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How to Get Started With Horses

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The following words of cowboy wisdom have been passed down for generations: "One white foot--buy, two white feet--try, three white feet--be on the shy, four white feet--pass him by." Like most old wives' tales, there is a bit of truth for someone ... more »

How to Groom a Horse

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Grooming a horse not only helps to keep him clean, but is a good time to bond as well as to do a quick check-up on your animal... more »

How to Groom a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Grooming a horse not only helps to keep him clean, but is a good time to bond as well as to do a quick check-up on your animal... more »

How to Groom a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Grooming a horse not only helps to keep him clean, but is a good time to bond as well as to do a quick check-up on your animal... more »

How to Groom a Horse

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Grooming a horse not only helps to keep him clean, but is a good time to bond as well as to do a quick check-up on your animal... more »

How to Groom Your Horse for an English Show

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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... more »

How to Hang a Hay Net

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Hay nets are used in stalls and trailers, and you can hang them almost anywhere your horse is tied. Using a hay net is a great convenience when must feed your horse but can't place the hay on the ground. However, they also represent a safety ... more »

How to Have a Sucessful Time Breeding with AI

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Breeding with Artificial Insemination is often a daunting task. It takes more knowledge on the mare owner's side and a vet with good experience. But it also takes a bit of luck and time on your side... more »

How to Help a Mare and Foal After Delivery

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The delivery has been a success. Now' s the time to take the final steps to aid and comfort your mare and newborn foal... more »

How to Help a Mare and Foal After Delivery

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The delivery has been a success. Now' s the time to take the final steps to aid and comfort your mare and newborn foal... more »

How to Help a Mare and Foal After Delivery

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The delivery has been a success. Now' s the time to take the final steps to aid and comfort your mare and newborn foal... more »

How to Help Disabled Children Ride Horses

By D L Decker

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If you love children, animals and the outdoors, there is a unique volunteer position that combines your interests. You can work with children who are taking part in a therapeutic riding program somewhere near your home. These programs are ... more »

How to Help Disabled Children Ride Horses

By D L Decker

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If you love children, animals and the outdoors, there is a unique volunteer position that combines your interests. You can work with children who are taking part in a therapeutic riding program somewhere near your home. These programs are ... more »

How to Help Disabled Children Ride Horses

By D L Decker

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If you love children, animals and the outdoors, there is a unique volunteer position that combines your interests. You can work with children who are taking part in a therapeutic riding program somewhere near your home. These programs are ... more »

How to Hire a Farrier

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A farrier, a professional specializing in hoof care, can be your best friend or worst enemy. Properly trimmed hooves are vital to your horse's health and your riding program. Without them, your horse can not function correctly. Sore hooves can ... more »

How to Jump a Horse

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Jumping a horse may seem hard, but it can actually be easier than it looks. Jumping horses is great fun(unless your horse goes crazy and decides to buck you off at the approach of the fence and you fall on your head and your head cracks open and ... more »

How to Jump Horses

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Getting a horse to jump an obstacle is an exciting accomplishment for a rider. There is nothing like flying over jumps on the back of a horse. Teaching a horse to jump has to be done correctly or your horse can become injured... more »

How to keep your pet from not getting fleas.

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Pests can be controlled, and it isn't all that hard. It can even be done largely naturally, since the common chemical treatments are also poisonous to other creatures. The best way is to prevent the pests from staying even before they start ... more »

How to keep your pet from not getting fleas.

By amylaine

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Pests can be controlled, and it isn't all that hard. It can even be done largely naturally, since the common chemical treatments are also poisonous to other creatures. The best way is to prevent the pests from staying even before they start ... more »

How to keep your pet from not getting fleas.

By amylaine

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Pests can be controlled, and it isn't all that hard. It can even be done largely naturally, since the common chemical treatments are also poisonous to other creatures. The best way is to prevent the pests from staying even before they start ... more »

How to keep your pet from not getting fleas.

By amylaine

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Pests can be controlled, and it isn't all that hard. It can even be done largely naturally, since the common chemical treatments are also poisonous to other creatures. The best way is to prevent the pests from staying even before they start ... more »

How to Kill a Unicorn

By Jonathan

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Unicorns are incredibly valuable beasts: their medicinal properties are legion, even beyond the horn's remarkable healing powers. According to Hildegard of Bingen, powdered unicorn liver can actually cure leprosy, and a belt of tanned unicorn ... more »

How to Kill a Unicorn

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Unicorns are incredibly valuable beasts: their medicinal properties are legion, even beyond the horn's remarkable healing powers. According to Hildegard of Bingen, powdered unicorn liver can actually cure leprosy, and a belt of tanned unicorn ... more »

How to Kill a Unicorn

By Jonathan

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Unicorns are incredibly valuable beasts: their medicinal properties are legion, even beyond the horn's remarkable healing powers. According to Hildegard of Bingen, powdered unicorn liver can actually cure leprosy, and a belt of tanned unicorn ... more »

How to Kill a Unicorn

By Jonathan

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Unicorns are incredibly valuable beasts: their medicinal properties are legion, even beyond the horn's remarkable healing powers. According to Hildegard of Bingen, powdered unicorn liver can actually cure leprosy, and a belt of tanned unicorn ... more »

How to Maintain a Horse Hot Walker

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Horse hot walkers contain many integral moving parts that need regular maintenance to avoid major mishaps that can maim or even kill a horse or human. A quick safety check is needed before each use of the hot walker and more in-depth servicing ... more »

How to Make a Pet Door for Your Horse

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Yes, your housebroken horse can live in the house. Simply make her a double-swinging door. She will learn how to push the door open with her nose. That way, when she wants to go out to do her business, she can let herself back in... more »

How to Make a Pet Door for Your Horse

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Yes, your housebroken horse can live in the house. Simply make her a double-swinging door. She will learn how to push the door open with her nose. That way, when she wants to go out to do her business, she can let herself back in... more »

How to Make a Pet Door for Your Horse

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Yes, your housebroken horse can live in the house. Simply make her a double-swinging door. She will learn how to push the door open with her nose. That way, when she wants to go out to do her business, she can let herself back in... more »

How to Make a Rope Halter

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Rope halters are strong, easy to make and economical. They are soft and comfortable and encourage responsive behavior and learning. Halter training a horse is more effective when using a rope halter because it is more flexible. When the trainer ... more »

How to Massage a Horse

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When you give your horse a massage, you're helping to relax its body and its brain. You are also helping to increase the horse's blood circulation, releasing tension and toning its muscles. Each time you brush and curry your horse, you are using ... more »

How to Open a Gate While Mounted

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Trail riding is one of the most relaxing things for a horse person to do. Both the rider and the horse get to leave the arena, stop working and enjoy the outdoors together. Minimizing any stressful parts of these adventures is the key to having ... more »

How to Pick The Perfect Horse

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Want to buy a horse and think you have enough experiance? Heres how..... more »

How to Prepare for a Foal's Delivery

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Foaling is a very dangerous time for both the mare and the foal. It is important that the mare be attended by someone knowledgeable during the birth. Emergencies can crop up very quickly and need to be attended to immediately... more »

How to Prepare for a Foal's Delivery

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Foaling is a very dangerous time for both the mare and the foal. It is important that the mare be attended by someone knowledgeable during the birth. Emergencies can crop up very quickly and need to be attended to immediately... more »

How to Prepare for a Foal's Delivery

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Foaling is a very dangerous time for both the mare and the foal. It is important that the mare be attended by someone knowledgeable during the birth. Emergencies can crop up very quickly and need to be attended to immediately... more »

How to Properly Wrap a Horse's Leg

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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 incorrectly, wrapping can damage fragile tendons... more »

How to Put Bell Boots on a Horse

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Bell boots prevent your horse from pulling a shoe by overreaching, or "grabbing" the heel of its front hoof with the toe of its back hoof. Bell boots can also prevent injury from a misstep if the horse is wearing studs. They are especially ... more »

How to Put Polo Wraps on a Horse's Leg

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Contrary to popular belief, polo wraps are actually too thin to provide true support to the structures in your horse's lower leg. But when properly applied, polo wraps provide the lower legs with an extra layer of protection from brushing. They ... more »

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

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It's always best to be prepared. A first aid kit for your horse will come in handy in case of an emergency... more »

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

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It's always best to be prepared. A first aid kit for your horse will come in handy in case of an emergency... more »

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

By eHow Pets Editor

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It's always best to be prepared. A first aid kit for your horse will come in handy in case of an emergency... more »

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

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It's always best to be prepared. A first aid kit for your horse will come in handy in case of an emergency... more »

How to Remove Stains from Your Gray Horse's Coat

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If you own a gray horse, you know how frustrating stains can be - especially when they occur just before a show. You can reduce or even eliminate those stains, however, with these simple tips... more »

How to Select a Miniature Horse

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The miniature horse should look like an exact replica of a larger horse - only smaller... more »

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