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So. California Animal Center Houses Twin Foals

September 7, 2010 By The Horsepedia

Click on the link to view video footage of the twins!!! http://www.animalcenter.org/equine/video.aspx What is an animal center? An animal center is a resource for the community in areas of animal welfare. It provides a wide range of services as needed in that particular geographic area. It helps animals, it helps people and it educates children on compassion for living things. It saves lives of animals that might otherwise die and it places companion animals into qualified homes. … [Read more...]

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Buying A Horse

June 23, 2010 By The Horsepedia 1 Comment

Before buying a horse, figure out what your type of horse is. THE UP-AND-COMING YOUNGSTER - Great for anyone on a budget b/c young horses are often cheaper to buy and come free from vices and bad behavior. They are easier to train and mold. But a young horse needs lots of training from an experienced rider. THE VETERAN - This is an older safer horse that is perfect for children or non-experienced riders. Be sure to have a vet see the animal before buying and be aware that older horses … [Read more...]

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What Kind of Horse is That??

April 15, 2010 By The Horsepedia Leave a Comment

Here's a quick and simple guide to help you recognize some of the different Horse Colors in different Breeds. Palomino - My personal favorite color horse!! Palomino's have a light golden coat with a white or cream mane and tail. Beautiful! Spotted - Appaloosa's are a type of horse that have spots. A spotted horse will have dark or light spots usually on a white or roan coat. Bay - A brown horse that has a black mane and tail. Usually Bay's will have black shading at the bottom of … [Read more...]

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Horse Buying Mistakes – Top Mistakes People Make When Buying a Horse

March 1, 2010 By The Horsepedia Leave a Comment

Buying a horse or pony for the first time is an exciting experience. It's easy to get carried away by a big set of brown eyes, even though the horse batting them may not be the best beginner horse. But the wrong horse can ruin the fun of horseback riding or driving and may be unsafe. Learn to avoid the top mistakes that new horse buyers make. 1. Buying an untrained horse. Many experienced horsemen and women will tell you they see this too often. Because untrained horses are often cheaper, or … [Read more...]

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Questions to Ask When Buying a Horse.

February 26, 2010 By The Horsepedia Leave a Comment

Many people buy a horse without asking these very important questions first. 1. Has the horse ever colicked or foundered? 2. Has it ever been lame? 3. Does it crib? 4. Has it ever been sick? 5. Has anyone ever been thrown from the horse? 6. Does it need special shoeing? 7. Does it ever buck or rear? 8. Has your horse ever had surgery? 9. If it sits for a couple of days, how does the horse behave? 10. What kinds of things make it spook? 11. Describe what it does when it spooks? 12. … [Read more...]

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Count The Cost Of Buying A Horse

February 24, 2010 By The Horsepedia Leave a Comment

So, you think you're ready for a horse? Buying a horse, or getting one for free, is the easy part. Ownership involves regular expenditures on board (room and feed), training, lessons, horse shoeing (every 6-8 weeks), vet care, tack, and supplies, as well as countless hours of responsibility. "It's not the cost of the horse that is the concern. It's the upkeep." If this all came as a shock to you, try leasing a horse first. Leasing a horse a a win win situation for you and the … [Read more...]

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