If you have decided to invest in purchasing a trailer you will probably be overwhelmed by the immense range of trailer available on the market. There are many things to consider when selecting a trailer. Here are some of the things you should consider before purchasing a trailer.

* Steel or Aluminum: Both steel and aluminum trailers can be found in all shapes and sizes. Steel trailers are heavier, so if you are looking at a larger trailer you might want to veer away from steel. Aluminum has the additional advantage that it does not rust, so requires less repairs in the long run. Most used trailers will be made of steel, so be careful to look over the trailer very carefully to make sure there are no dangerously rusted areas. With a lower price tag steel trailers are the most common trailers on the road.

* Bumper Pull or Gooseneck: Bumper pull trailers can be towed by a wide range of vehicles. Heavy SUVs and vans can capably pull a 2 horse trailer with a bumper pull hitch. Goosenecks must be pulled with a pick-up truck. While gooseneck hitches can be removed, they take up a fair bit of space in the back of your truck bed and can make it difficult to ship other things in the back. On the other hand, goosenecks are safer and easier to pull once you get used to them.

* Slant Load, Straight Load or Stock: There are many interior designs for trailers. Slant loads have dividers that sandwich horses at a 45 degree angle. This is said to give the horses a better sense of stability than straight loads. Straight loads are usually forward facing trailers where the horses stand side by side. Some straight loads allow horses to be shipped facing rearward as well as frontward. Stock trailers are open concept, usually divided into two sections. Horses can stand in any way they are comfortable and can be shipped loose for long hauls. The right style of interior depends a great deal on your horses. Most trailers are straight loads, and most horses are comfortable with that. Slant loads can be great alternatives for horses who have troubles balancing in the trailer. Stock trailers are best for large horses or if you are shipping young or untrained animals.

* Step Up or Ramp Load: There are people who swear by each of these types of trailers, each of which have their own range of benefits. Ramp loads are generally good for horses with some loading experience and offer a safe way to get horses on and off the trailer. They also allow for loading on surfaces that would otherwise raise the floor too far above the ground level making a step quite large. Ramps can be very heavy and are not great for bad loaders. Step ups do not require the lifting of a heavy ramp. Horses generally step on without too much difficulty and since you can close the door behind them without delay they are great for horses who are bad shippers. Unloading off step ups can be scary for some horses. They may try to jump off and slip in the process.

* Tack Room: Some trailers have a built-in tack room. If you show a lot this can come in very handy, both to store your tack and to change into your show clothes. Others have smaller tack storage lockers.

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Buying a trailer the first time can be overwhelming if you don’t know anything about rigs. It’s best to take a friend with you who hauls their own horses. Even then, you’ll still have to provide information on your horse and truck to make sure you get the right trailer.

Where to Find a Trailer

Most people would rather not pay full price for a trailer if they don’t have to. Look in the classifieds of your local newspaper; go to your local tack store. Both will have ads for trailers; the tack shop might have a photograph of the trailer which is always helpful. You can also ask the staff if they know the person selling the trailer, about the type of trailer, etc. You can also post an ad at the tack shop for a trailer which might quicken the process. It will take a while to find the right one, so be patient.

Used trailers can be found on websites, but you’re always taking a chance if you buy off the web. It’s better to buy the trailer off a lot — new or used — because you can check out the overall condition of the trailer; see if there are rust spots or other damage the seller hasn’t fully disclosed. Make sure you get a warranty if one is available.

The necessary details

You’ll need to know the length, width, height and weight of your horse to make sure you get the right size rig. They come in a few standard heights: 7 feet, 7 feet 4 inches, and 7 feet 6 inches. Most 15 to 16 hand horses will easily fit in a 7 foot tall rig, but the added height is an advantage if plan to get another horse in the future or want to haul someone else’s horse. If your horse is over 16 hands, you’d want to get the 7 foot 6 inch rig.

You need to know the weight capacity of your hitch and the towing capacity of your truck. And finally, you’ll also need the gross trailer weight, which is determined by adding the weight of the trailer and the weight of the cargo you’ll carry inside it. Don’t forget to include all the other horse gear — saddle, show clothes, tack, water buckets, hay, and anything else you’ll be carrying. Make sure you don’t exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle or the weight capacity of your hitch. All trucks have labels and paperwork saying what their towing capacity is. Make sure you have this information when looking for trailers.

Slant Load or Straight Load Trailer

Most slant loads come with a dressing room which is great for horse shows or trail rides. Make sure to measure slant loads and well as straight loads since the dressing room may take up space for your horse and may then be too short and narrow.

Some manufacturers think slant loads are less stressful for a horse because they can lean on the dividers to rest if needed. You can also turn your horse around in a slant load and don’t need to worry about backing them out if it’s an issue for your horse.

The Material Choice

The majority of rigs are made of either steel or aluminum. Steel is stronger, heavier and will hold up in an accident or crash. A steel trailer will cost less, but you may need to spend more on upkeep later if the trailer rusts. Since the steel trailer is heavier, it will affect the towing capacity of your vehicle, so keep the weight difference in mind. An aluminum trailer weighs less then a steel trailer and will be more expensive. However, an aluminum trailer will hold its value better and want to trade up for a new or larger model. Aluminum trailers tend to dent easier, which could be a problem if your horse is restless when being moved and tends to kick.

Before you start looking for a rig, do some research. Go to a horse expo, check out a truck dealership. Consider sharing your rig with a friend who also goes to horse shows. He/she can help with the gas costs and you’ll have someone to go to shows when other people at your barn may be busy. Be safe, stay within your budget and have fun wherever you go!

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If you are considering buying a horse trailer, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide selection available on the market. From front facing to slant load to stock trailers, everyone claims that their trailer is the best and will be perfect for your needs.

Before buying a trailer, you need to consider what you need it for. Will you be showing a lot? Are you traveling long distances? Do you need a space to keep your tack? Then you need to consider what types of horses you will be shipping. Are they large? Small? Will you be shipping many horses, or only one or two? Are the horses good buddies, or are they likely to be strangers? All of these things and more will make a difference as you select your trailer.

Horse trailers come in many loading styles. The traditional two-horse trailer is a rear-loading trailer where both horses stand facing forward with a partition of some sort between them. These trailers are practical for many horse owners, and are easy to find.

Another common style is the head to head trailer. This usually has a side loading ramp, and the horses are set up so that half are facing forward while the other half face backward. Sometimes there is room to fit a small horse or pony in the middle. Generally these are two to six-horse trailers.

Slant loads tend to need more length for less horses, but offer a position that makes traveling easier on the horses. The partitions can be rather snug, giving the horses less wiggle room. Generally the waste space at the front of the trailer is made into storage rooms, suitable for keeping your tack on the trip. The average slant load trailer for three horses is about the same size as a straight load trailer for four horses.

Stock trailers do not have any dividers between the horses, but are often split into two large box stalls. They allow the horses room to choose their own position as they travel. One disadvantage is that there is no protection keeping horses from hurting one another while in transit.

A more recent innovation is the two + one style of trailer. This type of trailer combines a two-horse straight load with a one horse box stall in front. This box stall is small, and can be used for tack and equipment if you do not want to load a horse in it.

Each style of trailer can be found in step up or ramp load. Steps ups can be useful for difficult loaders as there is not hollow-sounding ramp to travel on. Ramps are generally safer though, although steep ramps need to have side panels to keep horses from stepping off the side by accident.

Some trailers come with built in tack rooms, and even changing rooms. While they add length, these can be very useful if you show a lot, or don’t have extra room in your towing vehicle.

Finally, there are two primary types of hitch to consider. Bumper pull hitches are the most common, and can be used with a wide range of vehicles. They are great for smaller trailers, but not as secure for the bigger ones. Horse trailers should never be actually hooked onto a bumper – the hitch must be properly installed onto the frame of the towing vehicle.

Gooseneck hitches are more secure and are perfect for larger trailers. They also offer storage space in the neck, which can be useful if your trailer does not have a tack room. The problem with goosenecks is that you need a pick-up truck to pull them, and the hitch must be installed in the bed of your truck.

While you can find fifth-wheel hitches on horse trailers, they are uncommon.

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Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet, it also requires a whole lot of care.

Herd Mentality:

Observe horses in the herd system, each horse’s welfare in the wild depends upon an instinctive submission to the discipline of the herd. The instinct is for immediate action. To the horse, action is survival. When horses live in an herd environment, they often take turns sleeping and standing guard for any predators. When the leader of the herd signals danger they take flight.

Learning respect and ascending to authority starts on the first day of life for the foals, there is a distinct pecking order in herds of horses.

It is important to keep a quiet profile around horses. Horses naturally do not like unnecessary noise because in the wild their survival depends on detection of predators with their hearing. Extraneous noise interferes with this predator detection. This predator detection is tightly coupled with a horse’s flight reflex. Due to these survival genetics, horses have a physiological wiring in their brains that predisposes them to prefer quietness and to become bothered by unnecessary noise. Many horses can get startled easily from abrupt noises and this could result in injury to the horse, the rider, or people around the horse. Talk to your horse in a quiet, reassuring voice.

Relationship With Horses:

A horse will love you if, first and foremost, you treat it fairly, and secondly, if you allow yourself to develop a relationship with it in the same way you would a human partner. There are too many who will look after the horse’s material needs but put nothing back into the partnership itself. The horse born in captivity will identify with an alternative provider and companion, resulting in a healthy relationship from the beginning. A healthy relationship with your horse requires: trust, coupled with respect, fondness with compliance, and a desire to please.

Check Your Horse:

Examine your horse every day and especially prior to riding the horse. Carefully examine the horse’s legs and back for any unusual heat or lumps. Make sure that the horse’s eyes are alert and not glazy. Listen for any excessive noise or gurgling sounds coming from your horse’s stomach. Catching problems before they become serious is critical to keeping a show horse sound and alive.

Exercise caution and discretion when around stallions and mares when they are in heat. They are dealing with hormones on an order of magnitude that you probably can not comprehend. Stallions typically bite and some may be easily triggered into violent behavior.

Grooming Horses:

Keep your horse clean. Keep your horse’s entire coat free from dirt, mud, sand, and sweat. Brush your horse every day. Pick out your horse’s feet every day. Wash out any sweat residue from the saddle pad or girth every day. Wash out any dirt or sand residue, as from the riding arena, on your horses legs every day. A number of different problems can result if a horse’s coat is not kept clean.

Barn Care:

Keep your horse’s stall clean. Make sure that your horse’s stall is cleaned every day. Be sure that any wetness is removed with the manure. Replace the removed bedding with fresh, clean, dry bedding. Water should be dumped from buckets every day without exception. Unhealthy dirt and bacteria can build up in a bucket if it is not cleaned on a daily basis. Clean water is essential to maintaining a healthy horse. Make sure your horse always has clean, fresh water available.

Training A Horse:

The intelligence of the horse increases rapidly with education. An intelligent trainer can make an intelligent horse. A kind but firm trainer will result in a disciplined but pleasing horse.

Horse Feed:

Feed your horse(s) at the same times every day. A horse may get upset and colic or injure themselves by kicking the stall or pawing, if not fed when feeding is expected. You should not make radical changes in a horse’s feed program. If you must make a change in the feed program, make the change gradually. Drastic changes in a horse’s feed program can cause the horse to colic and in some cases, may die. Your horse’s stomach is a highly sensitive bio-reactor that maintains a delicate balance of the organisms that digest food in your horse’s digestive track.

Visitors should not feed a horse that you do not own without the owner’s permission; no carrots, no apples, no treats, nothing. The horse could potentially, get sick if they have an allergy or sickness.

Pay attention to everything that goes into your horse; that means all feed, all hay, all water, all treats, all supplements, all pills, and all shots. This knowledge could save your horse’s life in an emergency situation. Post this information on your horse’s stall door so that it is available to a vet if you are not around in an emergency. Make sure that your horse gets high-quality feed and hay. Your horse’s health and soundness depends on the nutrition that you provide for them. Take good care of your horse. A rider without a horse is no rider at all.

Vet Care:

Make sure that you have a good equine veterinarian. A good vet will save you money in the long run and may save your horse’s life some day. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Make sure your horse has all the vaccinations that are normal for your geographical location. All horses should be on a good worming program to control intestinal parasites. A horse should be wormed by a vet at least twice a year.

Horse Flies:

In the summer spray your horse trailer down with fly spray about 10 minutes before you load the horses. The flies should leave, and your horses will be without those pesky flies!

Cooling Horses:

Never spray a hot, sweaty horse with cold water immediately after working the horse. This can cause muscle spasms and binding, or shock that can lead to death. Wait until the horse is breathing regularly, and use warm water if it is available. If a horse has heat shock, consult your vet and the vet may instruct you to cold hose the horse, even if still hot and sweaty. Never put a horse in a stall or confined area while sweaty or while they are still breathing heavily. This can result in shock and/or colic that can lead to death. Walk the horse until the horse is cooled out and the breathing is normal.

Shoeing:

Horses’ hooves generally grow approximately 1 cm in a month, and take nearly a year to grow from the coronet band to the ground. Horse’s hooves need to be trimmed regularly (about every 6-8 weeks). Shoeing a horse does not hurt them. If you were to grow out your finger nail, you could put an earring/pin through it without causing discomfort; however, if you pushed the pin through the part of your nail that is attached to the soft tissue of your finger, it would hurt. When horse shoes are nailed in, they are nailed at an angle so which the horse doesn’t feel it.

Make sure that you have a good farrier, especially if you show your horse over jumps. The concussion from landing from jumps amplifies any problems in a horse’s shoeing. If a horse gets sore feet or legs from bad angles or bad shoeing, the horse can not just take his shoes off, sit back on a couch, and rub their feet, or find another pair of shoes like you can. Bad shoeing can result in your horse becoming lame due to a number of problems including: bowed tendons, popped splints, or shoulder/back soreness or spasms. Bad shoeing can ruin a good horse, so don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish where shoeing is concerned. A laid-up horse is far more expensive to maintain than a good farrier. And remember not all horses need to have shoes, only if they are competing, walking on hard/rocky surfaces, or have hoof problems.

Sleeping:

Horses do lay down to sleep, but only if they feel completely comfortable in their environment. It is not enough to provide a dry stable, food and water. Horses will often sleep standing up by locking their knees. Horses are one of the few animals that can put one half of their body asleep while the other half is wide awake. Emotionally and mentally, all horses need to feel they have and be comfortable in their own space!

To fully enjoy a horse’s finer qualities you must treat them with both kindness and quality care. In the end, a happy horse will mean a nicer ride and a happier rider.

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Moving your horse from one place to another is a must whether you show your horse or not. Trips to the veterinarian hospital or to a park are common place. Loading your horse can be a stressful time for the horse as well as the owner if the horse hasn’t been taught correctly from the start. Any mishaps can scar the horse for life and it will be very difficult to change the unpleasant memory. It is important to remain calm and to praise the horse whenever possible, making entering the trailer a pleasant experience.

To begin with, make sure your trailer is in good repair. Snug-fitting rubber mats provide the most secure footing for the horse and also preserves the floorboards of the trailer.

Trailers should be introduced to a horse from the time he is a young colt. Often times feeding them in a trailer that is parked and not going anywhere at all. You can start with putting the feed on the floor at the back door and gradually as the days go by, put the food farther and farther up in to the trailer until it is fully inside and completely confident inside. This can work with a fully grown horse also. Making them familiar with the trailer is key to getting them loaded.

When trailering to go out, start by walking the animal around or near the trailer in a circle without actually going inside. Praise him each time he completes the circle and scratch behind his withers to relax him. Keep approaching closer to the ramp of the trailer each time. If you have introduced him to the trailer from a colt he will have no problems. If not then keep familiarizing him with the trailer. Walk him up to the trailer or up the ramp over and over until he feels secure.

Be firm but no pushy when you feel its time to proceed further in to the loading process. If you are too lax, they will just shy away and not enter. You must make your intentions clear. Praise him by whispering in his ear and scratching his withers when he makes progress towards entering the trailer. Never force him in, but a pat on the butt when he is close to entering gives him the encourangement to move forward.

Load the horse at several different times of the day under all conditions to enforce the behavior that he must comply each time he is asked no matter what’s going on around him.

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If you have horses and like to get off the property to ride, you probably have asked yourself this question at least once. There are many things to consider when thinking of buying a trailer and your decision should be based on your specific situation.

How often am I likely to use the trailer?

This might seem obvious, but without knowing how much you will use the trailer it is difficult to know if it is worth your while to invest in one. Many pleasure riders mostly ride around their own farms and would not use a trailer very often at all. Others like to ship out to local trails and would travel on a regular basis.

If you show your horse you will probably trailer your horse a lot more often. Some show barns send big trailers out to the shows, making it less advantageous to have your own trailer. Others expect their riders to find their own way to the show grounds.

Whatever the purpose, consider how often you need to ship your horse. If you are shipping once a month or more and are paying full shipping rates a trailer might be a sound investment. If you only ship a few times a year you might find it better to just pay a shipper.

Will I be sharing this trailer or shipping commercially?

If you intend to ship other people’s horses you need to think carefully before proceeding. If you only want to take a friend’s horse along for the ride and not get paid you can get away with it, but if you intend to get money for shipping you need to look into the regulations on commercial shipping. You might need a different license and will need special insurance. The costs of running a commercial shipping operation are high and you will need to ship quite a bit to make it worthwhile.

Is my vehicle up to the task or do I need a new one?

Not all vehicles are suitable for pulling horse trailers. Small two horse trailers technically can be pulled by many SUV type vehicles, but horses are heavy animals. You might find that a small vehicle can call the trailer while loaded, but the weight of the horses inside may make stopping very difficult. If you are in a hill area not having a strong enough towing vehicle can be a disaster.

If your vehicle is not up to the task of pulling your trailer, you will need to have enough money to buy a vehicle that can do the job. You will probably need a pick-up truck, at least a 1/2 to 3/4 ton. These vehicles are usually gas guzzlers, so keep in mind that you might not want this to be your primary vehicle for getting around town. Used trucks can be reasonably priced, but you will be looking at something over ,000 for a truck with reasonable towing ability and in good enough shape to last a little while.

How much does it really cost?

With all these things in mind you need to sit down and do some math. How much does a shipping run generally cost you? Multiply this by how often you ship your horse. This will give you a base amount per year that shipping your horse costs you. For example, if you ship your horse twice a month to shows at 0 a show you are spending 00 a year on shipping.

Now consider a trailer. The initial cost of a trailer varies widely. Used trailers can go quite inexpensively, but you are usually going to get stuck with a variety of repairs that need to be done before you can safely use the trailer. New trailers cost more, but will last longer and should not need repair in the near future. You can also get warrantees that will cover some aspects of your trailer’s care. A 00 trailer in the scenario from before would be paid for with just over 2 years of trailering. Considering that you will likely get 10 years or more out of a trailer that’s not a bad deal.

If your vehicle is not up to the task of pulling the trailer you will need to purchase a vehicle that can do the job. At around ,000 for an inexpensive used truck it would take over 6 years of trailering to cover the cost. Adding this to the cost of the trailer you are looking at around 9 years of trailering for a full truck and trailer combination. If you need to purchase a trailer and truck you just might be better off sticking with a commercial shipper.

What are the added benefits of having my own trailer?

Of course your considerations would not be complete without considering what additional benefits there are in having your own trailer. One of the biggest advantages is the freedom of being able to ship any time, any place without having to fret about finding someone to do the shipping for you. If you happen to want to attend a show or a clinic you can hitch up and head on out without thinking twice.

You might even find that once you have a trailer you will make far more use of it that you thought you would. There are many events out there that you might have avoided before getting a trailer that now are easily within reach. The more you use the trailer the more worthwhile the purchase becomes.

Finally, there is the knowledge that your horse is comfortable on your trailer and that you know exactly how safe and secure it is. There is no-one else to blame if things go wrong and you are fully in charge of keeping your trailer up to par. While the costs may add up when it comes to maintenance, you will always know exactly where your truck and trailer stand when it comes to safety.

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If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing’s Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses. If you’re not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis – particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the year, you’re likely familiar with the story of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner that was put down after shattering a hind leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes: the beautiful, calm Thoroughbred Horse was beloved by many.

Many of the reasons why Barbaro was much beloved share similarities with the reason why many people express love and adoration for Thoroughbred horses. The breed is known for a noble beauty, a dignified appearance, a determination, coupled with speed and drive.

Of course, it’s the speed and wildness of the Thoroughbred horse – known widely for its racing abilities – that make Thoroughbreds a less than ideal choice for those who are looking for a horse for their family, as well as for inexperienced riders. Many find that Thoroughbreds are too fast, too unpredictable and dangerous for those who aren’t experienced with horses.

Just how fast can Thoroughbred horses be? On average, Thoroughbreds like those that are used in racing run nearly forty miles per hour, but remain agile, able to turn quickly and change pace without much notice, when necessary. The hindquarters of Thoroughbred horses often are the seat of their power; long, well-developed muscles in the hip and thigh are things that you should pay attention, whether you are picking a horse out of the
line-up in race five or if you are looking to buy a Thoroughbred horse for your own use.

In addition, when you look at a Thoroughbred horse, you will want to also look for other characteristics that define the breed. Thoroughbreds stand between 15 and 17 hands. Colors range from dark bay to black or gray. White Thoroughbreds can occur but are extremely rare, however, that doesn’t mean that there cannot be white hairs or patches of white on a Thoroughbred horse.

As many Thoroughbred horses are bred specifically for racing – and, as a result, it’s not surprising that many Thoroughbred horses for sale have been born in Kentucky. Other states where Thoroughbred horse breeding is extremely common are Florida and California.

Still, not all Thoroughbred horses are bred for racing – and, of course, very few that are make it to the Triple Crown races. Based on the athleticism of the breed, the drive that most Thoroughbreds have to succeed and excel at a task, many are also trained for other equestrian sports. Though the Thoroughbred is uncommon in dressage, it is not unheard of; the same is true for show jumping. Likewise, because Thoroughbred horses move with a smooth gait, some have been used for classical jumping and as show hunters.

The best of the breed are taken one step further and trained for event performance. In event competition, dressage, cross-country and show-jumping is all combined into a single equestrian event. Because of their success in event performance, many Thoroughbred horses make it to World Championship and Olympic competition levels.

This athleticism of the horse and its competitive potential is something that, when one is looking at horses for sale, often puts young Thoroughbred horses out of the price range of many families. When making an investment with two or more partners into buying a Thoroughbred horse for racing, buyers can expect to pay up to ,000. To own your own Thoroughbred, you’ll need to invest at least ,000, and understand that you are buying one of the least expensive Thoroughbreds. At this price level, many horse owners are only partial owners of the horse that they have invested their money. Prices only climb from there.

However, those who do own Thoroughbred horses – either on their own or as a part of a partnership – tend to find that there are many rewards. There’s camaraderie among Thoroughbred owners, an excitement that comes from getting together at the track (even if your horse is not the one that ultimately wins the race).

If you are committed to owning a Thoroughbred horse and do not have the financial backing to buy one outright, you may want to consider contacting the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Charity service to learn more about adopting retired racehorses.

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One of the nicest ways to bond with your horse is to spend time grooming him. While sometimes it is ok to just give your horse a quick dust-off before you ride, every so often you should spend some extra time with him just getting to know him as you groom.

So what is involved in grooming anyway? Most people think of it as merely running a brush over the horse, picking its feet and leaving it at that. But there is a lot more to good grooming.

The first step in a thorough grooming is to curry your horse. Take a curry comb, either a plastic one or a rubber one, and use in circular motion that work with the horse’s coat. Currying acts as a massage, easing tense muscles and increasing circulation to the skin. Every grooming session should start with at least a brief curry.

You can use the curry comb over any part of the horse’s body that is muscled. That means the entire neck, body and down the legs to the knees/hocks. Don’t be afraid to apply a bit of pressure as you groom – the horse will enjoy this as it gives the muscles an invigorating massage.

After the curry comb use a hard bristled brush. The brush should have some give to the bristles. Some hard brushes are too hard and are not likely to be comfortable to the horse. The hard brush should be used in short strokes in the direction of the hair. If you give the brush a little flick at the end of each stroke it will pull the dust and dirt off the coat. The hard brush will lay the horse’s coat smooth and flat.

Because of the firmness of the bristles a hard brush should not be used on the horse’s face. It can be used everywhere else on the horse’s body including the legs. A hard brush is great for getting off caked on mud from the lower legs.

Finally it is time to take a soft brush and dust your horse down. The soft brush has long, soft bristles that give easily and are great for flicking off the remaining dust and dirt. Use long brushstrokes with the hair growth.

The soft brush can be used everywhere on your horse, including the face. It is a great way to add a finishing touch to the coat and bring out the shine. Most horses love the soft brush and have no problem even in sensitive areas.

After caring for the horse’s body it is time to care for its feet. There are two basic kinds of hoofpicks. Basic hoofpicks are made of metal with a pick on one end and a loop to hold on to on the other end. These are simple, efficient tools that cost very little and do a good job. The other type is plastic with a metal pick that sticks out the end and a small stiff-bristled brush opposite the pick. A bit more expensive, this kind of hoofpick has the added benefit of being able to brush out debris that the pick cannot reach and make a cleaner hoof overall. Another benefit is the molded handle that can be more comfortable to hold. Both types of picks are equally good and it is a matter of personal preference which type you decide to use.

When picking out the feet, be careful to remove all debris from the grooves beside the frog. Any stones that are lodged in there could bruise the horse’s foot and cause lameness. If the horse wears shoes do not try to wedge the hoofpick between the shoes and the horse’s foot as that can loosen the fit and increase the chance that your horse will loose a shoe.

The final touch of a good grooming job is to comb out the mane and tail. While some prefer not to use a comb or brush on the tail if it is well cared for on a regular basis you will actually loose less hair in the long run. If you are not planning to braid the hair you can use a product such as Show Sheen to detangle the hairs and make combing out easier.

It is truly a matter of personal preference when it comes to combs and brushes for manes and tails. You can buy special brushes at the tack shop, make a tail brush out of an old push broom or use a brush you’ve purchased at the local pharmacy. With combs it is important to have one with reasonably wide spacing between the teeth. The comb should be made of smooth metal or a resilient plastic which is not brittle or overly flexible. Plastic combs will lose tines over time and should be replaced when there are too many gaps to make them useful. Metal combs often hold up far better.

As you groom make sure that you give your horse lots of extra attention. A truly thorough grooming job can take up to an hour. Take your time and enjoy your horse. He will love you for the extra TLC and your bond will become that much closer.

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Paint horses did not get their name because their riders and owners tend to be creative types who stabled them in their private studio. Paints did not get their name because they possess some unique creative gift of their own.

Instead, paint horses got their name for a far more obvious reason: in every case, whether their pattern falls into the Overo, Tobiano or Tovero category, the horse is marked by some percentage of white hair over un-pigmented skin in addition to another color: brown, tan, black or gray. The Paints’ markings don’t have any set location or size, they can appear anywhere on the horse’s body.

So, if you have been looking at horses for sale and see Paint horses along with terms like Overo, Tobiano and Tovero, chances are good that you’re going to have some curiosity about what they describe.

The Overo pattern describes Paint horses on which the white markings do not happen between the horse’s withers and tail. Another characteristic of this pattern is that at least one, if not all, of the horse’s legs will be brown, tan, black or gray in color. While the markings on the horse’s face occur in standard patterns, the majority of its markings are irregular with the white often scattered.

On a Paint horse with a Tobiano pattern, on the other hand, the white spots are regular. The “painted spots” are often oval or round and found on the neck and chest. All four of the horse’s legs are white – at least from the hocks and knees down – and at least one of the horse’s flanks is dark. The tail will also be two colors – both dark and white.

Unlike the Overo and Tobiano patterns, Paint horses with the Tovero pattern have one or both blue eyes. Tovero Paint horses tend to be defined more by the location of their dark marking than where they have splashes of white. These Paints have dark pigmentation around their ears and around the mouth, on their flanks. Chest spots may also show on the horse’s neck, and there may be dark spots at the base of the horse’s tail as well.

When you’re looking at horses for sale and see Paints, in addition to the terms that describe their marking pattern, you’re also likely to see many of the following adjectives: hard working, dependable, athletic, intelligent, and friendly.

Paints earned their reputation as a hard working breed in the American West, ridden by Native Americans, cowboys, and the ordinary folks who needed transportation from the farm. For those who were looking for a horse that responded quickly, could maneuver easily, could run with great speeds to keep order on a ranch, Paint horses were a great solution. They kept a distinct, interesting look that made them stand out, and, like a Quarter Horse, they tend to have strong and muscular back legs, a low center of gravity and a good weight distribution, but not tall.

These same characteristics make Paint horses great for those who are looking for a horse that will get them around the ranch and from one area to another, for those who enjoy riding on a trail, as well as those who just like going out and taking a leisurely ride and enjoy a great afternoon on horseback. Similarly, those who are looking for a friendly, intelligent horse that can be well loved by the entire family – kids included – will find these attractive characteristics in a Paint.

As popular as Paint horses are with those who have owned and ridden them, there was not a registry for the breed until the 1960s. Previously, Paint horses – regardless of the pattern that they displayed – were widely unregistered as the American Quarter Horse Association, which included horses with the same body structure did not accept horses with the Paint markings.

Now, however, there are a number of requirements that are used to register and track the lineage of Paint horses. Either the sire or the dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association, and, if the other is not registered with the American Paint Horse Association, he or she must be registered with either the American Quarter Horse Association or the Jockey Club. Despite those standards, new registrations each year show that Paint horses are among the fastest growing and most popular horse breeds in the United States.

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