Archive for the ‘Pets’ Category
Friday, December 31st, 2010
Ron Petracek asked: You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one. You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons. You know how to tack up, muck out, and have read just about every book out there on the care and ...
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010
Phil Wiskell asked: Ask someone what they see when they picture horses in Florida and you're likely to hear about an imagines scene that places the rider and horse on a Gulf Coast beach with the sun setting in the background over crisp blue water. While that is, admittedly, an ...
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Elizabeth Miller asked: No animal has done more for the advancement of humankind than the horse. That said, it's hard to imagine ever using the horse as a source of food. But of course, that's how the man-horse relationship began.The history books contain many references to the horse as prey ...
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Ann Knapp asked: The evolutionary history of the horse is one of the most-covered subjects in modern biology. And no wonder - of all modern animals, the horse has behind it the most intact and visible family tree.Our story begins millions of years ago - with the Perissodactyls.No, not "pterodactyl" ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Michael asked: When Paloma arrived at the barn, which was accustomed to warmbloods, she drew a crowd of people who were waiting to see in person what a real mustang looked like. Curiosity turned to even greater intrigue when her owner said that she was a “Spanish” mustang, not the ...
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
Marc Goldberg, CDT asked: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Josh Billings (1818-1885, US Humorist)This morning I was driving along a busy street, in a fog, sipping strong tea when I saw the geese. I have come to think of ...
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Keith Londrie asked: Depending on breed, management and environment, the domestic horse today has a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years. It is uncommon, but a few horses live into their 40s, and, occasionally, beyond. The oldest verifiable record was "Old Billy," a horse that lived in the 19th ...
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
MIKE SELVON asked: When you decide to have an animal at home or on your farm, it is important that you know how to take care of them properly. This may be easy if you have those domesticated animals that do not require much care. But what if you buy ...
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Lydia K Kelly asked: So, you have begun shopping for your first horse, but you aren't sure exactly what you need? When selecting a new horse, it is very important not only to consider your personal likes and dislikes, but also your body build, your riding skill and your long-term ...
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Monday, June 30th, 2008
Edna X Wilson asked: Internet fraud is prevalent everywhere and the horse industry is no exception. If you can avoid selling your horse over the internet, do so. But if the Internet is your only option or you chose to buy/sell your horse or tack on-line be aware of the ...
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