Archive for January, 2010

Horse Care : How to Take Care of a Foal

Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2010 by in Horse Care
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When taking care of a foal, be sure to baby-proof the stall by getting rid of nails and any places that a horse can get a foot through. Use special feeders to help foals eat with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show ...

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Where do I go to buy horse care books?

Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2010 by in Horse Care
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I Bleed Blue! asked:


I want to get a horse, but feel the need to learn more about taking care of one. I know all the elementary things about horses and have been riding for a long time. I have rented books from the library, but it takes me some time to read them all. I would like to buy them, for a fair price, but just don`t know were to get them. I want books about how to talke care of them, breeds and their origings, and how to ride better in both english and western. Can anyone hep me?

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Horse Care & Knowledge : Horse Anatomy: Front Legs

Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 by in Horse Care

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The front legs of a horse have parts owners and riders must learn to talk with trainers and vets. Learn about horse anatomy and parts of a horse's front legs from a ranch owner in this free horse care video. Expert: Kathy Kentala Bio: Kathy Kentala owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Austin, TX. She also owns Signal Hill Ranch, a western venue specializing in team penning and ranch sorting, barrels, poles, and other speed events. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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horse care?

Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 by in Horse Care
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tsafemevas asked:


How hard is it to care for a horse? If you own a horse can you please just walk me through your day, like what time you have to get up to care for the horse and what you have to do? also how much does everything cost?
Thanks!!
and what about a pasture horse? can you ride a pasture horse if it is broke? what is the diference between a stable horse and a pasture horse, someone told me that pasture horses are more happy than stable horses, is that true? any info would be great!
I am asking this question to learn!!

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Horse Care & Buying Tips : How to Properly Wrap a Horse’s Leg

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by in Horse Care

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Knowing how to wrap a horse's leg is important because it helps support a horse's legs after a strenuous ride, so the wrap should be snug. Wrap a horse's legs to keep them from getting swollen withtips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for two ...

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Horse Care & Buying Tips : How to Break a Horse

Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by in Horse Care

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When breaking a horse, start by getting them used to the things that will be used on them when the saddling process begins. Break a horse by desensitizing them to touches and jumping withtips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for two universities ...

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Any good books, about how to take care of an older horse?

Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by in Horse Care
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Kayla F asked:


I have a 25 year old mare and i would like to treat her the best i can. I still ride her and stuff like that. But if anyone new of any good books for older horse care i would really love it if you could tell me! Thank you so much time!!

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Horse Care : How to Tack a Horse

Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 by in Horse Care
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When tacking a horse, begin by putting the saddle pad up to where the hair starts to grow on the withers and pull the saddle pad up into the gullet of the saddle. Attach the girth and put the reins on a horse when tacking with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse care and equine basics. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She ...

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Horse Care & Buying Tips : How to Ride a Horse

Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 by in Horse Care

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When learning to ride a horse, use the help of an experienced rider to avoid dangerous situations and to avoid bad habits that will have to be corrected later. Ride a horse by practicing holding the reins and walking withtips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National ...

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Can you recommend a horse care book?

Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by in Horse Care
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What is a good horse care book for someone that knows the basics?

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