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 Horse Color Genetics - And All of the Other Colors (Part 3)
As we have previously discussed, horses have two basic color genes, black (B) and red (b) Bay horses happen because a special modifier gene called the agouti gene makes the black coat color fade into brown, leaving the points black...
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Horse Color Genetics - What About Bays? (Part 2)
If you read the first part of this article you will now be familiar with the basics of color genetics in horses...
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Horse Color Genetics - What Color Will I Get? (Part 1)
Whether it is your first time breeding, or you have had many foals at your farm one of the most exciting things is not knowing exactly what you will get when the baby arrives...
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What Types of Horse Trailers Are Out There?
If you are considering buying a horse trailer, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide selection available on the market...
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Different Types of English Saddles
Different Types of English Saddles
Once you have been riding for a while, you might find that you want to buy a saddle of your own...
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How a Horse Travels - Understanding Different Loading Styles
Horse trailers come in several different loading and shipping styles Each style offers advantages and disadvantages to the owner and the horse...
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How to Clean a Horse Saddle
If you own your own saddle, it is very important to keep it clean This is what keeps the leather in good condition and maximizes the longevity of your saddle...
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Leather Vs. Synthetic - Choosing the Right Material For Your Saddle
When shopping for a saddle, you will see that there is a wide range of options available to you Not only are there many different styles of saddle, there are also a range of materials from which the saddles are made...
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Horse Riding - Practicing the Bent Line
A favorite trick of the course designer is to set up a bent line in the middle of an otherwise predictable course...
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Horse Riding in a Balanced Seat
For many beginning riders, just sitting on a horse and staying on seems enough But as you progress, it becomes more important to have a correct, balanced seat as you ride...
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Horse Tack - Taking Apart the Bridle
Understanding what all those Straps are for
While most horse people are familiar with what parts make up a bridle, it is remarkable how few truly understand what goes into it...
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Horse Riding - The Importance of the Helmet
While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat...
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Horse Saddles - The Right Fit
When buying a saddle, be it new or used, it is very important that the saddle not only fit you, but that it also fits your horse...
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Horse Training - When to Upgrade Your Bit
If you have been riding for any length of time, you will have seen it A rider is struggling with her headstrong horse, and the coach steps up and suggests trying a stronger bit...
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Horse Tack - Which Martingale Should I Use?
There are two basic types of martingales, the standing martingale and the running martingale Depending on your discipline and your purpose, both have their place in your training repertoire...
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Horse Transportation - Why Use a Stock Trailer?
It is not uncommon for someone used to horse shows and fancy facilities to wonder why so many horse people still use old-fashioned stock trailers for their animals...
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Horse Riding - Free Jumping
What it is and Why Teach your Horse
If you have a young horse that is destined to a life of jumping, or if you are looking to sell a young, unstarted horse, free jumping is an excellent way not only to evaluate your horse’s potential over fences, but also to give him a head start into the world of jumping...
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How to Evaluate a Horse's Jump
Most horses can jump, but not all horses jump well This is an important consideration when looking for a horse that will be successful in the hunter or jumper ring...
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Lease or Own Your Horse?
So, you are ready to have a horse of your own, or at least you think so But should you actually go out and buy a horse...
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Picking the Right Horse
So, you have begun shopping for your first horse, but you aren’t sure exactly what you need When selecting a new horse, it is very important not only to consider your personal likes and dislikes, but also your body build, your riding skill and your long-term goals...
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Preparing to Send a Horse to a Trainer
Sending a horse away for training can be pretty stressful, especially if you don’t know what to send with him...
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Teaching a Foal to Lead
The first lessons a foal should learn is how to be haltered and led Many breeders do not halter their foals until later, and allow them to run freely alongside their dams for turn-out and other care...
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The Dangers of Horse Twins
“Aww, how cute She’s going to have twins...
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Horse Riding - The Dynamics of a Turn
When starting out in riding, most riders learn that to turn a horse you need to pull on the inside rein...
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Horse Riding - The Heavy Rider
With a growing number of people suffering from obesity, it is not surprising that many riders are questioning their horse’s comfort at carrying their weight...
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Understanding Horse Legs and Horse Hands
As a beginner, you will have likely learned that to use your hands, you need to pull on the reins, and to use your leg, you kick or squeeze the horse...
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What is a Sport Horse?
When looking at horses available for sale in the current market, you will likely see many advertised as Sport Horses...
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What is a Warmblood?
No matter where you look, you will see them advertised: Warmblood horses for sale But what exactly is a Warmblood and what makes them different from the other breeds...
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What Should a Foal Know?
When your foal arrives, it can be hard to imagine that there is a lot that you can do with him However, a lot of the most important training in a horse’s life happens before he turns a year old...
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What Should a Two-Year-Old Horse Know?
When your horse turns two, you can finally consider beginning his training to be a riding horse Assuming that he already knows the basics of being led and tied, he is now mature enough to handle light work, and real training...
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