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Well, now that spring is finally raising its head up out of the depths of winter, thrush is raising its ugly head as well. You know, that smelly, black stuff you find in the frog of your horse's feet. Yuck!
So, just what is thrush, and what steps do you…
If you are reading this article chances are you are looking for a treatment for laminitis. Laminitis is not something that can be taken lightly. If you suspect your horse has laminitis, it is imperative that your vet be called immediately for an emergency visit. The vet will treat it…
If you are reading this you probably have a horse that has had a run-in with laminitis. Laminitis is the inflammation of the laminae tissue that attaches the foot of the horse to the hoof. It is an extremely painful condition for the horse that if left untreated can lead…
Many horse owners believe that laminitis and founder in horses are the same thing. This is a misnomer and can be confusing to the horse owner who is used to these terms being used interchangeably. Founder is a direct result of a horse having laminitis. A horse cannot get founder…
You head out to the barn and notice your horse is standing "funny". After closer inspection, you recognize the symptoms of laminitis. The first thing you should do is call your vet. This can mean the difference between life and death for your horse. The vet will come to your farm on an…
As a horse owner or horse caretaker, it is very important to understand the causes of laminitis so we can do our best to avoid it. Laminitis is an extremely painful condition of the hoof that can affect any horse. If not caught early and treated correctly, it can lead…
Responsibilities of the Horse Owner or Care Taker
All of us who own or tend to horses know the importance of a good Farrier. That being said, many of us neglect the unwritten (until now) responsibilities that should be taken into consideration when employing professional equine services. These suggestions will…
Founder in horses is not the same thing as laminitis in horses. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but it is not correct. While they are certainly related, they are not the same thing. It is important to understand the difference between the two.
Founder is caused by laminitis. It…
Proper fit of the saddle to the horse is one of the most important pieces of tack that your going to own for your horse's comfort.
Do not ruin a good saddle fit by using too much padding,use just enough padding to give adequate clearance for the withers and to…
Acute laminitis in horses is a very dangerous condition. When a horse is in the acute phase of laminitis, it is critical to help your horse immediately or risk having to put the horse down.
Laminitis is caused by many different, often unrelated, factors. Some of these factors are overeating…
A few months ago, my friend thought her horse was coming down with laminitis. She had been riding alot on roads down to a different barn to then go out riding with friends, and was scared her horse was showing signs of concussion laminitis. She called me, and I immediately…
How does backing benefit a horse?
When a horse backs up, it is a two beat gait. Meaning that the right front foot and left hind foot move together, and then the left front foot and right hind foot move together. Backing on the ground teaches the horse to get…
People learn to ride in many ways and are instructors have developed many different routines and procedures to teach their beginner riders. The more experienced the instructor is the more the procedures are fine tuned so that the beginner rider remains safe while learning to ride in the most efficient…
If you only have a few horses a small barn is a great way to provide a home for your animals without building a large and expensive full size barn. By using small barn plans you can build a comfortable home for you horses but there are several things that…
To slow down a horse that wants to go fast isn’t as hard as it may seem. But it does take a know-how and consistent training. That is what we will be going over in this article.
Making the horse want to slow down
You want to make your idea…
What is West Nile encephalitis?
Here is one definition; “West Nile encephalitis describes an inflammation of the central nervous system, which is caused by infection with West Nile Virus. Prior to 1999 West Nile Virus was found only in Africa, Eastern Europe, and West Asia. In August of 1999 it…
Pets are usually the animals you keep in or around the house so you can play with them and make them a part of the family. Usually you think about cats, dogs, guinea pigs, parrots and other animals like that. But what happens if you are interested in a larger…
Horse Trail Riding as laid back as it seems can be one of the most dangerous things you do with a horse especially if you are alone.
Horses are unpredictable flight animals and when you combine an environment where anything can happen and does … things can and do go…
If you are a horse owner, you are highly likely a horse lover as well. As a horse owner you also know the expense of acquiring a good horse, as well as the expenses involved in providing quality food and board. On top of these costs is the necessity to…
Like in everything, there are principles of horse training as well. Those principles include things like,
1. Making the right thing easy and the wrong thing hard 2. Being as gentle as possible but as firm as necessary 3. Approach and retreat
These three principles aren’t the only ones of…
At Double S Western Supplies, we pay attention to our clients to make sure our website display the right information for them to choose the best equipment they need for their equine hobby. This means wherever possible we like to demonstrate large high top quality images preferably on the horse…
Im not exactly sure what made me start learning horse riding … I know a family friend at school was learning riding and I was a massive animals lover so my parents took me along I must have been around 9.
I grew up in northern Sydney … basic brick…
Horses are different things to different people. Some people are scared because of their sheer size and unpredictability; others have the time of their lives while on the back of a prey animal. Some ride only in the arena, while some have only ridden up in the high country on…
I want to share my thoughts and opinions about Clinton Andersons Lessons Well Learned book. A few of the lessons we will be going over in this article are:
Frustration begins where knowledge ends
Desensitizing and sensitizing is a matter of balance
Heart attacks are free
Frustration begins where knowledge…
Reading this article will not make you a horse trainer. It will not make you an expert in understanding the body language of a horse. The question, "How to tame a horse" will not be answered in this one article. But this article will - it is hoped - open…
Everyone knows that being on the treadmill is highly beneficial for your health, but also for improving fitness level, getting in shape and feeling better overall. Treadmills are not suitable just for people, as animals get to benefit from them as well and horse treadmill is actually highly beneficial for…
Horse Trail riding like I have mentioned before can be both good and bad … today was bad. But bad can also be good … ok what the heck am I talking about .. well its usually when things go bad that you really learn something about yourself and your…
There is a lot of things to remember when horse training. And taking it one step at a time can really help. Some of the basic to horse training include:
1. Find a starting point 2. End when you have made progress 3. Be consistent
A lot of horse training…
Western Tack Bits Many to Choose
There are many different types of western horse bits with an intimidating range of parts that have different purposes. You can get overwhelmed with the choice and brands available.
Western Bit Principles
So let’s start with what are the main common types of western…
Ignorance is bliss when it comes to being a non-horsey parent and buying your kids a horse … if they were learning to ride a motorbike you wouldn’t buy them a 250 … but when it comes to a horse you get them a straight off the track 500!!! Or…
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