Most people are fond of feeding their pets; some people know how to elaborate a very complex diet when choosing a Puppy Food. The horses are no exception when it comes to their feeding because every owner will try to conceive the best diet ever. He will try to sprinkle the horse diet with different types of supplements, herbs, minerals and other nutrients. But the owner should pay attention to the fact that every horse is able to run quite efficiently on its basic food, the food it has evolved on, namely to common grass.

There are a lot of considerations in your goal of safe surroundings and room to roam in the company and security of other horses. By its nature a horse is most relaxed while grazing leisurely. So a fenced in paddock without grass is not ideal in the horse's terms, although he may tend to move about more playing with a mate in the paddock. A pasture suited to a horse will fend off many injuries and health problems.

Having a horse as a pet is many a young persons dream, but only the fortunate (and well off) are able to realise it. There are a number of reasons for this, which stem mainly from the fact that they can be such an expensive acquisition in the first place. You can expect to pay anything from 1000 and upwards, depending on the size, age and any training the horse has had. Some may argue that you can end up paying just about as much for a pedigree standard dog; this is true, but the initial outlay for such a pet dwarfs any other costs likely to be incurred by owning it.

Some simple advice on the things equestrians can do to deter thieves from stealing their horses, as well as their horse tack.

Do you know that CRIBBING is not only rough on barns and fences, but it also may be detrimental to a horse's health Read on to learn more and find out how to stop your horse from cribbing.

Before you buy a horse, have you given any thought to what age horse is right for you The age of a horse is a part of horse ownership that is sometimes misunderstood. There are pros and cons to young horses, as well as horses in their late teens and early twenties.

Choosing a toy for your toddler is a very daunting task. Have you ever been to a toy store recently

Buying a horse is actually the simple procedure of exchanging dollars and cents for an animal of your choice. But buying an animal suited to your abilities is a difficult task.

Each horse is different in how it learns and how it reacts to outside stimuli. Certain methods of horse training may apply to some horses, but it does not mean that it will be effective to all breeds of horse.

Horseshoes have become synonymous with good fortune. Having them on your horse's feet has little to do with attracting good luck, but a lot with answering to your steed's needs.

A snapshot of the horse's great contributions to the progress of man from Cro-Magnon to American settler.

Just because your budget may be tight doesn't mean that you cannot have a beautiful and functional round pen.

In this article I discuss an alternative way you can profit from horse racing, other than placing conventional bets with bookmakers.

One of the few real pleasures left in this modern world, is the joy of horse back riding. Roger Bourdon describes a new book that helps beginners how to discover this joy for themselves.

Ensuring that you select the right saddle for your horse is vital. It not only affects the position in which the rider will sit, and therefore can be beneficial in preventing back ache or muscle pain, but it also affects the horse. No responsible horse owner would want their steed to be in discomfort and pain and so choosing the best saddle is very important. There are companies available who will measure your horse and recommend the saddles that they think are most appropria...

There is no beating around the bush - horse riding is a risk sport. Apart from the obvious dangers of falling off when mounted, these large animals have always got to be treated with respect when handling them on the ground and in the stable. Riding need not be any more dangerous than any other risk sport, as long as certain precautions such as those listed on this page are followed. Horse Rider Safety should always be borne in mind when riding or near horses. Safety fo...

A preview of the upcoming UK horse racing action for February and a look at the horses to keep an eye out for.

Do you know anyone with a horse that has had tetanus Probably not. Despite the fact that the organism responsible for the disease is often present in soil and horse manure, it is not a common disease. That is largely due to the widespread use of vaccination. But that doesn't mean you can be complacent. Tetanus is an ever present threat to the health of your horse. In many cases the disease is fatal. Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. It produce...

Whether you are a thrill-seeking daredevil or a committed “Happy Hacker”, there is sure to be a riding holiday to suit you . The choice of country and terrain is enormous and you can opt for a blissful week of escape from the family in beautiful and unspoilt surroundings. Alternatively, make it a family treat - even if some of the clan are totally non-horsey. The first thing to consider with any riding holiday is your true level of riding ability and stamina. A weekend...