In my area of coastal Texas, we bask in mild temperatures in the 60's well into December. However, by then, many other areas have already seen snow and will see...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/winter/keepwarm112098/
The Bit Gallery [/caption] The names of the various types of bit are taken from the characteristics of the bit in question. The most basic names are taken from either the bit rings,...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/bit_gallery/bitnames/
Editor's Note: In the October '08 issue of Horse & Rider, world champion Sandy Collier shares her core training secrets in an article called "Ride Smart," an exclusive adaptation from...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/behavior/how_horses_learn_092508/
[/caption] On a chilly winter day, it’s natural for your horse’s coat to seem a bit “puffier” than normal. When he gets chilled, the hypothalamus, the primary control center for thermoregulation...
What You See Your horse's muzzle is severely swollen. A thin trickle of blood runs from each nostril. You can see two small holes or bloody spots on his face, about...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/first_aid/snakebite051103/
You're at a show, and it's almost time to warm up for your next class. Butterflies are starting to flap up a storm in your stomach. You glance over at...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/behavior/eqzzz629/
During their normal day, horses in a natural herd would be on the lookout for predators, and when spotted, either respond with fight or flight. Since the horse is naturally...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/how-training-works/
[/caption] Time was, everyone who owned livestock knew the basic rules: cattle and sheep needed to be enclosed with electric wire, but horses were best off behind wood planks or poles....
Good handles are an important component in any team's success, because the handle can make the difference between winning and losing. It's that important-if you give your...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/how-handle-steers/
[/caption] The term “colic” is very broad, encompassing any pain in a horse’s gut, regardless of the cause. When diagnosing individual cases and devising treatments, however, veterinarians will use more specific...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/how-to-talk-colic/
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