Horse Health
The Head Scratcher That Is DMSO
DMSO is the much quicker and easier way to say, “Dimethyl sulfoxide.” About that, pretty much everyone agrees. It goes downhill from there. Although it…
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A Brief History on Horse Transport (and Why We’re Thankful for the Trailers of Today)
Ah, life before horse trailers. That simple time when horses were horses and no one travelled further or faster than their trusty steed could carry…
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Hoof Care
Barefoot and Bringin’ It
Performance horses need shoes, right? Not all of them! While shoes have certainly been the norm in nearly every equine sport for many years, some…
2 weeks ago
Memoir
Tales from the Road: Horseshoeing, Safari-Style
Every now and then in the farrier business, we find ourselves in appointments that get strange in a hurry. While we always try to serve…
2 weeks ago
Pro Tips
The Rider Plank: Instant Posture Improvement in the Saddle
It is no secret that a foundational piece of rider fitness is strength in your core muscles. The rectus abdominis is the abdominal muscle on…
3 weeks ago
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Jumpfax, the Show Jumping App That Does Everything! (But Pay Your Show Bill)
Wondering which shows are running when FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR? The Jumpfax app is your go-to source. Looking for aninternational horse show’s website? Jumpfax has that. Need a downloadable…
3 weeks ago
Hoof Care
The Nitty-Gritty Behind Hoof Abscesses
The diagnosis of a hoof abscess is something most equestrians are going to have to deal with sooner or later. It is icky, painful, annoying,…
3 weeks ago
Horse Health
The Deadly Deficiency
Those of us who are around horses long enough will eventually be forced to deal with the inevitability of sickness and injury. Accidents happen, horses…
1 month ago
Books and Film
A Little Bit Better
Training horses, learning how to ride them well, these pursuits can be an obsession. They can bankrupt us, disrupt other relationships, and generally make us…
1 month ago
Horse Health
Feeding Yearlings
Whether you are prepping for sales and halter classes or trying your best to raise a healthy and sound youngster, careful attention to nutritional needs…
1 month ago
Psychology of Sport
6 Myths You May Still Believe About Sport Psychology (That Are Holding Your Riding Back)
Knowledge is power! Myth #1: There is something wrong with me if I need to work on mental/emotional skills in my sport. Fact: Mental and emotional…
1 month ago
Hunter/Jumper
Are You Training Your Equestrian Mind?
About 18 months ago, we got a call from a concerned Mom about her teen equestrian daughter. There were fundamental problems with the two critical…
2 months ago
Pro Tips
Catch Me If You Can!
Ah, the wind in your face and your horse’s mane as he turns and snorts and shows you his heels! The carrots in your pockets,…
2 months ago
Hoof Care
The Art of Horsekeeping
After nearly four decades of horse ownership, I’ve finally come to a realization: horsekeeping is not a science, but rather an art. Sure, I’d prefer…
2 months ago
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3 Stretches Every Rider Should Be Doing (Like RN)
Riders are athletes. Shouldn’t we train for the sport like one? Start with this stretching guide, courtesy of our friends at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, the boutique…
2 months ago
Pro Tips
Bernie Traurig: A Solution to Every Problem
Clinicians who have trained and competed at the elite levels in multiple disciplines have a depth of knowledge and experience that is the accumulated wisdom from…
2 months ago
Horse Health
Alfalfa Is Not the Worst and Other Astonishing Revelations
I always thought alfalfa was basically the worst thing you could feed your horse. Maybe not arsenic bad. But I had it hammered into my head…
2 months ago
Sport Psychology
Embrace Pressure and Become a Better Rider!
Does pressure in equestrian sport really exist? Well, according to some researchers and experts, it really doesn’t. It’s all dreamed up by you to make…
2 months ago
Training
One Exercise, Eight Lessons, Any Discipline
It’s no secret that the arena can become a dreadfully boring place. Even the strongest, healthiest, most loving and connected horse-and-rider team are sometimes driven…
2 months ago
Pro Tips
Advice on Becoming a Groom, from Actual Grooms
First things first, if you are looking for a 9-5 job, this is not for you. If you value manicured nails and hairspray—look elsewhere. If…