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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 Fit an English Saddle To Your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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The English saddle was designed to allow maximum freedom and movement of the horse. Varieties of the English saddle have been designed to accommodate jumping, flat riding and dressage... more »

How to Fit Your Horse's Bit

By LaurieBee81

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How awful might you feel if you learned that a horse you assumed to be disobedient and willful under-saddle was actually crying out for relief from the pain of his bit? An ill-fitting bit can cause a horse suffering in the very sensitive mouth ... more »

How to get your horse in show shape

By ellenmwoods

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Are you going to be hitting the local show circut? Maybe you are just going to a schooling show at your barn. Here are some tips to get your horse in "show shape"... more »

How to Give a Horse a Physical Exam

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your horse should look bright and alert. If he or she looks dull or depressed, try to determine why by performing a physical exam... more »

How to Help Your Horse Gain Weight

By Janet Ford

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Having been involved in equine rescue, I'm often asked the best way to put weight on a thin horse. There are many factors involved in doing this properly that involve more than just simply offering food. Believe it or not, without knowing some of ... more »

How to Increase Lifespan With Acupuncture

By mjpolitis

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Acupuncture has many uses in human and animal medicine, many of which were nearly lost. Five Element acupuncture, one of the two branches of this ancient and tested medical discipline, has within it an easily applied method which, according to ... more »

How to Learn about the Florida Cracker Horse

By Virginia Allain

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This little known breed of horses traces its bloodlines back to stock brought in by the Spanish explorers. Here's how to find out more about this unique breed of horses... more »

How to Longe a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Longeing a horse is a controlled way to exercise the animal and to keep it fit... more »

How to Mount a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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There's a lot more to mounting a horse than simply jumping on. A proper mount goes a long way in establishing trust between the horse and the rider... more »

How to Ride a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Learning to ride a horse can be one of the most thrilling experiences of your life, as long as you do it safely. The payoff lies not only in the freedom of galloping across a field on the back of an animal but also in enjoying the wondrous bond ... more »

How to Ride Bareback

By eHow Pets Editor

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Warning! Riding bareback can be extremely dangerous. But it can also be a great way to create excellent balance while riding a horse... more »

How to ride horses

By horsecrazygal

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we are going to learn to ride a horse,so we need to know how to mount first dismount last,how to sit properly,ask requests of the horse to turn,stop,go etc... more »

How to Saddle a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Saddling your horse takes just a few minutes but is a very important part of the pre-ride preparation... more »

How to Select a Mustang

By eHow Pets Editor

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The American mustang is descended from the North African barb. The breed was taken to Spain in the eighth century and crossed with an Iberian stock of horse to create a sure-footed, quick and sturdy horse that would carry Spanish conquistadors ... more »

How to Select a Pony of America

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Pony of the Americas (POA) was designed as a mount specially for children, with a quiet disposition and a gentle nature... more »

How to Set Up a Pet Trust

By Melissa Maroff

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Pet trusts are becoming more and more commonplace due to the love and concern Americans have for their pets. After all, pets are considered family members, and it only makes sense to provide for your family member in the event of your disability ... more »

How to Shoe a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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To shoe a horse it is best to let a professional farrier handle the task of trimming and shoeing. Most farriers have gone to specialized schools to become experts in hoof care. But sometimes a good farrier is hard to find and you may have to shoe ... more »

How to Stay Safe Around Horses

By eHow Pets Editor

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Working with horses is a fun, rewarding experience. Unfortunately, even a well-trained, trusted horse can get spooked and become dangerous. As a responsible horse handler, safety must be your first priority. Take the necessary steps to ensure ... more »

How to Stop a Horse From Chewing Wood

By eHow Pets Editor

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Horse or chipmunk--the way horses like to chew on wood, sometimes it's hard to tell. There is a difference between cribbing and simply chewing wood. Cribbing is a bad habit that is displayed when a horse sucks in air as it grips wood with its ... more »

How to Tack a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Tacking a horse includes grooming and putting on the riding equipment. Do it right and both you and the horse will be happier during your ride... more »

How to Tack Up a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Tacking up a horse is the last step before riding... more »

How to Take Care of a Foal

By eHow Pets Editor

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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... more »

How to Take Care of an Older Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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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 long, healthy, productive lives... more »

How to Teach a Horse to Drive

By eHow Pets Editor

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While not every horse that pulls a buggy wins multiple championships, races around a speedway or marches in a parade, any horse regardless of breed, size, age, or sex can be taught to drive. Teaching a horse the basics of driving is a relatively ... more »

How to Teach a Horse to Pull

By eHow Pets Editor

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Teaching your horse to pull can be useful in many ways. You can drag and move heavy objects safely and pull a buggy or wagon. Teach a horse to pull by following these steps... more »