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How to Properly Adjust Horse Blanket & Assure Horses Comfort -
The Old Gray Mare (1,491)    
The Old Gray Mare   
The Old Gray Mare's previous article, "Decide On a Horse Blanket To Dress Your Horse or Not" discusses the pros and cons of blanketing horses. It also cites a few everyday scenarios when blanketing is advisable. This follow-up article defines responsibility of horse owner to horse(s) under his... ( added 7 days 7 hours ago.) |
Find a Boarding Stable for Your Horse -
The Old Gray Mare (1,491)
The Old Gray Mare
Congratulations. Your dream has come true and you are getting a horse. The excitement level around your house has no bounds. Here you are, aged 10, horse crazy and you think you are in heaven. In your mind, the only thing better in this whole horse thing would be having him or her in your... ( added 7 days 7 hours ago.) |
Teach Your Show Horse to Back Up Properly -
The Old Gray Mare (1,491)
The Old Gray Mare
Backing up is a simple request of the show horse but we often overlook it during training sessions.
Lets say we are showing a fantastic English pleasure horse who is a fine show horse and a real pleasure to ride and exhibit. We concentrate on his conformation and brilliance, his gaits and... ( added 7 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Getting Back on a Horse after a Fall -
Dianne Lehmann (5,182)   
Dianne Lehmann
Getting back on a horse after my fall was easier than I expected it to be. Expectations have been at the root of most of my fears in the past and try as I have to banish them, they still persist. We take certain things for granted. We think we know what will result. But many times these are just... ( added 12 days 21 hours ago.) |
Decide on a Horse Blanket To Dress Your Horse or Not -
The Old Gray Mare (1,491)
The Old Gray Mare
By nature, horses are well equipped to handle the temperature changes and weather conditions that occur as seasons change. They are sleek with ultra short coats in summer; winter has them naturally wrapped in warm, wooly fur. Left to their own devices, horses manage cold, heat, wet and all... ( added 7 days 8 hours ago.) |
How you Should Feed Your Horse If You Own Just One Horse -
Tammy Patterson (168) 
Often the single horse owner will use trial and error method over time to determine their horses feed ration. Many owners choose feeds that are well known and often don't always meet the needs of the individual. The need for a spreadsheet constructed feed ration may not be acknowledged by owners... ( added 17 hours 33 minutes ago.) |
Basic Horse Feed Rationing & Equine Parasites -
Tammy Patterson (168)
A feed ration is a determined quantity and quality of feed, calculated using as much information about the animal and its lifestyle as possible. Rations can be made as complicated or as simple as desired. It is the final outcome that also determines the complexity of the ration. Age, needs... ( added 18 hours 24 minutes ago.) |
Mule, The Humble Beast Of Burden, Patriot, Friend -
 - Joel Hendon (16,285)  
Joel Hendon
The origin of the mule is lost in antiquity, but it is known that they existed as far back as 3,000 years ago, perhaps much farther. The Bible reads in 2 Samuel 13:29 "Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him upon his mule, and fled" They are an hybrid animal, usually the cross... ( added 1 year 362 days ago.) |
The Great Pig Escape -
Cher King (37) 
Our farm is located in a small town (pop. 400) that essentially is a bedroom community. A bedroom community is best described as everyone works out of town. (This distinction will be important later in the story.) My adventures are many on the farm and usually not funny at the time of any... ( added 2 years 37 days ago.) |
Rider Conduct on Horse Trail Rides -
- The Old Gray Mare (1,491)
The Old Gray Mare
Trail riding is the horseman's way of communing with nature. Fresh air, quiet paths, the twittering of birds, possibly a spooked deer - it's a magical time when you are astride your favorite horse. This beauty, peace and quiet comes with some responsibility, however. Whether you head out alone to... ( added 23 days 6 hours ago.) |
My Horse Survived a Severe Injury -
- The Old Gray Mare (1,491)
The Old Gray Mare
Looking back Old memories are coming back since I've started writing again. Mulling around in my head are many high and low points - and there are those that I thought I would never live through. I did - and it all turned out OK.
I remember my beautiful Saddlebred gelding, his flawless body... ( added 23 days 7 hours ago.) |
My Horses Do Not Kick! -
Lilian Hampton (60)
There is an old cowboy saying and it goes like this: "Never approach a bull from the front," "A horse from the rear," "Or a fool from any direction." Those old cowboys, they have such a way with words. And this is true, of course, when speaking in general terms and when speaking of untrained... ( added 51 days 18 hours ago.) |
Rocky 2 (A Sly Rooster) -
Chris Cole (840) 
"Listen, we are not splitting atoms here!" I yelled to no-one in particular. After three days of not sleeping I had to remind myself of my goal, or should I say my crusade. I simply have to eradicate the rooster preferably in a slow and painful fashion. I decided it had to be a slow thing, kind... ( added 62 days 17 hours ago.) |
Horses, Cows, a Barn and a Stream -
Carol Yourist (124)
Although Texas has many incredible farms, there is one very unique one just outside of Houston. It lies snuggled lazily between an old plantation and a school. On one side of the road, you see the normal barns, tractors, hay and a house. However, on the other side of the road the view is... ( added 85 days 9 hours ago.) |
My First Horse Riding Show -
Dianne Lehmann (5,182)
Dianne Lehmann
No, I wasn't in it. I just attended to watch my friend ride two dressage tests. I'd only been there a couple of minutes when I was put to work. It's a small club and the turnout wasn't huge, so an extra pair of hands was most welcome. I didn't mind at all and truthfully was flattered by the trust... ( added 180 days 20 hours ago.) |
Aches and Pains and a Lazy Saturday Afternoon -
Dianne Lehmann (5,182)
Dianne Lehmann
It's Saturday afternoon and I am sitting at my computer. Truth is, I've been sitting here pretty much all day long. I just don't feel like doing much else. My left shoulder blade is very tender to the touch, my left side is achy, my left little finger along with the edge of that hand is also achy... ( added 187 days 20 hours ago.) |
Hitting the Trails near Mayer, Arizona -
- Dianne Lehmann (5,182)
Dianne Lehmann
Recently, my husband had an impromptu vacation thrust upon him. Business is slow right now where he works and so to save payroll and make the profit margin look better, his boss suggested he take a little time off; six days in all. So with little planning, we embarked upon a staycation. At least... ( added 1 year 82 days ago.) |
Annual Iowa Trail Ride Brings All Ages, and the Food Is 'better Than Home' -
Marty RicKard (2,688) 
Marty RicKard
Claude Abrams was seventy-six years old and Reese Nielsen was only four when but they sat down for breakfast a Brushy Creek State Recreation Area south of Fort Dodge, Iowa. They both had a great time. Abrams and Nielsen represent the difference in age groups of the riders who participate in the... ( added 1 year 126 days ago.) |
It's Only A Damned Old Horse -
Marty RicKard (2,688)
Marty RicKard
The snow crunched underfoot. My breath blossomed like pewter flowers in the still air. I wiped a tear with my glove. It’s only a damned old horse. That’s what Ben Jensen had said at coffee yesterda ( added 1 year 337 days ago.) |
How to Milk a Dairy Goat....with Relaxed Ease! -
fairyworks (738)
Milking a Dairy Goat is like anything else in life, it simply takes practice, patience, and perseverance in order to achieve confidence boosting perfection.
The most crucial thing to remember is that within the very process of making milk and then offering that milk to either a newborn kid... ( added 2 years 196 days ago.) |
Healthy Horse vs. Sick Horse -
Ron Petracek (624)
There are many signs that will tell you whether your horse is healthy and doing well or if he is a little “off" and not feeling so great. As a horse owner, or potential horse owner, it is important that you be able to recognize these signs. This is especially important if you are considering... ( added 2 years 260 days ago.) |
Longeing Your Horse To Release Excess Energy -
Ron Petracek (624)
One of the best ways to let out some excess energy from your horse before you ride is to longe him. This will help you see how your horse is going to react before you even step a foot in the stirrup. If you have a small corral or round pen, you can send the horse around without a rope. Have him... ( added 2 years 260 days ago.) |
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Basic Training of a Young Horse -- How To Know If Your Horse Is Ready for Training -
Laurie Kristensen (4) 
Laurie Kristensen
When it comes to understanding your horse, some simple common sense can take you quite a long distance when it comes to knowing if he or she is ready to work with you on some basic horse training. Actually, understanding whether your horse is in a receptive mood to easily learn what you want to... ( added 3 years 8 days ago.) |
The Design of Good Saddlebags -
Russ Barnett (422)
As a saddle repairman, I have been asked to repair all kinds of saddle accessories as well, including saddlebags. I saw a lot of saddlebags in my shop. I also saw a lot of saddlebags on the trail. And I heard a lot of saddlebag complaints. Worse yet, I had to use these same saddlebags and... ( added 3 years 78 days ago.) |
Looking to Buy a Horse – 10 Things to Do First -
Carol Bertrand (76)
Top 10 Things to do BEFORE you go horse shopping Buying a horse is a big commitment in both time and money. The emotional energy spent is a large factor as well. With so many horses for sale, how do you choose? If you buy a horse before you lay the correct groundwork, you run the risk of coming... ( added 3 years 104 days ago.) |
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