http://www.artipot.com/authors/8300/janine-carter/ Latest articles by Janine Carter from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/183872/kinsky-horses.htm The Kinsky horse legend originated in Bohemia over one-thousand years ago A hunting party led by a princess was attacked by wolves Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183872/kinsky-horses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183869/youth-horseback-riding.htm Children have a love of animals almost as soon as they are old enough to know what they are Some have an innate love of horses specifically Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:46:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183869/youth-horseback-riding.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183867/learn-to-trailer-your-horse.htm 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 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:39:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183867/learn-to-trailer-your-horse.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183864/controling-your-horse.htm Horseback riding is a love of the outdoors People that love to horseback ride are truly in to nature and the special feeling of riding a horse through trail rides just as they did in the old days Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:32:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183864/controling-your-horse.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183852/the-farrier-and-your-horse.htm One of the most important aspects of your horses care is to see to their hoof care In order to receive proper care from a Farrier you must give your horse a certain amount of training so as to make him job easier and make it easier on the horse Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:01:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183852/the-farrier-and-your-horse.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179201/undernourished-horses.htm It is important to monitor your horses weight regularly, especially if he is prone to weight loss A good way to monitor weight is with a weigh tape that can be purchased at most local tack shops or feed stores Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:33:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179201/undernourished-horses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179176/horse-training.htm In order to get to the fun part of owning a horse, one that you can take with you on trail rides or let your friends ride, you must first put in the training necessary to make him calm and agreeable in any situation Its always great to find an older horse that is already "kid safe" but in the event you can't find or afford such a horse there are some things you can do to... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:26:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179176/horse-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179174/paint-horse-breed.htm The American paint horse is a stock-type horse that is intelligent and is built for agility and speed and has a "willing" attitude He is ideal for many different riding needs such as ranch work, showing, pleasure riding, rodeo events and they are wonderful horses for children and beginning riders Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:19:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179174/paint-horse-breed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174819/dog-fencing-made-easy.htm The first thought when looking at building a dog kennel is to go with the traditional chain link and what a pain that is with setting posts and setting up a hard foundation of some kind It comes in pieces that have to be put together Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:19:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174819/dog-fencing-made-easy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174818/pet-diseases-and-diet.htm If you are feeding your dog store bought food that is produced by the large manufacturing companies, your pet may face some health problems Some large manufacturers are using products in their food that has been removed from human foods Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:05:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174818/pet-diseases-and-diet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174796/secrets-to-caring-for-a-mastif.htm If you are reading this article, then Mastiffs at least get your curiosity going As you are doing your research, you may be asking yourself if you are really ready for a Mastiff Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174796/secrets-to-caring-for-a-mastif.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174792/vaccinating-your-pet.htm There are different theories and opinions on how often and the actual necessity of giving domestic dogs vaccinations It is the responsibility of the pet owner to make sure these vaccinations are given to their puppies and adult dogs if necessary Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:46:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174792/vaccinating-your-pet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174791/why-should-you-buy-a-dog-kennel.htm Dogs by nature are animals that get a safe feeling in a den, much like their cousins the wolves If you can introduce your dog to the plastic or wire kennel correctly, it provides a feeling of security and becomes a refuge Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:39:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174791/why-should-you-buy-a-dog-kennel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172693/western-chaps-and-their-history.htm In order to fully understand all the terminology and styles the western Chap represents, you must first study the history behind them There are names for the cut and style of chaps according to the usage and the time period you are talking about Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:11:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172693/western-chaps-and-their-history.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172677/taking-care-of-your-horses-hooves.htm Your horses hooves are extremely important in the way of caring for your horses health It is best to have them trimmed and shod every six to eight weeks Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:04:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172677/taking-care-of-your-horses-hooves.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172676/basic-horse-knowlege.htm Because we always see pictures of horses just grazing out in the field we assume horses live there alone with little or no attention from humans Because of their size and strength, horses can be sometimes misunderstood by a lot of people who know nothing about them Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172676/basic-horse-knowlege.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172670/instincts-and-traits-in-dogs.htm Domestication of canines was accomplished by humans thousands of years ago Many think that the world's first dogs were tamed wolves, as dogs share many biological traits with wolves Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:53:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172670/instincts-and-traits-in-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171814/an-education-on-the-horse-bit.htm The "Bit" is a vital piece of equipment in the equine industry The rider depends on the bit to keep control over his horse in whatever his job is, be it real cowboy work or in the show ring Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:46:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171814/an-education-on-the-horse-bit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171808/horse-spurs-and-its-history.htm It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171808/horse-spurs-and-its-history.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171798/the-manufactured-production-saddle.htm I get questions all the time on whether one should just go to a saddle store and buy "ready-made" saddle or if one should go to the added expense of having a custom saddle made just for their specific measurements and tastes There is no real answer to that question Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:26:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171798/the-manufactured-production-saddle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171738/the-rigging-of-the-western-saddle.htm Like so many other things, the rigging of a saddle is where it is today through evolution The cowboy had a "working" saddle that did a little of everything on the ranch such as gathering cattle, rescuing cattle, breaking horses, etc Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:25:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171738/the-rigging-of-the-western-saddle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165534/breaking-down-the-western-saddle.htm Whether riding for pleasure or competition, there is nothing more important that having a saddle that properly fits both the horse and its rider We can compare saddles to fitting clothes or most importantly fitting our shoes Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:11:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165534/breaking-down-the-western-saddle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165523/sharing-meals-with-your-dog.htm Sometimes we slip and share some of our dinner with our dogs on purpose; other times by accident Some food we eat can be good and nutritious for dogs, but other food can be very dangerous Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:25:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165523/sharing-meals-with-your-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165521/horse-saddle-tack.htm The Western Saddle is used for "western riding" and is the saddle used on working horses on cattle ranches throughout the United States and especially in the west The "cowboy" saddles are familiar to rodeo fans and movie goers and to those who have gone on trail rides at guest ranches Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:18:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165521/horse-saddle-tack.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/160288/the-workings-of-the-reining-saddle.htm The reining event at horseshow's around the country has become a virtual rising star in the horse industry The reining saddle is designed to optimize the horse's balance, agility and freedom of movement Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:32:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/160288/the-workings-of-the-reining-saddle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/160277/places-to-go-western-riding.htm Horseback riding vactions are a time of the year that horse lovers look forward to, whether its with the whole family with kids included or just the two of you Here we will talk about a few vacation spots to take your horses to, or if thats not possible rent the horse, saddle and tack right there Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:46:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/160277/places-to-go-western-riding.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/160275/western-saddle-evolution.htm One usually thinks of the western saddle as an American style of horse riding, but in fact it's origins can be traced back to the Moorish horsemen and warriors of the Dark Ages When the Moors invaded Spain in the 700's, they brought with them their unique style of horseback riding and tack Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:32:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/160275/western-saddle-evolution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/160273/step-by-step-saddle-fit.htm Many people have asked me how to physically tack up their horses and what to check to make sure they have a near perfect fit Here are four points to watch as you are saddling your horse to make sure everything is as it should be for horse and for the rider Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:18:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/160273/step-by-step-saddle-fit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/157114/the-barrel-racing-saddle.htm Beginning a career in barrel racing is a great challenge for young as well as older horse riders  Getting the right saddle and tack is just the first step Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:46:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/157114/the-barrel-racing-saddle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/157040/horse-tack.htm If you ride horses, you know that tacking up a horse refers to the equipment worn by a horse to allow us to ride them with more ease There is a wide range of tack and all has to be fitted to the individual horse Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:11:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/157040/horse-tack.htm