Articles tagged: "trailers"
1: Should I Invest In A Horse Trailer?
If you have horses and like to get off the property to ride, you probably have asked yourself this question at least once. There are many things to consider when thinking of buying a trailer and your decision should be based on your specific situation.
2: How To Pick A Horse Trailer
Buying a trailer the first time can be overwhelming if you don't know anything about rigs. It 's best to take a friend with you who hauls their own horses. Even then, you'll still have to provide information on your horse and truck to make sure you get the right trailer.
3: How to Pick a Trailer
Buying a trailer the first time can be overwhelming if you don’t know anything about rigs It’s best to take a friend with you who hauls their own horses
4: How to Choose Your First Event Horse
To have a safe and enjoyable eventing experience, you need the right horse for the job It starts with choosing the right horse to partner with for entry level eventing
5: Avoid Scam When Buying & Selling Horses Online
Internet fraud is prevalent everywhere and the horse industry is no exception If you can avoid selling your horse over the internet, do so
6: Horse Breeds: Peruvian Paso, Pindos Pony, Pinia, Pintabian, Pinto
*PERUVIAN PASO* Before the 17th century most of the horses in the world had natural gaits, and horses that trotted were exceptional The majority of travel was done upon a horses back, and there were very little people who knew much about riding a horse, so it was extremely important for a horse to offer a smooth ride
7: Horse Breeds: Polish Konik, Pony of the Americas, Pottok, Przewalski, Pyrenean Tarpan
*POLISH KONIK* Sometimes called Konik polski in Poland, and the Polish Pony elsewhere; the Polish Konik is a pony used for riding and draft in Poland They are usually mouse gray colored with a stripe on the dorsal
8: Horse Breeds: Qatgani, Quarab, Quarter Horse, Quarter Pony, Racking Horse, Rocky Mountain Horse
*QATGANI* Found in Afghanistan, the Qatgani is a light riding horse *QUARAB* In 1989, the United Quarab Registry was created in order to recognize and promote the Quarter Horse-arabian crossbred, called the Quarab breed
9: Horse Breeds: Russian Don Horse, Russian Heavy Draft, Russian Trotter, Saddlebred
*RUSSIAN DON HORSE* An under saddle and harness horse, the Russian Don Horse, got it start in the Cossack Calvary This was the most feared, but famous of cavalries and made up of tough and rugged horses
10: Horse Breeds: Sanhe, Schleswiger Heavy Draft, Schwarzwalder Fuchs, Selle Francais, Shagya
*SANHE* Used mostly for riding and carting in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Sanhe breed is considered among the best developed Chinese horse breeds The name "Sanhe" means three rivers in Chinese
11: Horse Breeds: Shetland Pony, Shire, Skyros-Pony, Somali-Pony, Sorraia
*SHETLAND PONY* The oldest breed of horse found in Britain, the Shetland Pony is named after the islands where it was first originated Shetland Ponies are the most popular ponies around the world
12: Horse Breeds: Tersk, The Buckskin Horse, Thessalian, Thoroughbred, Tokara, Tori
*TERSK* The Tersk breed is a light saddle breed developed at Terks and Stavropol studs during the 1920 's and 1940 's Arabian stallions were brought in to help produce the breed
13: Horse Breeds: Abyssinian, Akhal Teke, Albanian, Altai, American Cream Draft
*ABYSSINIAN* A light horse breed, or pony, the Abyssinian is located in Ethiopia Abyssinian 's have a great deal of variety in their sizes and color
14: Horse Breeds: Appaloosa, AraAppaloosa, Arabian, Ardennes, Argentine Criollo, Asturian
*APPALOOSA* Easily recognized from the spots and splashes of colors over their coats, the Appaloosa breed are unique and beautiful from the inside out Appaloosa 's are extremely versatile, and have set records in speed on race racks, earned high honors in dressage, games, roping, endurance, jumping and reining- and even make wonderful family horses due to their gentleness
15: Horse Breeds: Australian Brumby, Australian Stock Horse, Azteca, Balearic
*AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY* When horses were sent to Australia, beginning in 1788, only the fittest of horses survived the conditions The first horses in Australia were used for farm work, and helped open up the pastoral land
16: Horse Breeds: Baluchi, Ban-ei, Banker, Barb, Bashkir, Bashkir Curly
*BALUCHI* Found in areas of Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sind, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, and Baluchistan, the Baluchi Horse, is typically put to use for tonga pulling, tent pegging, and riding for pleasure Characteristics include a gray, chestnut, or bay color, along with strong, fine legs and touching pointed ear tips, as well as a long neck and fine heard
17: Horse Breeds: Budyonny, Byelorussian Harness, Camargue Horse, Campolina Horse
*BUDYONNY* Derived from the country previously known as the Soviet Union, the Budyonny is a breed of horse using the combination of the English Thoroughbred and the Russian Don During the Russian Revolution a hero by the name of Marshal Budyonny developed the Budyonny horse
18: Horse Breeds: Canadian Horse, Carthusian, Caspian, Cayuse Indian Pony
*CANADIAN HORSE* Originating from Canada, the Canadian horse is widely misunderstood and unknown The breed began with horses to Canada from France by King Louis XIV
19: Wild Mustang Horses in the American West
It is natural to believe that wild horses have "always" roamed America 's Western States, but that simply is not the case Horses were native to North America until the end of the last ice age, 10-12,000 years ago, and then they died out
20: The Heart of the Thoroughbred Horse Can Only Be Found in Competition
If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing 's Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses If you're not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis - particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the year, you're likely familiar with the story of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner that was put down after shattering a hind leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes: the beautiful, calm Thoroughbred Horse was beloved by many
21: Understanding the Importance and Popularity of the American Quarter Horse
Quarter Horse seems like a strange name for an animal, but only until you understand that Quarter horses are able to run a quarter mile faster than any other horse can run the same distance (in some situations, a Quarter Horse has been recorded at over 50 miles per hour while running at full speed), then its given name makes good sense
22: Understanding What a Paint Horse Is, And How to Identify One
Paint horses did not get their name because their riders and owners tend to be creative types who stabled them in their private studio Paints did not get their name because they possess some unique creative gift of their own
23: Understanding the Art of Buying a Good Horse
Anyone looking through a list of horses for sale needs to have a strong sense of what they are looking to buy When buying horses in Texas, or anywhere else, most people are going to find right off the bat that they are not just looking for "a brown horse," they are going to be looking for horses that will serve a particular purpose
24: Florida is Home to Sea Cows, Sea Horses and American Quarter Horses
Ask someone what they see when they picture horses in Florida and you're likely to hear about an imagines scene that places the rider and horse on a Gulf Coast beach with the sun setting in the background over crisp blue water While that is, admittedly, an idyllic scene that is fairly common, horses in Florida are also likely to be scene carrying their riders along state and national park trails, at racetracks and in both dressage and jumping rings
25: Horses in California Are Quite Common, Even Outside of Hollywood
Mention horses in California and some people will give you a bit of a strange look Those who are unfamiliar with California with the exception of wine country in the Napa Valley and major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, for example, might wonder exactly where people in California would keep their horses
26: How Judges Score Dressage Horses in Competition
While most dressage (a French term meaning "training") horses are warm bloods - Holsteiners, Trahkeners, Dutch Warmbloods, and Oldenburgs - some American Quarter Horses have also been very successful in dressage competitions Whether the intent is to participate in basic dressage competitions with your horse or you have goals of reaching international competitions or even the Olympic games, selecting the right horse for the job is important
27: Understanding Which Horses Make the Best Barrel Racing Horses
When you look at horses for sale, you may be looking for a horse that will be good with the kids You might be looking for a horse that you can bring into the racing world
28: Arabian Horses Are Widely Popular For Good Reason
Once horses used in the dessert conditions of the Arabian Peninsula by warriors who utilized their endurance for long journeys and their energy to carry them into enemy territory, Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in North America The endurance and lung capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride
29: Choosing the Right Horse For Calf Roping
When it comes to weekends at the rodeo, riders and their horses must be equally athletic Particularly when it comes to the rodeo 's timed events - barrel racing, steer wrestling and calf roping - athleticism is essential
30: Everything You Need To Know About Camping Trailers
A great alternative to "roughing it" while camping is to rent or purchase one of the many models of camping trailers available on the market Camping trailers can range from a hard-top tent trailer that requires some set-up and will easily pull behind even a small sized car through to a larger, all-in-one unit that is literally a home away from home on wheels
