May 18, 2012 · Promoting Horses One Day At A Time
Injuries to the Carpal Bones and Carpus In Horses COMMON WITH THOROUGHBREDS Information from Horse Centric - http://www.horsecentric.com/articles/horse-health/leg-injuries/carpal-bone-injuries.php ---> This is an example of a really bad case of Carpal Bones and Arthritis. In the horse, the carpus is the knee. It is composed of three joints and two rows of bones. The carpal tunnel is the canal through which the tendons and ligaments pass. Common injuries to the carpus include … [Read more...]
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...]
On the Bit : When the horse has rounded his back, has accepted your weight, has engaged his hindquarters, has accepted the contact in the mouth and has arched his neck. He has given himself up to the riders aids. A nearly vertical line can be drawn down the front of the horses face. Half-pass: Leg Yield: your horse moves slightly sideways away from your leg while flexed in the opposite direction from which he’s moving. His body remains straight with a slight flexion at his poll. Both front … [Read more...]
A Horse Bridle can be complicated if you are not familiar with the different types, it may be hard to know which is the best. There are English and Western style bridles, and within that there are numerous variations that serve different purposes. Western Bridle - There are two styles of Western bridles. One is the browband headstall and the other is the one-ear headstall. The browband headstall has a two or one leather strap that secures itself around the ears to hold in the bit. The … [Read more...]
Does your Horse seem to be lacking Energy? Many horse owners over look this, but it is important to pay attention to your horses personality and spirit. Your horse may go through ups and downs in his/her life and if we can identify it, we can help them through it. When most people refer to a horse that lacks energy, they are usually referring to a horse that doesn’t seem to be interested or excited about his/her work or that tires easily. However, in all other respects he appears healthy … [Read more...]
We have all heard about them. Horse Whisperers They are the people who seem to have that magical connection with horses. They are able to communicate with a horse and establish a relationship of trust and loyalty. Many people do not realize that they too can become Horse Whisperers. It is actually a very simple concept to understand. Once you learn it and practice it, the results are amazing. Your relationship with your horse will become 100% stronger and more successful. Here … [Read more...]
Horse Colic (stomach ache) is a major cause of horse deaths. The horse's small stomach (about 10 percent of the digestive system) requires that a horse graze and eat small, frequent meals. If a horse overeats, or eats bad feed, high levels of digestive gases can paralyze the muscle that allows food to continue through the digestive tract. Many times this happens due to moldy hay or old hay. Owners should always smell and inspect food before feeding their horse. This blockage can cause … [Read more...]
Foundered - Founder is a term used to describe chronic changes in the structure of the foot. Theses changes are often linked to the painful foot condition laminitis, in which the laminae membranes that hold the bone in place inside the foot become inflamed. In cases of founder, the coffin bone can rotate and/or sink. Just like colic (stomach ache), founder is an ailment that can have life-threatening consequences. Horses may founder when overworked, overheated, or overfed. Blood … [Read more...]
Horse poop has many practical uses. Here are some crazy horse poop facts... Dried horse manure is great for growing roses A horse produces 33-50 pounds (15-23 kg) of feces per day. If a horse is kept in confinded quaters, the owner must muck out up to 8 tons of waste per year. Fresh horse feces can stink a bit, but many people actually favor the unique smell of dried horse manure. Three-quaters of fresh horse poop is water and the last portion is dead bacteria, undegested fiber, … [Read more...]
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...]
