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How to Plan a Camping Trip with Your Horse - - The Old Gray Mare
Camping with your horse is even better than trail riding Preparation for your trip entails careful organization and some attention to detail. If you are an avid trail rider already, then a camping trip that includes your horse is amazing. ! OK, so it's more work, but you will both enjoy it... Submitted 1 year 279 days ago.

My Fear of Horses! What Helped Me To Overcome Most of It! - Connie Case
I have always been afraid of horses. They are big and they look like they are hard to control. I have had this fear all of my life. My sister-in-law has had horses since she was a teenager. She has no fear, can walk up to any horse and there is not one ounce of fear or the feeling of stepping... Submitted 2 years 21 days ago.

Horseback Riding 101: Getting up on Your Horse - - Dianne Lehmann
I've been hanging out with, caring for, and riding horses for quite a few months now. That doesn't really qualify me in anyway to write about the care and grooming of horses, let alone how to ride them. But I can share with you some of the things I've learned along the way things I wish people... Submitted 2 years 181 days ago.

Horseback Riding 101: Tacking Up Your Horse - - Dianne Lehmann
I've been hanging out with, caring for, and riding horses for quite a few months now. That doesn't really qualify me in anyway to write about the care and grooming of horses, let alone how to ride them. But I can share with you some of the things I've learned along the way things I wish people... Submitted 2 years 188 days ago.

Horseback Riding 101: Grooming Your Horse - - Dianne Lehmann
I've been hanging out with, caring for, and riding horses for quite a few months now. That doesn't really qualify me in anyway to write about the care and grooming of horses, let alone how to ride them. But I can share with you some of the things I've learned along the way things I wish people... Submitted 2 years 199 days ago.

How to Properly Adjust Horse Blanket & Assure Horses Comfort - The Old Gray Mare
The Old Gray Mare's previous article, "Decide On a Horse Blanket To Dress Your Horse or Not" discusses the pros and cons of blanketing horses. It also cites a few everyday scenarios when blanketing is advisable. This follow-up article defines responsibility of horse owner to horse(s) under his... Submitted 2 years 208 days ago.

Find a Boarding Stable for Your Horse - The Old Gray Mare
Congratulations. Your dream has come true and you are getting a horse. The excitement level around your house has no bounds. Here you are, aged 10, horse crazy and you think you are in heaven. In your mind, the only thing better in this whole horse thing would be having him or her in your... Submitted 2 years 208 days ago.

Getting Back on a Horse after a Fall - Dianne Lehmann
Getting back on a horse after my fall was easier than I expected it to be. Expectations have been at the root of most of my fears in the past and try as I have to banish them, they still persist. We take certain things for granted. We think we know what will result. But many times these are just... Submitted 2 years 214 days ago.

Rider Conduct on Horse Trail Rides - - The Old Gray Mare
Trail riding is the horseman's way of communing with nature. Fresh air, quiet paths, the twittering of birds, possibly a spooked deer - it's a magical time when you are astride your favorite horse. This beauty, peace and quiet comes with some responsibility, however. Whether you head out alone to... Submitted 2 years 224 days ago.

My Horse Survived a Severe Injury - - The Old Gray Mare
Looking back Old memories are coming back since I've started writing again. Mulling around in my head are many high and low points - and there are those that I thought I would never live through. I did - and it all turned out OK. I remember my beautiful Saddlebred gelding, his flawless body... Submitted 2 years 224 days ago.

My Horses Do Not Kick! - Lilian Hampton
There is an old cowboy saying and it goes like this: "Never approach a bull from the front," "A horse from the rear," "Or a fool from any direction." Those old cowboys, they have such a way with words. And this is true, of course, when speaking in general terms and when speaking of untrained... Submitted 2 years 253 days ago.

Rocky 2 (A Sly Rooster) - Chris Cole
"Listen, we are not splitting atoms here!" I yelled to no-one in particular. After three days of not sleeping I had to remind myself of my goal, or should I say my crusade. I simply have to eradicate the rooster preferably in a slow and painful fashion. I decided it had to be a slow thing, kind... Submitted 2 years 264 days ago.

Horses, Cows, a Barn and a Stream - Carol Yourist
Although Texas has many incredible farms, there is one very unique one just outside of Houston. It lies snuggled lazily between an old plantation and a school. On one side of the road, you see the normal barns, tractors, hay and a house. However, on the other side of the road the view is... Submitted 2 years 286 days ago.

The Squealing Pig - - Maxine Headd
Tell me a funny joke (that's not dirty) The squealing pig My Avon Administrator was talking to a crowd of more than fifty Avon salesmen and women. She said, " I have had a very hard day today. I wouldn't want anyone to be in my shoes. But I just have to tell you all about it." She said... Submitted 2 years 330 days ago.

My First Horse Riding Show - Dianne Lehmann
No, I wasn't in it. I just attended to watch my friend ride two dressage tests. I'd only been there a couple of minutes when I was put to work. It's a small club and the turnout wasn't huge, so an extra pair of hands was most welcome. I didn't mind at all and truthfully was flattered by the trust... Submitted 3 years 17 days ago.

Aches and Pains and a Lazy Saturday Afternoon - Dianne Lehmann
It's Saturday afternoon and I am sitting at my computer. Truth is, I've been sitting here pretty much all day long. I just don't feel like doing much else. My left shoulder blade is very tender to the touch, my left side is achy, my left little finger along with the edge of that hand is also achy... Submitted 3 years 24 days ago.

Hitting the Trails near Mayer, Arizona - - Dianne Lehmann
Recently, my husband had an impromptu vacation thrust upon him. Business is slow right now where he works and so to save payroll and make the profit margin look better, his boss suggested he take a little time off; six days in all. So with little planning, we embarked upon a staycation. At least... Submitted 3 years 284 days ago.

Annual Iowa Trail Ride Brings All Ages, and the Food Is 'better Than Home' - Marty RicKard
Claude Abrams was seventy-six years old and Reese Nielsen was only four when but they sat down for breakfast a Brushy Creek State Recreation Area south of Fort Dodge, Iowa. They both had a great time. Abrams and Nielsen represent the difference in age groups of the riders who participate in the... Submitted 3 years 328 days ago.

How to Milk a Dairy Goat....with Relaxed Ease! - fairyworks
Milking a Dairy Goat is like anything else in life, it simply takes practice, patience, and perseverance in order to achieve confidence boosting perfection. The most crucial thing to remember is that within the very process of making milk and then offering that milk to either a newborn kid... Submitted 5 years 33 days ago.

Healthy Horse vs. Sick Horse - Ron Petracek
There are many signs that will tell you whether your horse is healthy and doing well or if he is a little “off" and not feeling so great. As a horse owner, or potential horse owner, it is important that you be able to recognize these signs. This is especially important if you are considering... Submitted 5 years 97 days ago.

Basic Training of a Young Horse -- How To Know If Your Horse Is Ready for Training - Laurie Kristensen
When it comes to understanding your horse, some simple common sense can take you quite a long distance when it comes to knowing if he or she is ready to work with you on some basic horse training. Actually, understanding whether your horse is in a receptive mood to easily learn what you want to... Submitted 5 years 209 days ago.

Looking to Buy a Horse – 10 Things to Do First - 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... Submitted 5 years 306 days ago.

How to Handle Horses Safely - Michael Colucci
Caring for a horse is an excellent way to gain new skills and build a strong bond the animal. However, it is important to practice safety procedures when handling your horse. There can be some risks involved in handling horses. They are large animals which are very strong, and can easily hurt... Submitted 6 years 72 days ago.

Animal ID Program Threatens Small Farms - Walter Jeffries
What is NAIS? NAIS is the USDA's N ational A nimal I dentification S ystem Draft Strategic Plan to let the government track the births, deaths, co-mingling and all movements of all livestock in the United States. http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/about/pdf/NAIS_Draft_Strategic_Plan_42505.pdf... Submitted 6 years 83 days ago.

Animal rights activists may cause animal extinctions! - Patti Kahl
We all love cute little rabbits and horses, pigs and chickens, right?! And it may seem cruel to kill and eat them and certain animal rights activists would make it illegal to do this. But I wish they would think through to the end consequences of this attirude, for both the animals and for... Submitted 7 years 6 days ago.