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Horses Feature Writer: Laura Thompson

Welcome to the Suite 101 page on horses! We feature articles and news on all aspects of horses and horsemanship from dressage to reining, natural horsemanship to vaquero traditions, equine therapy to finding stables, grooming, horse health and nutrition, even showing your horse in competitions.

Managing your horse from training to birthing new foals to first getting in the saddle can be a daunting task without the right advice and experienced research. So before you tackle hoof trimming or a veterinarian visit, consult the articles here and in the archives to get it straight from the horse's mouth.

You can contact me here or post in the discussion forum, and don't forget to visit my blog for more great information on horses and horsemanship.


Feature Writer Articles in Horses

 		New Year's Resolutions for Horseback Riders
Horseback riders can benefit from New Year's resolutions just as much as anyone else. Horse show goals can lead to better performance and more fun for the rider.
How to Keep Horses Warm in Winter
It is true that horses can survive in cold climates without domestic conveniences. However, humans have a responsibility to keep horses warm in winter.
Hiring a Jumping Horse Trainer
Many riders require the assistance of a jumping horse trainer, either for themselves or for their horses. Hiring the wrong horse trainer, however, can prove disastrous.
How to Groom a Horse After Riding
After cooling a horse down from a ride, most people observe some sort of grooming ritual. The type of grooming used, however, can make a difference.
Can Horses Catch Swine Flu?
Very few people can escape the news media without hearing about the H1N1 virus. But can horses catch swine flu?
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Contributing Articles in Horses

 		A Christmas Gift for the Family Horse or Pony
Having flicked through the 'horsey' catalogues its often hard to choose the perfect gift. Here is an easy to follow guide to make a cheap, edible present for a pony.
Finding a Quality Horse Boarding Barn
People value and love their horses, so when it's necessary to board them, owners try to find a quality barn. Here are some tips to tell a good barn from a bad one.
Considerations When Looking to Castrate a Horse
Also known as cutting, emasculating, or castrating, the gelding of a colt is a commonplace thing in the horse industry. There are a couple of ways to go about this.
Treating Thrush in Horse Hooves
Equine thrush is a bacterial infection of the hoof caused by muddy and unsanitary conditions. Treating thrush is easy with hoof cleaning and topical ointments.
Hacking Out
Hacking out is a thoroughly enjoyable pastime for both the horse and the rider but, in these modern times, it can be fraught with danger.
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