Buying a horse property in the Colorado Spring area is one investment that will pay off greatly for you...

Arizona is considered a dream destination for many rural real estate investors The state is typical western area where you will find cabin or log houses reminiscent of the 1800s gold rush...

It has become increasingly important that real estate investors diversify their interest One area that has gained much commonality over the years is horse property...

Today it is often more difficult than going to the local stable to buy or sell a horse, in some cases it is even difficult to find a stable in the area...

Horse properties have become quite common of late No longer the preserve of Colorado or Kentucky ranchers, city dwellers and investors are also looking into horse property investment...

There are two major components to grooming a horse and they are brushing the coat and cleaning the hooves...

When you purchase a horse you may not be aware of all the additional expenses you will have before you actually get to take the horse out for a spin...

Unless you happen to live in a rural area, own a ranch or farm or have friends that do, you are likely going to have to stable or board your horse at a different location than where you live...

In my many years of being involved with and following horse racing, I have seen numerous betting systems come and go...

This article will explain the main details of one of the betting systems that is often used by punters who are just starting out in betting on the horses...

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...

If you are considering buying a horse trailer, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide selection available on the market...

Horse trailers come in several different loading and shipping styles Each style offers advantages and disadvantages to the owner and the horse...

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...

While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When looking at horses available for sale in the current market, you will likely see many advertised as Sport Horses...

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...

When you wean your foal, he should already know how to lead He should have the basics of being groomed in his stall, and should have been introduced to the vet and farrier...

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...

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...

When starting out in riding, most riders learn that to turn a horse you need to pull on the inside rein...

Sending a horse away for training can be pretty stressful, especially if you don’t know what to send with him...

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...

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...

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...

By the time a horse is a year old, he is already getting pretty big It is difficult to train him if he does not already have solid foundations...