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horses ;? does anyone know any good websites for buying horses or know any horses for sale in the north east ? preferably just over 15hh thanks alot :) north east 0f england :) sorry

Horses?????? We are considering getting a horse next summer. But first my dad wants us to learn everything about them, and he wants us to take a six weeks spring riding lessons. How much do most places charge for lessons? I also need to know what kind of horses are good with children and teens. What are some of the supplies that are must haves? How many acres do you need for a horse? Is a horse hard to care for? Do you need to care for them everyday ( cleaning stalls, feeding, and watering )? Please help. Also if anyone knows a good horse website please let me know.

HORSEs??????/? my dad saidd i could get a horse maybe next summer but i dont really no wat u need for the horse and how much would everything cost? i live in the country and we hav hay but wat else like for grooming and stuff 3 of my really good friends hav alot of horses and they say they hav to run them every day but i just want to no how much everything will cost and wat to do in general i no about running them every day but wat else? im 13 and live in the USA

Horse Management- How did you get into horses and where did you learn the necessities? A lot of people get into the horse business or horse ownership as a "family" thing. The generations before them had horses, and now they too own horses. I'm sure most of their knowledge comes from learning by hand. But some other people (like myself) do not get this opportunity. My grandparents owned horses, but my parents did not. So that "hands-on" learning that goes on for generations stopped. Right now I'm still in High School but plan on owning a horse or more in the future. I've taken equine science/management classes, and work with large animals like cattle (not that their care is alike!). And as weird as it sounds- I think I am going too far with learning and reasearch. So have you horse owners learned what you know from childhood, learned about the subject then got into horses, or just got horses and learned as you go?

How can I get my other horses when I play Red Dead Redeption? Every time I break a horse, it ends up being a slow horse. I've heard that the Kentucky Saddler (golden Horse) is the best. And that's the one that Bonnie gives you when you start to break other horses. When my mom plays she says you have to kill them to get your other horse. So, she takes them out to a lonely feild, gets off the horse, wistles, and then shoots the horse in the neck. Please tell her she's wrong and you can get the horses another way.

How and why are race horses assigned weights to carry? I've read of good race horses being required to carry 130+ lbs against younger or less successful horses carrying much less. I thought it was to give a younger horse more of a chance but isn't a race about which horse is fastest? Why is a better horse penalized & how do they determine the weights?

What does cadence mean in horse terms? And how important is it in horses training? I keep trying to look it up for what it means for horses and how important it is for horses training, but cannot seem to get a clear answer. So I ask, What does cadence mean in horse terms? And how important is it in horses training? Thanks.

How many horses would I need to keep 80 acres of pasture to a certain level? I am looking at renting 80 acres of fenced land. It is separated into 11 different pasture areas plus a barn area. The owner that is renting it has to keep the grass at 4-9 inches length. So I am wondering about how many horses that would take (so I can get some boarders)? I have 4 full-size horses and 2 minis and he says he thinks it would need 20-25 horses minimum. Thanks!

What color horses do you think get the most attention in the ring? Where I live everyone gushes over the horses that are classic chestnut with 4 white sock and blaze, and the horse that is all all white or any Friesians. Where you live in your opinion what color combo horse does everyone gush over? The judges wow at Pinto colored horses that have super clean patterns!

Can my horse infect other horses with strangles if he was boarded on a farm that had an outbreak? The outbreak was a month ago and infected horses are almost recovered. My horse did not get sick, but can he be a carrier? And if so, how long would he need to be quarantined before leaving? My horse is 18 yrs old. If he has an immunity to strangles, can he still pass the organism to other horses, or does his immune system destroy it so he is not a carrier?

What do you wish horse people knew about horses? I hate it when horse people don't even know what color their horse is in horse terms.. Brown is a horse with a black body and brown muzzle... etc. There is a difference between colt and filly.. If your talking about either one is a foal. Colt equals male.. they are not all colts. The truck and trailer doesn't judge the quality of the horse coming out of it. Respect for the people who train their own horse. Just because I ride western doesn't mean I'm a redneck or trash. What are things you wish the horse people out there know about horses!

How many horses would be needed to start a small part time horsemanship/martial arts school? How many horses would be needed to start a small part time horsemanship school? I want to teach people classical Sikh warfare including how to fight on horseback, but this is not really going to be a full time job. Although I realize keeping even a single horse does take a considerable amount of time. How many horses would I need to begin with?

How do they get the horses over to Beijing for the Olympics? I was watching some type of equestrian thing on the olympics yesterday and it said that the handler of the horse was from Connecticut, so the horse must be her horse and also live in Connecticut too right? So how do they get everyone's horses over there?

How many horses die per year in horse racing? I hate horse racing, like the ones around the really long tracks, i think it is a cruel sport people put there horses through to just get some money and more horses to race. So, just wondering, how many horses die per year during a race? And i don't care if the horse was trained, i still think it's cruel. And I HATE it when they use their whips.

What type of trailers is best for transporting horses long distance? I just bought two horses and need to arrange their transportation. It is 900 miles from their current location to my house. I received some quotes from horse transportation companies and need to make a decision. I heard that air ride trailer is better for horses going long distance. Is it true? A company that transports rescued horses gave me a good quote. But some websites are saying that transporters of rescued horses have higher risks of transmitting infection or accidents of behavioral problems. Is it true? I appreciate any advice on choosing horse transportation.

What shots do horses get in the spring and which in the fall? Just need to know so I can get my horses' shots taken care of. He my first horse so I am still learning. *****Also if you know which shots you can give your horse and which ones the vet gives that would be helpful too! Oh, in the state of ohio.

What to expect when placing a miniature horse in with full size horses? If we put a miniature in with our full size horses what can we expect? Do the full size horses treat in like another horse and it falls into the pecking order? Or is it more like having a goat or dog around them? Will the full size pick on or be mean to the miniature?

How much does an average horses vet bills cost? Im about to buy my first horse and i have huge pastures and arenas a barn and some stalls i can afford everything but i was just curious to how much it cost.I have loved horses all my life and i am willing to do all of the work my self and we have been discussing this for months and months and we have all the preperation we need and i am planning on buying a begginer horse for starters to get the feel of it to see if i want more or not please answer my question thanks!

How do they transport the horses for equestrian to China for the Olympics? By plane or boat? I know that they must transport them also when they sell them internationally or for other prestigious international horse shows. It must be VERY expensive! I'm guessing that most of the equestrian riders come from wealthy families. Horses aren't cheap, are they horse owners??? Anyways, I was just wondering about the transportation. I'm assuming they fly them in special cargo planes like they use for transporting zoo animals and/or special livestock.

Can horse with stangles 8 years ago infect horses at new barn? I have a boarder wanting to bring a horse to my farm. This horse had strangles 8 years ago. Can it cause any problems with my horses? Can a horse who had Strangles 8 years ago infect horses? I have a boarder wanting to bring a horse that had the disease 8 years ago. Can they still be infectious to other horses?

How do I get my horse to pass by other horses? So I don't have a fenced-in area or room for a fenced-in area at my house, so I ride down dirt roads near my house. There is a small farm near my house that has two horses in the front pasture. My horse can usually go by one way without calling them out or stopping, but on the way back, she calls to them then goes up to the fence and won't turn around to go home. When I ask her to move she usually picks up her front legs and pivots around on her hindquarters. It takes a long time to get her to do what I want her to do and it gets really frustrating.

Did horses really start out as being smaller then a kitten? I recall hearing somewhere that horses were no more than a foot long a few million years ago. Is this true?

What are some tips for buying horses online? Aw, the age of the Internet. Anyway, I have been looking for horses and I am wondering if anyway had some tips for me while shopping online? What kind of information do you need before you feel it is a good idea to travel out of state to look at the horse? Or do you just scrap the trip to see the horse (since you've talked to the owner, have pictures, videos, etc.) and ask for a guarantee?

One of my Horses all has itch skin from flies and insects? I have tried I lot of old horses mens methods. I buy rugs for him but he ripe them in short times. I hate chemical, but try this one chemical stuff on him, it did not work and once I open the bottle of stuff both my horses could smell it, even if I had them in the yard would not let me near them. Anyone on the otherside of the world got any other answers?

Where can I start learning about horses and get good experience? When I'm a little more older I would really like a horse. But from the looks of it, a horse is a big responsibility and someone should have a few years experience before getting one. So how do I start any guides and any place I can start learning about horses. I live in Elizabethtown Kentucky I am going to Tennessee and my friend has 3 horses. Also when I was 5 I rode my aunts horse and I did pretty well!

How horses limit the size of a rocket? I have heard that the size of rocket is limited because of two horses' arses. Is it true? Can you attach the arctile for me? Thank you. ^ _ ^

What brand of model horses have two sideways horseshoes in a circle on the horse's butt? I have a ton of model horses that I need to know the brand of. They are plastic in all different colors, and each one has two sideways horseshoes in silver looped together that are in a circle printed on it's butt. Does anybody know?? Thanks!

How to tell if your neighbor is poisoning my horses? Well whenever one of my horses is sick I blame the neighbor or some person 10 years ago in my past. I want to find out if they are actually poisoning my horses. I've set up cameras, and I haven't been able to catch them, so I now believe that the vet i'm paying money to fix my horses, is really hurting my horses.

What are the positive and negatives about cow-hocked horses,and horses that are in at the knee? Some horses have very good conformation and some have their bads. Like in at the knee, cow-hocked, pigeon toed,and so on. Please answer me this question. Can horses that are cow-hocked/in at the kness still show and win more than a horse with perfect conformation?

How do I get cuckleburs off a horses face? This is referring to the horses that I mentioned in my last question. One of the horses has cuckleburs on her face & on her bridle. Can anyone tell me a way to get these off without losing the horses trust?

How long does a horses mane need to be to do hunter braids? My horses mane is a little longer than my first four fingers put together. As a reference. But how long in cm or in does a horses mane typically need to be?

How would I go about getting into horses massage therapy? Hi, I am from Australia. I have been thinking about doing a horses massage course and becoming a qualified massge therapist for animals (mainly horses). I am expereinced with horses and alnimals of all kind but cannot find out how to get into a course like this or find workshops anywhere. Any infomation on this would be greatly appreciated.

How many years should a person ride/work with horses before owning a horse? I know this question really depends on the person, but in general, how long should a person be riding/working with horses before owning a horse. A friend of mine has been riding for 3 years and working at a barn for 3 1/2 years, and she feels she is ready to own a horse. Do you think this is too short of a time?

Where Do I Find Horses For a Horse Rescue? I am starting a small private horse rescue at my farm. I already have funding, supplies, and a good vet to help me out. What I want to know is, where do I find horses to rescue? I live in Utah. I know there are alot of people who can't, or just don't want to care for their horse or horses anymore. I just want to know how to go about finding them. Please no negative comments. Thank you everyone!

What rugs to put on horses during the day? I feel like asking questions today- lol. So what kind of rugs do you put on your horses during the day? Today is so hot where I am, and I am not sure what kind of rug I should be putting on my horse. Should she be wearing no rug?

How many horses can you keep in a 1 acre paddock for 2 days? Lets say you had a bunch of horses. How many could you keep in a 1 acre paddock for 2 days, moving them to a fresh 1 acre paddock after that time and repeating the process? And how long would it take the pasture to recover afterwards? In terms of grazing... The idea is that the horses always have access to good grazing, don't trample the grass so much that it won't recuperate and aren't sitting in their own manure all the time.

How do you stop a dog from chasing horses? My brother-in-law and his dog live on the same property as me. She barks and chases my horses and bites their legs. We have already had the vet out to take care of a bite wound she caused and now we have another horse injured because of her. My brother-in-law will not do anything to stop her behavior. We live on a farm. He doesn't believe in tying dogs up or putting them in a kennel. She is the worst when someone pulls in the yard in a vehicle or if she thinks the horses are getting too close to the fence. Any suggestions for me?

What is the best way to keep a horses hooves from becoming too dry, even with the regular use of hoof oil? We have a little debate in the stable where i work, I say that too much washing and water will gradually make the horses hooves them dry, we should continue to oil the hoof regularly and avoid water as much as possible, but another employee insists that we should wash the horses hooves every day regardless, whether they are dirty or not! She seems to think water will moisten the hooves. I would really like to learn what is right, as I only want the best for the horses and to stop the hooves being so dry. Any suggestions?

How were horses trained for battle during the middle ages? Is it true that horses could attack enemy soldiers by biting and kicking? Were they trained to rescue their masters if they were wounded or fell down?

How many horses would you consider before a farm is called a breeding farm? I was thinking about it and wondered. How many would you consider until it's an actual breeding farm? And I don't mean like a backyard breeding place, but a fancy one with horses with nice bloodlines. Ex. 4 Stallions and 10 Mares I don't have a clue that's why I asked. Thanks!

How would horses get their salt intake living in the wild? It is stressed in so many feeding books and articles that all horses need a supply of salt in their diet. They say that they cannot get this salt from grazing.. So if it is so important that they get the right amount of salt intake, how would they get it in the wild?

How many horses should be in an indoor arena? My barn is very busy and allows up to 8 horses in the indoor arena at any time. This includes 3 trainers/lessons. Is that too crowded? Or is it just me. I would say the arena is larger than a standard arena but not enormous.

How many horses or oxen would you need to power a typical house? Just wondering if it would be feasible to power your entire house with bunch of horses or oxen? How many would you need? Would it be economical, as you obviously have to feed them? Would PETA protest? Also could recycle their feces and get methane gas from their flatus.

How many horses do you typically want at a riding barn? How many horses would you like to see at a barn where you would take lessons? *If you would give the minimum you would work with, then the preferred number, that would be great! Just curious.

How do you stop goats from eating my horses tails? I have two horses and two goats. How do I keep my goats from eating my horses tails? Without haveing to seperate my goats from the horses.

How to grow out a horses tail that has been chewed off? My horses tail has been recently chewed off by another horse. And not just a little bit. Her tail is basically nonexsistant now. What is best to use to get it to grow back out?? Thankss in advance. Also, shes only a year old. And theres no tail left to braid or to tie a tail bag in. I've been using Mane N Tail Conditioner, but it hasn't been working.

Why are horses not supposed to sweat after a flu and tet jab? Just wondering as mine some times go mad around the field if they hear other horses on the road or a hunt passes nearby. Should I leave getting it done until their rugs are off? I don't live beside the field. Also does anybody know why it's bad for them to sweat after the jab?

What is that thing called that horses are attached to so you can ride them in a circle? I can't find what it's called through a Google search so I hope someone can help me. What is the thing called that horses are attached to so that when people ride them, the horses can only walk in a circle? Thanks. Hot walker was what I was looking for.

Were there horses in the Western Hemisphere during the time of Jesus? I know that horses used to populate the Western Hemisphere, but I'm not sure when. There was a time period when they died out and then afterwards horses were brought back to the Americas via the Spanish Conquistadors. So, were horses there during Jesus' time, or did they die out far sooner than that?

How long would you graze two horses on an acre when using rotational grazing? I have an assignment that asks us to tell them what we would do to graze a 5 acre paddock with 2 horses. I have decided to take the blocks into acre blocks and use rotational grazing and cross grazing by grazing the horses, then resting, then sheep, then resting for two intervals before the horses come around on the circuit again. I'm stuck on how long I should graze the horses, and on what pasture I should use. Any suggestions. When the horses are grazing I don't want them to completly strip the acre in the interval the have

How can I help 2 certain horses being neglected in my area? Theres a small town with a bad reputation about 20 minutes from where I live, and every time I'm over that way I see these 2 horses in this tiny quarter- or half-acre pasture with barbed wire (i think) on the fence and it makes me sick. They look so skinny and scraggly, and I want to do something about it. I plan on making it a point to drive over and look just a little closer, but what is real cause to call humane society. And if the poor animals were eventually removed from the practically in-town property, would there be a way for me to take one or both horses to my barn and nurture them. Also, are there grants or funding available in helping with this. Anyone with this kind of experience, I would really appreciate some insight and help in figuring this out. I've got 2 horses of my own now, and my first horse died in january, old and skinny, so i know some horses are just skinny. I don't want to cause problems, I just want what's best for the animals. Thanks!

Horses betting online - real money gambling? What is the best wagering site for betting horses online? I need a good site for horses betting online that pays full track odds on the Pick 3, Pick 6, Exactas, Trifectas and Superfectas.

How long should horses be kept off a field after weed killing? We weed killed out fields two and half weeks ago! Any advice on how long our horses should be kept of it?

What are some good websites of horses that need to be adopted? No Petfinder please. I am looking to ride this horse as well. Oh, and it needs to be in Sonoma County, CA. Horses for sale and adoption. Sorry, I ride Western and I am looking for a good all around horse. I want to go into barrel racing or reining, but right now I'm just looking. I want to look around a lot before I decide on anything.

What is the benefit of raising horses if not for breeding? Pardon my ignorance, but what do you benefit from raising horses on a farm if not for breeding or offering trail riding? Cows, pigs, sheep, etc, I know those are for meat, milk, wool, but horses?

How many horses are kept at the barn you ride/keep your horses at? I board my horse at a barn about 5 minutes away from my house. There are about 30 horses there; 10 of them are owned by the barn and used for lessons.

How to build a fence for horses on a slope? My teacher needs an efficient way to build a fence on a slope. He has horses and doesn't want too big of gaps for the horses to get out.

How old are horses when they get sway backs? How old are horses when they get sway backs? Do they have to be OLD old or can they develop one at like the age of 8? Also what are they caused by? Btw can you canter a horse that has a slight sway back? Like a sway back in the making?

What ways are there to exercise horses appart from swimming and riding them? I do an animal course at college and i can't find any other ways to exercise horses i am not every into horses. Someone please Help! Thankyouuu xx

How many horses are reccomended on 5 acres fenced in Kentucky? I live in Kentucky and am wondering how many horses can 5 acres hold? I am not sure on the ratio between horses per acre? How many horses can stay on 5 acres? Thanks!!!

What is the best charitable organization for horses? I am looking to donate to a horse charity. Which one will be most benificial to horses AND they can be saved for the amount I am willing to donate? URLs are accepted.

What does it take to earn your horses respect and trust? Ok its a slow night on here, lets get it rolling. There appears to be 2 sides on here in reguards to this question. I have always felt that respect comes from training and building a bond with your horse that way. Then you have the other ones that believe you go out there with a bucket of treats, pet them, kiss them and build respect and trust that way. How do you accomplish this and how many horses have you honestly owned (living breathing ones).

How does horse flu exactly affect horses? In Australia / Vic / Melbourne there has been a horse flu scare. But what I would really like to know is what does the flu do to a horse. I understand that the horse develops a temperature. Yes I know horses cant talk so they can't tell us how they are feeling, but what do the experts say about how it affects the infected horse.

What are people with horses feeding in the summer as suplemental feed in the summer? I live in Texas we have land, I have 2 horses and a mini donkey. They are un trained until later this summer, I am curious of what others may be feeding and how often etc? Looking for ideas thanks

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What is the longest you have trailered horses on a road trip? I have a 13 hour trip to Montana to make with 2 horses (we are moving). How long do you think I can drive before having to give them a break? Plus, where do you usually stop to do so? I have searched for websites on horse friendly rest stops and can't find any. Thank you!

What is that shampoo they use on horses but it makes your hair grow really fast? Yeah... My friend had horses and she and her mom used to use the shampoo they used on the horses and I guess it makes your hair grow really fast. My aunt said the same thing I just don't kow what it's called. Or where to get it.

What do you pay for shoeing in your area? Anyone in the horse section shoe your own horses? Wondering how much you pay to get your horses shod on all four feet. A friend of mine is going to farrier school in Oklahoma, and I'm wondering how much he's going to make at this job. He has a lot of horse experience, so I know he'll do a nice job. And he lives in Idaho, where everyone who uses their horses must put shoes on them regularly. What does your farrier charge?

What common human foods are bad for horses? I have heard that chocolate is not good for horses, but I was never sure. Are there any other human foods you should watch out for when it comes to horses? Thanks in advance!

How do you get horses hair to lay flat in one groom? My horses hair sticks, i mean her actual coat, not her mane, i need it to lay down today, please help! She has her winter coat and isn't rugged (hoping to get one very very soon). Sorry, i meant sticks up. I live in Australia, it is really cold right now!

What kind of feed can my senior horses eat? I have been feeding my 2 senior horses Nutrena Senior Feed, not the John Lyon signature brand. It is $14.49/bag at my local feed store and i go through 1 to 1 & 1/2 bags a week. It is getting pretty costly. Is there other brands that are just as good for senior horses that won't make them have digestive problems? It also must be able to get wetted down, because I have to make it into a bran mash as they have choke syndrome. The reason I have been using Nutrena Senior so long is because it has rice bran and beet pulp in it, and as far as I know, no other senior feed does that. If it helps in your research, i live in minnesota, so please don't give me a name of something that is only available in massachusetts or whatever state you live in! THanks!

How to keep my horses water tank clean? I am constantly cleaning out my horses buckets and water tanks. I am wondering if there is anything that could help with keeping their water clean (green moss, algae grows) Thanks!

What is the best country in the world for horses, and horse jobs? Canada? USA? United Kingdom? Australia? Ireland? For keeping horses, and getting veterinary jobs? And the most variety of horses, and cheapest supplies? And also the best climate? Thanks everyone! oh, and only people who actually know about horses please, i dont want short pointless anwsers... thanks again!

How many horses can i fit in the boot of my 2003 ford falcon sedan? I am planning on taking my horses to the Geraldton 2009 Muster and was wondering if i can just put the in the boot. Will i need to chop off their legs and stitch them back on when i get there? Has anyone done this before?

How are dogs capable of killing horses? Recently on the news, there was talk about a rottweiler that took down, and killed a horse. (Not a pony- a horse) How do dogs do this? The horse is an animal that weighs over 1,000 lbs, and the rottweiler probably weighed 100 lbs. How are dogs capable of killing horses by themself?

How do I get my horses to stop, am I giving them incorrect signals? It takes about 3-4 more steps before my horses stop. I think the fault must be mine. I use the Whoa command and pull back on the reins. I try to plant myself in the saddle and push my legs forward but I am usually only at a walk at the time and not moving much anyway.

What is the best grass to grow for horses? We live on a 77 acre farm and have horses but it the fields are full of weeds and fescue. What are the first steps in making the fields good for horses to eat? Looking for some insight? Get rid of fescue? spray? take soil samples? etc?

How do I clean my horses brushes? What about after I brush them and they are shedding? I brush my horses and the brushes get dusty, and hairy, and gross. How do I clean them? Do I just soak them in water?

My dream is owning horses. Should I live in a apartment or live in a house that has horse property? My dream is owning horses. Should I live in a apratment or live in a house on horse property? I read how much one horse's care would cost a year. (vet bills, farrier, hay for summer and or other seasons, cost of hay per horse, fly spray, wormers, farm fence and barn maintanence, and ect.) But right now I'm not sure what direction I should go in. I understand how much horses cost just to buy. And I also know that someone would need to make a decent living just to take care of themelves, their car (gas and insurance), mortage, water, heating and gas bills. But how much money would I need to make of year to take care of my horse(s), me and my house bills? And what if you are living by yourself? I am not a yard person. I love horses!!

What does the Cardiac Muscles do in a horses muscular system? What does the Cardiac Muscles do in a horses muscular system? Or anything to do with cardiac...muscles and horses? Its for a science paper.

How do you feed your horses in the field? How do you feed multiple horses bucket feeds in the field, without them trying to steal each others feed? I know there's lots of ways of doing this, but am looking for new ideas.

How can I stop hornets going for my horses? It's a really hot summer and the hornets are out in full! They are driving my two horses mad and I wondered if anyone knew of any remedies or effective repellents to stop them bothering the horses.

Why do you get charlie horses while sleeping when you had consumed alcohol that night? It seems that anytime i drink more than about 6 beers or so and go to sleep I always end up getting charlie horses in my calf muscles in the middle of the night. Any explanation? A. Why is it only my calf muscles that seize up and not other muscles? B. And why does it only happen in the middle of the night?

Why do people buy horses without a prepurchase exam? I've been horse shopping lately and won't buy a horse without getting a prepurchase exam done first. Horses are expensive to feed, house, shoe, etc., and I don't want to get stuck with a horse I can't ride. But, I'm finding that other people seem to snap horses up without getting an exam done shortly after horses are advertised. Some sellers seem like they'll just sell their horses to the first person who shows up with cash.

How much money does 10 gallons of water cost for horses? Im in fifth grade and im doing a million dollar report,which About horses and all the things horses need to live.We have a million dollars to spend and not over or under.This ? is for horse lovers and experts.

What type of fencing is suitable for both horses and cattle? My family is planning on moving our horses out to our own property this summer along with some beef cattle (5-10). What type of fencing is safe enough for my horse but sturdy enough for cattle?

Do horses pull others horses manes out in the same area when they play? I have two horses. They play horse games by biting each other. They keep biting each other in the same area on their neck and mane. One horse has a large circle of her mane missing. The hair that is pulled out is smooth with all of the hair in this area gone. Is this normal? Usually, if you pull hair out you would have a few hairs left in the area and not smooth. Does she have ringworm? Does anyone know what I am talking about?

How do they catch loose horses in horseracing? When you see a horserace and a jockey takes a fall but the loose horse keeps on running, how is it caught once the race is over? Do they train horses to come to a handler or do they just wait for the horse to get bored before grabbing it? I'm specificially asking about horseracing in the UK.

How would civilization have developed if horses had never existed? This also implies that any related species of type of donkey, mule, etc also never existed. In other words, how lucky were we that horses evolved?

What is the difference between working with trail horses and race horses? I used to work as a ranch hand with trail riding horses. I'm about to starat working at a place that has racehorses. What do I need to know before I start?

Can grazing horses increase dock and nettles on pasture? I want to graze my horses on a friends unused field. There is quite a bit of dock and patches of nettles. My horses wil eat the grass but leave the dock and nettles. Will this encourage the weeds to increase?Any info appreciated! Thanks!

How do I get my horses to pick up their feet? I have 2 horses, one is 25 and the other is 20. They haven't been picking up their feet lately. I usually pick out their hooves everday, but now I can barely get a day in out of the week. I will stand there for over 30 minutes trying to make them pick their feet up, but they won't budge. I have even tried putting my weight into them to make them shift their weight. I don't know what to do. Any ideas?

what color pad would look best with different colored horses? I am going to buy a new pad but I can't choose what color to buy. I always ride different horses. I just want to know what colors go good with what color horses.

What is the largest number of horses ever flown in (airlifted) for a single event? I work for an organization that will coordinate the airlifting of over 900 horses from around the world to one site for a specific event. Could this be a world record? Thanks!

How can i identify the Thoroughbred horses racing in a painting? I need to find out what horses are racing in an oil painting i have. I know that each jockey wears the owners or farm colors. Is there a website that i can find out this info?

Where can i find stories of Horses attacking people? I am after news stories and accounts of tame horses attacking people. Can you post the links to the stories. Cheers!

Can you help with socializing dogs and horses? I have horses and dogs…soon I will be at a place where my dogs can meet my horses. One of my dogs is a hunter. The other is not very well socialized. I’d like for the four of them (2 dogs, 2 horses) to be able to be around each other. Horse people: Do you have any suggestions? Dog people: Your suggestions, please?

How can i wash out my horses tail when its like 30-50 degrees outside? Its REALLY cold up here and my horses tail is nasty. I have shampoo and anything needed to wash out his tail but its like 45 degrees!! Its way to cold to give him a shower!!! His tail is disgusting and I really wanna make it look nice!!! Can anyone tell me the step by step way to wash out his tail without making him all wet and cold?

Horses...........? Now i'm fine with horses playing around in the field/stables, and I have nothing against horses - it's just the owners/riders. When people decide to ride their horse on the roads they hold up traffic for miles and the horse sh!ts all over the road!! Plus there's always the risk that it's gonna go mental and jump on your bonnet or something like that. Is it just me or do you agree that if they want to ride on the road then the horse riders should pay some kind of tax and pick up all the sh!t - car drivers have to pay car tax, so why shouldn't they?!?!?! I don't care how long horses have been around.........roads are built for cars!! (yes they wee originally for horse and cart or whatever - but i'm talking about the mordern road). "They shoudn't pay tax because they'd prefer the roads to go back to being fields"................They can't prefer anything - they don't have a choice - it's a d^mn horse, humans are in charge! And how can you say they don't hold up traffic when they obviously do - you cant just pass a horse with another car coming at you - they take up too much of the lane - and if drivers are supposed to stay wide and clear of them, then you absolutely have to go in the other lane dont you!! "And finally, most horseriders already pay car tax"............well I have two cars - I still have to tax both!! I DON'T CARE about horse insurance.....horse insurance doesn't go toward costs of roads etc does it!!! SHEILA..........a few things about that....... Horse Crap fertilises tarmac does it?!!! Who says I don't slow down?! - I don't want a big dent in my bonnet so i'm not gonna provoke it am I. The roads are paid for by people who pay car tax, like they should be buy people who want to ride horses on them. Lastly, im English. Why do people keep saying about pedestrians........?? Pedestrians walk on the pavement not in the road!! And cyclists, they're annoying too - but not half as much as horses. 'Horses'............ Dogs were here before cars - but we don't allow people to walk them down the road do we - they stay on the pavement! 'Nokhada'.........That would just be stupid - you're being stupid!......Those that want to ride on the road have to pay a tax - it's valid for however long specified for as many horses as you desire (riding one at a time i.e. one lot of tax doesn't cover a group of 3 people out riding), then you get a wallet sized card to fit in your wallet that you must carry with you when riding - as you would get a tax disc for your car...........or you could get a tax disc and attach it to the eye deflector things that they wear (no i dont care for there official name). SIMPLE!!!!!!

How to grow out a horses tail? I have a year old Paint Horse. She had been going out in the pasture with another yearling and then her pasture mate chewed off her tail. And not just a little bit....alot. I've been using Mane N Tail Conditioner but it takes forever to work. And theres not enough tail left to put it in a braid or to tie a tail bag in. She used to have a gorgeous long thick tail. Is there anyway to grow it back out? I know some horses that had they're tails chewed off years ago and they never grew back out fully. Is that whats going to happen to my horse?? Or is there some way to grow it back out? Thanks in advance.

What causes the muscle over a horses eye to get sunk in? I have heard that the muscle above a horses eye starts to sink in when their teath are not floated correctly. Is this the cause? What else will cause the sunken muscle? Is there a way to correct it?

How can I prepare my property to start boarding horses, and how should I charge? I have 5 acres and a daughter who loves horses. We think boarding horses may be a good source of extra money and fun for both of us.

What can you put on a horses feet to make them tougher? My horses feet are so tender and in the winter, her shoes freee up and you can't pick her hooves.Is there anything you can put on them? Any remedies or anything?

How do I get my horse to SLOW DOWN around other horses? I just got my first horse about 2 months ago. She's been doing really good and I'm planning on showing her this summer. She was always around other horses when she wasn't with me but now she's the only one and because of that we (my family and I) spend a lot of time with her, so she doesn't feel lonely. About a week ago, i attended a "bring your horse and ride in the arena" 4H meeting. I knew that she would be a little nervous but most of these horses were well trained. While riding her,though, she kept drifting toward other horses. When my friend would canter past me, she would atomatically speed up to catch up to her. She cantered past more but she still go the urge to speed up each time. Well, i'm afraid of what she will do this weekend (first show) because even as i was practicing today, she tried to catch up to my brother, who was jogging in front of me. With a horse in front of her in the ring, i'm afraid she'll break into a canter to catch up. HELP! (I'm in Walk-Trot Classes)