What you need to know before you go horse shopping.
Most important is the horse you choose is safe and fun!
When horse shopping, keep in mind a good saddle horse is one that is comfortable with a saddle on its back, is gentle in nature, and is in good health. He should have the ability to carry a rider your size, be able to ride for long periods of time, and have a good disposition. Also, keep in mind who in your family will be riding your horse. If you are not the only rider, then you will need to base purchasing decisions with the least proficient rider in mind. If both adults and children will be riding, then the size of the horse will become particularly important. You will need a horse tall enough to accommodate the adults, but is short enough for children to feel comfortable upon.
You want a horse that you can ride now, based on your riding skill. A beginning rider will need a quieter, gentler horse than someone with riding experience. Some horses "spook" easily, have bad habits such as bucking or stopping abruptly, are "spirited" and need to be run to use up some of their energy before calming down--all of which may make these horses unsuitable for you. Other traits to evaluate are if the horse is halter broken, if it is jumpy or fidgety when being saddled, or tries to nip or bite at you.
continue reading... more on Buying a Horse.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Tidbits from Front Range Frenzy...September 12, 2010
Front Range Frenzy
Western decor, horse gifts and horse information in recognition of the spirit and freedom associated with the western outdoor lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain region and a love of horses for which we share this wonderful land.
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Quotes / Jokes
A do
g may be man's best friend, but the horse wrote history. ~Author Unknown
----------
One day, while I was petting a Shetland Pony at the zoo, a friend of mine asked, "How are you today?." I responded, "I'm feelin’ a little hoarse."
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Treat Recipe
Peppermint Treats
Ingredients
• 10 crushed peppermints
• 2 cups flour
• 2 apples
• 1 cup of oats
• 1/4 cup of molasses
• water
Directions
1. Mix flour and oats together
2. Add molasses
3. Add water slowly until mixture is doughy
4. Add peppermint
5. Add apples
6. Cook at 350 degrees until golden brown
Visit Front Range Frenzy for more easy to make horse treats!
Mini Poll Results
In our last survey we asked, "How tall is your favorite horse?"
Here are the results from 193 voters:
Less than 14 hands – 21%
14.1 to 14.9 hands – 5%
15 to 15.9 hands – 42%
16 to 16.9 hands - 10%
17 to 17.9 hands - 5%
18 or more hands – 17%
See results of other previous horse mini-polls
----------
Place your vote in our current mini-poll, "Hay Preference"
Top Ten Search Terms
Ever wonder if other horse enthusiasts search for the same things as you do? Here are the top ten search terms used last month to find the Front Range Frenzy website (frontrangefreny.com).
1. horse treat recipes
2. horse anatomy
3. how to make a rope halter
4. saddling a horse
5. parts of a horse
6. tallest horse in the world
7. floating horses teeth
8. horse parts
9. buy a horse
10. horse information
AllPosters
AllPosters offers a wide selection of beautiful horse posters.
Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) A Garron is a pony native to where?
a. Scandinavia
b. France, Spain, or Portugal
c. Italy
d. Scotland or Ireland
e. Wales
2) The part of the horse between the ears is called what?
a. Croup
b. Frog
c. Hock
d. Withers
e. Poll
3) What are "blinkerstays"?
a. Stiff leather straps that keep blinkers from flapping in the wind
b. Leather straps that connect the throatlatch to the nose band
c. A set of uneven blinkers that allows the horse to have a wider field of view on one side than on the other
d. The connection between the browband to the cheekpiece
4) The Missouri Fox Trotter is descended from what three breeds?
a. Lipizzaner, Andalusian, and Friesian
b. Quarterhorse, Arab, and Cob
c. Thoroughbred, Quarterhorse, and Morgan
d. Hackney, Andalusian, and Lusitano
e. Thoroughbred, Arab, and Morgan
f. Hackney, Clydesdale, and Cob
5) What dressage move consists of an in place trot?
a. Piaffe
b. Canter Pirouette
c. Capriole
d. Passage
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Hoof Abscess
Hoof abscess can be painful for your horse, but if you act without delay, the healing can be resolved fairly quickly. A hoof abscess will often appear as if your horse is lame and will not want to place weight on his leg. If you try to lead him, you may be met with resistance. The abscess may also be seen from underneath the hoof in the form of oozing blackish pus.
An abscess occurs when fluid or pus collects inside the hoof to fight off a source of infection. Because the hoof does not expand, the increased pressure within the hoof causes the horse pain. Left untreated, an abscess will migrate up through the hoof following the path of least resistance until it eventually seeps out through the hoof wall, often at the coronary band.
A hoof abscess can develop from an infection caused by things like:
• A puncture hole in the sole from a sharp object like a nail.
• A crack in the hoof wall allowing small pieces of gravel to become lodged within the sensitive tissue above the sole.
• Damaged caused by decreased blood circulation from shoes, poor horse shoeing or trimming.
Call your horse veterinarian at any signs of lameness or hoof abscess. If the vet isolates your horse’s pain to a hoof abscess, he may use a hoof abscess tool to create a precise hole in the hoof to allow fluid to drain more quickly. You will need to keep the hoof clean and protected. Your vet will probably instruct you to periodically soak the hoof and clean the infected area thoroughly. You may also be instructed to walk your horse daily to help increase blood circulation and to help speed up draining.
If a drain hole is unable to be made, then the course of action may be to allow the abscess to run off through the coronary band, an easy path within the hoof for pus to escape. Unfortunately, if the only course of action is for the abscess to heal on its own, this will be a slower and more painful process for your horse. Occasionally, antibiotics may be administered to ease some of the pain of a hoof abscess. Applying a poultice created from warm linseed mash may help speed the healing process by softening the hoof and increasing the blood circulation.
More on horse hoof abscess…
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) A Garron is a pony native to where?
d. Scotland or Ireland
2) The part of the horse between the ears is called what?
e. Poll
3) What are "blinkerstays"?
a. Stiff leather straps that keep blinkers from flapping in the wind
4) The Missouri Fox Trotter is descended from what three breeds?
e. Thoroughbred, Arab, and Morgan
5) What dressage move consists of an in place trot?
a. Piaffe
Horse Information & Horse Theme Gifts
Western decor, horse gifts and horse information in recognition of the spirit and freedom associated with the western outdoor lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain region and a love of horses for which we share this wonderful land.
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Quotes / Jokes
A do
g may be man's best friend, but the horse wrote history. ~Author Unknown----------
One day, while I was petting a Shetland Pony at the zoo, a friend of mine asked, "How are you today?." I responded, "I'm feelin’ a little hoarse."
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Treat Recipe
Peppermint Treats
Ingredients
• 10 crushed peppermints
• 2 cups flour
• 2 apples
• 1 cup of oats
• 1/4 cup of molasses
• water
Directions
1. Mix flour and oats together
2. Add molasses
3. Add water slowly until mixture is doughy
4. Add peppermint
5. Add apples
6. Cook at 350 degrees until golden brown
Visit Front Range Frenzy for more easy to make horse treats!
Mini Poll Results
In our last survey we asked, "How tall is your favorite horse?"
Here are the results from 193 voters:
Less than 14 hands – 21%
14.1 to 14.9 hands – 5%
15 to 15.9 hands – 42%
16 to 16.9 hands - 10%
17 to 17.9 hands - 5%
18 or more hands – 17%
See results of other previous horse mini-polls
----------
Place your vote in our current mini-poll, "Hay Preference"
Top Ten Search Terms
Ever wonder if other horse enthusiasts search for the same things as you do? Here are the top ten search terms used last month to find the Front Range Frenzy website (frontrangefreny.com).
1. horse treat recipes
2. horse anatomy
3. how to make a rope halter
4. saddling a horse
5. parts of a horse
6. tallest horse in the world
7. floating horses teeth
8. horse parts
9. buy a horse
10. horse information
AllPosters
AllPosters offers a wide selection of beautiful horse posters.
Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) A Garron is a pony native to where?
a. Scandinavia
b. France, Spain, or Portugal
c. Italy
d. Scotland or Ireland
e. Wales
2) The part of the horse between the ears is called what?
a. Croup
b. Frog
c. Hock
d. Withers
e. Poll
3) What are "blinkerstays"?
a. Stiff leather straps that keep blinkers from flapping in the wind
b. Leather straps that connect the throatlatch to the nose band
c. A set of uneven blinkers that allows the horse to have a wider field of view on one side than on the other
d. The connection between the browband to the cheekpiece
4) The Missouri Fox Trotter is descended from what three breeds?
a. Lipizzaner, Andalusian, and Friesian
b. Quarterhorse, Arab, and Cob
c. Thoroughbred, Quarterhorse, and Morgan
d. Hackney, Andalusian, and Lusitano
e. Thoroughbred, Arab, and Morgan
f. Hackney, Clydesdale, and Cob
5) What dressage move consists of an in place trot?
a. Piaffe
b. Canter Pirouette
c. Capriole
d. Passage
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Hoof Abscess
Hoof abscess can be painful for your horse, but if you act without delay, the healing can be resolved fairly quickly. A hoof abscess will often appear as if your horse is lame and will not want to place weight on his leg. If you try to lead him, you may be met with resistance. The abscess may also be seen from underneath the hoof in the form of oozing blackish pus.
An abscess occurs when fluid or pus collects inside the hoof to fight off a source of infection. Because the hoof does not expand, the increased pressure within the hoof causes the horse pain. Left untreated, an abscess will migrate up through the hoof following the path of least resistance until it eventually seeps out through the hoof wall, often at the coronary band.
A hoof abscess can develop from an infection caused by things like:
• A puncture hole in the sole from a sharp object like a nail.
• A crack in the hoof wall allowing small pieces of gravel to become lodged within the sensitive tissue above the sole.
• Damaged caused by decreased blood circulation from shoes, poor horse shoeing or trimming.
Call your horse veterinarian at any signs of lameness or hoof abscess. If the vet isolates your horse’s pain to a hoof abscess, he may use a hoof abscess tool to create a precise hole in the hoof to allow fluid to drain more quickly. You will need to keep the hoof clean and protected. Your vet will probably instruct you to periodically soak the hoof and clean the infected area thoroughly. You may also be instructed to walk your horse daily to help increase blood circulation and to help speed up draining.
If a drain hole is unable to be made, then the course of action may be to allow the abscess to run off through the coronary band, an easy path within the hoof for pus to escape. Unfortunately, if the only course of action is for the abscess to heal on its own, this will be a slower and more painful process for your horse. Occasionally, antibiotics may be administered to ease some of the pain of a hoof abscess. Applying a poultice created from warm linseed mash may help speed the healing process by softening the hoof and increasing the blood circulation.
More on horse hoof abscess…
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) A Garron is a pony native to where?
d. Scotland or Ireland
2) The part of the horse between the ears is called what?
e. Poll
3) What are "blinkerstays"?
a. Stiff leather straps that keep blinkers from flapping in the wind
4) The Missouri Fox Trotter is descended from what three breeds?
e. Thoroughbred, Arab, and Morgan
5) What dressage move consists of an in place trot?
a. Piaffe
Horse Information & Horse Theme Gifts
Monday, July 05, 2010
Buying a Horse
What You Need to Know Before You Go Horse Shopping
When horse shopping, keep in mind a good saddle horse is one that is comfortable with a saddle on its back, is gentle in nature, and is in good health. He should have the ability to carry a rider your size, be able to ride for long periods of time, and have a good disposition. Also, keep in mind who in your family will be riding your horse. If you are not the only rider, then you will need to base purchasing decisions with the least proficient rider in mind. If both adults and children will be riding, then the size of the horse will become particularly important. You will need a horse tall enough to accommodate the adults, but is short enough for children to feel comfortable upon.
You want a horse that you can ride now, based on your riding skill. A beginning rider will need a quieter, gentler horse than someone with riding experience. Some horses "spook" easily, have bad habits such as bucking or stopping abruptly, are "spirited" and need to be run to use up some of their energy before calming down--all of which may make these horses unsuitable for you. Other traits to evaluate are if the horse is halter broken, if it is jumpy or fidgety when being saddled, or tries to nip or bite at you.
For first time owners, what is most important is the horse you choose is safe and fun. You want the horse to have a good personality and is forgiving of small mistakes. Stallions are definitely not suited for the first-time owner. Younger horses are also not ideal. A well trained older horse of at least 5 years or older with a pleasant demeanor is more recommend.
More on Buying a Horse...
When horse shopping, keep in mind a good saddle horse is one that is comfortable with a saddle on its back, is gentle in nature, and is in good health. He should have the ability to carry a rider your size, be able to ride for long periods of time, and have a good disposition. Also, keep in mind who in your family will be riding your horse. If you are not the only rider, then you will need to base purchasing decisions with the least proficient rider in mind. If both adults and children will be riding, then the size of the horse will become particularly important. You will need a horse tall enough to accommodate the adults, but is short enough for children to feel comfortable upon.
You want a horse that you can ride now, based on your riding skill. A beginning rider will need a quieter, gentler horse than someone with riding experience. Some horses "spook" easily, have bad habits such as bucking or stopping abruptly, are "spirited" and need to be run to use up some of their energy before calming down--all of which may make these horses unsuitable for you. Other traits to evaluate are if the horse is halter broken, if it is jumpy or fidgety when being saddled, or tries to nip or bite at you.
For first time owners, what is most important is the horse you choose is safe and fun. You want the horse to have a good personality and is forgiving of small mistakes. Stallions are definitely not suited for the first-time owner. Younger horses are also not ideal. A well trained older horse of at least 5 years or older with a pleasant demeanor is more recommend.
More on Buying a Horse...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tidbits from Front Range Frenzy...February 28, 2010
Front Range Frenzy
Western decor, horse gifts and horse information in recognition of the spirit and freedom associated with the western outdoor lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain region and a love of horses for which we share this wonderful land.
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Quotes / Jokes
If you want a stable friendship, get a horse. ~Author Unknown
----------
What kind of television do horses like?
Saddle-lite TV
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Treat Recipe
Sticky Treats
Ingredients:
Cut apple in half. Take core out. Roll in corn syrup then oats. Do the same for a carrot. Horses love this treat and it only takes 30 seconds.
Visit Front Range Frenzy for more easy to make horse treats!
Mini Poll Results
In our last survey we asked, "How many horses do you own?"
Here are the results from 127 voters:
1 horse – 32%
2 horses – 16%
3 horses – 16%
4 horses – 8%
5 horses – 9%
Between 5 & 10 horses – 8%
More than 10 horses – 11%
See results of other previous horse mini-polls
----------
Place your vote in our current mini-poll, "How tall is your favorite horse?"
Top Ten Search Terms
Ever wonder if other horse enthusiasts search for the same things as you do? Here are the top ten search terms used last month to find the Front Range Frenzy website (frontrangefreny.com).
1. horse anatomy
2. saddle parts
3. horse parts
4. parts of a saddle
5. parts of a horse
6. anatomy of a horse
7. saddling a horse
8. horse treat recipes
9. floating horses teeth
10. tallest horse in the world
PetSmart
PetSmart offers the best pet supplies, services, and expertise to help you care for your pets.
Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) A "skate" is what?
a. A vicious horse
b. A horse of poor quality
c. A horse that's impossible to train
d. A term for a saddle
2) Where is the "ergot" located?
a. In the nostril
b. Below the fetlock joint
c. Between the gaskin and point of hock
d. Below the coronet
3) Tod Sloan was what?
a. A polo player
b. A jockey
c. A rodeo clown
d. A veterinarian
4) What is an "equerry"?
a. In racing, a poor bet
b. An officer in charge of the horses in a royal household
c. A strap used to keep blinkers from flapping in the wind
d. A horse with fine characteristics, yet bred out of a genetically poor line
5) What is a horse called when it enters a race under an alternate name?
a. A pseudonym
b. A loop
c. A ringer
d. A tug
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Haltering Your Horse
A horse halter is headgear you put on your horse to guide him. It fits over the back of the neck, just behind the ears and around your horse's muzzle. Unlike a bridle, a halter does not have a bit that goes into your horse's mouth. Halters are used to help retrieve, lead, or hold your horse. Once the halter is fastened around your horse's head, you can then lead him by pulling on the muzzle part of the halter.
Halters are made of varying material and workmanship (and of course, a wide range of prices). Leather halters tend to be the most expensive, but are the most durable if you take the time to keep them in good condition. Rope halters are made from braded material such as cotton or sometimes nylon and are generally very inexpensive. You can buy premade rope halters or make your own (they are fun and easy to make). Rope halters tend to stretch or shrink requiring frequent readjustment. Nylon halters constructed in a flat web design are cheaper than leather halters and last a great deal longer than cotton rope halters. Nylon horse halters cleaned easily and are not usually subjected to rotting or mildew.
The type of horse halter you use is simply a matter of preference. And regardless of the kind of halter you use with your horse, you put it on the same.
More on haltering your horse...
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) A "skate" is what?
b. A horse of poor quality
2) Where is the "ergot" located?
b. Below the fetlock joint
3) Tod Sloan was what?
b. A jockey
4) What is an "equerry"?
b. An officer in charge of the horses in a royal household
5) What is a horse called when it enters a race under an alternate name?
c. A ringer
Horse Information & Horse Theme Gifts
Western decor, horse gifts and horse information in recognition of the spirit and freedom associated with the western outdoor lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain region and a love of horses for which we share this wonderful land.
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Quotes / Jokes
If you want a stable friendship, get a horse. ~Author Unknown
----------
What kind of television do horses like?
Saddle-lite TV
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Treat Recipe
Sticky Treats
Ingredients:
- apple or carrot
- corn syrup
- quick oats
Cut apple in half. Take core out. Roll in corn syrup then oats. Do the same for a carrot. Horses love this treat and it only takes 30 seconds.
Visit Front Range Frenzy for more easy to make horse treats!
Mini Poll Results
In our last survey we asked, "How many horses do you own?"
Here are the results from 127 voters:
1 horse – 32%
2 horses – 16%
3 horses – 16%
4 horses – 8%
5 horses – 9%
Between 5 & 10 horses – 8%
More than 10 horses – 11%
See results of other previous horse mini-polls
----------
Place your vote in our current mini-poll, "How tall is your favorite horse?"
Top Ten Search Terms
Ever wonder if other horse enthusiasts search for the same things as you do? Here are the top ten search terms used last month to find the Front Range Frenzy website (frontrangefreny.com).
1. horse anatomy
2. saddle parts
3. horse parts
4. parts of a saddle
5. parts of a horse
6. anatomy of a horse
7. saddling a horse
8. horse treat recipes
9. floating horses teeth
10. tallest horse in the world
PetSmart
PetSmart offers the best pet supplies, services, and expertise to help you care for your pets.
Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) A "skate" is what?
a. A vicious horse
b. A horse of poor quality
c. A horse that's impossible to train
d. A term for a saddle
2) Where is the "ergot" located?
a. In the nostril
b. Below the fetlock joint
c. Between the gaskin and point of hock
d. Below the coronet
3) Tod Sloan was what?
a. A polo player
b. A jockey
c. A rodeo clown
d. A veterinarian
4) What is an "equerry"?
a. In racing, a poor bet
b. An officer in charge of the horses in a royal household
c. A strap used to keep blinkers from flapping in the wind
d. A horse with fine characteristics, yet bred out of a genetically poor line
5) What is a horse called when it enters a race under an alternate name?
a. A pseudonym
b. A loop
c. A ringer
d. A tug
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Haltering Your Horse
A horse halter is headgear you put on your horse to guide him. It fits over the back of the neck, just behind the ears and around your horse's muzzle. Unlike a bridle, a halter does not have a bit that goes into your horse's mouth. Halters are used to help retrieve, lead, or hold your horse. Once the halter is fastened around your horse's head, you can then lead him by pulling on the muzzle part of the halter.
Halters are made of varying material and workmanship (and of course, a wide range of prices). Leather halters tend to be the most expensive, but are the most durable if you take the time to keep them in good condition. Rope halters are made from braded material such as cotton or sometimes nylon and are generally very inexpensive. You can buy premade rope halters or make your own (they are fun and easy to make). Rope halters tend to stretch or shrink requiring frequent readjustment. Nylon halters constructed in a flat web design are cheaper than leather halters and last a great deal longer than cotton rope halters. Nylon horse halters cleaned easily and are not usually subjected to rotting or mildew.
The type of horse halter you use is simply a matter of preference. And regardless of the kind of halter you use with your horse, you put it on the same.
More on haltering your horse...
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) A "skate" is what?
b. A horse of poor quality
2) Where is the "ergot" located?
b. Below the fetlock joint
3) Tod Sloan was what?
b. A jockey
4) What is an "equerry"?
b. An officer in charge of the horses in a royal household
5) What is a horse called when it enters a race under an alternate name?
c. A ringer
Horse Information & Horse Theme Gifts
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