Horse Articles

1). Mathematics And Saddle By : James Monahan
As weird as it may seem, the term saddle is also connected with mathematics.
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2). The Trouble With Long Hair - Cushing's Disease. By : Mark Andrews
As summer sets in most horses have shed their winter coats. But some older horses are still clinging to their winter coat. Some have not shed it at all. Failure to shed the winter coat is a good indication that a horse has Cushing's disease. Cushing's disease is being recognised more and more frequently in older horses and ponies. The condition is named because of its similarities to the human disease of the same name.
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3). Betting Exchanges and Lay Betting - An Introduction By : Martin Bailey
Why A Betting Exchange Can Offer You The Key To Successful Gambling… Introduction Too many gamblers are still living in the ‘dark ages’ and will only ever place a bet with a traditional bookmaker. They either can’t be bothered to learn how the exchanges work or simply don’t realise the features and value that can be had when betting within an exchange environment.
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4). Horses; Hunters and Jumpers By :
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels Within the discipline of show jumping there are two distinct subdisciplines: hunters and jumpers. On a jumping course, it is up to the rider to cue the horse when it reaches the best take-off point. Connecting your horse from the hind legs, through the back to the bit will prevent most of resistance problems that horses have with jumping.
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5). Horse Racing Betting System - Designing a Simple System By : Keith Driscoll
Putting together a system is not as difficult as it may sound, even for a beginner. The important thing, and with any betting, is that you write down every rule and follow it for at least 100 bets. You do not need to trade real money, paper trading is best at first. If after 100 bets it is in profit, you can then give it a betting bank and start gambling.
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6). Equestrian Safety By : Bayard Fox
How can horseback riding accidents be minimized? There is a great deal more to safety in horseback riding than just wearing a hard hat though that is certainly basic. After 70 years of riding and 35 years of leading and organizing riding trips I have formed some strong ideas about the leading causes of riding accidents. They often aren’t what people think.
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7). Too Hot To Work. By : Mark Andrews
The horse is a great athlete, capable of strenuous exercise over prolonged periods. But all that muscular activity generates heat. This causes an increase in body temperature. Under normal circumstances the horse is able to lose the excess heat and maintain its body temperature within tightly controlled limits. In response to the release of epinephrine, and the increase in skin temperature, the horse starts to sweat.
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8). Care and Feeding of Your Horse By : Jessica Deets
Even though your horse is a large animal, it has a very small stomach and intestines. They cannot hold huge quantities of food at a time. They require their food well spread over the day, may be four or more times a day.
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9). Responsible Horse And Pony Owners Reap Rewards By : Ray La Foy
By sheer diligence and industrious output, horses have endeared themselves to mankind.
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10). Horse Racing Winner By : Jason A. Martin
Horse racing is a very exciting and lucrative sport. Anyone who hasn’t been to a good track is missing out. Winning lots of money at horse racing is very possible. In fact, it tends to get overlooked in the sports betting world. Think about this. If you were going to wager on a baseball team that was far better than the team it was facing, you might have to lay down $2.
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11). Developing The Bond Between Man And Horse By : John Foley
The relationship between man and horse is an enduring one. But dealing with animals is always easier and more enjoyable when you have empathy and understanding. To be able to relate to horses,you need to understand their pychology, in order to anticipate horses'reactions you have to understand how they think and why they behave in certain ways. A good understanding also builds confidence on both sides-human and equine.
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12). The Kentucky Derby: A Historical Look At Horse Racing’s Finest By : Rita R. Powers
The Kentucky Derby, the premier horse race of all horse races, has a checkered history that spans 130 years. At first, it struggled to survive, owing its success to the men and women who created and sustained it. The dream started with a young man, Col. M. Lewis Clark, grandson of Gen. William Clark, the explorer. He visited England and France in 1872 and decided that he would start a racetrack in Kentucky to revive the state’s horse breeding industry.
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13). Breeders’ Cup World Championship By : Julie Smith
The total purses for the Breeders’ Cup World Championship have been raised to $20 million, $6 million more than last year. Seven of the eight Breeders’ Cup races have increased their purses. The Breeders’ Cup Classic which is powered by Dodge has increased its purse to $5 million that means $1 million more than last year. The horse race will take place on November 4th, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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14). What is Round Pen Training? By : El Landers
Round Pen training consistently produces positive results in a relatively short amount of time.
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15). Equine Tetanus - An Unnecessary Disease. By : Mark Andrews
Do you know anyone with a horse that has had tetanus? Probably not. Despite the fact that the organism responsible for the disease is often present in soil and horse manure, it is not a common disease. That is largely due to the widespread use of vaccination. But that doesn't mean you can be complacent. Tetanus is an ever present threat to the health of your horse.
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16). The Importance of Pet Grooming By : Larry A. Johnson
The more authentic information about pet grooming you know, the more likely people are to consider you a pet grooming expert. Read on for even more facts that you can share. We all know that basic dog grooming or cat grooming is a necessary evil, but do we give our animals all that they deserve? Do we even know what kind of dog grooming supplies we.
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17). Midge Bite Misery By : Mark Andrews
Longer days and warmer nights mean that summer is getting nearer. For many horses and ponies, it brings with it the misery of sweet itch. The condition, which is found throughout the temperate regions of the world, is also known as kasen, Queensland itch, summer itch or summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis. Affected animals are very itchy and will rub on anything they can find.
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18). Horseback Equitation By : Rob Daniels
Equitation refers to classes where the rider's style is judged. In an equitation class, your horse doesn't have to be the smoothest jumper in the world, or the most elegant mover, the rider is the one being judged, and the horses' movement is irrelevant to some degree. Equitation divisions range from beginner walk-trot through open equitation. In the flat equitation competition, riders are judged on how well they handle riding skills, such as walking, trotting, and cantering.
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19). The Horse: No Animal Has Done More By : Elizabeth Miller
A snapshot of the horse's great contributions to the progress of man from Cro-Magnon to American settler.
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20). It’s More than Just Dirt: How to Choose the Correct Round Pen Footing By : El Landers
The physical round pen structure is only part of the equation. Proper footing and drainage are as important as the actual round pen itself. Failure to plan for proper footing now can bring about injury to your horse, as well as costly rebuilds later.
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21). Equine Colic - Would You Know What To Do? By : Mark Andrews
"I think your horse has colic." Words to strike fear into any horse owner's heart. But what is colic? What signs should you look for? Colic refers to pain originating in the abdomen. Generally horses do not tolerate abdominal pain very well. So if there is any disturbance of gut function they tend to show signs of pain. Signs of mild discomfort might be stretching, standing as if to urinate, and pawing the ground.
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22). Betting Exchange Place Markets - Wise Up And Win By : Martin Bailey
Introduction In article one, I introduced you to the Betting Exchange concept and explained the basics of LAY Betting (Lay to Lose). Now in this article, I'm going to introduce you to another unique and powerful feature of the betting exchanges, the Place Markets. What Are Betting Exchange Place Markets? Place markets are as the name suggests, markets which allow you to bet on a selection to be 'placed'.
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23). Horses and Their Regions By :
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels Horses thrived and survived in various regions and climates. Each area developed distinct breeds with qualities that were vital to the people of that region. In many ways, horses changed the lives of the people they served. Desert Nomads and Horses In the desert and grasslands, camels are more practical as they can survive long periods without food and water, unlike horses.
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24). Horse Breeds - Thoroughbreds By : Nannikin629
Thoroughbreds are known as “America’s Racing Horse”. This breed of horse runs at the race track every single day around the world. History of the Thoroughbred: This breed of horse was originally bred in England due to the English horsemen’s desire to have a fast race horse. There are three that founded this bloodline which are: Byerley Turk, Darley Arabian and Godolphin Arabian, named after their respective owners, Thomas Darley, Lord Godolphin and Captain Robert Byerley.
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25). Horse Shopping Is Easier If You Do This First By : Carol Bertrand
Top 10 Things to do BEFORE you go horse shopping Buying a horse is a big commitment in both time and money. The emotional energy spent is a large factor as well. With so many horses for sale, how do you choose? If you buy a horse before you lay the correct groundwork, you run the risk of coming home with one that isn't suitable for you. At the worst, he could be dangerous and at best, you could easily spend a thousand dollars or more to get professional trainer to correct the problems.
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