Buying A Horse - Unless you use your horse for ranch work, police work, or farming most of us have horses for pleasure. For many of us, owning a horse is a pretty romantic idea. You may want to go for trail rides with your friends, horse shows, or just like the companionship of a horse. Buying a horse is a pretty substantial investment in both money and time. We want to discuss some different things to consider when you go about buying a horse. Read More... (Added: 12-May-2002 Hits: 1030 Rating: 8.10 Votes: 10) Rate It
Buying Horses - If it was a perfect world, when we went to look for a new horse, we would be looking for one that was specifically bred for the discipline. Statistically, the best dressage horses are going to be German Warmbloods, bred on dressage lines - the same with the showjumper. If we are looking for an eventer, it would be nice to be able to buy a horse with a family history of success in the sport. Although again, in eventing the horses do seem to come from a much wider range of backgrounds. They are mainly Thoroughbred, of course, but there are horses from all breeds that event. Read More... (Added: 24-Aug-2000 Hits: 671 Rating: 7.83 Votes: 6) Rate It
Getting Fit - You're reading this article because, either you want to lose weight, improve your health or be a better rider-maybe all three. The thing is that working your horses already makes you so damned tired. You don't have the time or energy to fit in daily exercise in addition to riding. Hmmm, maybe you do? Some riders working with the same twenty four hours you do, are able to maintain their slim fitness by fitting in an exercise regime despite; commuting, coping with horses, a career, family, girlfriend, boyfriend or whatever. Maybe you just think riding itself is enough fitness for anybody. Anyway, how do you go about it? Read More... (Added: 28-Aug-2000 Hits: 1236 Rating: 8.67 Votes: 3) Rate It
Hobby or Business? - An excerpt from "Complete Guide for Horse Business Success" 2nd ed. by Janet English. Many horse people would be surprised to learn that they do not need years of experience, a large facility, or a lot of horses for their operation to be considered a business. The primary specification of the Internal Revenue Service is that the activity be engaged in with the objective of making a profit. Read More... (Added: 15-Jan-2001 Hits: 688 Rating: 7.50 Votes: 6) Rate It
Horse Shopping in Europe - Sure, we know that the huge improvement in our Australian dressage horses owes much to the imported Warmblood: but for every successful European horse purchase, there are tales a-plenty of ripoffs and heartbreaks, of the 'Mafia' dealer system where any number of middlemen line up for their take till the poor buyer goes home with an inexpensive horse at a very high price, vowing never to return.
Actually, we hadn't set out to write this story, but when our friend Rebecca Fenner decided to join us on the last week of our travels in Europe, and announced that she wanted to buy a horse there, the wheels were set in motion. Read More... (Added: 24-Aug-2000 Hits: 534 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
Horse Time - "Not enough time. Not enough money. Too many responsibilities. Too much traffic. Too much to do. That’s "real life" for most of us. Add a horse (or two or three or four) into the mix, and you’ve got some real dilemmas." Martha McNiel offers suggestions on how to get the most out of your time and relationship with your horse, while balancing the responsibilities of your family and the rest of your life. Read More... (Added: 22-Feb-2001 Hits: 570 Rating: 7.00 Votes: 3) Rate It
Proper Education - The dream of getting paid for doing something they love is what attracts young people to the horse business. And what better way to start that career than with a solid education in equestrian studies. Education is, after all, concentrated experience, and two years in a good horsemanship program can be more valuable than 10 years out there trying to figure it out by yourself. Read More... (Added: 28-Mar-2002 Hits: 535 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
Stolen! - Bonnie Davis shares tips on how to protect your horses and property against theft, and what to do if you're a victim. Read More... (Added: 22-Feb-2001 Hits: 613 Rating: 6.33 Votes: 3) Rate It
The Gift That Keeps On Giving - "After a lifetime of poignant memories, I can still say with absolute assurance that the very best day of my life was my tenth Christmas, when my parents gave me a horse of my very own. Having waded through a mass of presents, which included a tack box filed with brushes, I discovered, with a sinking heart, that there was to be no horse under my Christmas tree." Anatasian Burke writes poignantly about the gifts of horses and horsemanship. Read More... (Added: 22-Feb-2001 Hits: 407 Rating: 9.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
The Top 10 Reasons It's Cool To Wear A Riding Helmet - This savvy and smart article by Martha McNiel is a must-read for juniors and adults alike. Includes links to other helmet safety articles and shopping sites for hard-to-find western safety helmets. Read More... (Added: 22-Feb-2001 Hits: 939 Rating: 7.75 Votes: 8) Rate It
When Your Horse Dies - The death of a horse is something we hope we never have to face. However, as with humans, the better prepared one is the easier the trauma of death will be. It will not eliminate the emotional stress and tears but having a plan will help when that day does arrive. This well-written article by Bonnie Davis covers topics such as euthanasia, cremation and burial. Read More... (Added: 22-Feb-2001 Hits: 559 Rating: 5.80 Votes: 5) Rate It
www.equusite.com - Leasing a horse - What is involved? Is it right for you? - There are many advantages and disadvantages of leasing a horse. Depending on your particular situation, you can decide whether leasing is a suitable option for you. The most common reason a person would lease a horse instead of buy one is that leasing allows you to experience the joys and responsibilities of horse ownership without actually having to buy a horse, and without having to deal with certain liabilities. This article should demonstrate what is involved in leasing a horse, and help you make the decision on whether or not it is right for you. Read More... (Added: 24-Apr-2001 Hits: 1185 Rating: 8.50 Votes: 2) Rate It
