Articles related to "Young Horse"
Should I Buy a Younger Horse?
Many people consider younger horses of up to four or five years old an attractive investment, and a better bargain than older horses.
buying young horse • younger horses and riding • training a young horse • am i ready to buy a young horse • what are the problems with young horses
Many people consider younger horses of up to four or five years old an attractive investment, and a better bargain than older horses.
buying young horse • younger horses and riding • training a young horse • am i ready to buy a young horse • what are the problems with young horses
Teaching the Young Horse to Jump
Some horses are natural jumpers, while others take weeks or even months to catch on. Teaching a young horse to jump requires patience and comprehension of equine anatomy.
teaching a young horse to jump • jumping obstacles • young horse • presenting the fence • young horse jumps
Some horses are natural jumpers, while others take weeks or even months to catch on. Teaching a young horse to jump requires patience and comprehension of equine anatomy.
teaching a young horse to jump • jumping obstacles • young horse • presenting the fence • young horse jumps
Safety for young horses
Young horses have a natural tendency towards self-destruction - but with a bit of forethought, it is possible to keep the accidents, and the vet's bills, to a minimum.
safety • horse safety • young horses curiosity • accidents • horse accidents
Young horses have a natural tendency towards self-destruction - but with a bit of forethought, it is possible to keep the accidents, and the vet's bills, to a minimum.
safety • horse safety • young horses curiosity • accidents • horse accidents
How to Mount a Young Horse
Mounting problems abound with green horses because youngsters do not yet know how to behave. Safety is the priority when mounting a young horse.
mount a young horse • mounting green horses • mounting problems • problems when mounting • mounting problem
Mounting problems abound with green horses because youngsters do not yet know how to behave. Safety is the priority when mounting a young horse.
mount a young horse • mounting green horses • mounting problems • problems when mounting • mounting problem
Morgan's Belief in Young Horse Pays Off
Toys In The Attic, a four-year-old pacer, overcame an unusual ailment to begin his career as a successful racehorse.
toys in the attic • tony morgan • harness racing • standardbred • ohio state veterinary clinic
Toys In The Attic, a four-year-old pacer, overcame an unusual ailment to begin his career as a successful racehorse.
toys in the attic • tony morgan • harness racing • standardbred • ohio state veterinary clinic
Rules for Raising a Champion Trotting Horse
The Palo Alto System, devised by Leland Stanford and implemented by the skilled personnel he hired, was a blueprint for producing fast trotters.
palo alto system • leland stanford • rules for training trotters • feeding young horses • breaking young horses
The Palo Alto System, devised by Leland Stanford and implemented by the skilled personnel he hired, was a blueprint for producing fast trotters.
palo alto system • leland stanford • rules for training trotters • feeding young horses • breaking young horses
The Essential Rules of Horse Training
Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.
horse training rules • starting a horse • basic rules of training horses • backing a horse • young horse training
Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.
horse training rules • starting a horse • basic rules of training horses • backing a horse • young horse training
The Great Age Debate
How old should your horse be before you ride him for the first time? This hotly-debated question is also one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure a healthy and happy future for your youngster - here are some of the issues involved.
horse • horses • young horses • training young horses • riding young horses
How old should your horse be before you ride him for the first time? This hotly-debated question is also one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure a healthy and happy future for your youngster - here are some of the issues involved.
horse • horses • young horses • training young horses • riding young horses
Training Colts, Part 1
Discusses the basic beginning ideas of training a colt, including important things to keep in mind that will heavily influence the horse's reaction and feelings toward people.
horses • training • colts • young horses • breaking
Discusses the basic beginning ideas of training a colt, including important things to keep in mind that will heavily influence the horse's reaction and feelings toward people.
horses • training • colts • young horses • breaking
When grass is not enough
Young horses in the wild can naturally select their own herbal remedies for good growth and health. But for stabled horses, it's not that easy - so here's a guide to how we, as owners, can help out.
young horses • feeding young horses • horse feed • herbs • herbal remedies
Young horses in the wild can naturally select their own herbal remedies for good growth and health. But for stabled horses, it's not that easy - so here's a guide to how we, as owners, can help out.
young horses • feeding young horses • horse feed • herbs • herbal remedies
So much to buy - so little time!
Next time you go to the tack shop - take this shopping list! A no-frills guide to the equipment you will need as you train your young horse.
horse • horses • young horses • training • tack
Next time you go to the tack shop - take this shopping list! A no-frills guide to the equipment you will need as you train your young horse.
horse • horses • young horses • training • tack
Too much, too young: Splints
Splints are one of the main causes of lameness in young horses. They can be painful to the horse and frustrating to the rider - yet they are easily prevented by a little careful horse management.
horses • young horses • illness • lameness • lame horse
Splints are one of the main causes of lameness in young horses. They can be painful to the horse and frustrating to the rider - yet they are easily prevented by a little careful horse management.
horses • young horses • illness • lameness • lame horse
Dressage - The Familiar Story of the April-October Romance
a tongue-in-cheek look at the relatively low success rate of the pairing of young horses with middle-age amateur riders
dressage • horse • training
a tongue-in-cheek look at the relatively low success rate of the pairing of young horses with middle-age amateur riders
dressage • horse • training
Tales from the Horse's Mouth: Part One
Get yourself and your horse ready for one of the most important steps of his life - introducing a bit for the first time.
horse • young horses • bits • bitting • mouthing
Get yourself and your horse ready for one of the most important steps of his life - introducing a bit for the first time.
horse • young horses • bits • bitting • mouthing
To Breed or To Buy? Part 1
Breeding your own foal is a rewarding but difficult and expensive business - here's how to avoid the pitfalls and make the choices for the foal that's right for you.
young horses • foal • buying a young horse • breeding a foal • youngster
Breeding your own foal is a rewarding but difficult and expensive business - here's how to avoid the pitfalls and make the choices for the foal that's right for you.
young horses • foal • buying a young horse • breeding a foal • youngster
Caring for Older Horses
As horses age their needs become greater and to provide them with a long and happy retirement some considerations should be taken.
caring for older horses • what an older horse needs • feeding the older horse • sheltering older horses • stable arrangements
As horses age their needs become greater and to provide them with a long and happy retirement some considerations should be taken.
caring for older horses • what an older horse needs • feeding the older horse • sheltering older horses • stable arrangements
Corrective Work in Horses
In today's racehorse market, a horse's legs can often be a selling factor in spite of the appealing pedigree.
periosteal stripping • periosteum • orthopaedics • horse foot • horse hooves
In today's racehorse market, a horse's legs can often be a selling factor in spite of the appealing pedigree.
periosteal stripping • periosteum • orthopaedics • horse foot • horse hooves
Saddling up
Make sure the first time you put a saddle on your horse is a positive experience for both of you, with a comprehensive guide to introducing and fitting this importance piece of equipment.
horse • young horse • tack • equipment • saddle
Make sure the first time you put a saddle on your horse is a positive experience for both of you, with a comprehensive guide to introducing and fitting this importance piece of equipment.
horse • young horse • tack • equipment • saddle
Tales from the Horse's Mouth: Part Two
Your step-by-step guide on getting your horse to accept the bit for the first time.
horse • young horse • training • relationship • trust
Your step-by-step guide on getting your horse to accept the bit for the first time.
horse • young horse • training • relationship • trust
To Breed or to Buy? Part 2
How to buy the young horse that's right for you, with tips on assessing conformation and performance potential.
young horses • buying youngsters • buying • breed • breeding
How to buy the young horse that's right for you, with tips on assessing conformation and performance potential.
young horses • buying youngsters • buying • breed • breeding
Tony Alagna, A Bright Star on the Illinois Horizon
Tony Alagna, who conditions race horses for the Walker Standardbreds of Sherman, Illinois, is an up and coming horsemen who shares his thoughts and ideas on harness racing in the Prairie State.
standardbred • harness racing • tony alagna • traininng • walker standardbreds
Tony Alagna, who conditions race horses for the Walker Standardbreds of Sherman, Illinois, is an up and coming horsemen who shares his thoughts and ideas on harness racing in the Prairie State.
standardbred • harness racing • tony alagna • traininng • walker standardbreds
How to Switch Disciplines in Horseback Riding
When a rider decides to switch disciplines, the transition can be confusing. However, there are ways to help the horse cope with a new equestrian sport.
switch disciplines • western versus english • change equestrian discipline • new equestrian sport • training a horse
When a rider decides to switch disciplines, the transition can be confusing. However, there are ways to help the horse cope with a new equestrian sport.
switch disciplines • western versus english • change equestrian discipline • new equestrian sport • training a horse
Interchanging Seasons for Work with Horses
For horse studs, particularly Thoroughbred and Standardbred, the year tends to run in seasons, focused on classes of horses with a little bit of overlapping between them.
work in the equine industry • horse work • horse experience • thoroughbred stud • standardbred stud
For horse studs, particularly Thoroughbred and Standardbred, the year tends to run in seasons, focused on classes of horses with a little bit of overlapping between them.
work in the equine industry • horse work • horse experience • thoroughbred stud • standardbred stud
Finding a New Home
Pros and Cons of Trial Periods
buying • selling • trial periods • pre-purchase exams • stable-eyes.com
Pros and Cons of Trial Periods
buying • selling • trial periods • pre-purchase exams • stable-eyes.com
Resolution #1 Keep Your Horse Healthy - Make a Baseline Chart
Vital Signs Baseline Chart; this article describes how and why to make one. What are the normal ranges for an adult horse. Tips on taking your horse's pulse, listening for gut and lung sounds and more.
horse • equine • health • baseline • pulse
Vital Signs Baseline Chart; this article describes how and why to make one. What are the normal ranges for an adult horse. Tips on taking your horse's pulse, listening for gut and lung sounds and more.
horse • equine • health • baseline • pulse
The right breed for.... dressage
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
horse • young horse • dressage • passage • flying change
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
horse • young horse • dressage • passage • flying change
Communicating through the Hand Aids
Using your hands properly when riding.
horses • riding • hand aids • dressage • bitless bridle
Using your hands properly when riding.
horses • riding • hand aids • dressage • bitless bridle
The Equine Gastric Ulcer
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and the development of Gastrogard, the only FDA-approved treatment for the equine gastric ulcer.
equine • gastric ulcer • stomach problems • equine ailments • uclers
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and the development of Gastrogard, the only FDA-approved treatment for the equine gastric ulcer.
equine • gastric ulcer • stomach problems • equine ailments • uclers
Dealing with the Disrespectful Youngster
Dealing fairly with disrespctful young horses.
foals • disrepectful horses • horses • ponies • natural horsemanship
Dealing fairly with disrespctful young horses.
foals • disrepectful horses • horses • ponies • natural horsemanship
Painful Decisions
The painful responsibility of horse ownership.
horses • responsibilty • ownership • selling
The painful responsibility of horse ownership.
horses • responsibilty • ownership • selling
Silvertand Goes for the Gold
A horse breeder and owner has high hopes for a 2-year-old filly named for his adopted daughter.
A horse breeder and owner has high hopes for a 2-year-old filly named for his adopted daughter.
Dressage - the Best and the Basics
a brief review of the Lisa Wilcox clinic presented by New England Dressage Association on April 29, 2001.
i had another article • written for this month • (you’ll probably see it next month) • but i just came back • from a clinic
a brief review of the Lisa Wilcox clinic presented by New England Dressage Association on April 29, 2001.
i had another article • written for this month • (you’ll probably see it next month) • but i just came back • from a clinic
Effective Horse Lunging Techniques
Most people use lunging in their horse training efforts, but many of them don't realize how important lunging is--or how to do it correctly.
horse lunge • lunging • horse exercises • lunging techniques • round pen
Most people use lunging in their horse training efforts, but many of them don't realize how important lunging is--or how to do it correctly.
horse lunge • lunging • horse exercises • lunging techniques • round pen
Equine Fractures Are Difficult
PETA wants to halt Thoroughbred race track breakdowns by changing the standards of the Sport of Kings. Authorities say concerns are unfounded; most race horses thrive.
race horse breakdowns • peta • ingrid newkirk peta • analyst former jockey chris mccarron • thoroughbred fatalities on track
PETA wants to halt Thoroughbred race track breakdowns by changing the standards of the Sport of Kings. Authorities say concerns are unfounded; most race horses thrive.
race horse breakdowns • peta • ingrid newkirk peta • analyst former jockey chris mccarron • thoroughbred fatalities on track
Horse Racing Partnerships
Horse racing partnerships let you enjoy all the fun and excitement of owning a racehorse! Dreamed of being in the winner's circle? Learn how!
horse racing partnerships • owning a racehorse • thoroughbred racehorse partnership • thoroughbred racing partnership • race horse partnership
Horse racing partnerships let you enjoy all the fun and excitement of owning a racehorse! Dreamed of being in the winner's circle? Learn how!
horse racing partnerships • owning a racehorse • thoroughbred racehorse partnership • thoroughbred racing partnership • race horse partnership
Horses Slaughtered for Their Meat
Attention meat lovers - If you knew there was a delicious red meat on the market that contained little to no fat and was high in protein, would you want to try it?
horses slaughtered • black market • illegal • police • tragic
Attention meat lovers - If you knew there was a delicious red meat on the market that contained little to no fat and was high in protein, would you want to try it?
horses slaughtered • black market • illegal • police • tragic
More Books About Horses
Great horse stories with beautiful illustrations that will keep kids 4 to 8 enthralled. Both of these books make a great gift for all young horse lovers.
horses • horse books • great books for kids • kids korner • mary alward
Great horse stories with beautiful illustrations that will keep kids 4 to 8 enthralled. Both of these books make a great gift for all young horse lovers.
horses • horse books • great books for kids • kids korner • mary alward
Salaries for Horse Careers
Those who want to pursue horse careers are likely curious about salaries. What is the income potential for jobs working with horses?
horse careers • salaries for horse careers • jobs working with horses • horse jobs • income potential
Those who want to pursue horse careers are likely curious about salaries. What is the income potential for jobs working with horses?
horse careers • salaries for horse careers • jobs working with horses • horse jobs • income potential
Taking Advantage of Owning a Well-Bred Mare
Foal shares within the Thoroughbred industry are commonplace these days. A lot of larger Thoroughbred studs make this option available to owners of well-bred mares.
foal share • horse breeding • breed a racehorse • thoroughbred industry • stallion service fees
Foal shares within the Thoroughbred industry are commonplace these days. A lot of larger Thoroughbred studs make this option available to owners of well-bred mares.
foal share • horse breeding • breed a racehorse • thoroughbred industry • stallion service fees
A Dance of Angels
Like silvery angels from heaven, with manes and tails shimmering, a dozen white horses entered the hushed arena carrying stiffly disciplined riders in Spanish array. Moving as if right out of a fairy tale, these perfectly harmonized teams encircled the arena like a floating mist.
lipizzans • lipizzan stallions • vienna austria • lipizza • andelusian
Like silvery angels from heaven, with manes and tails shimmering, a dozen white horses entered the hushed arena carrying stiffly disciplined riders in Spanish array. Moving as if right out of a fairy tale, these perfectly harmonized teams encircled the arena like a floating mist.
lipizzans • lipizzan stallions • vienna austria • lipizza • andelusian
Best Age to Break a Horse
There is much debate in the equine industry about when to start a horse under saddle. So how does a trainer know the best age to break a horse?
break a horse • age to break a horse • under saddle • bone development • prepare a horse for riding
There is much debate in the equine industry about when to start a horse under saddle. So how does a trainer know the best age to break a horse?
break a horse • age to break a horse • under saddle • bone development • prepare a horse for riding
Bit-Up and Tie Down--Are You Your Horse's Friend or Foe?
Tie downs do not address the horse's training problem.
horse training • tie-down • bit-up • mare • equine
Tie downs do not address the horse's training problem.
horse training • tie-down • bit-up • mare • equine
Bit-Up and Tie-Down--Are You Your Horse's Friend or Foe?
Why tie-downs aren't your horse's friend.
horse training • tie-downs • bit-up • equine
Why tie-downs aren't your horse's friend.
horse training • tie-downs • bit-up • equine
Buying a First Horse
Buying a first horse is an exciting event in one's life. When purchasing starter horses, it is important to consider several factors.
buying a first horse • purchasing starter horses • purchasing a horse • beginning riders • amateur rider
Buying a first horse is an exciting event in one's life. When purchasing starter horses, it is important to consider several factors.
buying a first horse • purchasing starter horses • purchasing a horse • beginning riders • amateur rider
Cueing Your Horse, Part II
A second part discussion about teaching your horse cues to help him become a better trained horse.
horse • breaking • riding • training • horseback
A second part discussion about teaching your horse cues to help him become a better trained horse.
horse • breaking • riding • training • horseback
Pony or horse? Foal or filly?
The differences between fillies and colts, and ponies and horses
horses
The differences between fillies and colts, and ponies and horses
horses
Racing Two-Year-Old Thoroughbreds
Race track on site Thoroughbred veterinarian and surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage says racing two-year-olds benefits bone and muscle growth in young horses.
racing two year old thoroughbreds • veterinarian larry bramlage says two-year-old raci • muscle and bone growth in racing two-year-olds • vet sheila lyons confirms muscle and bone growth s • vet wayne mcllwraith agrees early detection paramo
Race track on site Thoroughbred veterinarian and surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage says racing two-year-olds benefits bone and muscle growth in young horses.
racing two year old thoroughbreds • veterinarian larry bramlage says two-year-old raci • muscle and bone growth in racing two-year-olds • vet sheila lyons confirms muscle and bone growth s • vet wayne mcllwraith agrees early detection paramo
Scent Detection Horses
Using horses in scent detection may be a new concept but, considering the bond that horses and humans share along with the horse’s natural scenting ability, it makes perfect sense.
scent detection • search and rescue • scent horses • scent hounds • drug dogs
Using horses in scent detection may be a new concept but, considering the bond that horses and humans share along with the horse’s natural scenting ability, it makes perfect sense.
scent detection • search and rescue • scent horses • scent hounds • drug dogs
Spirit: The Mustang Behind the Movie
Read about the real-life mustang behind the movie, 'Spirit, Stallion of Cimarron', and learn about the majestic wild horses who still roam the American West.
mustangs • wild horses • kigers • spirit • stallion of the cimarron
Read about the real-life mustang behind the movie, 'Spirit, Stallion of Cimarron', and learn about the majestic wild horses who still roam the American West.
mustangs • wild horses • kigers • spirit • stallion of the cimarron
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