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Introducing Horse Tack
It can be difficult to know when, or how to introduce tack for the first time when training a young horse. Indeed, the very idea of adding tack can be so overwhelming that people put it off for far too long.Fortunately, most horses accept tack with very few difficulties. The trick is to introduce it [...]
Learn more...Free Horse Racing Games Online: Pace Cyberspace
Pace cyberspace for racing games and you will come across numerous free horse racing games. You will also come across several horse racing games that have maximum appeal. There are games that you can download for free and play on your personal computer, there are also horse racing games that you can compete online against [...]
Learn more...Paint Horse Breed
The American paint horse is a stock-type horse that is intelligent and is built for agility and speed and has a “willing” attitude. He is ideal for many different riding needs such as ranch work, showing, pleasure riding, rodeo events and they are wonderful horses for children and beginning riders.In order for a horse to [...]
Learn more...Horse Saddles - The Right Fit
When buying a saddle, be it new or used, it is very important that the saddle not only fit you, but that it also fits your horse. While some saddles can be re-stuffed, only so much can be changed through the re-stuffing process. It is best to find a saddle that fits well in the [...]
Learn more...Horse Color Genetics - And All of the Other Colors (Part 3)
As we have previously discussed, horses have two basic color genes, black (B) and red (b). Bay horses happen because a special modifier gene called the agouti gene makes the black coat color fade into brown, leaving the points black. But this only covers the more basic colors. What about the others?Each color is created [...]
Learn more...Horse Tack - Taking Apart the Bridle
Understanding what all those Straps are forWhile most horse people are familiar with what parts make up a bridle, it is remarkable how few truly understand what goes into it. With so many parts, it is no wonder that people don’t consider the reasons for them. In fact, it is not unusual to see someone [...]
Learn more...Horse Transportation - Why Use a Stock Trailer?
It is not uncommon for someone used to horse shows and fancy facilities to wonder why so many horse people still use old-fashioned stock trailers for their animals. With so many options available for slant load, rear facing, and other combinations of trailers, why would anyone want something as simple as an open-concept stock trailer?Depending [...]
Learn more...I-Saddles: Differences Between Horse Riding Saddles (part 1)
Horse Saddle: I am the lovely piece of work placed on the horse’s back for riders to sit upon. I ensure stability for both the rider and the horse, and distribute the weight of the rider evenly on the horse’s back. I come in many different forms, numerous enough to make your head spin. My [...]
Learn more...How a Horse Travels - Understanding Different Loading Styles
Horse trailers come in several different loading and shipping styles. Each style offers advantages and disadvantages to the owner and the horse. When purchasing a horse trailer it is important to consider which style best suits you and your horse.Straight LoadThis is the most common load style. In a straight load trailer, horses are brought [...]
Learn more...Things You Must Know Before Buying Horse Saddles
Horse riding is a phenomenal experience and the right type of horse tack equipment can add worth to it. Apart from choosing halter, stirrup, bridle, martingale and other products, you need to choose the horse saddles with great care. Since riding styles differ, there is a consistent demand for different types of saddles. It actually [...]
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