Horse Care

Here are all of the articles about horse care.

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  Horse Anatomy: Head & Neck Region

  Horses share many pieces of anatomy with humans, but many significant horse parts might be less well known. Learn about horse anatomy and parts of a horse's head and neck from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Horse Anatomy: Front Legs

  The front legs of a horse have parts owners and riders must learn to talk with trainers and vets. Learn about horse anatomy and parts of a horse's front legs from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Horse Anatomy: Body Region

  Horses have barrels, gaskins, docks and withers, anatomy features important for riders to know. Learn about horse anatomy and parts of a horse's body from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Horse Anatomy: Back Legs & Hooves

  Horse anatomy includes hocks, gaskins and pasterns, features owners and riders should learn to converse with specialists. Learn about horse anatomy and parts of a horse's back legs and hooves from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Horse Feeding Schedules

  Many quarter horses can do with one scoop of feed in each of the morning and night and hay for grazing during the day. Feed a horse enough to maintain weight with tips from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Horse Nutrition

  Horses have a food pyramid just like humans, though theirs includes dry, cured hay and food formula in pellets. Feed a horse healthy, nutritious food with tips from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Taping a Horse's Wound

  Taping a wound on a horse comes after cleaning the wound and ensuring the horse can safely heal without professional medical attention. Learn to tape a horse's wound with tips from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Taping a Horse's Wound with Vet Wrap

  Taping a wound on a horse with vet wrap is a careful procedure that should not adversely affect circulation. Learn to tape a horse's wound with vet wrap with tips from a ranch owner in this free horse care video.
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  Average Cost of Horse Food

  Feeding your horse properly is critical for maintaining its good health. In order to do this, you will have to pay for hay and grain. It's important to know the potential costs of horse food and the factors that affect their price so you can plan your budget accordingly.
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  How Do Horses Get Colic?

  Colic is a general term and refers to any number of causes of pain in the horses' abdomen. There are several different types of colic as defined by their causes. Impaction colic occurs when the large intestine is blocked, usually due to a hard mass of food.
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  How Much Is a Horse First Aid Kit?

  Horses look like big, graceful animals, but they can be quite clumsy. When nicks, cuts and bumps happen, it's essential to have a good first aid kit on hand. Knowing what it to put in it and how much it will cost to make and maintain will help you be prepared for those minor injuries at the barn or out on the riding trails.
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  How Much Hay Does a Horse Eat?

  Many people have thought about owning a horse. What stops some of them is the cost. There's the price of the horse, the cost of boarding and veterinary care, the farrier has to come several times a year, and the tack is also costly.
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  Discount Farrier Tools

  You can buy discount farrier tools to help touch up your horse's feet in-between visits from its hoof care specialist or choose to do all your own work. Whichever tools you choose, you should know which ones offer the best deals and for which ones it would be better to buy the best you can afford.
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  Arthritis Symptoms in Horses

  Even horses that were brought up with the best diets, exercise and care may fall victim to arthritis. Known as osteoarthritis, the condition usually hits horses aged 15 and older, but it can also afflict the younger set.
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  Horse Diseases That Make Them Lose Weight

  If you can count all of the ribs on your horse, his hipbones and shoulder bones are sticking out and there are dark, concave areas above his eyes, then he is way too thin. Since horses have such an insatiable appetite, any loss of appetite or weight loss should be viewed as a danger sign that your horse is sick.
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  Colic Symptoms in Horses

  Colic is a disruption of the normal digestive processes in a horse. Some cases are mild and other cases can be so severe that it results in death. There are two types of colic that are common in horses, and each has different causes.
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  Information on How to Take Care of a Horse

  Taking care of a horse is a big responsibility. Horses need a lot of care to keep them healthy and happy. They need food, water, shelter, exercise, companionship and regular care from a farrier and a veterinarian.
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  Horse Colic Symptoms

  Colic is a potentially fatal condition of a horse's digestive system. There are three main causes--trapped gas, eating too much or a blockage in the intestines. Since a horse can't throw up, once something is in the digestive system, it is there to stay.
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  Horse Show Safety Clothing Rules

  Horse riding is a popular but dangerous sport. Horse riding enthusiasts must wear the proper protective gear, such as helmets and pants designed to protect the rider in case of an accident. There are various types and styles of protective gear, so riders are sure to find something that suits them while also providing protection.
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  What Metals Does a Blacksmith Use?

  The work of a blacksmith isn't widely and fully understood, especially as the trade has become largely obsolete in the industrialized world and continues to exist mostly in the realms of the hobbyist and the historical re-enactor.
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  How Much Does a Horse Eat Daily?

  Owning a horse is the classic dream of most little girls, and many people who set up a hobby farm are interested in acquiring one. However, very few of these people have any practical knowledge of horses and how to care for them, including the most fundamental question of all: how much and what to feed them.
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  Stages of Pregnancy in Horses

  Horse breeding is a specialized area of animal breeding. Breeders observe standard gestation periods in horses, though individual breeds can experience atypical gestation periods as well. The foaling period is also rarified among animals and requires knowledge about horses and their anatomies.
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  Equine Vet Tech Training

  Do you want a career that involves working with horses on a daily basis? Do you care deeply about the health and welfare of our equine companions? If so, a career as an equine veterinary technician might be exactly what you are looking for.
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  What Is the Life Expectancy of a Horse?

  Horses are a costly investment in livestock. They don't come cheap--and neither does their upkeep--and many people who buy a horse for riding or draft work acquire them "used." This raises the important question of how long can a horse be expected to live, what breeds live the longest and how to maximize a horse's health to prolong their lifespan.
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  How to Give Your Horse a Massage

  Massaging your horse is an easy and pleasant way to nourish his health as well as his sense of well-being. Massage can move toxins out of your horse's muscles and increase blood circulation. While there is no doubt that muscle tissue will benefit from massage, your horse's bones, tendons and ligaments will benefit as well.