How to Canter Your Horse
The canter, or lope, is the fastest of the three gaits. It's a three-beat gait where in one stride the horse's hooves will strike the ground three times.
Step 1 Tack your horse with English or Western tack. You should be wearing a helmet.
Step 2 Mount your horse.
Step 3 Sit with your shoulders back, head up and looking forward.
Step 4 Keep 60 percent of your weight in the stirrups and 40 percent in the seat.
Step 5 Allow the horse to walk to get forward movement.
Step 6 Apply slight pressure with both your legs to keep the horse moving forward.
Step 7 Use your leg that's opposite the leg you want your horse to lead with (to get your horse to lead with its right leg, use your left leg, and vice versa). Maintain pressure with that leg while moving it back 6 inches and removing your other leg from the horse so it is no longer touching the horse. This will help it pick up the proper lead (leading with the correct leg).
Step 8 Cluck or kiss to the horse to get it to go forward.
Step 9 Continue the pressure with the outside leg and clucking until the horse canters.
Step 10 Maintain slight pressure with the outside leg while cantering to keep the horse moving forward and on the proper lead.
Step 11 Remember to breathe. Holding your breath creates tension in your body that the horse picks up on.
Step 12 Relax and get in the flow of the horse's movements.
Tips & Warnings
Cantering is the English name and loping is the Western name for this gait.In order to get your horse to move the proper lead leg it must be trained to move away from pressure.Give the horse enough rein to move its head. If you hold its head too tightly it won't be able to get moving.Allow a horse to warm up sufficiently by walking and trotting before cantering or loping.Keep your butt in contact with the saddle by allowing your pelvis to move forward and back in rhythm with the horse.Check the girth (cinch) to make sure it is sufficiently tight before mounting. You should be able to slip two fingers between the horse and the girth (cinch) without much difficulty. A girth (cinch) that is too loose will cause the saddle to slip.If your horse is confused and not responding to your leg cues, make sure the horse understands leg pressure and knows to move away from pressure created by one leg or the other.Do not attempt to canter (lope) a horse that hasn't learned to yield to pressure from the bit.If your horse runs away with you, relax, stay calm, and pull one (or one side) of the reins out to the side so your arm is extended out away from your hip. Hold the rein in that position. This should get the horse to turn in a circle, which will naturally force the horse to slow down. Practice this escape route at the walk and trot before attempting to canter.
May 31, 2009
How Do You Make a horse walk http://www.wikihow.com/Walk-a-Horse
How to Walk a Horse
Although walking may seem simple, it is important to cue your horse correctly. Remember, you can't gallop until you can walk.
Steps
Mount your horse. Horses are generally trained to be mounted from the left side. If this is your first time on a horse, take a deep breath and relax.
Pick up the reins; this is called "addressing" the reins. Make sure that they're short enough that you can stop the horse, but not so short that you're continually tugging at the horse's mouth. There should be a bit of slack in them. If you're riding a horse who knows how to neck rein, or is in a curb bit, you'll want to make sure there's even more slack in the reins. Ask someone who is knowledgable to show you if you're unsure.
Check your stirrups. Make sure they are not too short or too long. The correct length will generally allow the bottom of the stirrup to be even with your ankle when your leg is relaxed. If you're checking from the ground, place your hand on the saddle above the point where the stirrup is attached; the stirrup should be just long enough to fit below your arm.
Give your horse the first aid. Press your lower leg against the horse. If he doesn't move, give him a light tap with your heel and say "Walk". If he still doesn't move, give him a harder tap with your heel while making a clucking noise. When you give a horse a command, first you request; then you order; finally, you make them do it.
When the horse starts walking, remember to relax! Sit up straight and let your weight sink into the saddle. Imagine that there is a bowling ball inside you, approximately at the point of your navel, and its weight is keeping you in the saddle. Allow your hips to move with the motion of the horse. You should feel your horse pushing you left, then right.
To stop, imagine the bowling ball sinking down even further. Think "stop." If the horse continues, don't panic; just give a light tug on the reins.
Give your horse a stroke and yourself a pat on the back. When you feel comfortable with walking a horse, ask someone how to trot a horse!
Tips
If you're bouncing, you're going too fast. Think "slow down" and pull back slightly on the reins.
Remember to relax and feel the motion through your hips. Keep your lower legs loose.
Move with the horse and not the saddle pretend you are a sack of potatoes, by that we mean RELAX but still keep your position.
Although walking may seem simple, it is important to cue your horse correctly. Remember, you can't gallop until you can walk.
Steps
Mount your horse. Horses are generally trained to be mounted from the left side. If this is your first time on a horse, take a deep breath and relax.
Pick up the reins; this is called "addressing" the reins. Make sure that they're short enough that you can stop the horse, but not so short that you're continually tugging at the horse's mouth. There should be a bit of slack in them. If you're riding a horse who knows how to neck rein, or is in a curb bit, you'll want to make sure there's even more slack in the reins. Ask someone who is knowledgable to show you if you're unsure.
Check your stirrups. Make sure they are not too short or too long. The correct length will generally allow the bottom of the stirrup to be even with your ankle when your leg is relaxed. If you're checking from the ground, place your hand on the saddle above the point where the stirrup is attached; the stirrup should be just long enough to fit below your arm.
Give your horse the first aid. Press your lower leg against the horse. If he doesn't move, give him a light tap with your heel and say "Walk". If he still doesn't move, give him a harder tap with your heel while making a clucking noise. When you give a horse a command, first you request; then you order; finally, you make them do it.
When the horse starts walking, remember to relax! Sit up straight and let your weight sink into the saddle. Imagine that there is a bowling ball inside you, approximately at the point of your navel, and its weight is keeping you in the saddle. Allow your hips to move with the motion of the horse. You should feel your horse pushing you left, then right.
To stop, imagine the bowling ball sinking down even further. Think "stop." If the horse continues, don't panic; just give a light tug on the reins.
Give your horse a stroke and yourself a pat on the back. When you feel comfortable with walking a horse, ask someone how to trot a horse!
Tips
If you're bouncing, you're going too fast. Think "slow down" and pull back slightly on the reins.
Remember to relax and feel the motion through your hips. Keep your lower legs loose.
Move with the horse and not the saddle pretend you are a sack of potatoes, by that we mean RELAX but still keep your position.
How to make a horse trot http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_make_a_horse_trot
to make a horse trot
to make a horse trot, simply squezze your heels against the horses sides and cluck with you tongue. if the horse is stubborn, give it a light kick in the sides
To make a horse trot, you must lightly kick the horse, and it should get going. If not, give it a tap on the rump with a crop (whip) and kick a bit harder.
The aids for trot are:
Shorten your reins
Half halt (squeeze gently down the outside rein)
Squeeze
Talking to the horse
Once in trot if you know what your diaganals are, you check them, steady up your trot and there you have it!
to make a horse trot, simply squezze your heels against the horses sides and cluck with you tongue. if the horse is stubborn, give it a light kick in the sides
To make a horse trot, you must lightly kick the horse, and it should get going. If not, give it a tap on the rump with a crop (whip) and kick a bit harder.
The aids for trot are:
Shorten your reins
Half halt (squeeze gently down the outside rein)
Squeeze
Talking to the horse
Once in trot if you know what your diaganals are, you check them, steady up your trot and there you have it!
Forelock http://horses.about.com/od/partsofthehorse/g/forelock.htm
The tuft of hair that falls between the ears onto the forehead is the forelock. Some breeds like the Appaloosa have very sparse forelocks, while others like Morgans and some draft breeds can have very thick forelocks.
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May 21, 2009
How to mount a horse http://www.wikihow.com/Mount-a-Horse
StepsStand on the horse's left side to mount. Try standing on a mounting block or other sturdy object in order to mount up more safely and not to put stress on the horses back
ALWAYS check your horse's girth or cinch just before mounting, no matter who saddled the horse. It should be very snug - two fingers should fit between the girth and the horse's side. Less is too tight, more is too loose. If it's too loose your weight could pull the saddle to one side when you mount, and the horse could be startled, but if it's too tight, some skin could get caught and it could be uncomfortable.
Take the reins in your left hand, making certain that one rein is on each side of your horse's head.
Positioning the reinsPlace your left hand on the the horse's mane, grabbing a handful of mane.
If this is your first time, or you feel uncertain, place your right hand towards the rear of the saddle. To avoid pulling your saddle sideways (which shouldn't happen if you tightened your girth correctly), consider putting your right hand on the pommel (the front of the saddle), and using your elbow on the cantle (the back of the saddle) for leverage.
Place your left foot into the stirrup. Bounce 3 times on the ball of your foot that is still on the mounting block, this will give you enough momentum to bounce and spring up into the saddle.
Foot in the stirrupSwing your right leg up and over the saddle, while stepping up with your left leg. It will feel similar to climbing a large stair. Try to land gently - don't just thump onto the horse's back!
Don't disregard this step
Up and over...You should now be seated in the saddle.
Not quite ready to go. The rider should center herself on the horse so as to achieve maximum balance.
[edit] TipsAfter saddling your horse, walk them around a little before you attempt to mount them, and then re-tighten the girth/cinch. Some stubborn horses will bloat [fill up their lungs with air] so that the girth/cinch will be loose. Walking the horse a little will force them to let the air out.
If you are inexperienced or your horse tends to walk off as soon as you put a foot in the stirrup, have another rider hold the horse's reins for you. This will help keep the horse still while you mount.
If your horse starts to move, give the command of "Whoa" in a deep, calm voice.
If the horse consistently evades being mounted, break down each step and praise the horse when they stand still. (start on the ground, then each step of the mounting block, touching the saddle, putting your foot in the stirrup, jumping up and finally getting all the way on) A well trained horse should stand for being mounted and wait for your command to walk off.
If you're short, consider using a mounting block or other sturdy object - buckets and crates are often not sturdy enough.
Have an experienced rider or instructor watching you if you are an inexperienced rider; never ride alone , have someone watch you and work on ground work in case you fall.
In order to keep the horse from turning around and biting you, if that is a problem for your horse, pull the reins over towards you so that there isn't enough slack on the other side for the horse to move it's head all the way over.
Be careful when mounting a frisky or green-broke horse, or a stallion. If this is the situation, you can always have another person with you to help
Always remember your equine common sense whenever handling a horse.
ALWAYS check your horse's girth or cinch just before mounting, no matter who saddled the horse. It should be very snug - two fingers should fit between the girth and the horse's side. Less is too tight, more is too loose. If it's too loose your weight could pull the saddle to one side when you mount, and the horse could be startled, but if it's too tight, some skin could get caught and it could be uncomfortable.
Take the reins in your left hand, making certain that one rein is on each side of your horse's head.
Positioning the reinsPlace your left hand on the the horse's mane, grabbing a handful of mane.
If this is your first time, or you feel uncertain, place your right hand towards the rear of the saddle. To avoid pulling your saddle sideways (which shouldn't happen if you tightened your girth correctly), consider putting your right hand on the pommel (the front of the saddle), and using your elbow on the cantle (the back of the saddle) for leverage.
Place your left foot into the stirrup. Bounce 3 times on the ball of your foot that is still on the mounting block, this will give you enough momentum to bounce and spring up into the saddle.
Foot in the stirrupSwing your right leg up and over the saddle, while stepping up with your left leg. It will feel similar to climbing a large stair. Try to land gently - don't just thump onto the horse's back!
Don't disregard this step
Up and over...You should now be seated in the saddle.
Not quite ready to go. The rider should center herself on the horse so as to achieve maximum balance.
[edit] TipsAfter saddling your horse, walk them around a little before you attempt to mount them, and then re-tighten the girth/cinch. Some stubborn horses will bloat [fill up their lungs with air] so that the girth/cinch will be loose. Walking the horse a little will force them to let the air out.
If you are inexperienced or your horse tends to walk off as soon as you put a foot in the stirrup, have another rider hold the horse's reins for you. This will help keep the horse still while you mount.
If your horse starts to move, give the command of "Whoa" in a deep, calm voice.
If the horse consistently evades being mounted, break down each step and praise the horse when they stand still. (start on the ground, then each step of the mounting block, touching the saddle, putting your foot in the stirrup, jumping up and finally getting all the way on) A well trained horse should stand for being mounted and wait for your command to walk off.
If you're short, consider using a mounting block or other sturdy object - buckets and crates are often not sturdy enough.
Have an experienced rider or instructor watching you if you are an inexperienced rider; never ride alone , have someone watch you and work on ground work in case you fall.
In order to keep the horse from turning around and biting you, if that is a problem for your horse, pull the reins over towards you so that there isn't enough slack on the other side for the horse to move it's head all the way over.
Be careful when mounting a frisky or green-broke horse, or a stallion. If this is the situation, you can always have another person with you to help
Always remember your equine common sense whenever handling a horse.
Horse Gaits http://www.equestrianandhorse.com/equus/gaits.html
Horses Gaits
Horses have four gaits the walk, trot, canter and gallop which enables them to travel for many miles over varied terrain often with great stamina and speed. Each gait has the horses legs moving in a set order. The horses left hand side is known as their nearside with the foreleg being called the near fore and the hind leg being called the near hind. The right hand side is known as the offside with the foreleg called the off fore and the hind leg called the off hind.
The Walk
The walk is a four time movement, which means that each leg moves on its own and in a set order. The horses near hind starts the pace off followed by the near fore, then the off hind with the off fore being the last leg to go down. When the horse is walking it should track up, this means that the hind hoof should fit into or in front of the hoof print of the forefoot. The average pace that a horse will walk is around 2 to 5 mph.
Collected Walk
The collected walk is where the horse remains light and on the bit with even and active footfalls, the steps are shorter but with more engagement from the hindquarters to give a lively active march.
Medium Walk
The medium walk is where the horse lengthens out the stride and covers slightly more ground than when in collected walk. The horse should still remain on the bit and with even footfalls and with a marching rhythm.
Extended Walk
The extended walk is where the horse lengthens the stride out to the maximum that is possible. The horse remains on the bit and the steps should be active and even with the hind legs extending as much as the forelegs, the horses frame will lengthen slightly during extended walk.
Free Walk
The free walk is where the horse stretches down the rein to open out there frame. A light contact with the reins should be kept by the rider.
The Trot
The trot is a two time movement, which means that the horse moves two diagonal pairs of legs at the same time. For example the horses near hind and off fore lift up off the ground at the same time as the off hind and near fore stay on the ground. On average horses trot around 7 to 10 mph.
Working Trot
The walking trot is the horses natural pace, in the working trot the horse takes even steps with each diagonal pair of legs. The horse should track up by placing the hind feet in the imprint left by the forefeet.
Collected Trot
The collected trot is slightly shorter in the striding than the working trot but with a great deal more energy and the horse should remain light on the forehand and on the bit throughout with lively active paces and with engaged hindquarters.
Medium Trot
The medium trot is where the tempo is slightly increased along with the length of stride. The horse should remain on the bit with the hindquarters well engaged to produce lively steps.
Extended Trot
The extended trot is where the horses frame is asked to stretch and the length of stride asked to lengthen out. Both the forelegs and the hind legs should show even and clear lengthening. Great impulsion is required to produce true lengthened strides.
The Canter
The canter is a three time rhythm. Depending on which rein you are on there is either left lead canter or right lead canter. For right lead canter the horses near hind starts followed by the off hind and near fore go down at the same time with the off fore being the last to go down and therefore the leading leg. For left lead canter the horses off hind starts the canter off followed by the near hind and off fore with the near fore being the last to go down and therefore the leading leg. On average horses canter between 10 to 17 mph.
Working Canter is where the horse picks up its own natural rhythm. There should be a clear three time rhythm and the canter should be active and purposeful.
Collected Canter is when the horse shortens the canter stride and increases the activity and impulsion of each stride whilst remaining on the bit and light in the riders hand.
Medium Canter is where the horse increases the pace, length of stride and activity of the canter footfalls. Three even beats should still be noticed but with more bend and energy from the horses joints. The stride is longer than the working but shorter than the extended.
Extended Canter is where the canter stride is opened out to its maximum length, there should still be a clear three beat rhythm to the stride with the hindquarters well engaged.
The Gallop
The gallop is the fastest of all the paces and is known as a four beat pace due to each of the horses legs striking the ground in quick succession with a moment of suspension in between each stride. The gallop progresses out of canter so depending on which canter lead you started of with will determine the order of footfalls. When a horse is galloping you will be able to clearly hear four distinct beats as opposed to just three when in canter. On average horses can gallop at around 35 to 40 mph. The footfalls for left fore leg leading would be off hind, near hind, off fore and the near fore, then the moment of suspension before starting again.
The Halt
The halt is when the horse has stopped moving. A square halt is where the horse is standing still with the front and hind legs neatly positioned together.
The Pace
The pace is used for harness racing. It is a two time movement where the legs on the same side move together as opposed to the trot where the legs move diagonally. For example the near fore and near hind move up off the ground together while the off hind and off fore stay on the ground.
Horses have four gaits the walk, trot, canter and gallop which enables them to travel for many miles over varied terrain often with great stamina and speed. Each gait has the horses legs moving in a set order. The horses left hand side is known as their nearside with the foreleg being called the near fore and the hind leg being called the near hind. The right hand side is known as the offside with the foreleg called the off fore and the hind leg called the off hind.
The Walk
The walk is a four time movement, which means that each leg moves on its own and in a set order. The horses near hind starts the pace off followed by the near fore, then the off hind with the off fore being the last leg to go down. When the horse is walking it should track up, this means that the hind hoof should fit into or in front of the hoof print of the forefoot. The average pace that a horse will walk is around 2 to 5 mph.
Collected Walk
The collected walk is where the horse remains light and on the bit with even and active footfalls, the steps are shorter but with more engagement from the hindquarters to give a lively active march.
Medium Walk
The medium walk is where the horse lengthens out the stride and covers slightly more ground than when in collected walk. The horse should still remain on the bit and with even footfalls and with a marching rhythm.
Extended Walk
The extended walk is where the horse lengthens the stride out to the maximum that is possible. The horse remains on the bit and the steps should be active and even with the hind legs extending as much as the forelegs, the horses frame will lengthen slightly during extended walk.
Free Walk
The free walk is where the horse stretches down the rein to open out there frame. A light contact with the reins should be kept by the rider.
The Trot
The trot is a two time movement, which means that the horse moves two diagonal pairs of legs at the same time. For example the horses near hind and off fore lift up off the ground at the same time as the off hind and near fore stay on the ground. On average horses trot around 7 to 10 mph.
Working Trot
The walking trot is the horses natural pace, in the working trot the horse takes even steps with each diagonal pair of legs. The horse should track up by placing the hind feet in the imprint left by the forefeet.
Collected Trot
The collected trot is slightly shorter in the striding than the working trot but with a great deal more energy and the horse should remain light on the forehand and on the bit throughout with lively active paces and with engaged hindquarters.
Medium Trot
The medium trot is where the tempo is slightly increased along with the length of stride. The horse should remain on the bit with the hindquarters well engaged to produce lively steps.
Extended Trot
The extended trot is where the horses frame is asked to stretch and the length of stride asked to lengthen out. Both the forelegs and the hind legs should show even and clear lengthening. Great impulsion is required to produce true lengthened strides.
The Canter
The canter is a three time rhythm. Depending on which rein you are on there is either left lead canter or right lead canter. For right lead canter the horses near hind starts followed by the off hind and near fore go down at the same time with the off fore being the last to go down and therefore the leading leg. For left lead canter the horses off hind starts the canter off followed by the near hind and off fore with the near fore being the last to go down and therefore the leading leg. On average horses canter between 10 to 17 mph.
Working Canter is where the horse picks up its own natural rhythm. There should be a clear three time rhythm and the canter should be active and purposeful.
Collected Canter is when the horse shortens the canter stride and increases the activity and impulsion of each stride whilst remaining on the bit and light in the riders hand.
Medium Canter is where the horse increases the pace, length of stride and activity of the canter footfalls. Three even beats should still be noticed but with more bend and energy from the horses joints. The stride is longer than the working but shorter than the extended.
Extended Canter is where the canter stride is opened out to its maximum length, there should still be a clear three beat rhythm to the stride with the hindquarters well engaged.
The Gallop
The gallop is the fastest of all the paces and is known as a four beat pace due to each of the horses legs striking the ground in quick succession with a moment of suspension in between each stride. The gallop progresses out of canter so depending on which canter lead you started of with will determine the order of footfalls. When a horse is galloping you will be able to clearly hear four distinct beats as opposed to just three when in canter. On average horses can gallop at around 35 to 40 mph. The footfalls for left fore leg leading would be off hind, near hind, off fore and the near fore, then the moment of suspension before starting again.
The Halt
The halt is when the horse has stopped moving. A square halt is where the horse is standing still with the front and hind legs neatly positioned together.
The Pace
The pace is used for harness racing. It is a two time movement where the legs on the same side move together as opposed to the trot where the legs move diagonally. For example the near fore and near hind move up off the ground together while the off hind and off fore stay on the ground.
HOW TO SAY I LOVE HORSE RDIDING IN DIFFRENT LANGUAGES http://www.howtosayin.com/i+love+horse+riding.html
arbic: أنا أحب ركوب الخيل
Bulgarian: Обичам конна езда
Chinese: 我爱骑马
Croatian: Obožavam jahanje
Czech: Miluju jízdu na koních
Danish: Jeg elsker ridning
Dutch: Ik hou van paardrijden
Finnish: i love ratsastus
French: i love équitation
German: i love Reiten
Greek: i love ιππασία
Hindi: मुझे घुड़सवारी प्यार
Italian: i love equitazione
Japenes: 私は馬に乗って愛
Korean: 난 승마를 사랑하는
Norwegian: Jeg elsker ridning
Polish: I love horse riding
Portuguese: Eu adoro andar a cavalo
Romanian: i love călărie
Russian: Я люблю верховую езду
Spanish: Me encanta montar a caballo
Swedish: Jag älskar ridning
English: i love horse riding
Bulgarian: Обичам конна езда
Chinese: 我爱骑马
Croatian: Obožavam jahanje
Czech: Miluju jízdu na koních
Danish: Jeg elsker ridning
Dutch: Ik hou van paardrijden
Finnish: i love ratsastus
French: i love équitation
German: i love Reiten
Greek: i love ιππασία
Hindi: मुझे घुड़सवारी प्यार
Italian: i love equitazione
Japenes: 私は馬に乗って愛
Korean: 난 승마를 사랑하는
Norwegian: Jeg elsker ridning
Polish: I love horse riding
Portuguese: Eu adoro andar a cavalo
Romanian: i love călărie
Russian: Я люблю верховую езду
Spanish: Me encanta montar a caballo
Swedish: Jag älskar ridning
English: i love horse riding
May 20, 2009
The 8 most common horse breeds Ket & Yahoo
1.Thoroughbred,
2.Quarterhorse,
3.Morgan,
4.Arabian,
5.American Paint horse,
6.American Appaloosa Horse,
7.American Saddlebred,
8.and The Racking Horse
2.Quarterhorse,
3.Morgan,
4.Arabian,
5.American Paint horse,
6.American Appaloosa Horse,
7.American Saddlebred,
8.and The Racking Horse
May 18, 2009
HORSE FACTS http://www.tahoemeadows.com/horse_facts.htm
There are about 75 million horses in the world.
Horses' hooves grow approximately 0.25 in a month, and take nearly a year to grow from the coronet band to the ground.
In the state of Arizona, it is illegal for cowboys to walk through a hotel lobby wearing their spurs
Cross-country jumps are marked with a red flag on the right side and a white flag on the left side; the horse has to jump through these two flags or it is considered out of bounds and you are disqualified.
A healthy horse should have a pulse of between 36 and 40 beats per minute while at rest
Arabians have one less rib, one less lumbar bone, and one or two fewer tail vertebrae than other horses.
Mr. Ed, the talking equine star of the 1960s television series, was a golden palomino. He learned an enormous amount of tricks for his role, including answering a telephone, opening doors, writing notes with a pencil, and unplugging a light. Apparently, Mr. Ed would occasionally have a fit of temper, as befitting his star status, and would stand stock still, wheezing and refusing to move.
7.1 million Americans are involved in the industry as horse owners, service providers, employees and volunteers. 3.6 million and 4.3 million of those participated in showing and recreation, respectively, with some overlap in cases of people who participate in both activities. 941,000 people participated in racing in either a professional or volunteer capacity. 1.9 million people own horses. In addition to the people actually involved in the industry, tens of millions more Americans participate as spectators.
The horse industry directly produces goods and services of $25.3 billion and has a total impact of $112.1 billion on U.S. gross domestic product. Racing, showing and recreation each contribute more than 25% to the total value of goods and services produced by the industry.
The industry's contribution to the U.S. GDP is greater than the motion picture services, railroad transportation, furniture and fixtures manufacturing and tobacco product manufacturing industries. It is only slightly smaller than the apparel and other textile products manufacturing industry. .
“If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse” - Anon
“The horse is God's gift to man”. - Old Arab Proverb
“Show me your horse, and I will tell you who you are”. - Old English saying
"The one great precept and practice in using a horse is this, never deal with him when you are in a fit of passion." Xenophon, The Art Of Horsemanship, 400 BC
Adult respiratory rate is 8-16 breaths per minute
A horse typically sleeps two and half to three hours a day
Horses younger than 4 years can concentrate for a maximum of 10-15 minutes
Horses lie down only about 43.5 minutes a day
Horses sleep longer in the summer than in the winter
A horse’s heart weighs nine pounds
The horse is a herbivorous mammal
All horses (including zebras) belong to the genus equus
Horses began to evolve on the American continent over 60 million years ago, they later died out and were reintroduced by Spanish settlers
A zedonk is the offspring of a zebra and a donkey
No two horses are identical
The left side of a horse is called the “near side” and the right side is the “off side”
A horse has approximately 205 bones
A horse is described as a ‘foal’ for its first year of life
Foals have milk teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around 3-5 years old
A horse’s teeth can be used to estimate its age
Horses generally dislike the smell of pigs
A female horse is called a ‘filly’
Horses are traditionally measured in ‘hands’, this was originally the width of a man’s hand and has been set at 4 inches
Horses' hooves grow approximately 0.25 in a month, and take nearly a year to grow from the coronet band to the ground.
In the state of Arizona, it is illegal for cowboys to walk through a hotel lobby wearing their spurs
Cross-country jumps are marked with a red flag on the right side and a white flag on the left side; the horse has to jump through these two flags or it is considered out of bounds and you are disqualified.
A healthy horse should have a pulse of between 36 and 40 beats per minute while at rest
Arabians have one less rib, one less lumbar bone, and one or two fewer tail vertebrae than other horses.
Mr. Ed, the talking equine star of the 1960s television series, was a golden palomino. He learned an enormous amount of tricks for his role, including answering a telephone, opening doors, writing notes with a pencil, and unplugging a light. Apparently, Mr. Ed would occasionally have a fit of temper, as befitting his star status, and would stand stock still, wheezing and refusing to move.
7.1 million Americans are involved in the industry as horse owners, service providers, employees and volunteers. 3.6 million and 4.3 million of those participated in showing and recreation, respectively, with some overlap in cases of people who participate in both activities. 941,000 people participated in racing in either a professional or volunteer capacity. 1.9 million people own horses. In addition to the people actually involved in the industry, tens of millions more Americans participate as spectators.
The horse industry directly produces goods and services of $25.3 billion and has a total impact of $112.1 billion on U.S. gross domestic product. Racing, showing and recreation each contribute more than 25% to the total value of goods and services produced by the industry.
The industry's contribution to the U.S. GDP is greater than the motion picture services, railroad transportation, furniture and fixtures manufacturing and tobacco product manufacturing industries. It is only slightly smaller than the apparel and other textile products manufacturing industry. .
“If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse” - Anon
“The horse is God's gift to man”. - Old Arab Proverb
“Show me your horse, and I will tell you who you are”. - Old English saying
"The one great precept and practice in using a horse is this, never deal with him when you are in a fit of passion." Xenophon, The Art Of Horsemanship, 400 BC
Adult respiratory rate is 8-16 breaths per minute
A horse typically sleeps two and half to three hours a day
Horses younger than 4 years can concentrate for a maximum of 10-15 minutes
Horses lie down only about 43.5 minutes a day
Horses sleep longer in the summer than in the winter
A horse’s heart weighs nine pounds
The horse is a herbivorous mammal
All horses (including zebras) belong to the genus equus
Horses began to evolve on the American continent over 60 million years ago, they later died out and were reintroduced by Spanish settlers
A zedonk is the offspring of a zebra and a donkey
No two horses are identical
The left side of a horse is called the “near side” and the right side is the “off side”
A horse has approximately 205 bones
A horse is described as a ‘foal’ for its first year of life
Foals have milk teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around 3-5 years old
A horse’s teeth can be used to estimate its age
Horses generally dislike the smell of pigs
A female horse is called a ‘filly’
Horses are traditionally measured in ‘hands’, this was originally the width of a man’s hand and has been set at 4 inches
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May 16, 2009
What to do if your horse is stolen petplace
Your horse is missing. Experts say the actions you take in the first 24 to 48 hours are crucial if you hope to recover your stolen animal.
Each year, about 55,000 horses are ed by bands of thieves who often work one area or state then move on when authorities start to close in. Rustling horses is quick, profitable and dirty work. Most horse thieves swiftly unload their stolen animals at auction, where most of the creatures end up at slaughter.
Robin Lohnes, executive director of the American Horse Protection Association, and Amelita F. Donald, president and founder of International Equine Recovery Net, offer some suggestions for recovering your equine safely and quickly.
Steps to Take
Act swiftly. "When you find your horse is missing, don't let a nanosecond go by," urges Donald. "Every hour after the first 24 hours that goes by, the less likely your chances are of ever seeing that animal again.
Each year, about 55,000 horses are ed by bands of thieves who often work one area or state then move on when authorities start to close in. Rustling horses is quick, profitable and dirty work. Most horse thieves swiftly unload their stolen animals at auction, where most of the creatures end up at slaughter.
Robin Lohnes, executive director of the American Horse Protection Association, and Amelita F. Donald, president and founder of International Equine Recovery Net, offer some suggestions for recovering your equine safely and quickly.
Steps to Take
Act swiftly. "When you find your horse is missing, don't let a nanosecond go by," urges Donald. "Every hour after the first 24 hours that goes by, the less likely your chances are of ever seeing that animal again.
Colic: What to do for your horse until the vet arrives factoids
Every horse owner dreads the moment when they realize their horse is sick. Colic is a common ailment that seems to strike in the blink of an eye. Statistics tell us that most will face a bout of colic in our horse’s lifetime. Colic is a broad term, covering several gastric problems, and therefore can include anything from relatively mild stomach upset to a life threatening emergency. For this reason, it is important to call your vet when you suspect colic. Symptoms of colic include, but are not limited to, refusal of food, sweating, rolling, agitation, reduced (or lack of) gut sounds and kicking or biting at flanks or belly. It’s a good idea for every horse owner to have a cheap stethoscope to assess gut sounds as well as basic competency evaluating heart rate, respiration, capillary refill time, and dehydration levels. Your veterinarian will be happy to teach you simple techniques for each. Be sure to keep your skills honed and and set normal parameters by checking vital signs when your horse is well.
Conventional wisdom about how to help your equine until the vet arrives has changed a lot in the past 10 years. Horse owners used to feel compelled to walk their horses until treatment. While some horses will want to move, others will not. Forcing a sick horse to walk around for a hour or more may tire the animal, making him more miserable and less able to recover. Some vets even recommend letting the horse lie down if he feels like it, so long as he does not roll. I prefer to keep my horse standing, but to not constantly walk him unless he feels like it. If you can’t stay with your horse, have someone watch him to make sure that he does not roll or become cast in his stall. While some owners may give pain medications such as Banamine to make the horse comfortable, this practice can mask symptoms of colic, making the doctor’s diagnosis harder. Ask your vet before administering any to a colicky horse. If your horse needs surgery, pain medication may be counter- indicated.
If your horse is hot and/or sweaty and the weather is agreeable, sponging or hosing with cool water can make him more comfortable. For a hot horse, concentrate the bath on the insides of the back thighs, throat latch, neck, chest, and belly. To reduce agitation, keep your horse near his stable mates in a quiet area while you wait. Continue to assess the colic symptoms every 15 minutes or so to be able to give your vet a full briefing. Horses with serious colic or twisted intestine will deteriorate rapidly, so observe the horse for increased agitation, pain, or rapid change in vital signs.
When the vet arrives, be sure to relate all of your horse’s symptoms, his recent activity, and his medical history if the vet is unfamiliar with the horse. Best of luck with your horse keeping, and may colic stay away from your barn this spring!
Conventional wisdom about how to help your equine until the vet arrives has changed a lot in the past 10 years. Horse owners used to feel compelled to walk their horses until treatment. While some horses will want to move, others will not. Forcing a sick horse to walk around for a hour or more may tire the animal, making him more miserable and less able to recover. Some vets even recommend letting the horse lie down if he feels like it, so long as he does not roll. I prefer to keep my horse standing, but to not constantly walk him unless he feels like it. If you can’t stay with your horse, have someone watch him to make sure that he does not roll or become cast in his stall. While some owners may give pain medications such as Banamine to make the horse comfortable, this practice can mask symptoms of colic, making the doctor’s diagnosis harder. Ask your vet before administering any to a colicky horse. If your horse needs surgery, pain medication may be counter- indicated.
If your horse is hot and/or sweaty and the weather is agreeable, sponging or hosing with cool water can make him more comfortable. For a hot horse, concentrate the bath on the insides of the back thighs, throat latch, neck, chest, and belly. To reduce agitation, keep your horse near his stable mates in a quiet area while you wait. Continue to assess the colic symptoms every 15 minutes or so to be able to give your vet a full briefing. Horses with serious colic or twisted intestine will deteriorate rapidly, so observe the horse for increased agitation, pain, or rapid change in vital signs.
When the vet arrives, be sure to relate all of your horse’s symptoms, his recent activity, and his medical history if the vet is unfamiliar with the horse. Best of luck with your horse keeping, and may colic stay away from your barn this spring!
How do you take care of a sick horse? wikianswers
To take care of a sick horse, you will need to give it alot of medicines and nutrients. You would also have to check on it every once in a while. If you notice a change in your horses daily routine, you may want to get a doctor to see your horse. Make sure you are always on the look out. It your horse is not eating and or drinking, you may want to think about a doctor visit.
What makes a horse sick? wikianswers
There are many things that can make a horse sick. Examples would be not being fed the correct amount of food each dayfor their weight,not enough fresh water ,grass or hay. If a horse gets too much feed it will become foundered and the hoofs will spilt open causing the horse not to be able to stand,sometimes this will cause if no vet comes out to treat the horse. Colic is another thing that will kill a horse along with worms and eating posion weeds and plants. Did you know that horses also get colds like we humans do? Shipping cough is another problem some horses get.
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YOU CAN SEE ALOT OF THESE BUT YOU HAVE TO SCROLE DOWN.
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