Glossary of Equine Terms
…— the right side of the horse. paddock — a small pasture or enclosure; larger than a pen. Paint Horse — a horse, usually of stock type, registered with the American Paint Horse…
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Spanish Horse Breeds
…the Paso Fino, and the Peruvian Horse. Andalusian Horse The Iberian Horse is an ancient breed. Cave paintings of its ancestors, estimated to be 20,000 years old, have been found…
The Mustang
…American Indian Horse Registry (512) 398-6642 www.indianhorse.com American Sulphur Horse Association www.americanspanishsulphur.org American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign (877) 853-4696 www.wildhorsepreservation.com Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary (605) 745-5955 www.gwtc.net/~iram/; www.wildmustangs.com Bureau…
A Pre-Flight Check Out
…this horse. Trainer’s Tip I Don’t Ride Bucking Horses If the horse bucks when the owner rides him, or if the owner reports that the horse occasionally bucks, I don’t…
Horse Vision and Eyesight
…does to vision. Horses need to be allowed to look carefully at their surroundings. Horses who have seen many objects in different situations and have developed trust in their riders…
Anhidrosis in Horses
…vary as well. Symptoms and Care Horse owners need to be proactive in identifying anhidrosis in their horses, which means they should pay attention to their horses and know what…
Ranch Horse Versatility
…www.americanranchhorse.net American Paint Horse Association: www.apha.com/ranchhorse American Quarter Horse Association: www.aqha.com/showing/divisions/versatility.html Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association: www.rmqha.com/recreational/ranch Southern Stockhorse Association: www.southernstockhorse.com Ranch Horse Association of America: www.rhaa.org Stock Horse of…
Stand for Fly Spray
Training a horse to stand while applying fly spray is a must for every horse owner. Horse health care is an important issue and John Lyons shares his expert horse…
How to Pony with Confidence
Simply put, ponying means to lead a horse alongside the horse you’re riding. On the trail, ponying comes in handy when training a new horse. As the ponied horse’s herd…
Year-Round Health Plan for Your Horse
…manicured. Provide routine dental care to keep your horse comfortable and chewing well. Be a good observer. Learn to recognize the signs of pain or distress. Shelter Horses are really…