In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A good temperament is one of the most important features in a horse. Search the wooden railing and walls in the stable for any signs of kick marks and chewing. These indicate an unruly horse or a bad temperament.  Avoid purchasing a bad-tempered horse unless you are an experienced rider and trainer. If the owner doesn’t offer to show you the stables, ask them to give you a tour. Bring a knowledgeable friend with you to meet the horse and view its stall if you are not an experienced horse owner. Ask the owner of the horse if you can brush, lead, saddle, and bridle it. This is a good way to observe how it responds to being handled. If you are unable to saddle and bridle the horse, it is best not to proceed with the purchase, unless you plan to train the horse yourself.  Check for any blemishes on the horse while you brush it. If you are concerned about any marks, ask a vet to give you a second opinion. If the horse seems nervous around you, ask the owner to stand beside you to help settle the horse. Ride the horse slowly at first to give you and the horse time to get to know each other. Once you feel comfortable on the horse, attempt to turn in different directions and increase the pace to watch how the horse acts in different situations. Look for a horse that responds quickly and accurately to your aids and is comfortable in different situations. Ride the horse in a ring at first and then venture to open fields, trails, and roads. This allows you to observe how the horse responds to different environments. This is a great way to find out about any injuries, diseases, or infections that you are unaware of and can assist you in making an informed purchasing decision. An examination will usually between cost between $150 and $600. Contact your local equine vet to make an appointment. If you are buying an expensive horse or a competitive horse, ask for an examination that includes x-rays.
Summary: Check the horse’s stall for damage. Handle the horse from the ground to assess its basic temperament. Ride the horse to observe how it moves and responds to guidance. Ask a vet to conduct a pre-purchase exam on the horse.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Avoid shaving every day or every other day, and try to work in a skip day in which you don't shave on a day you would normally. Your skin needs a couple days to recover from the shaving process. Whether it's removing facial or body hair that causes your skin irritation, give your skin a break when possible and use moisturizing and exfoliating products in between shaves.  Do your best not to shave skin that's already irritated: more shaving will make razor burn worse.  If you are required to be clean shaven or your hair grows too fast for you to comfortably go without shaving for more than a day, consider using an electric razor, which is easier on your skin. Make sure any electric razor has new, well-oiled blades for the least irritation. Shaving during or after a shower is preferable, but if you're not showering, wash your skin with warm water and a mild cleanser before shaving. Use a clean, sharp razor and a shaving cream or gel to lubricate your skin. Try not to shave using only a razor, soap, and water.  Don't overuse dull razors, and wash your razor with soap and hot water after using it. Change blades or throw away disposable razors after 5 to 7 shaves to help minimize irritation. Shave in the direction that the hair grows, whether you're removing facial or body hair. Rinse your razor out with warm water every few strokes. This will help keep hair from becoming caught between the blades, keeping it sharper and cleaner. After shaving, use a moisturizing lotion or balm, and if you've removed body hair, wear loose fitting clothing made of a natural fiber, like cotton. Consider using a cleansing product that will exfoliate your skin, or provide gentle abrasion to remove surface dirt and buildup. You can easily exfoliate using baking soda by adding it to your face wash or shaving cream, or rubbing your skin with it before shaving.  Exfoliating before shaving will raise individual hairs from your skin, making shaving easier and preventing future irritation or ingrown hairs.  An after-shave moisturizing lotion or balm will help soothe your skin, and using an oil-free daily moisturizer will help it recover from the shaving process. If you routinely suffer from shaving rash and it doesn't respond to home treatments, consider seeing your doctor or dermatologist. They can assess your symptoms, and if necessary, offer antibiotic, retinoid, or cortisone medications available only by prescription.
Summary: Give your skin a day off. Practice hygienic, skin-friendly shaving techniques. Adopt an exfoliating and moisturizing skin care routine. Consult a doctor if your rash is severe or accompanies other skin problems.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Art supplies can be very expensive so, when starting out, you'll likely want to use student grade paints. These will be most affordable, but will also offer less coverage and greater shift in color as the paints dry. Artist grade (professional) acrylics, on the other hand, have higher levels of pigment, a wide array of colors, and limited color shift when drying. Student grade acrylics are not necessarily less useful or desirable than artist grade paints. Student grade paints are excellent for large scale projects or any under-painting you may have to do. Beyond the well-known fact that acrylics dry quickly, there are many other considerations you should be aware of when choosing your acrylic paint. Generally, you can expect that acrylic paint not fully dry can be revitalized by water, but it will not be able to be rehydrated after it is fully dry. This is important to take into account, because if you plan on using a color-lifting technique, as you would with watercolor paints like gum arabic, it will not work with acrylics. Once the acrylic has been used in a wash and dried, you will not be able to rehydrate the paint. Acrylics can give the appearance of many different styles. You can use your acrylics to create artwork that resembles watercolors or even more elaborate oil paintings. This, however, will require experimentation on your part. Different paints are made from different ingredients, and these will all have unique properties.  With experience, you'll likely begin to develop an intuition for how much a certain kind of paint needs to be thinned to achieve your desired color. To do this consistently, you should note the process you used when you achieve a particularly desired shade through thinning. One of the most common kinds of acrylic paints, and the one you'll most likely be painting with, has a satin sheen, also called a semi-matte sheen. Other finishes common in acrylic paints are gloss and matte. If you thin your acrylic paint until it resembles the consistency of watercolor, you can apply this paint to your canvas to create a backdrop or scene. Once this acrylic wash dries, you can paint freely on to of it. In most cases, when an acrylic dries, it becomes water insoluble. This means that you can paint over your acrylic wash freely without worrying about paint running or the image becoming muddy. You may want to practice your color theory and the mixing of colors with inexpensive paints until you are confident in this. Acrylics dry so fast, so if you hesitate while blending your colors or take too long, your acrylics might harden before you can apply them to your canvas. You may find that you can prevent the drying process by using a dampened piece of paper or card stock when blending. Don't forget to mist your paints if you are using a plastic palette. Acrylic paint is great for layering, especially because once it dries it isn't easily affected by moisture or other applications of paint. If you plan on painting over an acrylic wash or background, you can create high contrast edges by putting a piece of masking tape where you want the sharp edge. The masking tape will keep the paint underneath protected from the second application of paint. Masking tape also has little risk of ripping paint free once you are ready to remove it from your painting.
Summary:
Know the limitations of your chosen acrylic. Understand the constraints of the media. Practice creating your target tint or effect. Create acrylic washes you can paint over. Blend colors without hesitation. Use tape to create sharp contrast edges.