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How to Be a Responsible Horse Owner
Horses, unlike cats, dogs or other house pets, are a much bigger responsibility in terms of care, money and time commitment. Learn everything you'll need to know about owning a horse.
Drum Horse: Breed Profile
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Ardennes Horse: Breed Profile
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Mustang Horse: Breed Profile
What Happens to Racehorses After They Retire?
Eye Infections and Injuries in Horses
Hind Leg Problems in Horses
Spanish Horse Breeds
Horses and Sunburn or Photosensitivity
Mistakes People Make When Buying a First Horse
What Does it Cost to Care For a Horse?
Famous Racehorse Names
What Horses Eat That Keep Them Healthy
Feeding Watermelon to Your Horse
How Much Do Horses Cost?
Brown Horse Names
Missouri Fox Trotter Horse
The Difference Between English and Western Riding
Common Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes
Getting Started with Your Horse
Horse Care 101
American Quarter Horse: Breed Profile
Should a Beginner Rider Buy a Stallion, Gelding or Mare?
Determining What It May Cost to Board Your Horse
Guide to Feeding Your Pony
How to Ride a Horse Safely
Horse Care 101
Are Unicorns Real? Separating the Truth From Myth
Olympic Equestrian Rules, Judging, and Officials
Horse and Pony Care by the Day, Week, Month and Year
How Long Do Horses Live?
Do You Know How Horses Sleep?
Jobs and Careers Working With Horses
How Do I Bond With My Horse?
Symptoms and Stages of Pregnancy in Horses
American Quarter Horse: Breed Profile
Essential Horse Manners
Horse Age and Lifespan Facts
Play Day Games and Activities
In this section
Getting Started with Your Horse
Common Horse Behaviors & How to Train Your Horse
Horse Stables & Supplies
Horse Health & Wellness
Horse Riding & Equestrian Sports
Essential Products and Supplies for Every Horse Owner
Morgan Horse: Breed Profile
10 Fun and Useful Horse Name Generators
Jumping in Horseback Riding
10 Facts About Foals
Telltale Signs of Stress in Horses
How to Train Your Horse to Do a Side Pass or Full Pass
You Want a Horse or Pony: How to Convince Your Parents
The Best Horse and Pony Breeds for Kids
Bedding For Horse Stalls
Common Causes of Sudden Death in Horses
How Much Should You Ride an Older Horse?
FAQ's About Buying a Child's First Pony
Things a Horse Shouldn't Eat
10 Popular Horse Quotes and What They Mean
Trees Not to Have in Your Horse Pasture
Common Horse Behaviors & How to Train Your Horse
Telltale Signs of Stress in Horses
Why Turnout Is Important for Your Horse
Teach Your Horse to Give a Hug
Olympic Equestrian Medal Contenders
An Introduction to Dressage Riding
How to Ride Your Horse and Whoa, Halt or Stop
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (COPD) in Horses
10 Common Mistakes First-Time Horse Riders Make
How To Calculate How Much Hay To Feed Your Horse
15 Fascinating Facts About Horses
The Best Driving Horse Breeds for Pulling a Carriage
Thoroughbred Horse: Breed Profile
The Time Requirements of Looking After a Horse
Protective Leg Boots for Horses
How To Tell if Your Mare is Pregnant and Why It's Important
What to Do When Someone Falls off a Horse
Preventing Bolting-Slowing a Horse That Eats Too Fast
14 Winter Care Tips for Horses and Ponies
Why Turnout Is Important for Your Horse