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• The Horse Breed Overview
  The horse has been one of the most popular domesticated animals for centuries. While most people today ride horses to relax or compete in a variety of equestrian sports, these animals were once a primary mode of transportation.
  
  
• Buying a Horse
  You've finally decided that you want a horse of your own, so now you can simply go out and buy one, right? Well, a horse isn't exactly as simple to own as a cute little kitten or a goldfish.
  
  
• Horse Health
  Many new horse owners are completely unaware that horses need to be vaccinated regularly, just as other pets do. However, since a horse is so large, providing these animals with preventative health care may be even more important than it is for dogs or cats.
  
  
• Grooming Your Horse An Overview
  While almost any animal should be groomed to keep it looking sleek and glossy, grooming a horse is even more important. Grooming a horse regularly can prevent serious medical problems, especially those that are hoof related.
  
  
• Grooming Your Horse
  If you've never groomed a horse before, looking at that pile of mysterious looking equipment, brushes and combs can be overwhelming. How do you use these tools and when do you use them? Should you start with your horse's mane or with his hooves?
  
  
• Horse Grooming Tools
  So, you finally have a horse and now you need to buy grooming tools. However, the feed and tack store is crammed with tools and equipment, which of these tools do you need to buy to keep your horse looking and feeling great?
  
  
• Feeding Your Horse
  When you are caring for your horse, one of your most important responsibilities will be feeding him properly. Overfeeding grain to a horse can lead to a serious case of gas colic, which is an illness caused by a horse's inability to burp. Gases develop in the horse's digestive tract and cause the horse to suffer from severe abdominal pain.
  
  
• Stabling Your Horse
  When you buy a dog or cat, where to keep your new pet is probably one of the last things on your mind. However, for anyone who is considering buying a horse, housing is one of the biggest concerns. After all, you can't exactly give your horse a pet bed in the kitchen!
  
  
• Competing in Events With Your Horse
  While there is certainly nothing wrong with riding your horse just for fun and relaxation, competing in events can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
  
  
• Horse Training
  If you buy a foal or a horse that is green broke, you will need to be prepared to train your horse. After all, a badly trained horse is not just unenjoyable. A horse is a big animal and can be downright dangerous if he is not properly trained.
  
  
• Horse Tack
  If you are figuring up the cost of buying a horse and haven't added in the cost of tack, you will need to reevaluate your budget. Horse tack is an essential part of owning a horse, whether you plan to ride your horse for pleasure or compete in equestrian sport events.
  
  
• Horse Riding Apparel
  Do you picture yourself riding barefoot on your galloping horse with the wind blowing through your hair? If so, you may want to reconsider your riding apparel.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Tack for Training a Horse
  If you want to successfully train a horse, you should consider adding some special equipment to your tack room. While you may be able to make do with the tack you already have, training will be much more challenging without the right tools.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Saddles
  While most people realize they will need a saddle to ride their horses, they may not be aware of all the reasons why they should use a saddle instead of riding bareback.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Horse Blankets
  Since horse blankets are used for so many different reasons, it shouldn't be surprising for you to find that there are several different types of blankets.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Harness
  If you want to have your horse pull a cart, a wagon or even a sleigh, you will need one important piece of tack, the harness.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Halters
  The halter is the first piece of tack most horses ever wear and usually the only piece they still wear after they are retired to the pasture.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Bridles
  You may be able to ride a horse without a saddle, although it isn't the safest idea, but few people can control their horses without a bridle.
  
  
• Buying Guide to Bits
  If you want your horse to go where you want to go when you are riding him, then you will need to use one essential piece of equipment, the bit.
  
  
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