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How to Measure Horse Collars and Hames For Your Horse
by flickr in Pets > Horses
Collars are designed to allow a horse to pull or rather push heavier loads with greater comfort in mind for the horse. Since a collar fits around the neck, and sits on what essentially is the shoulders, a proper fitting collar is essential to prevent sores and lameness to your horse.
Finding a Clinician. What Are You Looking For?
by Terri Jordan in Pets > Horses
In today’s world of evolving horsemanship and training methods there are so many clinicians to choose from. In writing this brief article I’d like to give my readers a couple things to think about when trying to choose a clinician to help them.
Ob Horse Breed Characteristics
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
Very rare Siberian pony breed now mostly used to produce meat or kumiss. It is unknown how many Ob ponies are left.
Racking Horse: Breed Characteristics
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
Similar to the Tennessee Walking Horse, the Racking horse began in Alabama in the early 1970s. Horses need to show they can perform required gaits before they can be registered.
How to Breed Donkeys
by Brenda Nelson in Pets > Horses
Information on breeding donkeys. Learn how to breed and care for a donkey.
Dartmoor Pony: History And Breed Characteristics
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
A rare native pony breed of England, the Dartmoor also has a loyal fan base in North America.
Colorado Ranger Horse: History And Breed Characteristics
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
Yet another rare American horse breed, the Colorando Ranger often has spotting like an Appaloosa.
Palomino Horse Facts
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
Although there have been attempts to create a palomino horse breed, they have fallen flat. Palominos can be found in horses, ponies and mules.
Causes of Botulism in Horses And Ponies
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
Botulism in horses and ponies is potentially lethal and preventable. It is mainly caused by dead rodents decaying inside of big bale hay silage or eating fermenting lawn clippings.
Breton Horse: Breed History And Characteristics
by Rena Sherwood in Pets > Horses
One of the world’s most beautiful draft horse breeds, the Breton is now raised mostly for slaughter.