The Bureau of Land Management rounds up hundreds of mustangs annually and sells them at auction in order to keep the wild horse population under control. Taming and training a wild horse is a time-consuming process that requires experience, patience and the right equipment. If wild horses are not ta

Are you having trouble with your horse?Is he rude and pushing you around?Find out 3 keys to success from an experienced horseman.These every day solutions could make a difference between a well mannered pleasure and a runaway.Based on practical tried and true experience these simple keys can help yo

Nothing compliments cowboy boots better than a pair of western spurs. Nothing says old west better then the jingle of a pair of western spurs. But, most of all, nothing tells your horse to getting going better then a pair of western spurs. They look great, sound great and are a functional piece of c

When a calf presents with abdominal pain, reasons for the colic can be difficult to ascertain. A thorough examination, taking into account the health of the whole herd and as much information as possible about the individual calf, is necessary to decide how to proceed.

For the first time, owning horses in many parts of the country has slipped the grasp of the less affluent. What was once a peaceful outdoor activity enjoyed by a broad economic spectrum is becoming a hard-fought luxury forced into tighter quarters.

Choose the right bedding for your horse.tete de cheval image by philippe theret from Fotolia.comNo matter what type of horse you own, you need to provide him with a clean, comfortable stall. Part of proper horse keeping is making sure the stall is properly bedded, and for many horse...

Mustangs originated from Iberian horse stock brought by Spanish explorers to the Americas more than 400 years ago. Over generations, a number of these Iberian horses escaped or were stolen and established wild herds. Mustangs and wild burros, which are small donkeys, are social animals and should kn

If you have been in the horse world for at least the past 15 years, then I know you have heard all about the "Natural Horsemanship" training. If you look up the word 'natural', which I did for arguments sake, (in the American Heritage Dictionary) it says, and I quote: "Prese

How to train a horse to bow is really easy. This is one of the very basic tricks taught and most of the young kids who already own horses, teach the bow trick to their pets.

The simple reality is that an average 150 pound human has no means and ways to control a 1000 to 1200 pound horse. You can use the meanest bit in the world - and the horse can just throw you in the dirt. But does that mean we have to be afraid of horses?

Fantasizing about seeing your colors on the next Seabiscuit or Secretariat? Chomping at the bit to make your own run for the roses? A good place to start is the racetrack. Owning a racehorse is an exhilarating, rewarding pursuit if you know how to play the game.

Round pens give horses and their trainers an opportunity to communicate in a controlled setting without physical contact. Such pens can also be used to work with new or young horses. The more stable the material used to build the pen, the easier it is to work in. Horses are flight animals and somet

On average, equine gestation lasts 11 months or 320 to 365 days. Although fertilization rates can be as high as 90 percent, approximately 30 to 40 percent of pregnancies are terminated within two weeks. During breeding, the mare's egg travels toward the sperm with the aid of the oviduct's cilia, whi

Is it possible to reduce feed costs and still meet your horse's nutritional requirements? Yes! Here's how.

There are lots of techniques you can use to de-spook your horse so when you ride him on the trail he won't jump out of his skin but if he does, you'll be able to control him. So many horse owners are afraid their horse is going to explode out of control if he spooks. The big fears are not

An example and explanation of an English forward seatjumping saddle.

The equine cold is also known as equine influenza. This virus is an upper respiratory infection found in horses, zebras, donkeys and mules across the world. The virus is extremely contagious and needs to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible in order to prevent an outbreak of the disease.

When it comes to keeping horses worm free, there's 2 very different schools of thought. Some people believe that commercially made, chemical containing worm pastes are the only way to go, while others won't even entertain the thought of putting such a horrible concoction of chemicals down

The article stresses the fact that unlike colic in babies, horse colic is serious and a horse may not live if left untreated. There are different types of colic in horses and the signs should be noted by horse owners and a veterinarian contacted immediately.