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how to own a racehorse Frequently Asked Questions

How To Own A Racehorse: A Few Essential Tips

So you love racing, and you’ve decided to take the ultimate step and buy your own racehorse. But how do you actually go about owning and keeping a horse? If you’ve never had your own horse, and you want to actually bring a horse home and keep it full time, then you will need some … Read more

Heaves In Horses {What You Need To Know}

If you’ve been hearing your horse cough in his stall, you may have concluded that it was dust making him cough. You may not have realized how very serious this can be. Even though mold, pollen, dust and other allergens can make people cough without serious repercussions, the fact is when horses have this response … Read more

Top 7 Miniature Horse Training Tips

Many people believe that because miniature horses are so small and cute, they don’t really need comprehensive horse training. This is a big mistake! If you’re going to take on a miniature horse, you need to be prepared to train it just as you would a full-sized horse. A well trained miniature horse can be … Read more

dressage training pyramid Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Dressage Training Pyramid?

If you’re participating in dressage, you are sure to frequently hear about the Dressage Pyramid or scale of training. This method of training was developed by the German cavalry in the early 1900s and translated from the original German, it is simply called the training scale. It was taken up by dressage trainers in Europe … Read more

How To Paint A Horse Trailer Yourself?

As a horse owner, you know the importance of having your own horse trailer. It makes it easy to take your horse to events such as trail rides, rodeos, shows and more. If you need to take your horse to a vet or equine hospital, having your own trailer makes the task that much easier. … Read more

How To Get Ready For A Horse Show

No matter what your level of experience or what type of riding you do, preparing for a horse show or event can be very anxiety producing. There are lots of things you need to do to get ready, and many things you must remember to take along. In this article, we provide good advice to … Read more

horse racing deaths Frequently Asked Questions

Horse Racing Deaths And Injuries {FAQs}

Horse racing is a highly popular sport, which has been around for centuries and shows no sign of losing its popularity any time soon. It is, however, becoming a more controversial sport, as more and more people are becoming increasingly concerned with animal welfare. It is true that racehorses are very well looked after and … Read more

The Cowboy Way Of Life & How Can You Be A Cowboy Today?

The original cowboys were actually Mexican and were called vaqueros. In the 1800s, as the industry of cattle raising moved from Mexico into Texas, Texan cowboys learned from the vaqueros and added their own flair to create an American cowboy lifestyle of their own. In this article, we briefly review the history of the cowboy … Read more

Is There Any Upside To Building A Round Pen With Pallets?

How To Build A Round Pen Out Of Pallets?

These days all sorts of things are being built out of pallets, and while this is an intriguing way of constructing everything from garden fencing to furniture to round pens, is it really a good idea? The simple answer to this question is “Yes and no”. If you’re able to score very high quality, uniform … Read more

Horse Clicker Training Pros And Cons: Does It Work With Horses?

Clicker training is a positive behavioral training technique that is used with many animals, including horses. It is a way of providing instantaneous, positive reinforcement and fine tuning training once your horse has learned the basics. There are several ways to use horse clicker training, and there are pros and cons connected with each approach. … Read more