Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

Photo of Half Moon

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Horse photo gallery of About Horses and Ponies readers' horses and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse photo for inclusion in the My Horse Photo Gallery. Enjoy these horse photos and stories. Photo of Half

The Common Cold in Horses

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Snort, sneeze, cough...it sounds like one of your fellow horse owners has a cold, but it might just be your horse wrangling with a common, garden-variety cold. Horses catch colds just like their riders. The viral infection can be mild or severe. While the cold doesn't transfer from human to horse or

How to Twist & Turn Western Stirrups

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Due to the thick leather used in making a western saddle, new stirrups can be uncomfortable for the rider until the leather has been suitably broken in. The stiff leather can lead to shin rubs and sore ankles because of the excess stress on the joints caused by trying to keep the stirrups in place w

Rope Halter Training

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A rope halter is an effective training aid when used correctly. Its lightweight material and its design allow more direct communication with your horse. If you are unfamiliar with the basic "dos and don'ts" of rope halters, ask a professional trainer or experienced horse person to help you. Rope hal

How to Break in a New English Saddle

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Your brand new English saddle might not be very comfortable. The leather is stiff, the cantle and pommel are hard and the stirrup leathers are ridiculously stubborn. Fortunately, you can break in a new English saddle quickly by riding in it every day and using products that are meant to condition le

Equine Therapy for Horses

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Equine sports or physical therapists work directly with veterinarians to provide follow-up treatments that aid in the healing of an injured horse, much like sports therapists do for human athletes. The field of equine physical therapy is rapidly growing with an abundance of tools and techniques at t

Horse Instructor Certification

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For a long time, horseback riding instructors did not have a way to be certified or nationally accredited to teach lessons. Now you can become certified to teach just about any equine-related discipline you choose. Be sure to check with individual organizations about age requirements to be certified

Grooming Essentials for Summer

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Grooming a horse in the summer can be a lovely experience if you have as good selection of grooming equipment, and a beautiful warm day. The only downside is the dust, and the malting coat at the beginning of the season, but it's worth it to see your horse's glorious shining summer coat co