A horse make-over should be a daily event! This ensures that you form a close bond with your horse as well as keeping the horse healthy. You could even spot potential health problems early enough to avoid claiming on your horse insurance, simply by taking your time with the horse grooming process. Grooming a horse should present no problems. What follows are the eight simple steps that will allow you to groom your horse every day in a relaxed...more
Satisfying Lodgings at Affordable Rates at the Microtel Inn and Suites LouisvilleFor an accommodation included in the line of budget hotels, this fast growing hotel sure does go out of its way to please. The Microtel Inn in Louisville is one of the first hotel chains in the area to open its rooms to wireless internet connection and free local and long distance calls within the United States Continental area. They also offer free Continental...more
Feeding the morning should be done at least 4 hours before the start of the competition. Small concentration feed the morning of the event is important to remember as it will help keep the digestive juices of the horse going and prevent colic from occurring. Feeding hay before competing is not recommended as blood is better used to take oxygen to the muscles rather than being used to assist digestion.It is wise to have assistance in preparing for in between phase B and C. During this break and preferably whilst the horse is still walking, the horse can be washed down to reduce sweat if it is particularly hot, have its soundness checked, shoes checked and tack checked.At the end of phase C during the compulsory 10 minute break before phase D the horse can be attended to. The groom should have equipment ready prior to the horse finishing phase C. A suggested list of suitable equipment may include; Hot and cold water, sponges, sweat scraper, towels, Sweat rug, a spare set of shoes with studs already in place, spare tack, spare boots, grease, jacket, gloves and drink for the rider and hoof pick. During this time the horse undergoes a vet check of varying degrees and where the...more
Horses should be trained to load from an early age so that they become used to the lorry / trailer. Foals will usually follow the mare into the box or young inexperienced horses will often feel more comfortable following an older more experienced companion. Food can also be used as a reward once in the box / trailer to relax the horse once in...more
Horses For Sale Are Available At Any Price Level Horses for sale are growing in number, mainly due to the present problems in the economy. A lot of people are giving their animals away just to avoid paying their upkeep. Many shelters have to turn horses away. Expensive animals are selling for a small portion of the price they once...more
Horses For Sale Are Obtainable At Any Price Level The number of horses for sale has grown in size, largely due to economic slow down. Owners simply cannot afford to keep these expensive animals. Many horses end up in shelters simply because their owners can no longer afford to keep them. Even high-priced and well-trained show horses are selling for a small amount of what they used to sell for.A horse is a long-term investment. One should take great care in the selection process, and put a lot of thought into whether he or she can maintain an animal on a constant basis. Animals can easily be found in all price ranges and breeds, and in almost every geographic area. The buyer should be prepared to ask the seller numerous detailed questions before making a decision to purchase a particular horse.The first step is to make a decision on how the horse will be used. Decide what type of riding will be focused on, whether it is recreational riding, hunters, showjumping, endurance riding, dressage or three-day eventing. This helps to narrow down the search, enabling a buyer to successfully and efficiently find the right horse.There are a multitude of resources for finding a horse....more
Horses For Sale Are Obtainable Everywhere A huge increase in horses for sale has resulted due to the current economic downturn. High-priced show horses are selling for a fraction of what their original value. Many owners are giving their...more
Betting On Horse Racing: General Terminology Horse racing is a major industry, and spawns billions of dollars of investments each year. No matter who you are though, horse racing is a lot more fun if you can pick a winner. Here are a few...more
Horseback Riding Camps Are An Adventure! Have you ever gone to camp in the summertime and watched other folks riding horses and wish you could join them? Nicely, you might not have gotten the opportunity when you had been small, but these...more
Celebrated Luxury Hotel, The Brown HotelIf travelers want an inkling of how the old Southern plantation owners and other rich merchants lived back then, then the Brown hotel would be a good place to stay. The lobby itself is an impressive display of...more
Satisfying Lodgings at Affordable Rates at the Microtel Inn and Suites LouisvilleThis budget hotel is set to prove to people that discount prices dont necessarily mean poor quality. The Microtel Inn in Louisville is one of the first hotel chains in...more
Becher's Brook: The Most Notorious Jump in Horse Fencing In the world of horse fencing, there is perhaps no jump more renowned for its infamy and notoriety than Aintree's Racecourse's Becher's Brook. Its steep drop landing has made it one...more