Things to Know for Horse Judging

Horse judging relies on determining how well a horse conforms to certain functions.

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Horse judging is the process of evaluating horses in competitions. Horse judges look at a variety of factors when making their evaluations. Horse judging relies on the concept of conformation, which is the extent to which a horse conforms to a particular purpose, such as racing or pulling heavy weight. Five basic criteria are looked at when determining conformation.

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Arguably the most important factor in horse judging is balance. Balance is how well a horse is put together; in other words, the overall quality of a horse's anatomy in relation to all of its component parts. Balance is typically judged by viewing the horse from the side at roughly 25 to 30 feet away from the horse.

Structure and Travel

Structure and travel looks at a horses legs and feet. Structure and travel are evaluated from the side and from the front and back. Horses are judged by the quality of the bone structure in their legs as well as the quality of their hooves.

Muscle

The muscle portion of a horse examination involves examining both the quantity and quality of a horse's muscle. Because a horse has a great deal of muscle over its entire body, this portion of the judging is done from a variety of view points, including side, front and back.

Quality

Quality is an area of horse judging that is not directly related to a horse's functional abilities. Quality factors include a horse's hair, for example. Additional factors include the quality of skin, the shortness and erectness of the ears and the location and prominence of the eyes.

Breed and Sex Characteristics

Breed and sex characteristics look at the differences between different types of horses and how well a particular horse conforms to its breed and sex. For example, stallions and geldings should have heads that appear masculine, while mares should have more feminine features. Additionally, certain breeds of horses, such as quarter horses, should be more muscular than others.

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How to Hatch a Pet in "TinierMe"

FoodHomeStyleMoneyFamilyHealthShiftMore This SeasonSimplify the SeasonTailgating HomeHobbies & ScienceAnimal HobbiesPetsHow to Hatch a Pet in "TinierMe"How to Hatch a Pet in "TinierMe"Print this articleThe TinierMe online game portal allows players to interact in an online world called Selfy Town. Players create a customized anime-style avatar, or “Selfy.” Players can purchase a ChibiPet from the TinierMe shop, but the pet will not come to life until it is paired with a life stone; instead, an egg will follow your Selfy avatar around. Once you purchase both the ChibiPet and life stone from the online store, you can hatch the egg and start taking care of your pet.

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Visit the TinierMe website (tinierme.com) and login to your account.

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Click the “SHOP” tab at the top of the screen then select the “ChibiPets” sub-tab.

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Click the “Featured” tab on the left side of the screen to display the featured ChibiPets, or click the “ChibiPets” tab to list all of the available ChibiPets.

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Click the “BUY” button next to the ChibiPet you want to hatch. Click “BUY” again under the purchase confirmation screen.

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Click the “SHOP” tab and select the “ChibiPets” sub-tab again. Select the “ChibiPets Items” tab on the left side of the screen.

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Click the “BUY” button next to the “Life Stone” item. Click “BUY” a second time under the purchase confirmation screen.

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Click the “Change” button under your Selfy avatar then select the “ChibiPets” tab.

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Click the “ADD LIFE STONE” button underneath your ChibiPet then click “OK” on the confirmation pop-up screen.

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Left-click the mouse on your ChibiPet, then click “Select.” Click “Save Changes” then click “OK” on the confirmation pop-up screen.

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Click the “SELFY TOWN” button located above your SELFY avatar. This will enter you into the Selfy Town online world. The egg will automatically appear on the ground next to your Selfy avatar.

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Left-click your mouse on the ChibiPet egg to start hatching it. Continue clicking the egg until it completely hatches.

ReferencesTinierMe.com: Raising ChibiPetsTinierMe.com: About Selfy TownYouTube.com: Getting a ChibipetResourcesTinierMe.com: Main PageRead Next:

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Music for Pets (Ocrd)

Pets and horses can benefit from the healing sounds of music in a similar way to humans. Studies with animals and music have shown that some types of sound can be unsettling for animals, while other types of music can be calming for them. The music on this CD has been especially composed as suitable for playing to all animals. The senses of animals are much more sensitive than those of humans and therefore this music does not contain any sounds known to be unpleasant for pets and horses. The whole album is designed as a healing and relaxing chill-out experience for the animals that you love. Includes a full color guide to Crystal Healing for animals by Margrit Coates and a CD of music specially composed and performed for New World Music by Perry Wood.

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How to Do Cool Animal Tessellation Designs

Tiles are often laid in a tessellating pattern.

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A tessellation is a pattern that can repeat infinitely along a plane without any gaps or overlaps. While many tessellations are simple geometric shapes, some take the form of fish, frogs, birds or other animals. While these patterns may seem too complex to create on your own, you can use a simple series of steps to transform a self-tessellating shape, such as a triangle, square or hexagon, into an infinitely repeatable design of animal shapes.

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Cut out a square of paper. Color all four edges of the square to create a red border around its perimeter.

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Draw a pencil line on the paper. The line can be any shape as long as both ends touch a red edge. For example, you could draw a fish head outline that touches two corners or a bent dog leg that starts and ends on the same edge.

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What Can We Feed the Deer During a Heavy Snow Period in Michigan?

Whitetail deer can be found in every Michigan county.

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Winter in Michigan brings about its own survival woes. In addition to heat and shelter, citizens also work to ensure their pets are cared for and protected from the elements. It can be natural to feel empathy for one's woodland neighbors, such as deer, during a hard winter. While instinct may be to feed them, Michigan has a no-feed law in place for some very good reasons. Knowing how deer physiology and habits change in the winter can actually show why feeding deer in the winter can cause more harm than good.

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Wild animals have natural ways to deal with the harsh conditions winter can bring. While deer do not hibernate like bears do, they do undergo a unique set of physiological changes that allow them to require less food in winter. These changes include: the growth of a thicker coat of hollow hairs for added insulation, fat storage to provide calories over long stretches when calories may not be available and decrease of metabolic rate to burn fat more slowly and make fat storage last longer.

Deer Digestion

Deer fall into the category of ruminants, meaning they have a four-part stomach with microbes used for digesting specific types of woody vegetation that is the staple of their diet. When well-intended humans begin to introduce new foods into a deer’s diet, specifically corn and other grains, deer are unable to digest the food efficiently because they do not have the right microbial support in their digestive systems. In some cases, deer may even starve with a stomach full of food.

Deer Habitat

While you may see deer roaming in fields and near the shoulders of the road, when the thick of winter approaches, they migrate to habitat complexes. These complexes are characterized by thick thermal cover to break brisk winter wind and provide shelter from heavy snow. These complexes typically contain sufficient vegetation for their survival as well.

Natural Selection

In a natural environment, the healthiest and strongest deer will eat first and eat the most. Young, old and sick deer eat less. This does not change if humans try to supplement the deer’s natural diet. If humans supply more food, the healthiest and strongest deer will still eat first and eat the most, which provides little-to-no help for the deer that actually need the most help. This is a natural process that ensures the deer herd does not grow to numbers beyond what the natural environment can support.

ReferencesMichigan Department of Natural Resources: Deer and Feeding BanDepartment of Natural Resources: Michigan Landowners Guide to Whitetail DeerMichigan Department of Natural Resources: Whitetail DeerPhoto Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesRead Next:

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New Thq Fantastic Pets Action Adventure Game Four Animals Voice Recognition Supports Xbox 360

Players can unlock news items and activities, in addition to taking pictures of themselves and their pet to share with family and friends.

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How to Be an Animal Pharmacist

Veterinary pharmacists provide medicines used in the practice of animal medicine.

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Veterinary pharmacists play an important role in the ongoing health of pets and other animals domesticated by humans. The National Institute of Health notes that there are two types of veterinary pharmacists. First, there are those pharmacists who serve the needs of veterinarians on an as-needed basis. Secondly, there are those that are known as veterinary pharmacy specialists who work exclusively in the field of veterinary pharmacy practice. The education and training for both are similar.

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Obtain a bachelor's degree in biology or a field of approved pre-pharmaceutical studies, such as chemistry. Most pharmacy schools require that you have completed a bachelor's degree prior to admission, although some will admit students with three years of undergraduate education. Determine the admission requirements for each school you hope to attend before applying and make sure that you have met all of the minimum requirements.

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Attend pharmacy school and obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy, also known as a Pharm.D. degree. This is the standard degree for pharmacists throughout the United States. It will take you approximately four years to complete these degree after finishing your undergraduate degree program. While there is no consensus regarding any required training for veterinary pharmacists, you will need to be able to legally dispense medicine and advise veterinarians regarding different types of drugs. The Pharm.D. degree prepares you for both.

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Take specialized courses in veterinary pharmacy studies. If you can't complete these at the school where you do your Pharm.D. work, take additional coursework, once you have finished your degree, at a school that offers these courses. These will provide you further knowledge of the veterinary medicine field and with more specific knowledge of dosages for animals of all types and sizes. Some states like Florida require that pharmacists dispensing veterinary medicines complete additional courses like these to comply with state law and to ensure that you have the necessary knowledge to provide pharmacotherapy to animals.

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Pass your state licensing exams. All 50 states require that pharmacists be licensed to legally practice pharmaceutical dispensing. All 50 states require that you pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) to legally practice. Some will also require that you pass an additional jurisprudence exam that tests your knowledge of pharmaceutical law for your state as well. After passing these exams, you should be able to legally work as a pharmacist providing medicine for animal care.

ReferencesNational Institute of Health: The Role and Education of the Veterinary PharmacistThe Society of Veterinary Hospital PharmacistsUniversity of Florida, College of Pharmacy: Veterinary Pharmacy PracticeU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition -- PharmacistsPhoto Credit Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesRead Next:

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