When it comes to your horse's hoof care, you probably have a regular farrier come out every six to eight weeks. He will trim or put shoes on your horse's hooves and then leave for another six to eight weeks. But what do you do when your farrier is backed up, and your horse really needs to be trimmed

Dwarf Miniature horse characteristics range from mild to severe, and are classified into three main types. Breeders or owners of Miniature horses should educate themselves on the characteristics of Miniature horse dwarfism in order to try to eliminate the chance of producing a dwarf. While some dwar

There are many styles of horse fencing.brown horse image by scalesy from Fotolia.comSome common horse fencing options include a three-rail wooden fence, vinyl rail fence, electric fence and wire mesh fence. Before you choose, consider the breed, age and personality of your horses. Inspect...

Although it is used worldwide, the Friesian horse is native to the Netherlands, excelling at carriage driving, showing and dressage. It is considered a medium build horse -- heavier than Arabs and Thoroughbreds, and lighter than Shires and Percherons. The breed is characterized by an attractive hea

Your horse has to support hundreds of pounds of body mass on its legs, and as it ages, those joints may start to suffer. Whether your horse is feeling the pains of a hard-working life, has a medical condition or is just starting to feel its age, there are many options for addressing your horse's joi

If you own a horse, you may be familiar with the signs of magnesium and tryptophan deficiency. Symptoms are often nervousness, muscle shaking, and excitability. This often occurs during the springtime, due to extreme growth of fresh spring grass.

Horses develop problems in as they get older.horse image by ann triling from Fotolia.comThe average lifespan of a horse is between 25 and 30 years, and an older equine can experience health problems much the same way an aging human does. As a horse ages, it can develop issues visible to...

Do you know the signs of colic? Would you know what to do if your horse had it? Find out here.

Breaking a leg is fairly rare for a sheep, but it can happen. Sheep are agile, curious animals and sometimes that can lead to leg fractures. Since sheep are prey animals, their instinct is to stay with the herd no matter what. Once you detect a fracture, gently separate the animal from the herd and

Equestrian camping is a great way to combine two loves---camping in the outdoors and horseback riding. In Texas, there are abundant opportunities at a variety of locations, terrains, skill levels and activities for the equestrian camper. From designated state parks to national parks to beaches to pr

When it comes to plants that cause diarrhea in horses, no pasture or meadow is completely devoid of danger. It is important to recognize the plants that can cause potential dangerous side effects if consumed by horses. Younger horses are more susceptible to poisoning by eating plants than an older h

When you talk about horses, what are yeld mares? Find the glossary definition of yeld mare in About Horses Glossary of Horse Terms.

When you talk about horses, what is riding pillion? Find the glossary definition of pillion in About Horses Glossary of Horse Terms. A definition of pillion.

Cleaning a horse's stall involves more than the daily process of "mucking," or removing manure and urine. For a stall to be truly cleaned, bedding should be removed or turned over, and the walls, water buckets and feed troughs be cleaned. Inspecting the stall for safety hazards and insect infestatio

If your horse has paper but the are lost, they sometimes can be recovered. Learn how to find your horse's registration papers and how to find your horse's pedigree. How to find your horse's registration papers and pedigree.

There are a lot of pet and animal clippers out there. It is a full days job going through the web sites determining what is best for you horse lovers. Let me take some of the heart ache out of that review. This article contains the best of the Oster clippers for horse grooming. Enjoy horse lovers ev

Many animal owners cringe at the thought of high-tensile wire because they have heard stories or have direct experience with cows pushing through a grounded fence, horses getting cut on wire, or having problems with fence chargers, but a correctly built and maintained electric fence can be one of th

Learn to Teach Your Horse to Ground Tie. Easy steps to understand and apply. Ponying a yearling philosophy on how much is too much.

Cows have played an important role in many societies. Products made from cow's milk are an important source of calcium and other nutrients in the United States and other places throughout the world. Beef is among the most consumed meats in most parts of North and South America. Whether cattle are us

Saddles are beautiful, intricate and make riding horses more enjoyable. The work that goes into making an Arabian saddle is very similar to the work of making a saddle for any horse breed. However, the size of the saddle will customize it for your Arabian horse. In traditional, Western-type Arabian