May 20th, 2013 | Comments Off
Horses make wonderful and inspiring companions and can teach you things about yourself you might not know otherwise. A wide range of breeds and disciplines exist in the horse world, but when it comes to the basics of caring for your horse there are a couple things you need to know.
Shelter Is Necessary
What kind of shelter you provide your horse depends on the area of the country you live in and also what you will be using him for. Show horses are better off in stables where they can be kept clean and be
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March 22nd, 2013 | Comments Off
Betting on horses is an activity in which many people engage, and when you’re interested in this activity, you need to know the places to go. Many individuals will just go to the local racetrack, and those avid betters even have accounts there. These accounts can sometimes get you invited to exclusive parties or floors of the track. Here, you are able to watch the horses in the race and immediately see who wins.
In a lot of communities, you will also find off-track
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March 13th, 2012 | Comments Off
Bred from a type of horse used primarily for farming and other agriculture purposes in Clydesdale, Scotland, this robust breed is built big and tough to handle all kinds of labor without breaking a sweat. Their legs are thick, characterized by extensive feathering of fur on their hooves to give them that elegant flair as they work about the yard.
If this breed sounds or looks familiar to you then it might be because you have seen them before on television. For a couple Super Bowls, the Budweiser company used Clydesdales in their commercials that you might have seen sandwiched between car or ADT Security commercials. Their elegant coating and incredible appearance were an instant sell to audiences all over the country and everyone in the United States fell in love with these horses all over again.
And when the Clydesdale isn’t starring in its own commercials or enjoying all the attention and fame, they can still be found fulfilling their true calling – draught purposes. Their massive frame and strong muscular structure make them ideal for pulling heavy loads. People also keep the Clydesdale around for riding purposes or simply as an enormous pet, due largely in part to their splendid coat.
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October 9th, 2011 | Comments Off
It is extraordinarily difficult to successfully breed Thoroughbreds, the fastest breed of horse in the world. You need not only need a lot of money but knowledge of Thoroughbred bloodlines, a place to house your horses and the services of many veterinarians and blacksmiths. Above all, you need an incredible amount of good luck.
Although many horse breeders follow the old maxim, “Breed the best to the best and hope for the best” but this is proving to be detrimental to the Thoroughbred breed.
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October 8th, 2011 | Comments Off
Training a race horse starts very early on. It is important that you have experience working with horses. Training requires a lot of patience and time.
A horse used for racing has to be in fit condition, well fed and in good health. Racing puts a lot of demands on a horse’s body. It is important to have a diet that is specifically designed to meet these demands. Feed goes beyond good hay and grass. They will require grain, vitamins and other supplements.
Regular exercise is an absolute must. Horses need to
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October 6th, 2011 | Comments Off
Horses are herbivores. They get their nutrition from grazing in grassy areas and pastures. They naturally seek out the nutrients that grasses offer and their highly developed sense of smell helps them reject harmful items and mold spores. Wild horses and mustangs roam seeking good food, domestic horses have theirs delivered to them so humans have to choose what is best for them. The choice of grass is made by the breed and discipline of the horses.”"Hot blooded breeds like Arabians thrive on alfalfa, “cold blooded breeds like draft horses and Quarter-horses do best on grass
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October 5th, 2011 | Comments Off
Caring for horses is a serious responsibility. Even the wild Mustangs who live on government land get some type of care. Most horses are domesticated and have their food and water provided for them by someone. Prospective horse owners need to consider some things about making a barn for their horses.
The barn should contain as little combustible materials as possible and all wiring needs to be professionally done. The stalls should have access to
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