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Most people take a lot of care when buying their first horse, and rightly so. You need to ensure the horse is right for your particular skill level, and your riding purposes. Yet many people don’t know that they should spend just as much time choosing their first set of riding equipment and clothing. Here’s a brief guide to the basic clothing you’ll need for riding.
Posted: 2010-11-30
Category: Horses
Dressage is one of the most expensive and prestigious types of equestrian riding. Here are some interesting facts you maybe didn’t know about this fascinating and elegant competitive sport.
Posted: 2010-11-30
Category: Recreation & Sports
Everyone considers the dog to be man's best friend, but what about the horse? Horses have been our trusted companions throughout the ages as the Greeks relied upon their steeds to spirit them bravely into and safely out of battle.
Posted: 2010-10-21
Category: Horses
Stories about the close connection between humans and horses have had a profound impact on children for over a century. They have inspired many generations to enjoy horseback riding and continue to foster a unique relationship with these beautiful creatures.
Posted: 2010-10-21
Category: Horses
If you're looking to partake in equestrian competitions, horse shows and events, chances are that you'll need to invest in a good horse trailer to haul your animal around. Horse trailers can also be a life saver in an emergency - in case you need to evacuate your horse or rush him to a vet.
Posted: 2010-10-21
Category: Horses
When people see signs that say "Thoroughbreds for sale," they often think of high-strung racehorses with difficult temperaments, dancing hooves, and illustrious lines of equine ancestry.
Posted: 2010-09-30
Category: Horses
Like many other areas of the world, horses are prized in Australia for their beauty, grace and the pure pleasure that they bring to the rider. The horse owner will find that their trusty steed becomes both a source of exercise and a valued companion as their relationship grows. As intelligent as they are beautiful, Australia would not be the country that we know today without this graceful animal.
Posted: 2010-09-30
Category: Horses
Selling a horse is an emotional process. When it needs to be done, however, it should be done right. If you need to sell your horse - but never have before - it can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. The following tips can help make the experience as smooth and seamless as possible.
Posted: 2010-09-30
Category: Horses
When it comes to horse breeding, rarely is the process for creating new life a matter of "letting nature take its course". The mating of two horses is a highly involved, not to mention costly, process that has been carefully negotiated and controlled for. Contracts and clauses, such as a guarantee of a "live foal" by the stallion service to ensure that the procedure is legally sound and both parties receive their due. Talk about taking the roman
Posted: 2010-08-11
Category: Horses
Breaking a horse takes skill, discipline and above all - unending patience. It's about understanding what the animal is trying to tell you and adapting your methods to suit its temperament. You don't have to be a Horse Whisperer to realise that breaking a new animal is a time consuming task - but well worth the investment if you're looking to put a horse on the market.
Posted: 2010-08-11
Category: Horses
The internet has made it easier than ever to connect buyers and sellers for just about anything: cars, wine, antiques, computer parts, even horses. Horse directories and forums let a buyer from WA browse horses for sale in Victoria, or even from overseas.
Posted: 2010-08-11
Category: Horses
Horseback riding is a fun and enjoyable pastime enjoyed by many - and it's a very safe activity if you follow the guidelines and take the recommended safety precautions. Of course, sometimes accidents do happen - horses are independent creatures and they can sometimes throw a rider when they become alarmed or startled.
Posted: 2010-07-27
Category: Horses
The strong muscular form and graceful gait, this is a showcase of some of the best athletes in the world. We're not talking about the Olympics, but the competition is often just as fierce and the participants have been training just as hard and for just as long. Welcome to the horse show - one of the oldest forms of non-human competition.
Posted: 2010-07-27
Category: Horses
Historically, wild horses were one of the first animals to be domesticated by man, from as early as 3500 BCE. While we always think of saddling up for a ride or hitching a horse up to a cart or wagon, these beautiful creatures were once wild and roamed free. Today, you can still spot a feral herd or two in the wild - Virginia and Maryland in US are known for their annual Chincoteague pony herding where put up wild horses for sale to be auctioned
Posted: 2010-07-27
Category: Horses
One of the most important decisions you'll make in caring for your horse is finding a boarding facility. Horses need to be housed in a stable, usually with other horses, as they are quite social creatures that are accustomed living in packs in the wild. Visit a number of different facilities around your area. Have a look at the following at each facility and consider these questions.
Posted: 2010-06-23
Category: Pets
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