**PLEASE READ** WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY and all the way through So, I have to say I think this is MY BEST and MY FAVORITE video ever! Lately I have been having like a video editing creator [whatever you call it] block and havent been able to make anything [and all my recent vids were [...]
If you are intending to buy a horse at auction, you need to be able to tell the quality horses from the problem horses. Remember that most horses at auction are sold ‘as-is’, so you do not have a guarantee and have little legal protection, even if the horse has a serious problem. Consequently, you [...]
The curly coats which give these horses their name is due to a certain gene which is passed on from their parents. In addition to their coat, other hair (e.g. tail, mane, even eyelashes) can display curls. This is one of four unique features which make this breed popular: 1) Hypoallergenic. People who suffer from [...]
If you are looking for a free (or very inexpensive) horse, one of the best places to look is rescue associations, or animal rescue groups which also deal with horses. These associations take on horses but have limited resources to take care of them in terms of space (stalls, pasture), money (food, bedding, etc.) and [...]
For most people (e.g. excluding large breeders, horse dealers and such), it is usually best that you purchase a horse which is already trained to the level you will be using the horse at. If you will be using the horse for basic riding it should be trained to this level pre-purchase; if you are [...]
As a horse breeder, I’m often asked how expensive a horse is. Unfortunately, most people are thinking of the ‘purchase price’ when they ask, rather than the ‘ownership cost’. In general, horses are more expensive to own than to buy, a fact that most first-time buyers don’t really understand. This ignorance is in part the [...]
When considering a new horse, one should check its health before making any commitment. A veterinary’s advice (preferably one specializing in horses) is useful in this regard. There are also a number of checks which you can do in order to identify most of the potential issues. The first indication is the general appearance. It [...]
When looking for a horse, the desired horse age is an important consideration. Horses which are too young lack maturity and training while horses which are too old cannot provide many future years of riding. Following is a review the typical advantages and disadvantages of the various ages. Horse of 4 years. Horses typically start [...]
Some people are allergic to horses. Depending on the person, this can result in a combination of the following symptoms: Itchy or watery eyes Itchy or running nose Itchy skin, hives or rashes Sneezing or coughing Difficulty breathing Asthma attack People vary not only in terms of the types of symptoms but also the severity. [...]
Cushing’s disease occurs in various animals (e.g. dogs, horses, people), although the symptoms in horses are different than the symptoms in other animals (e.g. in dogs it results in hair loss whereas in horses it results in greater hair growth). When the disease occurs in horses, it is known as Equine Cushings Disease (or ECD). [...]