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Category: How-To

Learn how to age a horse by its teeth, like this smiling bay gelding
How To Age a Horse by Its Teeth 
December 18, 2025
If you don’t know a horse’s date of birth, taking a close look at his teeth can give you an approximate...
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a shiny black quarter horse
How (and Why) to Add Fat to Your Horse’s Diet
December 5, 2025
Learn why and how adding fat to a horse's diet can boost energy, support weight gain, and improve coat...
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a woman tosses a pitchfork of soiled bedding and manure into a wheelbarrow while cleaning out a horse's stall
How to Clean a Horse's Stall
December 1, 2025
If your horse spends time in a stall, you should clean it out daily to prevent skin, respiratory, and...
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How to Teach a Horse to Stand for the Farrier calmly like this bay thoroughbred
How to Teach a Horse to Stand for the Farrier 
November 18, 2025
Learn how to teach a horse to stand for the farrier using low-stress methods such as shaping and reinforcement-based...
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a woman rinses out a blue horse water bucket in a wash stall
How to Clean Horse Feed and Water Buckets
November 15, 2025
Aim to clean your horse's buckets at least every couple of weeks to keep water and feed fresh, safe,...
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a chestnut horse in a barn with a horse stall card on the front of the stall
How and Why to Create a Stall Card for Your Horse 
November 3, 2025
Learn why every horse should have a stall card and what information to include, plus get an example horse...
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A woman performs a horse pasture fence safety check.
How to Do a Horse Pasture Safety Check
October 22, 2025
A regular and thorough safety check of your horse pasture and fenceline can help prevent injuries, escapees,...
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close up image of a chestnut horse's four feet with minor hoof cracks in the front feet.
How To Deal With a Horse’s Hoof Crack 
October 3, 2025
Learn what causes hoof cracks, how to deal with a horse’s hoof crack effectively, and tips to prevent...
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a woman learning How to Transition a Horse to a New Feed weighs a bucket of new horse feed with feed bags in the barn aisle.
How to Transition a Horse to a New Feed
September 20, 2025
If you’re thinking about changing your horse’s type or brand of feed, a smooth and gradual transition...
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A person using treats to train horses holds her hand out for a pretty gray horse
Smart Ways to Use Treats to Train Your Horse 
September 17, 2025
Follow these steps when using treats to train horses so you can reward your horse without creating bad...
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a woman leading a palomino horse away from the camera between two paddocks
Teach Your Horse Good Ground Manners When Leading
September 14, 2025
Learn why teaching a horse to lead respectfully is essential for safety and trust and how to help your...
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a woman walks down the aisle of a horse barn doing a horse barn safety check, assessing all the stall doors and walls.
How to Do a Horse Barn Safety Check
September 6, 2025
A quick weekly barn safety check doesn’t take long, but it can prevent accidents before they happen....
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