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November 24th, 2008 by KittyKitty

Horse shows add a level of complexity and stress to riding and what is usually a joy for young children. Horse shows are an athletic event and your horse is the athlete.

Horse shows are not necessarily always best for all children due to the excitement and stress levels involved. But mostly they are a very good experience for very young riders, so make sure they are ready and don’t be too anxious for them to start. Let them decide themselves when they are ready to compete, and they will then do the best.

Teach your child that success for you and your horse starts at home with practice, lessons, and setting personal goals for the year.

Horse shows are simply events to show off what you and your horse know how to do well.

Always practice at home exactly what you will be doing at the show, you should never enter the show ring and be surprised by anything. Most importantly though, your horse should never be surprised by any of your aids.

November 21st, 2008 by KittyKitty

When it comes to horse racing tips, you shouldn’t only take other people’s word on its own, even if these people are jockeys, owners, trainers, successful gamblers, or bookies. Prior to betting, take into account important factors like ground and climate conditions, physical appearance, trainer and jockey, and past performance, and create a horse racing system that uses all these.

Take for example the stunning rebound of Big Brown. After his disappointing last-place finish in the 2008 Belmont Stakes, Big Brown rebounded big-time when he won the Haskell Invitational two months later - truly a ‘last today, first tomorrow’ scenario, even when the horse racing tips tell you otherwise.

Gambling Advice

Bear these gambling tips in mind before you place your bets. This applies to all games of chance, not just horse racing. These are guaranteed to stop your losing streak, and no, luck has nothing to do with it:

* Wise management of your money. Do not be greedy. You have to set limits by determining what you can spare to lose, the amount of bets to place, and knowing when to quit.

* Educate yourself. You will not know the race results until the conclusion, so the most you can do is use free horse racing tips to arrive at educated guesses. You’ll really feel like a fool if you don’t know what the differences of show and place bets are.

* Go for it. Don’t gamble if you’re afraid of losing. Otherwise, you will need to have courage to get in the game.

Take Advantage of Your Horse Racing Tips

If you maximize the horse racing tips you get from all sources, you’ll have a fruitful horse racing system. You can benefit from them by:

* Bet close to the race time. After all, aspects like ground conditions, handicaps, injury, and weather changes can influence the race.

* Stay sober while betting. With your judgment befuddled with anxiety and alcohol, you could end up facing disastrous financial consequences.

* Patience is a virtue. Always remember that there are losers and there are winners in gambling, and you’ll find yourself straddling both sides of the fence.

Yes, with the correct mindset, you’ll definitely win more.

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October 22nd, 2008 by PetGuru

Have you ever seen the fast horses galloping in the races? Well, these horses are called Standardbreds, and they are well known for their skill in harness racing, being the fastest trotting horse in the world. In many part of Europe (England not including) all harness races are conducted between trotters. Standardbreds have shorter legs than the American thoroughbred race horses and longer bodies. Often their hindquarters are several inches taller than their withers, which provides them with the power and thrust necesary to trot or pace at high speeds. Standardbreds are any color, usually chestnut .

Standardbreds are the cavalry of alternative for the Amish, as they often find these affordable, sound horses at local auctioneers or compensate away the course. The horses handle the change from the busy racetrack environment to the farm roads of the country. Standardbreds can be found ridden for pleasure or show in many disciplines: jumping, dressage, equitation, trail, team penning, endurance, gymkhana events, saddleseat, and even sidesaddle. There are even growing associations for racing Standardbreds under saddle — trotting or pacing just as they do in harness. Standardbreds race since either a pacesetter or a trotting horse. Trotters, as the name implies, race at the traditional trot.

Standardbreds are known for their skill in harness racing, being the fastest trotting horse in the world. Usually these horses require good food and good protection during the winter and rain, breeders recommend using Rambo horse blankets or  Turnout horse Blankets to protect this unique animals. Standardbreds are any color, usually chestnut, black, or brown; they average 15 hands (60 in./160 cm) in height and weigh near 1,000 lb (450 kg). Standardbreds will trot in some raceways in which they involve to trot away identical quickly while conserving their born pace. If the horses break gait and do not return immediately, they are disqualified from the race.

Standardbreds have a wide range of height, from 14.1 to 17 hands (57"-66"), and most a great deal is coloured or the blacker fluctuation of bay called "brown," although other colors such chromatic and blackamoor are not rare. Gray and roan are also found. Standardbreds are a relatively new breed, dating back just over 200 years, but it is a true American breed. Standardbreds are bred for racing and command training earlier all-purpose horseback riding. If trained correctly and consistently, they will adapt well to other tasks after retiring from racing.

October 18th, 2008 by KittyKitty

I am sure you are like everybody else. We all enjoy a healthy horse. One way to have a healthy horse is with quality nutrition. Also, your horse has to get feed with a good horse nutrition adapted to its breed in order to be healthy. The first step is selecting the diet that is appropriate for him. The proper diet depends on the required nutrients of the specific class of horse.

Farmers and veterinarians combine these ingredients to come up with the required horse food nutrient content for that horse class. Of course, the horse owner has a say on the ingredients. With the supervision of the farmer, the owner can select the right quantity of roughage for the horse.

A horse’s basic nutrition diet must contain pasture or any kind of harvested roughage. By playing up the distribution of roughage and its concentrates, it determines the energy intake and the digestive tract fill. It also reduces dysfunctions in the digestive system. Plus, the horse’s consumption of feeds is regulated.

The key in feeding horses is that , every day, they must be fed at least 1% of their total weight. This allows them to use up 2 to 2.5% of their body mass in the 24-hour interval.

The energy needs are lower than the stated figures when feeding adult horses. It could be achieved by giving them roughages that are of good-quality. Salt is the supplement needed in adult horses. This is a balanced mineral supplement.

October 4th, 2008 by KittyKitty

If you make a compilation about secrets on training young horses, you might end up with a volume as thick as a world atlas. There has never been any limits on tips about training young horses; and like belief, many of these advice were never proved to be wrong or right. The fact is, a lot of facts are essential for horse trainers in their work to develop a young horse’s personality and physical characteristics.

The high number of tips on training young horses can drive a person to madness, especially those who are new to horse training. The many principle and techniques that exist can be opposing to each other; and the confusion can be more evident. However, to really learn about training young horses, one must be open to trying out diverse techniques by combining different horse training routines. Here are some of the most common but effective training tips for young horses that have been adopted by so many trainers for generations.

The average age that a horse can start training is about five years old. Although horses are still very young at this age and therefore shouldn’t be handled severely because at this age, a severe training program can harm their physical development. Letting the horse feel what it is like under the saddle should be the focus at this age.

September 29th, 2008 by PetGuru

If you are looking for good, highly quality Western saddles, then the best place to go would be the markets where there are horses for sale, as well as pre-owned horse tack supply items. You should be able to find some great used saddles and to choose the one that suits the horse and yourself the best. Pay very close attention to the fit of the saddle, as this is what matters when you ride; if it is too loose or too tight, leave it. Go for soft buffed, used leather that not only looks good but also is very comfortable.

When you are looking for proper pre-owned saddles, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind, such as the brand of the saddle, the model of the saddle, the fit to the horse and the present status of the saddle. The brand and the model of the saddle will tell you the actual quality of the saddle. Good brands saddles, no matter how old, are as good as gold. The fit and status of the saddle is important, as this will influence your ride; the horse will not listen to your body language if it does not accept the saddle. This is why it is very important that you find a saddle that not only matches perfectly with what you have in mind, but also is comfortable for your horse.

The internet is a great place to become educated about Western saddles and other things that are available in Western horse tack shops. However, this is definitely not the place where you could shop for saddles. If that is your plan, then perhaps you should re-think it. Never buy anything for the horse unless you have put your hand on it and checked if for genuine quality. Whatever accessory you have in mind, particularly a saddle, never buy until the gear is tried and tested on the horse.

You want value for your money when you buy Western saddles, so go for used or pre-owned ones. These saddles should only be bought after they have been inspected in person. If horsemanship is important to you, then you know that a lot depends upon how you ready the horse for the ride; therefore, the saddle is an extremely important factor, as it influences the way the horse reacts to the rider.

September 26th, 2008 by KittyKitty

Probably the largest breed register center in the USA is the American Paint Horse Association. A Paint Horse can be recognized by its very distinctive color pattern: white hair over skin with another color. This is the breeds most important characteristic.

The white hair of the American Paint Horse can be combined with other colors found in horses, such as black, gray, tan or brown. The colored markings can be on any place of the body. The American Paint horses has the same ancestors as the American Quarter Horse, and both breeds are known for their athletic qualities and speed.

To register these horses, it needs to comply with some strict requirements. For example both the dam and the sire have to be registered in the club for Thoroughbreds, one of the parents has to be registered as an American Paint Horse and of course the horse itself needs to comply with the color requirements.

An American Paint Horse has, just like the American Quarter Horse, a heavy, very muscular body and because they’re not very tall, they have a low center of gravity. Their back legs are extremely powerful and they can easily maneuver and run very fast. Because of their excellent temperament they make great pets and are the most popular horses in America.

One thing to consider before buying, or start breeding with, an American Paint Horse, is that the horses are susceptible to a genetic disease called lethal white syndrom. The symptoms of this disease are a malfunctioning colon and sometimes a pure white color. Foals born with the disease have a life expectancy of less than two weeks and because living with this disease is very painful, they are usually put down. Many horse breeders have encountered this disease and there is no cure available yet.

Even though the disease is a common known problem amongst horse breeders, the American Paint Horse still is very expensive.

More information about different types of horses can be found on Pony and Horse Portal.

September 24th, 2008 by PetGuru

Taking care of horses is normally quite difficult because of the many considerations you have to think about. From the animals’ shelter, to food, to other important tack supplies, the list seems to go on and on. Although taking care of such animals might not seem that interesting for some people, ranchers feel there is something about owning horses that is very rewarding. That is why ranchers are willing to go out of their way just to provide everything that their horses need, in the way of horse tack supply products.

Horse clippers are primarily used for keeping different parts of a horse neatly trimmed or shaved, whether for vanity or showing purposes, or for health reasons. That is why it is important to think about the important aspects of choosing the right horse clippers before you finally decide to buy. There are hundreds of types and brands of these clippers available today; however, there are four things to take into consideration, which include the motor, the size, the power and the speed. Clippers with decibel ratings are also efficient since most horses are easily startled by loud and strange noises.

Tack trunks are also very important and useful tack supplies. Not only are they used to store your tacks but they are great for storing other accessories you use to care and groom your horse. Tack trunks normally come in different sizes and there are some that include grooming totes. These totes for your tack supply gear are perfect for you to take with you during your travels, either for a veterinarian visit or a show, because they are handy and convenient. Tack trunks have separate compartments suitable for storing grooming equipment, such as combs, brushes, hoof picks, sponges, sweat scrapers, and a lot more. Your horse’s wardrobe, including the leg wraps can also be squeezed into your tack trunk. When purchasing, choose the one with wheels, which will allow for easy maneuverability.

When buying a tack supply trunk, be sure to check for a proper lid. During a horse show, the trunks with a treaded rubber lid are multi functional, as they are useful for standing on when grooming or braiding a horse’s mane. When purchasing any tack supplies, keep in mind that a trunk with multi functional uses is always a better deal. Visit www horses com for additional equine info.

September 24th, 2008 by PetGuru

As we stood looking at Carys standing so confidently beside her beautiful mother, Geler

Rosann, we had absolutely no idea that the seeds of the Nantgwinau Stud were being

planted. We had no thought of buying a filly at that time, nor of starting to breed cobs,

but we did agree that she was definitely the sort that we would like to own. A year later

Carys was for sale - we bought her with hardly any hesitation - and our lives were changed

forever!

Always supremely self-confident and sure of her place in the great scheme of things,

Carys accepted her “translation” from Llangwyryfon to North Bedfordshire with good

grace, quickly becoming a very important family member. Her first 3 colts were born in

England, but in 1990 we were able to realise our dream of moving to Wales and ended up

only 30 miles from her birthplace.

Carys produced 3 more colts after our arrival at Pantycelyn - all by Derwen Desert

Express. Sadly, whilst carrying the last of these, the first symptoms of arthritis and

laminitis appeared. These two afflictions caused bouts of severe pain over the next few

years and we felt she was never fit enough to put in foal again. In September 1999 the

hardest decision was taken and Carys was laid to rest in the sunniest corner of a favourite

field. We remember her as a tremendous personality and a true Cob mare who was a joy to

know. Her sons are listed below.

* 88 Stillborn colt by Nebo Prince
* 89 N Sioni Du by Nebo Prince - sold to Mrs Anderson, Wrestlingworth, Beds, for driving
* 90 N.Harri by Fronarth Flash Harry - now owned by Val Spinks, Cheshire
* 92 N Desert Spark by Derwen Desert Express - now owned by Kim and Craig Hunt, Cobblethrift Stud, Nr Ammanford
* 93 N Flyer by D Desert Express - owned by Geoff Waghorn, Swnynant Stud, Sennybridge
* 94 N Llwynog by D Desert Express - sold to D Steed Ebbw Vale

As many horses change hands several times in the lives, it is a sad fact that breeders often

lose track of their stock, and have no way of knowing how they have developed. If anyone

owns or knows of any Nantgwinau Cobs, or their offspring, we would very much appreciate

news of them.

September 18th, 2008 by PetGuru

Having a riding horse is glamorous and fun, yet there is also a lot of care and maintenance involved in owning such an animal. All serious riders know the importance of tack horse equipment. The tack consists of riding accessories, such as the saddle, bridle, bit, girth and many other items, all of which makes it easier for the rider to sit on the back of the horse and control it, while the horse is protected from possible pain or injury during the ride. There are two major types of tack: the Western tack and the English tack. Most people prefer the former since it is simpler. If you are new to these terms, then it would be a good idea to consult with an experienced horse rider, as well as researching a little off and online, before you decide on which type of horse tack supply gear would suit you best.

Buying and owning a horse is a great investment and responsibility. The quality of the equipment you use will determine the quality of your rides and the comfort of the horse during your rides. Therefore, there should be no compromise whatsoever when you buy horse tack equipment for your animal. If you are low on finances, then you could always buy everything you need from the pre-owned market. In fact, a good number of people choose this market to get equipment at a fraction of the cost of new, and the bonus is that it does not need to be broken in.

The saddle is one of the most important pieces of tack horse equipment. You need to pay extra attention to the saddle because it is critical for comfort, for both you and the horse. Any mismatch could result in acute discomfort or even death, if the horse reacts and throw you off. The bit is another important part of horse tack equipment. Horses generally do not like the bit, but it is vital to control the animal. Additionally, be careful to allow the horse sufficient time to become accustomed to the bit.

The tack horse equipment is what makes a ride perfect. You cannot afford to make any mistakes, nor neglect anything. You need to make sure that you understand how each piece of equipment is used and how it should fit. This will not only ensure your comfort but also your safety, as there could be some serious accidents, as a direct result of ill-fitting horse tack.