A Guide to Horse Basics

Whether you know a little or a lot about horses, get started with the basics.

Essentials

Here is a collection of important information and tips for horse owners of any skill level.

Anatomy
Horses have a lot of moving parts, knowing the basics of anatomy makes it easier to understand your animal and discuss them with your vet.

• Anatomy of The Horse
• Horse Foot Anatomy
• Horse Hoof Anatomy

Breeds
Modern day Horse breeds have developed worldwide based on local climate and needs. There is a long list of breeds and plenty to learn about each one.

• List of Horse Breeds
• Horses From Around The World
• Horse Breed Quiz
• Popular Olympic Jumper Breeds (Dressage & Eventing)

Glossaries
Lets face it, with horses comes an education, it seems like there is always something to learn. That’s why I continue to put together handy guides and cheat sheets with information that is easy to digest.

• Glossary of Horse Basics
• Horse Show Lingo
• Dressage Terminology A-E (F-O & P-W)
• Horse Bridle Terminology
• Leg & Foot Equipment

Colors
Horses come in a variety of colors and patterns, more than you might imagine. Interestingly enough they all stem from two basic colors, black and chestnut.

• Horse Colors
• Leg Markings
• Face Markings
• Rare Colors & Markings

Care
Horse care is a never ending battle and one which will always require research. Learning should be as fun as it is educational.

• Horse Care
• Basic Horse Tips
• Plants That Are Toxic to Horses
• Toxic Plant Identifier
• Costs of Horse Ownership

Horse Lifestyles
Some of us want to be around horses full-time and there are plenty of ways to do that. Horses are more than just animals, they are a lifestyle.

• Worldwide Horse Job Listings
• Horse Jobs & Careers
• Horse Riding Schools and Stables
• Equestrian Events & Shows

Horseplay
Above all the goal is to have fun with horses, whether you love unicorns or horse art we have a fun selection of articles you’ll enjoy.

• Featured Articles
• Random Horse Facts
• Horse Movies
• What The Equinest is Up To Around The Web
• Horseplay Category
• Videos With Horses
• About us

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