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Eye injury and infection are one of the sensitive injuries found common in horses. This is the reason, I advise all to check your horse at least twice in a day. Untreated eye problem can become nasty very quickly. Minor problems can result in a vulnerable situation in a long run if neglected. It might cause blindness to horses if problems related to eye remained untreated. If the eye becomes badly infected, the structure of the eye can be eroded until the entire eye collapses. But with prompt treatment, many eye problems can be brought under control within a few days. Sometimes, a veterinarian should check the eye, but most treatment can be done by you, at home. Identifying Eye Injury and Infection Your horse's eyes should be clear, bright, and the lids tight, with the inside of the lid pale pink and moist. Tearing should be minimal with perhaps only a droplet at the corner of the eye. Sometimes, if there is a dust, dry air or wind, a horse's eye might run a bit, jus

In the world, we find many different breeds of horses. Among them, we find some amazing breeds to which people are attracted more and are more fascinated too. From the past, we can see the strong companionship between man and horse. Horses are being engaged in different activities for centuries. Horses are gifted with great qualities and virtues such as nobility, power, grace, strength, freedom, and beauty. Horses are exceptionally beautiful creatures. There are most 10 amazing breeds which have a great magnetizing ability. People love to admire this 10 horse breeds. 1. Friesian    The name of this breed was given by the land of its origin. This horse breed is originated in Friesland in the Netherlands.  This breed is surprisingly nimble and graceful.  This breed was high in demand in  Europe in the Middle Ages. The ancestors of this breed were used as war horses because of their ability to carry knights on armor. This breed nowadays is getting disappeared from more tha

Horses are one of the amazing creatures alive on the planet Earth. It has a magnetizing power that attracts huge mass towards it. From around 3000 years or more, people are domesticating horses and taking care of it too. never Even if you never learned to ride or drive one, you could spend your whole life studying them and still have plenty to explore. Here are some facts about horses... 1. Horses Sleep Standing up: Yes, it's true; horses do sleep standing up! They sleep laying down too, but only for short times. Learn all about the sleeping habits of horses. 2. Horses Can't Burp: Horses can't burp, at least not the way humans do. They can't vomit or breathe through their mouths like humans do either. A horse's digestive system is a one-way process, unlike cattle and other ruminants who regurgitate food to re-chew it. Although they have a pretty efficient way of processing tough fibrous foods that make up their forage, this long, one-directio

The bonding between horses and the humans is well-known. A study shows that horses which are highly social creatures can distinguish between happy and angry human facial expressions. Horses having the ability to understand human emotions has been demonstrated for the first time in a new study whereby the reaction of 28 horses was observed upon seeing photographs depicting people with both happy and angry facial expressions. When you get a new horse it is natural that you want to bond with it. Hopefully, your new horse means the start of a new and exciting relationship. Your horse won't automatically have a strong bond with you like you likely will with. Here are ways to help create a bond between you and your new horse.  1. A firm, Fair, and Consistent: It is a must that you remain firm, fair, and consistent while dealing with the horse. At all times, you should be firm in your leadership. Communicate clearly and firmly your expectations regarding your horse&#

Girth galls and saddle sores can occur for a number of reasons. Most are minor but if left untreated can cause damage, scaring and discomfort.  Here I will discuss how to identify, treat and prevent girth galls and saddle sores. Girth Galls and Saddle Sores can also be named as Blisters, Girth Sores, Pressure Sores, Saddle  Sores, Harness Sores, Harness Galls. Causes of Girth Galls and Saddle Sores: Girth Galls, Saddle Sores, and Sores that occur under driving harness are caused by friction. They are similar to a blister that forms from wearing ill-fitting shoes. The sores can be caused by tack that is dirty with a build up of grime and sweat that grinds the dirt into the horse's skin. Tack that is too tight or stiff and inflexible may cause chaffing that leads to saddle sores. Occasionally, a foreign object like a burr, grass haw or wood chip may become lodged between tack and horse, causing chaffing. Some horses with very sensitive skin are prone to sadd

Many riders complain about their horse that they bite, kick, pin ears, or just walks away from you avoiding grooming. Grooming should be relaxing and fun for both the horse and groomer. If it is not, there are few tips to follow... Firstly, try to be familiar with horses. Slowly and steadily try to get near to the horse with the grooming tools; make him familiar to tools. If the horse starts smelling the grooming tools then it is a good sign, let him smell. By this, he confirms his own safety from tools.  It is advisable to talk to your horse in a native language as it provides your horse comfort. It also pampers your horse and makes him feel safe in the surroundings.  Secondly, it might be your horse is otherwise mannerly,  but maybe your horse is sensitive or 'thin skinned'. Horses are somewhat like humans in their sensitivity. Some like good vigorous groom, while others might find it too stimulating or even painful. It is often seen breeds like

Step:1 Organize Your Tools and  Secure Your Horse As discussed before, Grooming is an activity that is enjoyable for both you and your horse. It is also a good opportunity to check for injuries and irritations. Try to make grooming a daily habit. It is an absolute must before riding. Grith beneath the saddle or girth or cinch will be uncomfortable for your horse and could cause saddle or girth sores. Start from the left or right of your horse. These instructions assume you will start on the left side, but as long as you cover the whole horse, it does not matter. Have your grooming tools arranged in a convenient, safe place. A wide bucket may be the cheapest and easiest to put your brushes in, although there are lots of grooming boxes on the market that keeps your tools organized and handy. You will need: A curry comb or grooming mitt. A body brush with fairly stiff bristles. A mane and tail comb. Plastic causes less breakage than metal ones. A fine soft bristled finishi

Grooming a horse is very important and crucial part of maintaining horse health. It allows the handler to check on horse's general health and well-being. Usually, it is more preferred to groom horses before being worked, and are usually groomed and cleaned up after a workout as well. The main for daily grooming include: Improved health of the skin and coat. Decreases the chance of various health problems such as thrush, scratches, and other skin problems. Cleans the horse, so chafing does not occur under areas of tack. It gives a chance to check the horse's health, such as looking for cuts, heat, swelling, lameness. A change in temperament which could indicate the horse is sick, and look to see if the horse has loose or missing horseshoes. Helps to have a relationship between a horse and handler, which can carry over to other handling duties and riding. Horse showmanship is a horse show class that considers the quality of grooming for as much as 40-50%

An astonishing marked incident fascinated crowd at Saratoga Springs, New York on 23 August 1974.  Ruffian, the wonder filly, showed the 18,878 fans at Saratoga the qualities tḥat have made her a champion even before the year is three-quarters gone. Competing in the 83d running of the Spinaway for 2-year old fillies. Ruffian posted the fifth straight jubilation of her five-race career by a majestic margin. Opposing only three others in the six-furlong sprint, Ruffian defeated Laughing Bridge, the runner-up, by, 12.75 lengths, with Scottish Melody and Some Swinger trailing badly. Ruffian not only marked an emphatic victory but also gained a huge recognition. "Ruffian ran it in the stakes record time of 1:08 3/5, surpassing the 1:09 1/5 made by Sopranist on the old Widener Straight Course at Belmont Park in 1945, and the Spinaway record at Saratoga made by Numbered Account three years ago. The course record is 1:08, made by Spanish Riddle under 111 pounds two years ago.

In this post, I feel privileged to narrate the story about Ruffian. Ruffian was the Thoroughbred filly, born on April 17, 1972, at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky. By Reviewer and out of Shenanigans, she was bred by Stuart S. Janney Jr. and Barbara Phipps Janney, of Locust Hill Farm in Glyndon, Maryland.   Ruffian, a dark bay who looked black, was a massive filly and had earned the nickname "Sofie the Sofa" during her early training. She was so easy and comfortable to sit on. But her brilliance became evident to the world during her maiden race in 1974, when she zipped effortlessly to the front and then maintained that lead to the wire, winning by 15 lengths and typing the track record in the process. It was a breathtaking performance for any horse, particularly for a maiden, but her fans would come to know that it was nothing unusual for Ruffian.        Many people believe Ruffian was as close to perfect as a racehorse can ever come. Not on

One thing in common we find in all mammals is sensitivity. By using Sensitivity here, I mean the ability to feel, predict and know the living creatures' nature and feelings in surrounding with just feeling. Here words or conversation is not the necessity for knowing nature. Just by touch or smell the nature can be known of human by mammals especially the senses are strong in dogs, cats, and horses. From these mentioned animals horse are the most sensible mammal on the earth. A horse can predict different human and other living homour just by smelling or just by touch. This can be considered as a sixth sense or god gift to mammals, especially to horses. Horses are a hot favorite creature for kids and elders. This is also one more bliss by God to Horses. Horses are used in every field of work owing to its sensitiveness and wiseness. Horses can take decisions by their own ability in some crucial time for the beneficiary of their masters. A horse has a good sense of choosing good a