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Guide to Horses

by Darlene Zagata

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Horses are beautiful and graceful animals, but as all horse lovers know, they need proper care. This eHow guide provides tips and insight into raising, feeding, grooming and caring for these majestic creatures.

  • About Horses

    Horses are strong creatures that have played a significant role in human history. Not only are they used for traveling, but also for transportation of goods. Now horses are Read More

  • How to Raise Horses

    Horses are wonderful animals that require a fair amount of work. Whether raising work horses or race horses or just pleasure horses, there are some basic rules to keeping Read More

  • What Kind of Food Do Horses Eat?

    Horses are herbivores, meaning they eat grass and other plants. The typical diet for a normal, healthy horse is a combination of roughage (hay) and concentrates (grains). Read More

  • How to Feed Horses

    Learn tips on how to feed horses in this free equestrian-care video. Read More

  • How to Work Around Horses

    Working safely around horses is mostly a result of using good common sense. But there are some things to watch for that will help you stay safe. This article will give Read More

  • How Do Horses Utilize Carbohydrates & Lipids?

    The most important energy source for the equine athlete is soluble carbohydrates. These are most commonly found in corn, oats, barley and other concentrates. The food Read More

  • Grooming Horses

    Learn how to groom the horse before therapeutic riding begins in this free video clip. Read More

  • Common Diseases for Horses

    Horses are subject to a variety of diseases and conditions. Among the most common are diseases that are transmitted by bites from ticks and from mosquitoes. Diseases that Read More

  • When to Massage Horses

    Equine massage is not recommended for sick or injured horses. Learn more about appropriate times for horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage Read More

  • How to Teach Children to Ride Horses

    Thousands of children develop an interest in horses every year, and many of them start to take riding lessons. If you teach lessons or if you child wants to learn to ride Read More

  • Equine Massage for Tired Horses

    Equine massage for tired horses requires some special considerations. Learn more about horse massage for tired horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage Read More

  • Horses & the Vet

    Watch an expert discuss horse health and the importance of regular vet visits in this free online video on basic horse care. Read More

  • How to Heal Pulled Muscles in Horses

    Horses are just like people in that they perform physical activities that can pull their muscles. They run, jump over fences, run around barrels, and compete in races. If a Read More

  • Common Hoof Conditions in Horses

    Watch as an expert discusses common hoof problems in horses in this free online video about horse health care. Read More

  • Herbal Treatments for Horses

    As free-ranging grazers, horses are natural herbalists. Dandelion, chicory, red clover and yarrow may be growing wild in your pasture, already a regular part of a horse's Read More

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