Archive for December, 2010

Horse Care & Buying Tips : How to Canter on Horseback

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2010 by in Horse Care

eHow asked:


In order to canter on a horse, shift the outside leg behind the girth and start by going to a sitting trot. Canter on horseback after becoming comfortable with posting and sitting the trot, with tips 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. Filmmaker: David Pakman

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Do you think i’m taking good care of my horse?

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2010 by in Horse Care
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Animal Expert asked:


I am 12 years old. I have a 15hh standardbred gelding named Tanner. ( I know this is long but i want to be sure that i am caring for him properly).

My parents own a big pasture, ( i don't know how big exactly). We have a barn but my dad puts his machines in it so he agreed to build a shelter in the pasture but for now my horse sleeps outside.

He lives alone but we are planning to get another horse or a donkey when we get enough money.

I don't own a saddle so i ride ******** whenever i can. (I went to riding lessons for 2 years).When i get a saddle though i will be riding everyday for at least 1 hour.

He eats grass. There is a hay bail in the pasture but he doesnt eat it. In winter he eats hay and oats. He has a huge bucket of water in the pasture that i fill each week. I give him carrots and a apple everyday.

He goes to the farrier every 8 weeks. He doesnt wear horse shoes. He only goes to the vet if he is sick.

I try to brush him everyday but he doesnt like it to much.

Any advice on how to care for him would be great. Thanks.

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I want to own a horse one day, what is the average yearly cost excluding renting a stable?

Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by in Horse Care
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carashall asked:


My family owned horses when I was younger so I grew up around them and I ride very well. When I am older, more financially able and have the time I would LOVE to own an Arabian. I dream about it a lot.
I just need to be realistic in my planning, so I need to know about how much it will cost each year to properly take care of my horse.

Thanks!

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Several Tips for Basic Horse Care : Horse Grooming Basics

Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by in Horse Care
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expertvillage asked:


Watch an expert explain the basics of horse grooming in this free online video on basic horse care. Expert: Kelli LaBar Bio: Kelli LaBar is a practicing aesthetician and makeup artist in Wilmington, NC Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

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Horse Care & Riding : How to Jump Your Horse

Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 by in Horse Care

expertvillage asked:


To jump a horse, keep your heels down, reins tight and trot into the jump. Learn to jump a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding. 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. Filmmaker: David Pakman

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Making this horse health care/cool info binder for my friend?

Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 by in Horse Care
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Kyndell. <3 asked:


I'm not at home but off the top of my head I have printed the following
*Fall Trail Ride Tips
*Help to make the horse drink
*Bandaging legs
*Donkey Help
*Pregnancy
*New born foal info.
*Practice Patterns
*Deworming Chart planner
I got these off of www.equisearch.com , WWW.HORSESHOWPATTERNS.COM and from 2 colages.
Give me some ideas of what else to put in this binder.
There are more but I forget them...
I don't really want riding stuff except if it is like Trail ride/Show stuff.
She is kinda a begginer.
But I want everything to help her, that may come along.
Thanks A Million!
I also have colic symptoms

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