The world of horse wormers is a really confusing one. Not only do you have to work out what you're worming for and when you need to do it, there are so many horse wormers on the market that it can be hard to see the wood for the trees.

How can you tell which deworming program is right for you? ollowing a traditional plan may mean that you are worming your horse too often. Does that matter? Well, apart from spending more than you need to, you also run the risk of the worms becoming resistant to the wormers.Anthelmintic resistance is being recognised as an increasing problem. How common a problem is it? The short answer is that we...

I told you about your horse's brain box and how it protects his brain in the event of a forceful head trauma. You also learned that the construction of the brain box makes it unlikely that a head injury will result in a brain injury. I'm going to give you 3 simple field tests you can perform with your horse in the field. When you learn them, you'll be able to tell the difference between a minor...

This is a big mistake that I have made through the years when buying a horse. I either got too excited about the horse, got caught up in the price and/or how the horse performed, or felt uncomfortable asking for the information. For whatever reason, I did not ask for copies of the horses medical history or any other health records the buyer had.

Buying your first or new horse can be a very exciting but nervous time. Will I find what I'm after? Will it be the right horse for me? What is the real reason it's for sale? Does it have any health problems? HELP!I don't want to be ripped off!RELAX..here are a few handy hints that can reduce the stress in choosing your new equine partner.Whether you are looking at buying your first horse or your...

When a horse takes a direct blow to a muscle, we say he has sustained a contusion. Contusions are almost always followed by swelling. Your knee-jerk reaction is to ice it. Good choice. But if you don't have an ice pack available, try this instead.When it comes to contusions, horses are a lot like humans. A direct blow from a blunt object crushes the underlying muscle fibers and the connective...

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is also known by the term "swamp fever." The disease is also referred to as "equine AIDS" because the virus that causes it is closely related to the human HIV virus. That being the case, how can you tell if your horse has it? And do we humans need to be concerned about coming down with a deadly disease if one of our horses has swamp fever?The...

If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. Or so the old saying goes. However, wishes were horses but not horse supplies as well, then the beggars in question would not be riding.To begin with, anyone who wishes to ride a horse, will need horse supplies in the form of tack. Even the roughest rider who enjoys bareback riding will require a bridle, and most of us would prefer to have a saddle...

Learning how to train a horse successfully starts with the right materials. You will need a guide to show you the proper training techniques that are proven to work with horses, from pint-sized ponies to spirited stallions. When you have the right material in hand, you will have the confidence you need to find training success.Training your animal starts with your attitude. If you are scared of...

If you are lucky enough to get a 7-week-old puppy, there is no excuse for any bad habits to develop over his lifetime. Puppies learn INSTANTLY when they are that young, and if you use the proper training methods, gentle but consistent, he will behave like an angel his whole life through. The most important training, of course, is housebreaking. Boys are easier than girls because exploring outside...

Few breeds of horse have captured the imagination like the Arabian horse has. Since the dawn of history, Arabian horses have inspired and influenced many people.In the days of early history, Arabian horses were prized as warhorses and mounts for royalty. The Old Testament in the Bible contains many references and descriptions to these horses, the most notable being in the book of Job, where a...

Owning a horse can be a very rewarding hobby. Whether you are a person who just likes to go for a peaceful trail ride or you are aiming for Olympic gold, there comes a time when we all will travel somewhere with our horse.Whether this experience is just to go to a different trail riding area, heading to your first competition or moving paddocks, the following handy tips can help make the...

Breeders are not the only ones who have the knowledge of different horse breeds. Many horse lovers do, too. The history of horse breeding as well as the features of different breeds are interesting learning that can give you a better understanding of these magnificent creatures.

Horses are susceptible to a variety of diseases and the wide majority of them we are not too concerned with because we vaccinate our horses. It is important to remember that just because some diseases are vaccinated against, your horse may still be able to contract them but the vaccination will lessen the effect of the disease. Vaccinations are important because you never know what may be floating...

Ticks. If you've taken your horse on trail rides, you've probably come back with them. Sometimes on his legs. Sometimes on his neck. Sometimes in some very sensitive areas. You'll no doubt find a few in his ears, too. But if they're so far inside his ears that you can't reach them, you'll need to try one of these methods to get them out.Surface ticks are generally no big deal to remove. If I've...