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Tame Your Mane

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 13 Oct, 2010

Thathorse tested five products designed to help when you brush and groom your horse's mane and tail. The products were applied to six different horses' tails and...

A Barefoot Journey Part 1

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 12 Oct, 2010

Keeping horses barefoot is becoming increasingly popular within the equestrian community. Although still labelled "alternative" the movement attracts more and more followers each year. This year around Christmas,...

The Benefits of Protecting Your Horse's Legs

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 21 Sep, 2010

I use boots on my horses all the time. Bandages with pads for flat and dressage work; sports medicine boots for pole work, low jumps and hacks;...

Time Saving Tips for you Horse

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 23 Jun, 2010

In the dark depth of winters we need all the time saving tips we can get! So here are a few to help you get back...

SPCA URGENTLY Seeks Help for Horses in Need

Posted by Sandra Shearer, 03 Jun, 2010

Caring homes are needed for six standardbred horses out of a total 32 recently removed by the SPCA from an alleged offender. Ideally forster...

Cost Effective Ways To Manage Horse Wounds

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 13 May, 2010

An inevitable part of owning a horse is dealing with wounds and injuries. As much as we all hate to think about it, they happen and when they do, you will need...

Magnesium Deficiency in Horses

Posted by Ken Wrigley, 21 Apr, 2010

Magnesium deficiency in horses is something we all know about – it happens in spring when pasture is growing rapidly, and it happens in cold...

Clicker Training, Does It Work?

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 05 Apr, 2010

Clicker training has over the years become a very popular and widespread training method for horses - however like all methods it has its benefits and shortcomings. We took a look at clicker...

How to Avoid Abscesses - Ranvet's Hoof Food the best answer!

Posted by Ranvet NZ , 03 Aug, 2009

We recently received a query from one of our Thathorse readers "Hi I was reading about the product Hoof Food that you were advertising. I...

Keep your Horse Fat this Winter!

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 24 Jul, 2009

Keeping weight on your horse during winter can be an endless struggle. Here are a few ways you can help keep your horse fat and happy this winter. *Hay/ Roughage * Feeding your horse...

Equine Solutions

Posted by Sharon Stewart, 15 Jul, 2009

Why shop from Equine Solutions? First of ESL is the exclusive distributor of many of Europes top brands, we offer first rate products and unbelievable prices. Equine...

Tying Up the Fast Facts

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 04 Jun, 2009

Tying-up is also known as exertional rhabdomyolysis, azoturia, set fast, Monday morning disease, or paralytic myoglobinuria. Affected horses are stiff, sweaty, reluctant to move, and often appear anxious. Tying-up can be caused by a number...

Breeding - The Mare

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 12 Mar, 2009

*The hormones that control a mare's reproductive cycle are like a waterfall. They are produced in the horse's brain and flow through the horse's body to the reproductive organs.* This is called the...

The Secret Seven - Formula for Keeping your Horse Sound

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 12 Mar, 2009

*1. PREPARE A PLAN: Planning for your riding season is one of the most important steps you can take, whatever your discipline. It is your road map to success.* Keeping a good balance...

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