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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 5. A Fair Start
Chapter 5. A Fair Start The name of the coachman was John Manly; he had a wife and one little child, and they lived in the coachman’s cottage, very near the stables. The next morning he took me into the yard and gave me a good grooming, and just as I was going into my […]
Horse Basics
Foxtail – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s another week and well into plant season, here is today’s plant your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant grows all over and looks very unassuming, but while Foxtails are a common sight, they are incredibly dangerous little buggers!
Videos with Horses
How to Administer Eye Drops or Cream
As I’m on an educational kick lately, I thought I’d keep going with it, today is a handy video to help newbies administer eye medication. Delicate Spot Eye meds are a pain on every level, the eye is a sensitive area and horses don’t much like you sticking things in them. However sometimes it’s a […]
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Appaloosa White Pattern – Horse Coat Colors
Over the last few months I’ve been working my way through the colors section, providing some new information and bigger images. I’ve almost made my way through the white patterns – next comes markings! White Patterns There are a handful of white patterns that can affect the base colors as well as those affected by […]
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 4. Birtwick Park
Chapter 4. Birtwick Park At this time I used to stand in the stable and my coat was brushed every day till it shone like a rook’s wing. It was early in May, when there came a man from Squire Gordon’s, who took me away to the hall. My master said, “Good-by, Darkie; be a […]
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Foxglove – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another toxic plant Monday – time to learn about another nasty plant. Today’s plant is a lovely one with the most enchanting name, the Foxglove is lovely, but not for horses.
Videos with Horses
Check Your Horse’s Pulse
This week I’ve got several videos to share – and these are handy enough to bookmark. Today we learn how to take a horse’s pulse. Third Time’s A Charm Luckily for your horse there are several ways to take their pulse – regardless of how scientific you are it’s possible to keep track of that […]
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Pinto White Pattern – Horse Coat Colors
Over the spring and summer I’ve been working my way through the colors section, providing some new information and updated images. I’ve gotten through the solid colors and am now sharing the lovely white patterns. White Patterns There are a handful of white patterns that can affect the base colors as well as those affected […]
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 3. My Breaking In
Chapter 3. My Breaking In I was now beginning to grow handsome; my coat had grown fine and soft, and was bright black. I had one white foot and a pretty white star on my forehead. I was thought very handsome; my master would not sell me till I was four years old; he said […]
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Fly Poison – Toxic Plant of the Week
Image from Chris M under the CC BY 2.0 license Happy Monday and time to learn about yet another plant that hates your horse. Today’s plant’s name says it all, Fly Poison just sounds bad for you.
Videos with Horses
Recognizing the Early Signs of Laminitis
While I enjoy the fun and unique artsy type videos, there is always something to be said for educational ones. Today’s video is important for all horse owners. Knowing What to Look For Laminitis is a problem that all horse owners must be aware of and as with most issues, early detection can make a […]
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Roan White Pattern – Horse Coat Colors
Lately I’ve been working my way through the colors section, providing new information and updated images. So far I’ve gotten through the solid colors and now it’s time for the white patterns. White Patterns There are a handful of white patterns that can affect the base colors as well as those affected by modifiers and […]