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Articles about equine (0-50 of 259)
- Equine Feeding On The Competition Yard
By: Tammy Patterson | - Finer details of feeding need to be considered once the work load intensifies. In order to sustain the maximum performance levels, it becomes more necessary to consider the losses that the horse is subject to due to the increase in workload. As stated previous it is still necessary to determine the goals that you wish to achieve from your feeding programme and aim to ensure the horses requirements are met as efficiently as possible.
Up to 75% of an adult horse's body mass is wate ...
Tags: food, equine, horse, animals, pets, show, stable
- Basic Horse Feed Rationing & Equine Parasites
By: Tammy Patterson | - A feed ration is a determined quantity and quality of feed, calculated using as much information about the animal and its lifestyle as possible. Rations can be made as complicated or as simple as desired. It is the final outcome that also determines the complexity of the ration. Age, needs, workload, breed etc must also be considered when determining the most suitable feeds and quantities for the individual.
There are different factors that determine the constituents and quanti ...
Tags: food, rations, horse, equine, equestrian, health, parasites, animals
- Equine Vitamin Supplement, Biotin Horse, Grand Meadows
By: GrandMeadows | - My name is Nick Hartog. I am the president of Grand Meadows. http://www.GrandMeadows.com Grand Meadows manufactures and sells high quality horse supplements made with natural ingredients.
So do you believe that all those supplements can do what they say they can? Or that they even contain what they claim on the labels, that is if you can understand them? If I were to tell you there is little or no governmental regulation in the supplement industry, would you think about it a lit ...
Tags: Equine vitamin supplement, biotin horse, natural horse supplements, vitamin for horses
- Equine Nutritional Supplements (horse Equine Vitamins) Grand Meadows
By: GrandMeadows | - My name is Nick Hartog. I am the president of Grand Meadows. www.GrandMeadows.com . Grand Meadows manufactures and sells high quality horse supplements made with natural ingredients.
If you are interested in trying any of our products, we are offering a discount and free shipping within the Continental United States. If you go to our website or call us, just use the discount code "gmvideo". www.GrandMeadows.com .
I believe many horse owners are confused about sup ...
Tags: Equine nutritional supplements horse ligament injury vitamin
- Top 10 Ways To Make Your Horse Happy
By: Adriana Noton | - Those who own hoses know how wonderful these animals are to have as a companion. They are smart, sensitive, and fun to be around. These beautiful and majestic animals require a lot of care and love. It is important to make sure your horse is happy so you can have a pleasant and gentle companion.
The following are the top 10 ways to make your horde happy:
1. Properly feed your horse. Because it is in a horse's nature to constantly graze, have set times of the day to ...
Tags: horse, horses, horse mats, rubber mats, stall mat, equine, horse care, pet, pets, farm, horse needs
- Equestrian Pasture Management
By: Tammy Patterson | - Horses are natural Grazing animals, meaning that they like to roam and eat continuously throughout their day. The modernisation of the horse today means that so often this can not be the case; be it because of the lack of space for all horses on the yard, needing to rest the pasture there is available or avalability of grazing space. All horses are different, but many horses follow their natural instincts and like to spend time grazing. It is the owners responsibility that this be available, ...
Tags: equine, horse, pasture, management
- Riding Jackets & Numnahs, Saddlepads And Saddle Cloths
By: Tammy Patterson | - It is important to remember what you want the riding jacket for before making your choice. Do you require a jacket with specific safety features that can include protective padding, reflective piping or reflective strips, do you want a jacket suitable for heavy rain that would require a windproof or waterproof outer layer or would a lightweight breathable jacket be more suitable? There are many equestrian jackets that provide the showing rider or competition rider with the correct image for th ...
Tags: riding jackets, numnahs, equine, horse
- Civil Litigation Lawyer- Best Approach To Being Benefited
By: cataneselaw | - Those who have any sort of dispute that does not fall under the rulings of the criminal law, then there is nothing to worry at all as legal expertise which is a civil litigation lawyer can provide you the particular legal service that you need to resolve such problem. In order to do such Catanese & Wells has a specialized civil litigation lawyer; and the most promising part of it is that it specialized not only in civil litigation even in Business Groups, Equine legal Group and Estate Legal Grou ...
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- Lateral Schooling Can Be For Anyone And Can Be Done Anywhere
By: Tammy Patterson | - Hacking is a brilliant opportunity to sneak in the odd bit of schooling for you and your horse, without it seeming a daunting task. Hacking is a brilliant in helping you and your horse relax and enjoy time together and for practicing a number of different small lateral and disciplinary movements, many of which you many find in a Dressage test. The most obvious excercises are;
-Free walk on a long rein,
-Transitions
-Shoulder-In
-Quarters-In
-Lengtheni ...
Tags: dentistry, teeth, equine, horse, behaviour
- A Short Overview As To The Necessity Of Horse Dentistry
By: Tammy Patterson | - A short overview as to the necessity of horse dentistry.
A good equine dentist should always aim to provide ethical treatments that work towards improving the health, welfare, future comfort and performance of the horse.
The anatomy of the horses head has evolved for the primary purpose of eating. The gradual elongation of the head during evolution allowed individual teeth to become larger and stronger.
The horse's lower jaw is narrower than the upper ja ...
Tags: dentistry, teeth, equine, horse, behaviour
- Selecting The Best Equestrian Rugs The Benefits Of Each Type & Whats Best
By: Tammy Patterson | - STABLE RUGS
Stable rugs are designed for warmth when in the stable. Most stable rugs are made from synthetic materials. They are available in different weights / thicknesses and are usually either quilted or padded. The varying weights of stable rugs aim to cover all variety of needs, but stable rugs can be worn as a layer, with either thinner rugs underneath or layered in different thicknesses.
Stable rugs should be deep enough so as none of the horses belly is visibl ...
Tags: rugs, equestrian rugs, blankets, horse, equine, guide
- Horse Riding Boots The Types And Whats Best For You
By: Tammy Patterson | - Long riding boots are usually only made from PVC or leather. If you are a beginner it is advisable to wait before purchasing long leather riding boots, these can be expensive and can take some getting used to, especially if you are not sure if horse riding is for you yet. Long leather riding boots should be a snug fit and are commonly worn in eventing show jumping or dressage competitions. They provide the rider with good grip and can be worn with jodhpurs or breeches. They can be hot to wea ...
Tags: riding boots, long boots, equine, horse riding
- Jodhpurs & Breeches What Are They & Why Do We Use Them?
By: Tammy Patterson | - Jodhpurs are tight fitting riding trousers that are ankle length often with turn ups at the end of the leg. They are designed to be worn with long boots or Jodhpur boots with chaps or Jodhpur clips to prevent them from riding up. Most jodhpurs have knee and seat padding or reinforcement for comfort and durability. With sticky bum material on some designs you also get security in the saddle. They come in a vast variety of colours from white and beige topink green or even patt ...
Tags: jodhpurs, jodphurs, breeches, equestrian, horse care, equine
- How To Fit A Horse Saddle & Saddle Styles
By: Tammy Patterson | - How to Fit a Horse Saddle
Styles of saddle
Dressage Saddles Most offer a closer fit to the horse, maximising contact between horse and rider. Knee rolls and saddle flap length are often longer, helping to create a longer, more effective leg position. The pommel and cantle are often a little higher giving non restrictive security and support when in the seat and excellent centre of balance for the rider.
Jumping Saddles Aims to give the rider extra ...
Tags: saddle, guide, equestrian, horse care, equine
- Litigation Lawyer Can Help To Resolve
By: cataneselaw | - To solve your public or private legal matters through trial or discussion is the job of a Litigation lawyer. If you are held in any kind of dispute whether civil, public or even private, you can hire a lawyer to overcome the issue. The litigation lawyers are civil attorneys who are experienced and have enough knowledge to deal with any kind of civil and criminal matters. You can find an attorney easily and can discuss your matter to resolve. First you must take an appointment from an attorney to ...
Tags: Litigation Lawye, horse law, california business lawyer, equine
- Yard Care For Horses: Knowing What To Do
By: Tammy Patterson | - The yard is the place where it all happens for horses in terms of feeding, grooming, tacking up, bathing and mucking out are all commonplace making it one busy place to be. All horse yards are different and used in different ways but there are important key factors that all yards should try to remember. Safety and efficiency should be paramount on any yard for horses, riders and visitors. There are many simple safety procedures that can be put in place that will help to achieve this.
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Tags: yard care, equestrian, horse care, equine
- Horse Breastplates, How To Install On Your Horse
By: Tammy Patterson | - The Hunting breastplate are the most commonly used in English riding. They are fitted by sliding the encircled leather over the horses head, this is called the Yolk. Off this is the breast strap that attaches to the underside of the girth (between the horses front legs). The remaining two smaller straps on either side of the withers attach to the D-rings of the saddle. This can sometimes be a problem as this is a weak point for attachment and can often be pulled out. Standing and running ma ...
Tags: breastplates, guide, equine, horse riding
- Martingales: A Guide To What They Are & Their Application
By: Tammy Patterson | - The standing martingale is attached to the middle of the girth, passes up through the horses front legs and attaches to the underside of the horses noseband. Thus is considered to be the most restrictive of martingales. If the horse is unexpectedly caught off balance they could fall more easily if wearing a standing martingale as their range of movement is restricted. This martingale is however very effective at preventing the horse from raising their head, by applying pressure to the ...
Tags: equine, martingales, horse riding, horse wear
- Types, Varieties And Styles Of Chaps & Gaiters
By: Tammy Patterson | - Chaps can be found in a variety of styles with many different details such as leather chaps. Full length chaps are attached at the waist with the seat missing to allow contact with the saddle and the riders legs are fully covered with the seam on the outside of the leg for comfort. These are not commonly worn in English riding although they can provide a great source of warmth and comfort. Half chaps, as the name suggests, are worn on the lower legs. They too can be made from a varie ...
Tags: equine, chaps, gaiters
- Why Horse Riders Need Insurance
By: Nicholas Hunt | - There are several types of Equestrian insurance. There are insurance coverages for you and your own personal horse, and insurance that covers riders when engaging in equestrian activities on other people's horses. All of these provide a vital coverage.
We love horses and like to believe they love us. Even the gentlest horse can be spooked, or be involved in an accident while being ridden. In these circumstances it is best to have coverage that will provide medical insurance for yo ...
Tags: horse insurance, equine insurance, pet insurance
- Keep Your Horse Healthy & Avoid Behavioural Problems
By: Tammy Patterson | - With any wound be gentle and use your common sense and stay calm to prevent causing your horse any further pain or worry as this can lead to the horse becoming unstable with its behaviour especially if he doesnt feel safe and secure. Call your vet if you are unsure of what to do.
The ideal First Aid Kit for your horse:
* Large syringe for washing out wounds
* Surgical tape
* Towels
* Scissors
* Wrapping bandages
Tags: equine, horse, behaviour
- Choosing The Correct Horse Riding & Equestrian Wear
By: Tammy Patterson | - Riding hats and helmets come in different designs and the design is often chosen dependant on the discipline. More often than not the design of the hat that riders choose will be down to personal preference, comfort and fit. It is important that the hat you choose is new and conforms to current safety standards BSEN1384, EN1384 or PAS015.
The correct leg wear can contribute to an enjoyable ride. Wearing uncomfortable leg wear that pinches or allows the riders leg to move too mu ...
Tags: equine, horse, equipment
- The Ying And Yang Of Leadership
By: Laura Hunter | - Focus and awareness are the ying and yang of visionary leadership. Without a balance between the two there is always the danger of leaving our followers behind in our dust. In a herd of horses maintaining that balance can literally be a matter of life and death.
You can tell a lot about human leadership style by watching someone walk with a horse. Most people invariably get ahead of the horse and end up dragging it along behind them on the lead rope. If the leader is given a ...
Tags: corporate leadership training, equine assisted learning
- Nice Guys Don't Always Finish First
By: Laura Hunter | - You cant prove to your horse that you are a leader by being a nice guy. When people work with my horses they immediately want to become their friend. They feel it is important that their horse like them. This is a perfectly logical human reaction but it is not effective with a horse. It is difficult for humans to accept the fact that horses really only care about a persons leadership capabilities.
To assert leadership over a horse we must control its mind and t ...
Tags: corporate leadership training, equine assisted learning
- Horse Training: Secret Techniques Of The Pros
By: Alan Largo | - If you love horses and enjoy working with them, then you know that well-trained horses are always more pleasant to be around than those with behavioral problems.
However, many people do not understand what it takes to eliminate such problems the horse may have. Instead, they ignore the problem or try to find a workaround.
The real answer is proper horse training. Here are some strategies that can help you eliminate some of the most common behavioral problems in h ...
Tags: horse training, how to train a horse, wild horses, equine, equestrian
- Equine Law And Equestrian Support Groups
By: Art Gib | - Equine law is intended to protect the rights of horses and horse owners in all aspects of the law. The practice of equine law is a specialized field, with many law firms vying for these cases. They range from anything like liability for a loose horse, to suits against sellers or potential buyers, to the abuse of horses.
Equestrian groups have a vast support network concerning the running of their businesses and the rights of horses and their owners. These groups are highly ded ...
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- Revealed Secrets For Training Wild Horses
By: Alan Largo | - Horse Training In Hand: What is in-hand when it comes to horse training?
This is the ability to teach the horse the basics. This is also the ability to get the horse from one point to another in the best possible and trained manner.
By using in-hand training, you are preparing the horse. And yes, training the horse to take the next training steps such as eventually riding.
With in-hand training, you are doing nothing but the basics.
Tags: horse training, how to train a horse, wild horses, equine, equestrian
- Horse And Rider Insurance Basics
By: Nicholas Hunt | - Horse and rider insurance can be purchased as a combination of insurance protection, or as separate insurance products. The cover is intended to offer protection to horse owners and equine enthusiasts who regularly ride the animals.
Horse insurance protects the health and value of the animal itself. Veterinarian fees, shots, and other health and maintenance care expenses can be costly over the life of a horse. Horse insurance plans usually cover per incident costs of up to 5,000 B ...
Tags: horse insurance, equine insurance, insurance, finance, money
- California Law Firm In Southern California With Equine Legal And Litigation Attorneys
By: Valencia | - Law Firm Catanese and Wells is an organization with an extensive experience in providing legal and consulting services. It was formed in 1989 and since that time it have been providing innovative and specialized legal representation to our clients. Today it is considered to be a dynamic company that focuses on good results.
California Law Firm Catanese and Wells provides services in the following areas:
Equine Law,
Civil Litigation,
Estate Litigation, ...
Tags: California law firm, business lawyer, civil litigation lawyer, equine law, litigation attorney, Los Angeles civil litigation lawyer, estate litigation
- California Law Firm Catanese & Wells
By: Valencia | - During this not so long but rather successful period, due to the enthusiasm and selflessness of our specialists, California Law Firm Catanese & Wells managed to stand its ground and to achieve good performance on the market of legal services.
California Law Firm Catanese & Wells is comprised of highly qualified attorneys with years of experience who dealt with legal problems in various branches of law. All our specialists are highly qualified lawyers and economists, who are able to sort ...
Tags: California law firm, business lawyer, civil litigation lawyer, equine law, litigation attorney, Los Angeles civil litigation lawyer, estate litigation
- Catanese & Wells A Law Corporation
By: Valencia | - California Law Firm has exercised its legal practice since 1989. Our specialists are notable for a high level of competence and professionalism. For years of work and legal practice we have stored a wide experience of problem solution and have achieved high efficiency of work performance.
We render high quality legal services according to the world standards. Our success consists in absolute concentration of attention on our Clients problems. Our lawyers are capable to see creative sol ...
Tags: Law Firm, California Law Firm, legal consultation, lawyer, Litigation Attorney, Litigation Lawyer, Equine Lawyer, Estate Litigation
- The Benefits Of Massage For Animals
By: Lola Michelin | - Animal massage can benefit all animals from companion pets such as cats and dogs to horses and livestock and even zoo animals. The benefits of massage for animals mirror those for people, including decreased stress and improved circulation.
For many, pet massage sounds like a luxury for pampered pets only. However, many canines receive massage to help recover from surgery or injury and athletes such as racehorses or agility dogs receive sport massage to improve performance. Serv ...
Tags: pets, animal massage, animal massage school, pet massage therapy, equine massage, pet health care
- Abandoned Horses - The Rising Concern Of Equine Society.
By: Nancy Swigart | - "The abandoned horse" is a phrase used to describe horses that are considered no longer useful or required by their owner. Few horse owners are either dispassionate or not capable of providing care for their horses physically. But many horse owners are feeling the economic pinch. Hay and grain prices have sky rocketed over the last year. The abandoned horse is not a new crisis; but today's economy is making it a quickly growing concern in our society.
So what happens to all these ...
Tags: horse, horse rescue, equine, sponsor hay prices, membership, save a horse,
- Your Horse And The Mona Lisa Smile
By: Jerry Carpos | - Dentistry has become an extremely important part of equine care thus it should not be overlooked. More than any lasting horse portraits, horse dentistry is the ultimate key to longevity of the horse’s life.
So, what does an equine dentist do, and which horses could benefit from their practices? An experienced horse dentist would basically equilibrate a horse's teeth in various ways. Horses in the natural state do not usually require dentistry, the same as they do not requir ...
Tags: equine dentistry, horse dentistry, dentist, horses, pet, oil painting horse portraits, pet portrait artist, horse art
- Natural Horse Care Tips And Equine Laser Technology
By: Kalon Prensky | - Learn to save time, money and frustration with your horses. Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is world renouned.
Cold laser Equipment has been used and studied worldwide for over 35 years. It is prized and coveted by the most dedicated therapists, veterinarians, horseman and animal care specialists.
An equine laser is highly effective for pain, injuries, swelling, inflammation, muscular skeletal treatments, broken or fractured bones and for lase ...
Tags: Equine laser, equine lasers, cold laser, Theralaser T2000, veterinary laser, cold laser products
- Footings - Train And Compete Injury Free
By: Ron Petracek | - The ideal footing for your horse will depend on what type of event, climate, natural ground type and location of where you work, exercise and train your horse. In most cases, it is easier to find a service that is more suitable for one event in particular rather than try to cater to many different footing needs, especially in an outdoor arena. How the horse moves is an important consideration to make when you are choosing a footing for your arenas.
Researchers who study biomecha ...
Tags: Equine Footings, Equine Health, Horse Articles
- Jumping Finesse: Don't Get Shaken Loose!
By: Ron Petracek | - Do you have a horse who loves to jump? That's great news! Many riders would love to be in your shoes-or stirrups as the case may be.
Some horses take their love of jumping to the next level, and go really big-much bigger than they have to-over jumps. While I would take this problem over a horse who refuses any day, being popped out of the saddle and losing your stirrups every time you clear a jump isn't fun. Once you land in the saddle-kerplunk!-everything tends to fall apart and ...
Tags: Hunter Jumpers, Jumpers, Equine articles, Equine Classifieds, Quarter horses.
- Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind? The Hidden Problems In Your Horse's Stomach.
By: Mark Andrews | - Out of sight, out of mind? The hidden problems in your horse's stomach.
Is your horse off colour? Has he lost his appetite? Is he performing poorly? All these signs can be indications of gastric ulcers.
Up to 90% of racehorses in training may be affected by gastric ulcers. But not only racehorses suffer from this condition. Surveys have found that up to 60% of sport horses and 35% of leisure horses are affected.
It is only since advances in technology ...
Tags: horse, gastric ulceration, equine gastric ulcer, colic, poor performance
- Equine Viral Arteritis (eva)
By: Ron Petracek | - Many breeders and mare owners are working to inform themselves more on this disease, as the devastating effects are being felt by those who haven't checked to see if their mares or stallions have been vaccinated against this disease that causes abortion in mares. In fact, even the American Quarter Horse Association is willing to keep EVA vaccination records on hold with the horse's permanent records. This disease has been given little attention until now and many mare owners may not know exact ...
Tags: Equine Virus, AQHA, Vaccines, Equine Vaccinations.
- Equine Influenza
By: Ron Petracek | - It's flu season and you feel a little under the weather. Did you know that your horse can get the flu too? That's right! Just as the flu spreads quickly through groups of people, equine influenza spreads quickly through groups of horses as well! But don't worry, while your horse may need to lay low for a few days, most horses recover without complications, and very few die.
So how do you know if your horse is dealing with a bout of the flu? A fever in the range of 101 to 106 degre ...
Tags: Equine Flu, equine influenza, equine health, equine forums
- Careers With Horses
By: Ron Petracek | - If you are anything like Robert Botine Cunningham-Graham, Scottish horseman, writer, and adventurer, then you know that there is no heaven without horses. If you eat, sleep, and breathe horses, then why not parlay all your time and effort into a career in the horse industry? Can you imagine a better way to spend your days?
Surveys done over the last several years show that there are 7 million horses in the United States today. And according to American Horse Council figures, the h ...
Tags: Horse careers, equine classifieds, equine articles, horse forums
- Common Parasites In The Horse
By: Ron Petracek | - Protecting your horse against parasites is part of good barn management. Whether you are the owner of single horse or make your living as a boarding stable, you should have a good parasite prevention plan in place. Deworming your horses at regular intervals will keep parasites at bay and will ensure your horse's maximum health and safety.
What are some of the more common nasties just itching to sponge off your equine friends? Check out these parasite profiles.
La ...
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- Equine Gestures - These Sounds Are All Too Familiar If You Own Horses. Now, Find Out What They Mean
By: Ron Petracek | - We hear it every morning as we walk to the barn. A piercing whinny that announces the arrival of the official horse feeder of the day. Horses have a fairly small range of vocal sounds, but many of which we are very familiar with. But, what exactly do they all mean?
Whinnying - The whinny is use to announce a horse's presence. The sound is designed to carry over a long distance and is often quite loud, even from the smallest horse in the bunch. In the morning, the horse is sim ...
Tags: Equine Articles, Horses for sale, Barrel Horses, Equine Health
- Finding Custom Horse Equipment
By: Gordon Petten | - There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced with a wide variety of options, so knowing what you need before hand is very important. This can be especially relevant if you are planning to spend a lot of money on your horse equipment, and it can definitely turn quite costly. Still, even with all the options available to you, you may find yourself wishing to purchase h ...
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- Equine Health, Five Tips For A Healthy Horse
By: Gordon Petten | - If you own a horse, you are probably aware of the time and money needed to properly care for this amazing creature. Since horses have a longer life than do most animals, keeping them healthy can be somewhat of a challenge. Still, there are several things you can do to help ensure your horse stays healthy. Below are five tips that will help you get started down the right path.
Feeding your horse a well-balanced diet is one of the most important aspects of good equine health. I ...
Tags: Equine Health
- The Trouble With Long Hair - Cushing's Disease.
By: Mark Andrews | - As summer sets in most horses have shed their winter coats. But some older horses are still clinging to their winter coat. Some have not shed it at all.
Failure to shed the winter coat is a good indication that a horse has Cushing's disease.
Cushing's disease is being recognised more and more frequently in older horses and ponies. The condition is named because of its similarities to the human disease of the same name. But there are significant differences.
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Tags: horse, equine, cushings disease, equine science
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