Horse Halter and Dog Collar Options

When you are on almost any ranch or horse farm, there are two animals that are a given: horses and dogs. These animals are at home in the country and on farms and ranches and are wonderful companions who provide hours of entertainment for their owners. As an owner of horses and dogs, however, you have an obligation to make sure your animals are safe and comfortable. This means exploring your options for horse halters and dog collars to make sure...

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Horse Books - These Five Are Must-Reads for Kids!

Misty of Chincoteague Author: Marguerite Henry Publication date: 1947 Synopsis: An endearing and contagiously innocent story, this Newberry Award winning classic introduces us to the horse-loving children, Paul and Maureen Beebe, and their grandparents who live on a quaint farm on Chincoteague Island. The legendary Pony Penning Day has finally come and at long last Paul Beebe is old enough to accompany the adult men onto Assateague Island to round...

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Horse Care 101 - Four Tips For New Horse Owners

In this article I would like to share with you some important things you should know about horse care. It doesn't matter whether you ride one for recreational or competitive reasons, the information that I'm about to share with you will help you to maintain your horse's overall health and wellbeing. Hydration is vital. It is important that during hot summer days you provide your horse with plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Dehydration can...

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Horses And Hyperthermia

Since summertime is upon us I thought I would talk about Hyperthermia in horses. Remember hyperthermia is a medical emergency as is heatstroke. Hyperthermia (heat exhaustion and or/heatstroke) can and will occur in horses as well as humans. Horses have a capacity to adapt well to the changing environments but if you live in a hot and humid area you will want to take some extra precautions for the health and well-being of your horse. Symptoms you...

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Horse Barns - Here, There and Everywhere

Any dedicated horse lover and horse owner dreams of a horse barn. The demands of horse owners these days often require more than just the construction of simple barns. Because of our increasing love and respect for animals, people have been seeking barns that provide their equines with the most excellent and comfortable living stalls or quarters. Depending on your needs, there are different designs for horse barns in the market ranging from the...

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Horse Ownership

Owning a horse is a challenging responsibility and yet very rewarding, it involves a considerable amount of time, hard work and dedication because horse requires care every day. You must prepare and spend more time taking care of your horse than riding it; you need be aware and assign someone to feed, water, groom and exercise your horse. When a person decides to buy a horse, it is often influenced by strong emotion. Taking care of horses may...

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