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Taking riding lessons is a great way to introduce yourself to the world of horses. But before you rush out to the first stables listed in the classifieds section there are a few things you should know.

Many stables specialize in riding lessons. These riding schools have many school horses and several instructors who teach. Other farms have a single coach, often the barn owner, who teaches lessons on a few select horses from her barn. Both types of farms have their benefits.

Is keeping a horse at home right for youe

As more people move to the outskirts of town, many consider keeping horses at home. With a country home and a few acres of land childhood dreams of having a horse of their own no longer seem unattainable. But, what does it take to keep a horse at homee

To begin with, you need to consider where you would keep the horse. Do you have an old barne Is it suited for horsese What about space for the horse to grazee

One of the nicest ways to bond with your horse is to spend time grooming him. While sometimes it is ok to just give your horse a quick dust-off before you ride, every so often you should spend some extra time with him just getting to know him as you groom.

So what is involved in grooming anywaye Most people think of it as merely running a brush over the horse, picking its feet and leaving it at that. But there is a lot more to good grooming.

With the current horse market in a state of flux there are more and more horses being offered for very low prices and even for free. But when looking to purchase a horse it is important to understand that there is no such thing as a free horse.

Of course the price tag might be free, but that should not be the only consideration when getting a horse. Often the actual purchase is the cheapest part of horse ownership.

Trying to sell a horse in the current market is a big challenge. One thing that can make or break a sale is a good quality photo. With a good photo your horse will be shown off to her best advantage. A bad photo can turn a lovely horse into something a buyer wouldn’t touch.

If you have decided to invest in purchasing a trailer you will probably be overwhelmed by the immense range of trailer available on the market. There are many things to consider when selecting a trailer. Here are some of the things you should consider before purchasing a trailer.

Steel or Aluminum: Both steel and aluminum trailers can be found in all shapes and sizes. Steel trailers are heavier, so if you are looking at a larger trailer you might want to veer away from steel. Aluminum has the additional advantage that it does not rust, so requires less repairs in the long run. Most used trailers will be made of steel, so be careful to look over the trailer very carefully to make sure there are no dangerously rusted areas. With a lower price tag steel trailers are the most common trailers on the road.

As we know there are many horse rescues in operation, both good and bad. It can be difficult to know whether a rescue is suitable for placing your older or unsound horse. By following these guidelines you will gain an insight into the basic things a rescue should provide to its animals and to its clients.

While owning a riding a horse is a wonderful experience in itself, most riders eventually feel the urge to take their horse out into the world of horse showing. Showing is a wonderful way to challenge yourself and your horse and to get a chance to compare yourself to others in the same discipline.

There are shows available for riders of all ages and levels of experience. Many farms that teach lessons hold a regular series of schooling shows that often are open to the public. You will also find that many fairs hold low-level horse shows and some areas even have special clubs that host a series of shows through the season.

*MOYLE*

A man by the name of Rex Moyle created the Moyle breed of horses in Idaho during the middle of the 20th century. He used mustangs that had been brought into Idaho from Utah. Moyle horses are light riding horses that are normally bay or brown and they have front horns. The breed is rare.

*MURGESE*

A light riding horse and draft horse that is similar to the Friesian, the Murgese is found in Italy. The breed is rare. Most often in black, the Murgese is also ocassionally gray. They are descendants of Oriental horses that were crossed with local horses. There is a Murgese herdbook established in 1926.

*LOKAI*

In central and sourthern Tajikistan, the Lokai horse is bred. They are considered to be a saddle breed with Oriental lineage and developed by the Uzbek Lokai tribe. The tribe used local medium sized horses and various Central Asian breeds (including the Iomud) and improved them with Arabian stallions from Bukhara and Akhal-Teke.

The Lokai horses are short, and are not very uniform in their conformation. Sometimes the head is coarse but other times the horses of the breed do not exhibit coarse heads. Most are about 145 cm in height at the withers, with legs not always properly set.