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We all know that learning the anatomy and parts of the horse takes time and practice. But as a horse person, once you understand, you never really forget. The non-horse...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaWoeKZqF4s The first time you lay eyes on a falabella your instincts will be probably be shouting "Look at that adorable little pony!" But your instincts are wrong. Partly. Yes,...

If you’re a rider, chances are you’ve been lectured at least once (or 30 times) on the importance of wearing a helmet while you’re on a horse. But assuming you’re...

A pair of Queens, the King of Churchill and an Ace jock complete a stellar hand of newly elected National Museum of Racing Hall of Famers to be formally enshrined...

There’s a person in our barn who is constantly borrowing things from everyone else—polo wraps, boots, bits, spurs, stirrups, she even used someone else’s saddle for the entire show season....

Veterinary and engineering researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) have teamed up to harness imaging technology to fill in a blank area in animal health—what goes on...

An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database, comparing 2015 statistics with figures from 2014, has shown a 14% decrease in the frequency of fatal injury, announced The Jockey Club....

They’re the superstars of the junior ranks. The medal winners. The Under 25 Grand Prix champions. And, when they’re not on horseback, they’re busy hitting the books. Squeezing in a...

It’s the weekend! Maybe you’ll do a bit of shopping—pick up that lightweight Baker you’ve been eyeing for your horse or maybe splurge on a twinset for yourself. Or, if...

Her name was Nikita Korsay. She was afraid of tractors, so anytime a tractor drove by I’d fall off in the warm up ring. But other than that she was...

No day at the barn would be complete without a horse selfie or two to chronicle your every thought and action. How else will your friends be endlessly jealous of...

A study of more than 400 riders in Germany has proven what most of us have known all along: horseback riding generally produces awesome, well-adjusted people. Now if you're rolling your...

And the rest of the Words of the Week... He never had the chance to put his potential to the track, realize his purpose and carve out his destiny. Fate had different plans...

We're taking you around the world for a glimpse at some of the planet's rarest breeds of horse in our new video series, Unusual Horses. Watch and learn! The actual...

It’s just over 30 seconds long, but a video captured by Sue Robinson of Leicester, UK this week demonstrates just about everything you’d ever need to about the horse-human connection. No...

Like budding daffodils and the chorus of chickadees, the Red Hills International Horse Trials is one of the sure harbingers of spring. The action gets under way down in Tally-town this...

As historically British as afternoon tea, the Exmoor pony is one of nature’s great delights. Though many roam semi-feral and free, this breed is adaptable to most environments and trainable...

The mystery behind the Sorraia’s origins only adds to the appeal of this striking, endangered breed. It’s widely believed the Sorraia is a descendant of the ancient wild horses of the Iberian...

The sun glints off the shiny flanks of a team of towering bay and white horses. Their harnesses jingle softly as they toss their heads in anticipation, eager to be...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E-wfC4oUhU The life of the show announcer might seem like a cushy gig, what with the jetting around from show to show, looking at pretty people on their pretty ponies...