There are many different breeds of horses. To the outsider‚ my favorite breed‚ American Quarter Horses‚ and least favorite breed‚ Thoroughbreds‚ may appear similar. While they both are horses‚ they differ in history/origins‚ uses‚ and characteristics. American Quarter Horses (AQH) are the most popular and recognized breed in the United States. They have existed since the 1600s. AQHs are a mixture of Arabian‚ Spanish‚ and English breeds. In the late 17th century AQHs were able to race over quarter
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“No hoof‚ no horse” is one of many true statements made in the equine industry. This quote is crucial to understand when working with‚ riding‚ and owning horses. Of course‚ a horse needs four feet to support his body‚ but he also needs them to support the use his human has for him. Without a healthy set of feet‚ it is difficult for a horse to perform comfortably and therefore properly. Contracted heels are one example of a hoof problem that can become increasingly worse when left untreated. There
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I started horse back riding when I was 10 years old‚ I always had a passion for being involved with animals and this was my first opportunity I had to pursue that passion. When I first started I was having the time of my life‚ I didnt think that anything could be this exciting‚ however that was only because I was a beginner‚ everything changed when I started getting better at riding. In the beginning it was as if I was learning to ride a bike‚ I had the training wheels on and I wasnt expecting for
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Foundation Degree in Equine Studies Nutritional requirements of Specific Horses Contents Page 2 Contents Page 3 Contents Page 4 Contents Page 5 Task 1 Introduction Page 7 Case Study Page 8 Conclusion Page 10 Appropriate rations for a Laminitic Pony Page 11 Nutritional Management for a Laminitic Pony Page 12 Picture 1 Contents
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About Horse Racing As many as 10‚000 thoroughbreds are shipped to Canada and Mexico for slaughter every year. What could possibly justify this number? Due to the mistreatment of horses‚ horse racing should be considered a crime and should be banned. Drug abuse in racing is an ongoing issue. Dr. James Hunt was interviewed by PETA. He explains how trainers widely use illegal drugs as a performance-enhancer to make the horses faster by taking pain away. After the drugs wear off‚ the horse feels
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radio’s news again as it only announced bad news‚ and fearful news about violence and destructiveness... They also realise how destructive the technology they have created can be‚ and when they see the horses they feel guilty that they ever SOLD them to BUY TRACTORS. The tractors themselves are now experienced as frightening because they represent the dangers‚ the terrors of techological development also. They are ’couched and waiting’ and they ’leave them to rust’. ~The HORSES are ’natural life’‚ they
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should know about horses‚ especially if you don’t know much. I was told that aliens would be reading this so I made to sure to keep them in mind. Let me just mention a few basics about horses before I get into more detail. Horses are kind hearted animals‚ if you treat them right and give them lots of treats. According to my papers‚ wild horses can detect fear within 25 kilometers and ponies can detect mischief within 30 kilometers so be careful. That’s not all‚ if you make horses uncomfortable they
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Welcome to the Show! Welcome to the horse show! In this portfolio you will find all kinds of showing events‚ from trail to western pleasure‚ there is something inside for everyone. Similar to the different show events‚ because of the specific requirements for each essay‚ there are several differences within the writings. Also‚ each focuses a little differently on a specific aspect of writing abilities. Closely related to a horse show‚ this portfolio can make you stop and appreciate every aspect
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Exam 1 Essay Strengths and Weaknesses of Crazy Horse and Red Cloud Throughout the 19th century and all of the hardships Native Americans endured‚ many Native American leaders came to and fell from power. With all of changes whites brought to the plains including everything from the idea of purchasing land to the introduction of whisky‚ life for Native Americans of the Great Plains became increasingly harder and harder. Whites were relentless in the way they pushed the Native Americans to their
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activities which are mostly held outdoors. Horse Riding For Summer One of the thrilling activities they may participate in is learning horse riding. Horse riding is an enjoyable activity that your child can learn. However‚ it is not as simple as just climbing the back of a horse and galloping away. One must first be trained on how to handle a horse prior to learning how to ride. There are individuals who have been trained well
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