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Equine Health and Nutrition: How to Keep your Horse or Pony Fit and Healthy

Clean a Horse Sheath

How to Clean a Horse Sheath - A Must Do Job for Better Health Eliminating Pain and Discomfort Cleanliness in any form is a good thing. Keeping your horses sheath clean and free of beans is a very … [Read More...]

Causes of Lameness in Horses

Lameness is when a horse has discomfort or pain in its legs or body causing a limp or awkwardness it the stride. It is important to notice lameness in your horse as well as to treat it accordingly. … [Read More...]

Checking Head Injuries in Horses

How to Check if Your Horse or Pony has Severe Brain or Head Trauma Today, I'm going to give you 3 simple field tests you can perform with your horse in the field. When you learn them, you'll be able … [Read More...]

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Bone Breaks in Horses

What to Expect When a Horse Breaks a Bone It is important to note that any and all bone breaks/fractures in horses require immediate veterinary attention! We have all heard that horses must be … [Read More...]

hoof abscess

Treat a Horse Hoof Abscess

A hoof abscess can be one of the scariest things a horse owner may witness. One day the owner walks into the stable to visit his beloved horse and, behold, the horse appears lame, refusing to place … [Read More...]

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Horse and Pony Breeds

Learn about the many breeds of horses and ponies and the history and characteristics of each unique breed.

The Morgan Horse

saddled morgan horse

Morgan horses are one of the oldest and most versatile horse breeds in the world. They are known for their strength, stamina, and versatility, which have made them popular in a wide range of … [Read more...]

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Mustangs and Feral Horses

wild mustang horse

About Mustangs, Burros and The History of American Horse Breeds By Robb Fowler It is natural to believe that wild horses have "always" roamed America's Western States, but that simply is not … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Adoption, Horse and Pony Breeds

Arabian Horse Breed

Casole arabian

Description and Characteristics of the Arabian Horse: The Arabian (or Arab) is a horse of exceptional beauty, elegance, grace, intelligence, balance, agility, speed and stamina. This magnificient … [Read more...]

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Thoroughbred Horse Breed

Thoroughbred Race Horse

by Adrianne Lake Thoroughbred Breed Description: The Thoroughbred horse is a supreme athlete and looks the part. Thoroughbreds are tall, leggy, long horses that come in any colour although … [Read more...]

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Kinsky Horses

kinsky golden horse

Kinsky horses stand, on average, 15.2 to 17 hands. They are known for their friendly, good nature and their ability to excel in many disciplines. Characteristic of this rare horse breed is a glossy … [Read more...]

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Lipizzaner Horse Breed

Lipizzaner Horse

About Lipizzaner Horses by Adrianne Lake Lipizzaner Horse Breed Description: Lipizzaners are considered horses of royal beauty and elegance. This breed is world famous for their … [Read more...]

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Standardbred Horses

standardbred training

The Standardbred horse is a fairly new American breed (being only about 200 years old) and is known as the fastest harness racing horse in the world.  About Standardbred Horses Harness … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Horse and Pony Breeds Tagged With: racing, standarbred, trotting

Quarter Horse Breed

Quarter horse

by Adrianne Lake The American Quarter Horse is North America's most popular horse breed with over three million registered worldwide. This breed can be between 14hh and 16hh, although many are … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Horse and Pony Breeds Tagged With: characteristics, history, quarter horse, rodeo

Warmblood Horses

friesian horse

Warmbloods are amazing animals. They are some of the most beautiful horses in the world, with a versatility that is unbelievable. Warmbloods, unlike what many people think, are a true breed. All of … [Read more...]

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Paints and Pintos

Two paint horses

All about Paint and Pinto Horses by Adrianne Lake Description and Characteristics of the Paint/Pinto Horse: Paints and Pintos are horses that contain two distinct coat colours, normally with … [Read more...]

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Horse and Pony Breeds

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The Morgan Horse

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Mustangs and Feral Horses

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Arabian Horse Breed

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Thoroughbred Horse Breed

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