Horse Care For Beginners

I’ve not done a book review here before, but having recently being told about and reading Joe Camp’s book, The Soul of a Horse, I really felt that I should spread the word. I love horses and I love a book that makes me think. The Soul of a Horse did that and more. The book is clever and witty, but at the same time, inspiring. I actually felt quite sad when I’d finished the book because I wanted to read more.

If you have a little horse sense, you can turn your love of horses into a moneymaking endeavour. Teaching horse riding can be very lucrative and you don’t have to be an expert to do it. You do not even need to own a horse or stables.
Jenny Lee was a stay-at-home mother of four when she decided to do something about her desire to get back in the saddle again. In order fight off the guilt that all moms feel when they decide to do something for themselves, she found a way to bring some income into the home, as well.

This Post if a bit different to my previous ones in that I’m recommending a product … something that I only do if I’ve actually obtained the product myself and believe that it’s a quality product and worthy of endorsement. The primary product is a substantial e-book titled “Introduction to Horseback Riding” authored by a horse lover and enthusiast, Roger Bourdon. Rather than ‘re-inventing the wheel’, in the following notes I’m using Roger’s actual words that he uses to describe his book.

Today, everyone is looking for horse care savings ideas. Fortunately, there are a lot of simple, practical ideas that can add up to big savings. Here are ten tips for you to consider.

  Image via Wikipedia My dream horse, a true black beauty. Like many in the early years of their riding career I had this great desire to own a big, strong and beautiful pure black horse. Are you the same? Circumstances were in my favour and I found Midnight , a Percheron/Thoroughbred cross who turned out [...]

It’s very important for the health and well being of your horse that you protect him from the elements and keep him comfortable by choosing the right horse wear such as rugs, boots, and bandages.
Horse Rugs – There is a variety of rugs which you can use for your horse but many types are types are designed for a particular purpose with a few that can be versatile.

This article deals with the subject of grooming and, in particular, body-clipping. Although the following discusses the body-clipping of Gypsy Vanner horses, the principles outlined are common to the grooming and clipping of all breeds.

Generally types of horse bits are divided into either Snaffles and Curb bits. A somewhat simplistic division but in this post we’re looking in more detail at the different types of Snaffle and some of the more exotic features you can find on this, what seems to be just a humble bit

Most horse bits follow the principle of either direct pressure or leverage pressure. The Pelham bit, as does the Swiss Army Knife ,tries to fit all features into one. Basicially horse bits are split into two main categories. Snaffles are what are called direct pressure bits where the reins transmit the force directly to the mouth piece.

Irrespective of what you may call them: equestrian bridles, horse bridles, or just plain old ‘bridles’, bridling a horse is not as easy as it may seem. If you do something wrong, it may be do long term trauma to your horse. And you may may be affected or injured as well.