How can I take horse riding from a hobby to my life?

I have decided to have a career in horses and go to a horse university,. I am 17 but have been rding for only three years.
Besides majorly increasing my personal fitness, what else can I do to make my horse riding skills increase and start thinking of competing, and having lseeons at least twice a [...]

How do horse owners protect themselves from being sued in Australia?

for example -
If a stranger walks behind or frightens horse and stranger gets hurt.
Or if somebody is riding past your paddock and falls off when your horses bolt up to fence.
Or if you are at a public place eg show and something unforseen happens and your horse causes injury and damage to people and [...]

How To Saddle a Horse

When first learning to saddle a horse, you should know that there is no difference between using a western saddle or an English saddle. They require the same knowledge and steps.
Before Saddling Your Horse
Before you place a saddle on your horse, you should always groom the horse. Take the time to check and make sure [...]

Can my horse infect other horses with strangles if he was boarded on a farm that had an outbreak?

The outbreak was a month ago and infected horses are almost recovered. My horse did not get sick, but can he be a carrier? And if so, how long would he need to be quarantined before leaving?
My horse is 18 yrs old. If he has an immunity to strangles, can he still pass [...]

How can i help my horse develope the right headset?

I've been working with my horse on dressage for a while, just our little stuff we do inbetween the days that we're jumping. I've used draw reins on him to help him learn how i want his head to be, and how he should know when i want him ot tuck his head in, and [...]

A Good Pasture - Horse Chit Chat

Every horse needs pasture or access to some type of forage. Ideally, the more time your horse can spend in the pasture the better. This is not only healthy for them nutritionally, but mentally and physically as well. There bodies are just better off when they are able to graze on a [...]

What horse breed is best for first time horse owners?

I have been working with horses for a few years and now I really want one of my own. I know all of the work and expenses that are included. I have been researching Friesians, I know expensive right, but I believe they are worth the money. Please any Friesian owners out [...]

How do I get my parents to buy me a horse?

I have found a wonderful horse. My parents say that they know I am responsible, mature, and committed to owning a horse. Mom had said that she wanted to lease a horse first, so I get to bond with the horse and to see if the horse and I connect. Now she says we aren't [...]

Betting on Horse Racing ~ Sensible Money Management (part 1)

Author: Max Redd www.ReddRacing.co.uk
I recently re-mortgaged our house, sold all my shares, emptied the savings account, drained the kidsâ?? Trust Fundâ?¦. and put it all on the favourite in the 2:30 at Newmarket.
Of course I didnâ??t! That would have been complete madness, and dicing with financial suicide. Putting absolutely everything you have on one horse [...]

How old does a horse have to be before it can get pregnant and age a male horse make a female horse pregnant?

How old does a horse have to be before it can get pregnant and age male horse make a female horse pregnant?
Fillies can get pregnant at about two. Sometimes a little earlier. Stud colts can sire a horse shortly after their testicles drop. For most pasture horses that is about 18 months [...]