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How I'd treat horse lice
How to - General Equine Advice Tuesday 15 May 2012
By Jessica Johnston
Horsemart reader and blogger Jessica Johnston, who has been riding for 11 years, writes about treating horse lice. Lice problems on horses are unpleasant, but fairly straightforward to treat. There are two types of lice: sucking and biting. Biting lice feed on the blood, whereas sucking lice feed...

 

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Horse warm up etiquette
How to - General Equine Advice Tuesday 10 April 2012
Ever wondered what the correct etiquette is when warming up your horse at a competition? Horsemart reader and blogger Nicola Strong looks at how not to 'hack off' other riders in the warm up arena. ...
Livery yard vs sole use - what suits you and your horse?
How to - General Equine Advice Tuesday 10 April 2012
What are the differences between livery yards and sole use and what are the pros and cons of both, Horsemart reader and blogger Nicola Strong shares her thoughts. After years of keeping my horses on...
How to pick stallions for mares
How to - General Equine Advice Tuesday 10 April 2012
Picking the right stallions to breed mares helps greatly in producing healthy and quality foals. Horses and ponies that are required for particular disciplines can be successfully bred with the correc...
What to look for when buying an equestrian property
How to - General Equine Advice Thursday 22 March 2012
Whether you’re moving from one equestrian property to another, or purchasing your first equestrian property, there are a few important things to think about and take into account before you star...
What happens at Pony Club camps
How to - General Equine Advice Thursday 22 March 2012
Pony Club camps are one of those life experiences that all children who love ponies will never forget. Branches all over the country organise these camps for both junior and senior members of the Pony...
Your top 500 most popular horses names
How to - General Equine Advice Thursday 22 March 2012
Are you thinking of getting a new horse and struggling to come up with ideas as to what you should name him or her?   Well you’re in luck, because here at Horsemart we’ve created a...
What to look for in a breeding stallion
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 16 March 2012
By Jessica Dane If you’re breeding a foal with a specific purpose in mind, it’s important to select a stallion with the necessary characteristics. It’s not imperative that he has ...
How to choose a horse exercise plan
How to - General Equine Advice Tuesday 28 February 2012
Ever wondered what exercise plan you should use? Or what you should plan to do if your horse has had a little holiday? Horsemart reader Erin Ronan shares a sample “back into work” horse ex...
Where are the Olympic equestrian events
How to - General Equine Advice Monday 27 February 2012
The main equestrian venue for the 2012 London Olympics is Greenwich Park, incorporating the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College and Circus Field. These facilities will host both t...
Youngest equestrian Olympian
How to - General Equine Advice Monday 27 February 2012
Alex Hua Tian was 18 when he competed in the Beijing Olympics in the eventing team for China, making him the youngest rider participating. Coming into the 2008 Olympics he was ranked 21st in the world...
Top Equestrian Paralympians
How to - General Equine Advice Monday 27 February 2012
The Equestrian Paralympics, which are to be held in London in 2012, promise to be every bit as exciting as the able bodied dressage events at the Olympics. The only equestrian sport in the Paralympic...
How to recognise the Caspian breed
How to - General Equine Advice Monday 16 January 2012
The small and beautiful Caspian Horse, which originates in Northern Iran, is unique. Found in the mountains and villages near the Caspian Sea in 1965 by Louise Firouz, while looking for small riding p...
How to take a video to help sell your horse
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 06 January 2012
A horse is a living, breathing beautiful creature, so make sure you show it off to its best potential for prospective buyers with a video clip when trying to sell your horse. The ideal hors...
How to take a photo to help sell your horse
How to - General Equine Advice Thursday 05 January 2012
As the saying says "a picture tells a thousand words" and this is definitely the case when you are looking to sell your horse. By using a photograph with your ad on Horsemart you'll be ab...
How to buy a horse
How to - General Equine Advice Wednesday 14 December 2011
Buying a horse is frequently acknowledged as one of the most difficult and stressful things it is possible to do! There are many pitfalls to be avoided, and things may not always be as they seem. It ...
How to get involved with the Pony Club
How to - General Equine Advice Thursday 01 December 2011
The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young people who love ponies and riding. It has been the starting point for many of our International riders and Olympic medal winn...
How to fill a haynet
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 18 November 2011
It was only a matter of time before people started to invent ways to fill up a haynet without bending (and good on ‘em, when you’ve had twenty to fill you notice it!) Here’s a quic...
Buyers guide to equestrian property for sale
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 18 November 2011
Traditionally, horse-owners would pay for their horses to be housed at equestrian yards and stables. Money paid to equestrian stables for the safe-keeping of horses is referred to as livery payments. ...
Where to find equestrian property for sale
How to - General Equine Advice Thursday 17 November 2011
Are you considering escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and settling into the quiet country life? Would you like to wake up in the morning, look through your window and see your horse grazing c...
Ecotourism Horse Riding Holidays
How to - General Equine Advice Wednesday 16 November 2011
Ecotourism is all about holidaying whilst travelling responsibly. Ecotourism holidays are not just about staying in a 5 star hotel where the sheets are changed every day, even if they don’t need...
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