many areas with prize money becoming higher and higher each season. There are a few different ways to make money with a barrel horse... more »

How to Open a Miniature Horse Stable

By eHow Pets Editor

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Miniature horses are small, gentle versions of regular horses. Some horse lovers like to start their children out with something more their kids' size; while some people like to show miniature horses. If you are a miniature horse lover, you might ... more »

How to Prepare a Weanling for Halter Classes

By eHow Pets Editor

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Showing a weanling horse at halter can be fun and rewarding, but first there is a lot of work to be done. Here's how smart horsemen go about preparing a young horse to show... more »

How to Put a Saddle Pad on a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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A saddle pad acts as the buffer between the horse's back, spine, withers and barrel and the saddle. It helps to cushion the weight of the rider, along with providing the horse a smooth base beneath the saddle, as opposed to a saddle which may ... more »

How to Read a Horse's Face and Body Language

By LaurieBee81

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Just like your human friends, your equine companion has moods and bad days. Unlike your human friends, your horse weighs upwards of 1000 lbs. and could easily and unintentionally hurt you in his irritated or frenzied moments. Here's a checklist ... more »

How to Rescue a Foal

By eHow Pets Editor

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While we like to think that everyone will love and acre for any foals brought into this world, that's not always the case. Some foals have no one to care for them and need help... more »