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		<title>Is Having A Pony A Considerable Amount Of Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever dreamed about buying a horse before, but questioned if you had what it took to adequately take care of one?  Lots of responsible animal owners ask themselves this question prior to choosing to purchase an animal.  This question is a great question to think about, and it should be carefully [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever dreamed about buying a <a href="http://www.livingwithhorses.com" target='_blank'>horse</a> before, but questioned if you had what it took to adequately take care of one?  Lots of responsible animal owners ask themselves this question prior to choosing to purchase an animal.  This question is a great question to think about, and it should be carefully considered before any acquisition is made.</p>
<p>In this write-up I&#8217;ll attempt to make clear all the work that goes in to taking care of your equine.  As soon as you have completed reading this write-up, you should have a good understanding of what must be done to effectively own and take care of a horse.</p>
<p>Firstly, a horse needs lots of room to live a well-balanced and happy existence.  Even though we&#8217;ve all come across video clips of exceptional horses that like to live in the house with their owner&#8217;s, a lot of these horses still have very large back yards to move around and exercise in.  Should you live in a city or even a suburban area, then purchasing a horse is most likely not for you.  This is assuming you are gonna be living with your horse however.  </p>
<p>One option for individuals without much room is to get a horse and board it somewhere.  This approach can be expensive, however it does cut down on a whole lot of the work.  It&#8217;s also possible to get the boarders supply your mount with training, meals, bedding, and medical care.</p>
<p>One more matter to take into account is how much time you will have to groom your equine.  A horse must frequently undergo horse grooming.  You&#8217;ll need to purchase a horse grooming kit together with a hoof pick, horse brush, and proper horse shampoos.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll also need to consider the cost of owning a horse.  Ponies are a lot more costly than say a dog or a kitten.  In addition to thorough consultations with a veterinarian, you are going to have to invest in horse feed, horse bedding, and a horse stall for your equine to live in.  Take into account that these pets are very large and will need to eat a lot more than your typical fifty pound canine or ten pound cat.</p>
<p>The next consideration is your power to train your equine.  Without appropriate training a horse is often a very dangerous animal to have.  You&#8217;ll have to train your horse yourself or you will need to find a skilled horse trainer to assist you.  </p>
<p>I hope this write-up has given you a few things to think about before buying a horse.  In the event you choose to make a purchase, just make sure you know about horse training, horse grooming, horse health, and <a href="http://www.livingwithhorses.com/general_horse_care.html" target='_blank'>horse care</a> before you get your new horse home. </p>
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		<title>Excellent Ideas On The Way A Badly Fitted Bridle Must Be Avoided At Any Expense</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s nothing really quite as spectacular as the look of a horse with a man or woman riding at full speed into the countryside, in full flight to put it another way. The creature along with the rider know implicitly just what the other one needs and expects and this can be seen in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s nothing really quite as spectacular as the look of a horse with a man or woman riding at full speed into the countryside, in full flight to put it another way. The creature along with the rider know implicitly just what the other one needs and expects and this can be seen in the manner that the horse shifts direction and also obeys all of the requires of the master. This kind of regulation takes time to develop and it is not really a mere accident that this rider can exercise this excellent level of command at all. Instead, it is a mix of coaching and also practical knowledge and owes a lot to the correct choice and also fitting of the <a href="http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk" target='_blank'>bridle</a>.</p>
<p>For the inexperienced, <a href="http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/Equestrian/Horse/Saddlery/Bridles/list.htm" target='_blank'>horse bridles</a> can appear that they are relatively complicated. The chances are that in the event that you happen to be given one and also expected to place it over a nearby horse you would just draw a blank as you looked at every one of the related pieces and asked yourself exactly where they were to be positioned. Every part carries a distinct purpose obviously and horse bridles have already been developed over several years, building on practical experience. If applied properly and, more importantly, installed accurately, horse bridles permit the rider to employ full power over the beast.</p>
<p>Fundamentally, bridles are comprised of 6 different pieces. While individual makes and models could differ a bit, these single pieces are standard. Remember that if the bridle just isn&#8217;t fixed properly the horse will never be capable of step adequately and it&#8217;s very unlikely to obey the commands. If you want to make an analogy with the automobile, you might say the horse bridle symbolises the steering wheel, the gas pedal and brake, all rolled into one.</p>
<p>Why don&#8217;t we analyse a number of the separate pieces. The nose band is generally positioned right over the nose. Sometimes it is mostly elective, but various other bridle models depend heavily on the nose band to pull your horse&#8217;s head downwards. You should be cautious since it could harm your horse or damage a part of the bone composition, so this must be carefully positioned.</p>
<p>A brow band should go over the horse&#8217;s brow and maintains your bridle in the right location on the pet&#8217;s head. Moving further down, the cheek piece attaches to the bit and thus straight to the horse&#8217;s reins. This kind of element is therefore a crucial element in presenting a rider&#8217;s desires to the pet. The actual throat latch is yet another ingredient that props up the bridle in place so helping to make certain that everything will not fall from the horse&#8217;s head.</p>
<p>Make sure to pick the right dimension bridle for your pet. Remember that you can find particular pony bridles for smaller sized beasts. The most essential thing to keep in mind would be that the component pieces should never end up being connected too tightly and it may take a little bit of training for you to get any fitment completely correct. Although the horse can tell you in its own way any time fitment is actually correct, if you are a newbie some think it&#8217;s tough to identify the right signs, so don&#8217;t be frightened to check with an authority.</p>
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		<title>I have a horse who is obsessed with me?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Geraldine</dc:creator>
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Izzy.flower asked: theres this cob X that is always escaping from his stall, no matter what we do. His name is pugsley and hes fat and on the small side! Just before at my horse riding school, i was helping out at school holiday events, he escaped in the morning, and came galloping right up [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>Izzy.flower</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>theres this cob X that is always escaping from his stall, no matter what we do. His name is pugsley and hes fat and on the small side! Just before at my horse riding school, i was helping out at school holiday events, he escaped in the morning, and came galloping right up to me! He has over 1 hundred people riding him each week. I was on the other side of thew school, and no-one could catch him, so I had to go get a lead rope and lead him back. Silly little fella, hes a small, brown, CHUBBY! pony!<br />
okay sorry about that, the question is, is it okay for him to be constantly around me. He doesnt like my riding teacher, hes a naughty boy when some one tries to ride him or get him tacked up.<br />
But hes a sweet heart to me and its easy to catch him<br />
question is, is this normal?<br/><br/></div>
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		<title>At what age should I introduce my daughter to horseback riding?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Geraldine</dc:creator>
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SuperMum_22 asked: My husband and I live in a large brick home on 43 acres of farm land.  Last year we purchased a few horses and took up horseback riding (I&#8217;d been a few times before and I loved it).  We ride a few times a week.  We also have a pony, [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>SuperMum_22</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>My husband and I live in a large brick home on 43 acres of farm land.  Last year we purchased a few horses and took up horseback riding (I&#8217;d been a few times before and I loved it).  We ride a few times a week.  We also have a pony, and we&#8217;re wondering when our daughter can start riding.  She&#8217;s 3 now and average size for her age.<br/><br/></div>
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