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Coordinating Your Horse's Treatment with Your Vet
Discuss the partnership of veterinarians and owners through your horse’s…
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About Dutch Warmbloods Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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Dutch Warmblood horses typically have long necks, strong toplines, a strong back and a large croup.
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How to Assess Pain on a Horse Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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When assessing a horse for pain, the end of a pen can be rubbed along the horse's top line to see
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How to Tell if a Horse Has Dental Problems Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A horse's teeth, just like human teeth, require maintenance, and it is recommended that a horse gets
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How to Fit a Saddle Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A saddle that fits a horse is important both for the comfort of the rider and for the health of the
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What Is Needed in a Horse Grooming Kit Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A horse grooming kit should have a hard brush, a medium bristle brush, a soft bristle brush, a curry
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How to Use a Curry Comb Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A curry comb has teeth on one end and a handle on the other, and it is used to loosen up dirt and
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How to Use a Horse's Hard Brush Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A horse's hard brush should be used after a curry comb in order to get rid of the hairs and dirt
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How to Use a Horse's Medium Brush Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A medium horse brush can be used to line up the hairs and grab dirt that lies on the surface of the
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How to Use a Horse's Soft Brush Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A soft-bristle brush has silky bristles that are used to add a shiny element to a horse's coat.
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How to Use a Hoof Pick Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A hoof pick is used on horses to help clean the hooves, and using one means waiting for the horse to
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How to Ask for a Horse's Foot Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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Asking for a horse's foot is all about making sure that the horse keeps its balance and that the
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How to Brush a Horse Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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Brushing a horse's mane and tail is best accomplished with a comb that has wide teeth so that it can
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How to Use a Polo Wrap Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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When wrapping a horse with a polo wrap, it's important to wrap it from the inside to the outside and
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How to Use a Splint Boot Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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When jumping horses, a splint boot can be used for protection in times in which a horse missteps or
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What Is a Bridle? Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A bridle consists of a headstall, a few buckles, a cheek strap and a cavesson, as well as a
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How to Put on a Bridle Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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When putting a bridle on a horse, it can be helpful to use turn-it training techniques and sugar
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How to Use a Standing Wrap Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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A standard standing wrap includes a quilt that goes along with it, but another option is to use a
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Basic Horse Riding Equipment for a First Lesson Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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For a first horse riding lesson, the basic equipment includes an approved helmet, riding boots,
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About Horse Mane Pulling Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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Horse mane pulling refers to the process of using a mane pull comb to put over the mane hairs before
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How to Choose a Horse Trainer Posted Dec 22, 2009 |
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When choosing a horse trainer, consider the personal riding goals that are wanted to be