Archive for October, 2006

Visiting The Horse Stables

By turftycoon On October 26, 2006 1 Comment

Don’t approach the stables as if you are a tourist. Although you may be very curious and excited about your impending horse ownership, you must approach these trips like a prospective employer interviewing job applicants.

Don’t be afraid to assert yourself and to pay close attention to important details.

What details should you be noticing? There are several things to consider as you visit each stable. If you don’t feel as though you will remember all of the important considerations in choosing a stable, you may want to bring a notepad with you on each “inspection.”

Here are some critical considerations to keep in mind when checking out the recommended stables on your list.

Cleanliness. A clean, organized property is evidence of a commitment to quality care. Although there may be great stables that look a little “rustic,” even those that lack “bells and whistles” should be neat.

Stay away

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Finding A Stable For Your Horse

By turftycoon On October 20, 2006 No Comments

Long before you start the process of choosing your very first horse, it is important to deal with some critical preliminary concerns. One of the most important is finding an appropriate stable that offers quality instruction.

As a new horse owner, you will have a great deal to learn.

Although asking others and reading helpful information will supply you with much of what you need to know, there is no replacement for quality hands-on instruction from a professional.

That’s why choosing a good stable is so important-the stable will become the locus of your horse experience. It will be where you learn how to actually deal with and interact with your horse.

Finding a great instructor is equally important.

In fact, the next part of this guide will address that subject in greater detail.

You could pull out your trusty copy of the yellow pages and begin making a list of area stables to

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Should You Buy A Horse ?

By turftycoon On October 19, 2006 No Comments

You may be interested in adding a horse to your life. You might be attracted to the romance of horse ownership and experiencing an age-old tradition.

You may be a naturalist, a dyed-in-the-wool animal lover, or just feel some sort of inexplicable connection with horses that makes you feel as though you are the kind of person who should be a horse owner.

No matter what your motivations are, the first thing you should do before considering horse ownership is to take a close look at yourself, your life and your objectives to make sure horse ownership is a fitting decision for you.

You should reflect upon a number of different considerations before starting down the path to horse ownership. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before making the decision.

Consider them carefully, answer them honestly, and use the insights you glean to make a wise determination of your suitability

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