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An Education on the Horse Bit By : Janine Carter The "Bit" is a vital piece of equipment in the equine industry The rider depends on the bit to keep control over his horse in whatever his job is, be it real cowboy work or in the show ring Horse Spurs and Its History By : Janine Carter It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages The Manufactured Production Saddle By : Janine Carter I get questions all the time on whether one should just go to a saddle store and buy "ready-made" saddle or if one should go to the added expense of having a custom saddle made just for their specific measurements and tastes There is no real answer to that question How to Pick a Horse Trainer By : Edna X Wilson When looking for a trainer, you need to decide what your goals are They may change depending on what you and your horse decide to do, but at least have an idea of what you want to do Avoid Scam When Buying & Selling Horses Online By : Edna X Wilson Internet fraud is prevalent everywhere and the horse industry is no exception If you can avoid selling your horse over the internet, do so Horse Riding On Your Mauritius Vacation By : Anna J Robinson Even if horseback riding has been a basic part of your lifestyle since you were a child, as it has been for many Americans, it is something which has just recently begun to become popular on the island of Mauritius. The newfound interest in this sport is one reason why it is something you should try during your Mauritius vacation Horse Tack By : Janine Carter If you ride horses, you know that tacking up a horse refers to the equipment worn by a horse to allow us to ride them with more ease There is a wide range of tack and all has to be fitted to the individual horse Choosing a Horse Trailer By : Janine Carter If you decided that you need a way to get your horse to the vet or even to horse shows, you will be needing transportation The best way to transport your horse is with a trailer Basic Horse Training Aids To Help You Get Started By : Michael Paetzold There are tools for every trade, and the right set of horse training aids can make the difference between success and frustration Don’t be tempted to skimp on this area of investment Horse Moon Blindness By : Ron Petracek You most likely better know it as “moon blindness,” but periodic opthalmia, the most common cause of blindness in horses, has nothing to do with the phases of the moon The reason why horsemen used to attribute moon blindness to the phases of the moon is because of its tendency to appear suddenly, subside in about a week, and then come back Horse Splints By : Ron Petracek You know how important it is to check your horse’s legs before and after you ride for heat and swelling If you find hard swelling in the area of the horse’s splint bones, your horse may be suffering from splints Equine Cancer By : Ron Petracek It is not very often you hear of a horse with cancer Often when you do it is after the horse has died and the cancer was later discovered in a necropsy Developing A Deworming Program By : Ron Petracek A regular parasite control program is critical to your horse’s health Infestations of internal parasites can cause your horse to feel ill all of the time, become colicky, and can even cause death Equine Heaves By : Ron Petracek Heaves Even the name sounds icky Maintaining A Horse’s Sensitivity So You May Achieve Lightness In Riding By : Ron Petracek Think of how sensitive your horse is—even if you don’t think he is particularly sensitive to your aids at all Think of how reactive he is just to the persistent presence of an annoying fly at his belly Combatting Cribbing By : Ron Petracek We’ve all seen these horses They latch on to feeder with their front teeth and suck in air Mounting Your Horse The Right Way By : Ron Petracek When a riding academy ran its instructor certification clinic, the first thing the clinician did was have all the instructor candidates mount their horses from the wrong side The reason, she said, was to remind them what it's like to be a beginner again Ohio University - Sourthern Campus - Equine Studies Program By : Ron Petracek Ohio University Southern Campus is located in Ironton, Ohio and is a four-year public university that offers both Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees For those students who are seeking a degree in equine studies, OU Southern offers an Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Equine Studies Northwest Community College - Equine Studies Program By : Ron Petracek Northwest Community College is located in Powell, Wyoming and is a two-year public community college that offers many different associate degree programs One of the degree programs that is offered at Northwest Community College is an Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Equine Studies North Central Texas College - Equine College In The Heart Of The Horse Industry By : Ron Petracek The equine industry is a very diverse industry that contributes to a wide variety of activities in every portion of the country North Central Texas College is located directly in the heart of the horse industry in north Texas William Woods University - Equine Studies By : Ron Petracek A university that offers students the choice of pursuing an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree William Woods University has many different and exciting degree options that students can choose to pursue Suny Cobleskill Equine Studies Programs By : Ron Petracek SUNY (State University of New York) Cobleskill is located in Cobleskill, New York The college is a four public college that enrolls about 2,500 students and is located about 40 minutes southwest of Albany University Of Massachusetts-Amherst - Equine Industry Degree By : Ron Petracek The University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst Massachusetts and offers an Associate’s Degree in Equine Industries or students can receive a Bachelors degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Equine Studies through the department of Veterinary and Animal Science These programs are designed to prepare the students for a wide variety of different careers in breeding, management, care of horses, professional riding, training, stud farm management, farriers, horse transporters, farm managers, riding instructors for schools and private stables, extension agents, pharmaceutical businesses, feed and tack stores, equine publishing firms, and many other industries University Of Minnesota-Crookston - Equine Science Degree By : Ron Petracek The University of Minnesota-Crookston in located in Crookston, Minnesota This university offers a B Virginia Intermont College - Equine Studes By : Ron Petracek Virginia Intermont College is located in Bristol, Virginia and is one of only a few schools in the nation to offer an academically accredited four-year degree in Equine Studies The equine program will begin by developing the student’s horsemanship skills by teaching the mechanisms of the horse and then teaching the proper riding positions University Of Findlay - Equine Studies Program By : Ron Petracek The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio and is a four year, non-profit university There are many different degree options available for students with in the Equestrian Studies Program and include: · Associate of Arts in Western riding/training emphasis · Associate of Arts in English riding/training emphasis · Bachelor of Science in Western riding/training emphasis · Bachelor of Science in English riding/training emphasis · Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management The universities Equestrian Studies Program is designed to provide students with all of the vital skills that they will need to have a long and successful career in the equine industry by providing them with knowledge and experiences that is unmatched by any other university Facing Your Horse Fear By : Ron Petracek Almost every good rider has an accident at some point during her riding career While some riders see accidents as a part of the sport and get right back in the saddle, so to speak, other riders lose their confidence and even experience gripping fear Jumping Finesse: Don't Get Shaken Loose! By : Ron Petracek Do you have a horse who loves to jump That’s great news How To Condition A Barrel Horse For Competition By : Ron Petracek Barrel racing is a tough sport on both rider and horse Barrel horses are athletes that need to be in really good condition when running barrels How To Talk Your Wife Out Of Buying A Horse By : Ron Petracek Many couples who have been married for any length of time know that any marriage is based on compromise For example, this is when the husband informs his wife that he needs a new set of golf clubs to improve his golf game Horses Promote Family Values By : Ron Petracek When it comes to relationships, there are many different reasons that two people will be attracted to each other Some people will tell you that it was love at first sight and there are even instances where two people who ended up falling in love actually hated each other the first time that they met 5 Ways To Save On Your Feed Bill By : Ron Petracek Horse people are always eager to save money, especially if it can be done without sacrificing care for their horses Few consider ways they're losing money on feed Horse Colic And Enteroliths By : Ron Petracek Enterolith formation is a serious problem that causes colic in horses Left untreated, these mineral stones will continue to grow in the intestional tract, causing colic and intestinal obstruction, a potentially fatal condition HERDA - A Genetic Threat To Your Horse By : Ron Petracek HERDA, a devastating genetic condition causing severe skin tearing and wounds, has been traced to the Poco Bueno bloodlines of the American Quarter Horse The prevalence of this sire line in many Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas makes testing for the HERDA mutation a vital tool in preventing the occurance of this fatal disease Beginner Stallion Basic - Real Basic By : Ron Petracek At the most basic level, a stallion is a male horse that has not been castrated, but as anyone who has worked with them will tell you, there is quite a lot more to it than just that simple fact While a stallion will conform to the points and configurations of his breed, he will also tend to be stronger and more muscular than the mares or the geldings Marketing Your Horse Online By : Ron Petracek Whether you ride for pleasure or to show, or you are a hobbyist or you spend your whole life in the saddle, you will notice that though the horse doesn't change, the market does Today, more and more people are finding that the buyers are searching online, and if you don't have an online presence, you might as well be invisible Buying And Selling Horse Trailers Online By : Ron Petracek Although with the addition of the internet, the market place has changed, the equipment pertaining to horses in general has not You still need a trailer to get your animals where they need to go, and depending on whether you are replacing a trailer or getting rid of one you no longer need, you will find that you might need to buy or sell one as well Get Ready For Foaling! By : Ron Petracek As spring approaches, so comes foaling season The reward for waiting 340 excruciating days is the safe, smooth delivery of a happy, healthy foal 10 Tips For Efficient Stable Management By : Ron Petracek Whether you have one horse at home or a 50 horse training center, management is needed This makes life easier, safer and less expensive Longer, Thicker Horse Tails! By : Ron Petracek As horse owners, we all know the ideal tail A thick, flowing mass of hair, just touching the ground- it’s the epitome of beauty Equine Dental Care An Important Part Of Management By : Ron Petracek Often care of your horse's teeth is not thought of until there is a problem There are various points in a horse's life that the teeth may become a particular problem Horse Home Remedies You Can Use By : Ron Petracek Horse Home Remedies You Can Use Anyone involved with horses knows that riding is a very small part of the larger horse experience Groom, maid, waiter, servant, and nurse are among the hats we wear while caring for a horse Basic Pre-Ride Warmup For Horse And Rider By : Ron Petracek For any athletic sport it's common sense to warm up the muscles A runner going for a one hour run wouldn't think of just walking out and running with out a slight warmup Understanding Different Horse Breeds By : Terry Powell You are bound to know some different horse breeds if you are a rider You would probably know even more about horse breeding if you have your own horses Finding Fun Horse Games To Play By : Terry Powell For any horse lovers, it is great fun finding horse games to play Now, there are so many choices out there, you can always find the right ones for you whether you are an ace rider or having no riding skills at all Ponies Not Just For Adults - Ponies Offer Alternatives - Youth And Adult By : Ron Petracek Ponies are often thought of as first mounts There are many misconceptions, stated and unstated, about these smaller statured members of the equine world Black Hawk East Community College Has Top Equine Program By : Ron Petracek Just outside of the small town of Kewanee Illinois sits a community college often overlooked in the listings of horse colleges Surrounded by fields and laying on a 102 acre campus at the intersection of highways 78 and 34 in Illinois, the school has become well known not only for the competitive teams, but for the graduates that continue to support the program and what they have done "in the real world Retraining The Hard To Catch Horse By : Ron Petracek One of the most frustrating things with some horses is trying to catch them We school them for riding but so often the basic on the ground things are just assumed they know Basic Riding - Before You Mount Your Horse By : Ron Petracek Most people view riding as cutting cattle, galloping over an open range or serious competition in jumping or other events Before any of that can happen one must master the basics Basic Riding - Mounting Up By : Ron Petracek In the article "Basic Riding - Before Mounting" we looked at ways to help your leg control and balance In helping yourself physically before getting on it might seem silly doing the exercises but makes a difference 10 Tips For Better Horse Pastures By : Ron Petracek Hay prices have been up in many areas, and hay difficult to find in others Making maximum use of your pastures makes sense now more than ever Breaking A Wild Mustang By : C Swarens Wild Mustangs are a legendary part of Historic America They represent the very essence of freedom and times when life was simpler and less hurried How To Choose A Dressage Horse By : C Swarens Finding a suitable dressage horse is a difficult task that requires planning and a thorough understanding of your horse needs Before you start, you need to compile a list of what you want in your dressage horse along with a list of the characteristics that are not acceptable Horse Breeders – How To Promote Your Business On The Internet By : C Swarens The horse breeding industry is highly competitive Breeders need to be not only the best at what they do, but also first at successfully marketing themselves to potential buyers Aluminum vs Steel Horse Trailers By : Ron Petracek Aluminum horse trailers have taken the horse world by storm In fact, some aluminum horse trailers don't even look aluminum, but their underlying frame is Are You Ready To Buy Your First Horse? By : Ron Petracek You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons Alternatives To Horse Ownership By : Ron Petracek You love riding You spend all your days at the barn soaking up as much horse as you can Applying Dressage To Hunt Seat: Two Instructors Find Value By : Ron Petracek Twenty years ago, when a western reining trainer admitted that he took dressage lessons to improve his horse’s reining, his fellow cowboys thought he had lost his mind Some 20 years later finds several hunt seat instructors actively using aspects of dressage in their training Alternative Therapies For The Horse By : Ron Petracek It is not uncommon that trends in veterinary medicine to mirror trends in human medicine To that end, it's not surprising that alternative medicine is being used more frequently on sick and injured horses

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