Riding Horses

Originally bred in the Hannover area of Germany, Hanoverians are now bred throughout Europe and North America.

If you wait to ride till you are a perfect size six, you might be robbing yourself out of years of enjoyment! Horses are mega calorie burners!

At first thought, putting a horse away into its stall should be a no-brainer. But the correct way to lead a horse into a stall is much safer for you and the horse. Horses can be retrained not to charge into stalls.

Respiratory allergies to dust, fungal spores and/or molds are extremely common in horses. Treatment requires both medication and environmental changes.

The economy has hit all markets hard and the horse market is no exception. Make use of the many free and low-cost marketing avenues the internet offers.

The legendary Howard Lewis's association with horses began as a young boy. Eighty-five years old now, he cannot even imagine counting all the horses he has schooled, ridden, shown, and hunted in his lifetime as an equestrian and trainer.

Cooling a horse down is a vital part of horseback riding. Plan for when cooling out begins, wash the horse if necessary and restrict water intake until the horse is cool.

The goal of helping a cast horse is to move the horse to a position where she can stand up. Go to the poll of the cast horse. Pull on the mane and if you can, help drag the horse away from the wall or fence.

Horses are wonderful animals to be around, especially if they have these basic good manners.

On an average, when a horse reaches fifteen, they are considered old; getting up there in years. That's not necessarily so. The better the care, the healthier the horse, the longer the life.

Important things to consider when you've made the decision to purchase your first horse.

Horse donation provides a second career for an equine that may be past prime for competition. Trustworthy mounts become valued therapy companions in hippotherapy facilities. Before you donate a horse, however, you will want to ask these questions.

Learn about the evolution of this wonderful, noble breed; it's versatility and current uses. Misinformation abounds about the Hackney Horse and Pony. I have owned, bred and shown Hackney Horses in a variety of disciplines for 20 years.

Does your weanling horse have a pot big belly? This is a common condition that happens to weanling and yearling horses. This can be caused by parasites but more commonly the cause is due to a lack of proper nutrition.

The best way of estimating a horse's age is by looking at the teeth. But other, less complicated estimations can be made by looking at the horse's face and coat.

Horses are a popular interest among young girls, so they often watch horse-themed movies in great numbers. Here are some awesome horse movies that the whole family can enjoy.

Horses are frequently available for free or for a very low price, but caring for them properly can be costly. A basic checklist of expenses and a plan for meeting them should be worked out before you bring your new horse home.

Professional advice about letting you horse go barefoot or using shoes and borium studs in winter is given. Hoof anatomy is discussed in detail and suggestions for shoeing based on anatomy and/or gait patterns is covered.

If the horse's forelegs are folded so that the knees are wedged between the stall wall and the body, then the horse cannot move and is "cast." This is a medical emergency.

Building safe horse stalls entails more than slapping together scrap lumber and rigging a door. Horse size, strength, and behavior will influence decisions regarding horse stall size, building materials, flooring, lighting, and feed and water delivery.

Rehoming horses, while not an easy decision, sometimes becomes necessary in times of economic crisis. These are a few options that may bring a satisfactory result for you and your equines.

Horseback riding can be fun for both horse and rider. Some horses, however, become stablebound and anxious when removed from the safety of their barns. Barn sour horses can not only be difficult to ride, they can be downright dangerous.

Dealing with an aggressive horse takes patience and it takes time. It's all about building a horse's confidence and trust. It requires mutual respect.

Horses require extra care during winter weather conditions. By taking steps to be sure horses are getting the proper nutrition, caloric intake, and care they will go through even a harsh winter staying strong and healthy, ready for spring riding.

Monday Morning Disease may sound like a weekend partier's cop-out but, in reality, it's a very serious disease that affects horses. Is your equine companion at risk?

While clearly a horse does not think and reason the way a human does, they do have feelings. And those feelings can be hurt. "Breaking" a horse is an old idiom that has no place in today's horse training world.

If you love horses and enjoy trivia, impress your friends with some interesting fun facts about horses.

The female "survival of the fittest" horse fly is tenacious. She could be a leading character in an Anne Rice or Steven King novel. She is programmed to suck blood to fulfill her life's purpose.

If a bus was blowing the horn you'd pay attention, right? Horses are very large animals so it's important to know what they are trying to tell you. From sweet nothing nuzzles to warnings, learn how horses communicate.

When a horse nuzzles in close and tickles your face with his whiskers, he's saying "Hello!" Horses don't have voices. They communicate with people and other horses by touching, smelling, using body language and making funny sounds.

Kids and horses sometimes don't mix. Children like to squeal and bounce, horses want quiet and calm. But, taking some precautions and doing a little planing can help children have a fun and safe time around horses.

I have written this article with five tips to help guide you to horseback riding during the summer that will ensure the health and safety of both you and your horse.