Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

What Are the Four Parts of a Saddle?

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Horseback riders use saddles to help them stay on the horse and provide a more comfortable ride. There are several different types of horseback riding saddle, but the two types that are primarily seen in the United States are English and western saddles. English saddles are used for English riding e

How to Train a Greenbroke Horse

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The training that a young green broke horse receives can set the tone for the rest of its life, so it is important to make that training as good as possible. Training a green broke horse is rarely an easy proposition, but if you have experience working with horses, training your own horse is often t

Wound Dressing for Horses

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Wound dressings, or bandages, keep a wound from getting dirty or from being exposed to flies. You may also want to consider a wound dressing if you are worried about your horse moving too much or the damaged skin pulling apart, or if there needs to be compression around the wound. However, not all w

How to Take Care of a Gypsy Horse

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Gypsy horses have been the friends and companions of travelers for centuries, and their gentle nature and laid-back attitude makes them perfect mounts for both adults and children. In fact, many gypsy horses become trusted and beloved members of the family as they pack the young kids around and pull

How to Build a Wash Stall

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Many commercial barns and some private barns have wash stalls, also commonly referred to as wash racks, which make washing horses a simple task. This type of stall can be useful for grooming and prepping a show horse as well as for treating injuries on the horse where cold hosing of joints is requir

How to Build Small Horse Barns

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If you are a horse lover, I am sure you will agree that horses need to be treated like one of the family. No matter if you are building small horse barns or large ones, you want to put as much effort and time into building a home for your horse that is safe, comfortable, roomy and pleasant for your