Horses need continuous attention, care and exercise. If you can't tend to your horse's daily needs yourself, you'll want to find just the right person who can.

Learn what can you do with your horse or pony to alleviate colic symptoms and while waiting for the veterinarian.

Most people do and then they wonder why, if the horse shy's away from something you end up with squashed toes. Standing at the horses shoulder puts you right in the horses' blind spot. Believe it or not the best place to stand is in front, having the horse follow you on a loose rope.

Buckskin is a popular color in the horse market. To breed for the buckskin color, research of equine color genetics is essential. You should also study how to breed quality horses (good conformation and temperament), as well as how to provide good care and adequate training. This ensures the best ch

Guiding a loaded horse trailer down a country road or highway requires practical experience and know-how.Theres very little room for error.What do you do to ensure a safe, uneventful journey?

Everyone considers the dog to be man's best friend, but what about the horse? Horses have been our trusted companions throughout the ages as the Greeks relied upon their steeds to spirit them bravely into and safely out of battle. They famously gained access to the city of Troy with a Trojan Ho

Today we look at handling your foal and preparing him for training. Once your foal gets a bit stronger and more independent the new world he finds opening up to him is going to be a little scary at first - so whatever you do, try to take it at his pace, and not yours. Remember that until he is comfo

Horse's sometimes have it tough, unlike people it's difficult to sit down and talk a problem through. When learning new skills the horse to learn by figuring out what you want them to do, it's a kind of trial and error.

Do you need to buy English reins for your horse? Here area guidelines for choosing reins that are comfortable and correct.

Sometimes problems with saddles are obvious. Learn to recognize both used and new saddles with asymmetry defects and damaged trees with this quick tip.

Learn if horses and ponies can get adequate nutrition by only eating grass in a pasture.

A horse sustains a sprained ankle when the ligaments that support the fetlock joint become over-extended. The horse is referred to as "lame" and is often put to sleep if the sprain is very bad. In order to heal your horse's sprained ankle, you need to provide him with physical therapy, a range of m

Reportable diseases can pose serious health risks to humans and horses. Learn about reportable equine diseases.

The equine suspensory ligament is a group of fibrous tissues and is one part of the suspensory apparatus of the leg. A strong band of tendon-like tissues run along the back of the cannon bone and between the splint bones. The suspensory ligament splits into the medial and lateral branch about two-th

While the look of a well braided horse is stunning, the costs for professional braiding can be quite expensive. By learning to braid your horse yourself, you can enjoy the benefits of horse braiding without spending a fortune.

TypesAccording to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, there are two main types of lice that can attack horses. One type sucks the horse's blood as a food source. The other chews on the horse's skin and eats cells that it manages to slough off. Both types of lice cause severe itching that...

Answer to your questions about shoeing your horse. Does your horse need shoes? Find out what conditions and sports might require shoes, what a good shoeing job looks like, how often shoes should be reset and more.

The horse world seems to be divided into riders who compete to win awards and natural horsemen who train to win the horse's partnership. Do the two camps overlap more than they think?A top trainer takes the horse's point of view and finds a common ground where the horse comes out the winne

If you have a horse that's a little nervous, especially about things touching him, then here are some things you can do to solve that. First, be sure your horse has a healthy respect for you. If you tell him to get back, then he should get back.