A halter is a piece of headgear that is used to lead or tie up a horse or other livestock. It fits behind the ears and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, a lead rope is usually attached to the halter. The advantage to using a thin rope on a horse is that it gives good control over the animal.

While horseback riding can be a dangerous sport, wearing safety equipment can lessen the chance of injury. Here are seven items that can decrease the chance of injury should you fall off of a horse. Learn about riding safer wearing safety equipment.

What do you do when your horse slaps you upside the back of head because you're not listening to what he is trying to tell you? Better start listening! Here's a funny story of animal communication that might help you avoid that head slap!

Leasing a horse requires careful consideration from both the owner (lessor) and the person leasing (lessee). Several topics need to be discussed and agreed upon before a contract can be written. Subjects being discussed should focus on protecting both the lessor and the lessee for the duration of th

Bowed tendons are a serious problem for the horse owner. Any horse that works in a performance division--be it racing, jumping, dressage or working cattle--has the potential to bow a tendon. A bowed tendon is where a horse has injured a tendon, tearing it, so the tendon fibers "shred." When the legs

Most horse owners love the idea of being able to stable their horse. The horse is always handy and accessible whenever the urge to go for a ride strikes. As opposed to when the horse is kept in a paddock or on agistment where you will have to trudge through a field; if he is hard to catch then a gam

A coronary hoof abscess is a dangerous bacterial infection that is often developed by a horse following an injury to the coronary, which is located where the hoof meets the skin. Some signs of a coronary hoof abscess are cuts or bleeding at the infection site, heat or swelling present along the coro

In this article I would like to share with you some useful information about horse supplements. Over the past two years or so I have noticed that now there are hundreds of different companies worldwide making and selling different types of horse supplements: from wormers to garlic supplements, from

Learning to ride a horse can be one of the most thrilling experiences of your life, as long as you do it safely. The payoff lies not only in the freedom of galloping across a field on the back of an animal but also in enjoying the wondrous bond between human and horse.

If you have ever rode a horse that spooked, you know how fast it can happen. Before you can react to your horse spooking, your horse has likely finished spooking or he's half way through it.

Learn about those odd lumps and bumps that grow on horses. Equine sarcoids are a common skin problem. Learn about the diagnoses, treatment and types of sarcoids.

Whether you compete on the rodeo circuit, attend local roping events or spend every day on the open range, you need to attach the lariat to your saddle properly. The western roping saddle is designed for cattle work. The saddle includes all the equipment you need to keep the lariat securely in place

Cutting events are among the most exciting at any horse show, and even non-horse people enjoy watching those four-legged athletes pick a steer from the herd and work him with expert precision. But in order to perform their best, both human and equine must have the right tack, including a saddle that

Whenever you see someone ride a horse or ride one yourself, you will find stirrups hanging down from the side of the saddle. Some horseback riding excursions allow anyone to use the stirrups, while others require specific types of footwear to use them due to certain risks, such as your foot sliding

Miniature horses cannot be ridden by an adult, however they are strong enough to pull a one or two seat mini horse cart. These little horses have great temperaments and want to please their owners, so adjusting them and training them to accept harnesses is not a difficult task. Making certain that t

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America promotes the pure breeding of the Welsh pony. The breed is split into four subsections: Section A, also known as the Welsh Mountain Pony; Section B, the Welsh pony; Section C, or pony of cob type; and Section D, the Welsh cob. In order for a pony to qualify

If you are just learning to shoe a horse it is best to start with a calm horse that has been shod several times before. A nervous horse is difficult to work with for even the most experienced farriers. Before you begin to shoe a horse make sure you have all the necessary equipment. Farrier tools are

Creating your own tack to use on your horse is a great way to have equipment that specifically fits your horse. However, be diligent in making your tack, since your life depends on your equipment. A poorly made headstall, which comes apart during a ride, could mean an out-of-control horse with you g

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