Looking to Buy a Horse ? 10 Things to Do First
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 cou Read More...
Understanding What a Paint Horse Is, And How to Identify One
Paint horses did not get their name because their riders and owners tend to be creative types who stabled them in their private studio. Paints did not get their name because they possess some unique creative gift of their own.
Instead, paint horses got their name for a far more obvious reason: in every case, whether their pattern falls into the Overo, Tobiano or Tovero category, the horse is ma Read More...
Common Parasites in the Horse
Protecting your horse against parasites is part of good barn management. Whether you are the owner of single horse or make your living as a boarding stable, you should have a good parasite prevention plan in place. Deworming your horses at regular intervals will keep parasites at bay and will ensure your horse's maximum health and safety. What are some of the more common nasties just itching to s Read More...
A Paint Horse's History
You are now wondering what in the world is a paint horse. Where did it come from and who has them? You have never heard of them before and now your curiosity has been spiked and you want to learn everything you can about this special breed. The American Paint Horse is a breed of horse that combines both the characteristics of a western stock horse with a pinto spotting pattern of white and dark Read More...