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...
Think you know hoof care? Take this short quiz to find out! [interaction id="56cc97f5e5be274a1fe25e43"] Sources by Question: 1. American Farriers Journal, “Light vs. Dark, The Hoof Debate Rages On.” 2. The...
When it comes to equestrian sport, few horses can bring it like the thoroughbred. Their heart, courage, power and athleticism make them an ideal fit for just about any discipline,...
If you think the sport of reining is just a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls out there showboating on a simulated cattle drive, then you, my friend, are wrong. So,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGzMgzXIeQE Most would agree that watching a talented reining horse and rider in competition is nothing short of breathtaking. Pure, subtle harmony between partners, a stunning athleticism exhibited by the horse,...
When you’re a full-time student-rider, you’re working on a full schedule, whether gearing up for the weekend’s hunter classic, or finishing that four-page term paper for next Friday. And, as...
In case you were wondering, Bruce Springsteen was “born in the U.S.A.” Anything you’d like to add to that, Bruce? “I’m a cool rockin’ daddy in the U.S.A.” Indeed you...
On the bit. It’s one of the most common phrases you hear in horse training, but what does it actually mean? Before we can work on getting on the bit, we...
Seriously…is this not the most perfect photobomb that’s ever been captured? Flawless timing and execution from this smirking Clydesdale. “Go stand next to the pretty pony and smile for the camera, sweetheart!”...
Heartbreaking news out of Wellington, Florida this morning. Two Wellington-based show jumpers are dead following a car accident inside the gates of the Palm Beach Polo and Country in the early...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but writers like to minimize that comparison, lest we be out of a job. Still, there’s no denying that photo-driven stories have the ability at times...
If your breakfast, like our breakfast, consisted of cutout cookies and a white chocolate mocha, it's easy to feel like your diet day is already shot. (Oh that was just us? Okay then.)...
