Horses

Archive for July, 2009

Jul 23 2009

Horse Bridles – Some Hints

Published by Jennifer under Horse Tack

When it comes to horseback riding, the importance of a bridle is obvious. A horse bridle comes with different pieces such as the brow-band, nose-band, cheek-pieces and throat-lash. For the comfort of the horse as well as the rider, it is necessary to adjust each piece so that the bridle fits correctly. Mismatching can often [...]

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Jul 13 2009

7 Reasons Not to Shoe Your Horse

Published by Jennifer under Horse Care, Horseshoes

Last year, I had some trouble with our little Arab gelding. We purchased him late 2006 and brought him home from Arizona, where he had been living on the breeding farm with the brood mares and foals.
Up until then, the footing he was used to was very soft dirt with manure turned under and not [...]

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Jul 02 2009

Pictures Sell or Do Not Sell Horses

Published by Jennifer under Selling a Horse

In this day of internet commerce, many people buy and sell horses sight unseen. I have done both several times with success. But have you ever wondered why that wonderful horse you have advertised hasn’t sold even after you sent photos or video to prospective buyers? You know he or she is a great horse. [...]

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