http://horses.savvy-cafe.com All About Horses Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:58:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Training a wild horse is not really easy. In fact, it can be a pain in the neck. That is why you need to have a lot of patience and commitment when training a wild horse. One of the trainings that your horse must undergo is the saddle training. To do ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/09/training-your-horse-with-the-saddle/ 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 ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/08/why-make-your-own-horse-hair-bracelet/ 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 ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/08/making-custom-items-from-your-horses-hair/ Finding a Bosal and Mecate/bosal rein: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Bosal sets that don't cause pain to your horse. If you are looking for a mecate rein for the first time, you might be surprised at the price range. A Bosal can range from a few dollars to hundreds ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/08/the-secrets-of-selecting-a-quality-bosal-and-mecate-rein/ [caption id="attachment_155" align="alignright" width="300" caption=""Horse Drawn" photo by Benjamin Earwicker"][/caption] 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 ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/07/horse-bridles-some-hints/ [caption id="attachment_82" align="alignright" width="224" caption="Young Arab Gelding"][/caption] 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 ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/07/7-reasons-not-to-shoe-your-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 ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/07/pictures-sell-or-do-not-sell-horses/ During my many years of following and being involved in horse racing, I have seen several dozen advertisements and websites all claiming to have the best horse racing system out there. The industry is now becoming saturated with, I'm afraid to say, not so legitimate offers of being able to make ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/06/best-horse-racing-systems-not-always-what-they-seem/ Painted Pistol, aka Pistols and Roses, had been on stall rest for a sesamoid fracture; the vet's advice to let his ankle heal and then be as good as new in a few months. He was a talented racehorse; winning $268,327 in earnings with 17 wins, 12 places and 12 ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/05/from-racetrack-to-killpen-painted-pistols-amazing-rescue/ [caption id="attachment_143" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Spanish Mustang Mare "][/caption] The Pryor Mountain wild horses are considered an endangered and rare breed. Their history has led scientists to believe the original herd descended from Spanish horses and may have been brought over by Columbus. Settlers brought these horses to the Atlantic coastal areas ... http://horses.savvy-cafe.com/2009/05/the-spanish-mustang-horse-of-the-past/