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Aug 27 2009

Why Make Your Own Horse Hair Bracelet

Published by Jennifer under Horses

Creating your own memories.
Why make your own horse hair Bracelet? I have been a crafty kind of Cowgirl my entire life. In fact I think that most Cowgirls have had to learn to be somewhat crafty. There is just about nothing a true Cowgirl cannot ride, make happen, repair and there is truly nothing [...]

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Aug 17 2009

Making Custom Items From Your Horse’s Hair

Published by Jennifer under Featured, Horses

How to start:
It’s easy to get started in getting that Custom piece of Horse Hair Jewelry.
First, if you have ever dreamed of having a Custom Horse Hair Jewelry made from your own horse’s hair, then the best way and the easiest way is to collect your favorite horse’s hair is right now. The collection process [...]

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May 25 2009

The Unwanted Horse Solution

Published by Jennifer under Horses

The Conyers/Burton Equine Protection Act is designed to finally end horse slaughter and the transportation of US  horses for slaughter  permanently. As to the unwanted horse problem, there are many practical solutions within our very reach.
Just the other day, Idaho pumped out legislation aiming to promote the slaughter of horses for human consumption. Alleging complaints [...]

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Aug 30 2008

Thoroughbreds Used To Pull Horse Drawn Farm Equipment

Published by Author under Horses

In “Thunderhead” (1943), by Mary O’Hara, Thoroughbred stock on the Goose Bar Ranch has to be sold in auction in order to save the ranch.  One of the best horses, bred to be a polo pony, is sold to a farmer who declares the horse will pull a plow the rest of his days.  This [...]

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Aug 27 2008

Quarter Horse Information: Stocky, Surefooted And Quick

Published by Author under Horses

The Quarter horse is renowned worldwide for its build that is very stocky and also for its heavily muscled frame and its overall compact appearance. For those who seek to know more about the Quarter horse, there is lots of information available regarding this breed including understanding that it has two distinct types that are [...]

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Aug 24 2008

The Advantages of Running A Quarter Horse Farm

Published by Author under Horses

Quarter Horses are the most popular breed of horses in the world, even over that of Thoroughbreds or Arabians.  If you are thinking of taking on an existing horse farm or converting a piece of land to a horse farm, there are considerable advantages to choosing to make it a Quarter Horse farm.  Outside of [...]

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Aug 21 2008

Horse Care Information: Know The Difference Between A Healthy And A Sick Horse

Published by Author under Horses

Most people are known to draw the wrong conclusions because their opinions on the size and strength of a horse. The common assumptions made are that these animals do not require much care. In fact, the common assumption is that it is also okay to put the horse out in the field and that is [...]

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Aug 18 2008

Horses In History: It All Began With Domestication

Published by Author under Horses

Horses in history have had a profound effect on mankind’s own development, which is especially noticeable when one compares various civilizations and finds that in the case of Eurasia, history would have been considerably different if it were not for the presence and use of the horse in our history. Take the example of the [...]

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Aug 15 2008

The History Of The Horse Involves Building Entire Civilizations

Published by Author under Horses

There are a few little things worth knowing about the history of the horse that are nevertheless very interesting and include facts such as that at present, the world has about seventy-five million of these four-legged creatures and that it is customary to measure a horse’s height in terms of hands with each hand equaling [...]

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Aug 12 2008

What Does It Take To Be A Successful Horse Breeder?

Published by Author under Horses

Being a successful horse breeder means wearing a lot of hats, instead of just being someone who knows how to get mares to drop healthy foals on a regular basis.  You also have to have business acumen, marketing savvy and be able to prioritize many tasks.  You also have to kiss regular sleep goodbye.  You [...]

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