There are many potential fire hazards around a working farm. Even in the best of all situations, unexpected problems can occur. Prevention is clearly key to fire safety.
The owner of a local equine rescue is unhappy that most of the 18 horses seized from a Salem Township boarding facility in December have been returned to their original owners after the filing of animal cruelty charges in the case. Tricia Terry, who took care of the horses and ...
"Why is that horse's tail bandaged? What is wrong with it?" I am sometimes asked this question regarding a horse with its tail in a bag. What is a tail bag and why is it used? Another good question is, "What is that dead animal hanging on that horse’s stall ...
Why do some horses wear shoes and some do not? Which is better? The short answer is a function of physical characteristics and functional demands placed on the horse, as well human factors.
The American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse in Michigan as it is in the United States as a whole. The <a href="http://www.aqha.com/">American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)</a>, founded in 1940, has registered more than 5 million horses world-wide since then.
Muscle must be trained to support the back and to protect it from injury. Both horses and riders need good core strength for best performance.
Blanketing can be a useful method of keeping your horse comfortable in the winter, especially if your horse remains in work through the cold months. To determine if blanketing is best for you, consider your riding goals, your horse’s individual characteristics, and the resources available to you to manage your horse’s clothing.
The Haflinger http://www.haflingerhorses.com/ is a versatile breed developed in the Alps as an all-around horse for work under harness and saddlehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrol. Its roots go back to the middle ages, but all modern Haflingers trace back to one foundation sire: 241 Folie, foaled in 1874. The Haflinger’s calm, gentle nature, sturdy build, excellent endurance, and ability to thrive on little food suit it well for life in the mountains.
Showing a horse at the 4H Youth Show required a tremendous outpouring of energy on the part of the youth, his or her family, and their show animals. For those who show multiple species and/or still exhibits, it can seem Herculean. It is a great opportunity to show horses, other animals as well as pies and other still exhibits with friends, family, and club members, forging memories and friendships to last a lifetime. The show is open to the public, so come out and see the projects!
Summer horsemanship camps are an excellent way to introduce an interested child to riding. Exposure to horses and more generally to rural lifestyles and concern helps develop understanding of the people and animals we share our world with.
Horses have sensitive ears, with excellent hearing, but are not as accurate in localizing sound as some other animals. This makes them more reactive to loud noises, of which the Fourth of July usually abounds. A few simple precautions can help keep your horses safe and calm.
Shetland ponies have a high cuteness factor, but pound for pound, they are the most powerful of all equines. As sweet as they appear, and as capable as they are, it takes years of education to make a good riding pony.
Horse forage in Michigan is generally pasture grass and legume mixture, and hay, which is the same stuff, but dried out. It is the basis of a horse’s diet. Pastures and hayfields are not static entities, but are made up of a cast of different species which change over the course seasons and years, and even during the course of a single day.
“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!” Although one abhors seeming ungraciously to the giver, it is always a good idea to look that horse in the mouth, so you know what you are getting into by accepting the generous gift. Examination of the teeth by a knowledgeable person can fairly closely estimate a horse’s age, and give an indication of what kind of care the animal has received. Teeth do not lie, and so you will get useful information “straight from the horse’s mouth”.
his week practices started for the Ann Arbor Junior High School Equestrian Team. This year, Ann Arbor is represented by 5 riders from Clague, Forsythe, Ann Arbor Open, and Saint Thomas. The hard work of these middle schoolers will culminate with one all-day competition on June 4 at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds in Adrian.
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