Channel Archives: Learn

Fill out a horse show entry form and you’ll inevitably get to the part that itemizes all the extra fees. On top of stabling and nomination charges, there may be...

You know the feeling. You walk your horse down the chute to the in-gate. You listen to that last-minute pep-talk from your coach. Your horse’s ears are perked and alert:...

In my experience, people spend a lot of time worrying about things that they can do to keep their horse(s) in the best health possible.  Of course, that’s completely understandable;...

Researchers used a special horse trailer to study how horses move when they travel. They demonstrated that horses move frequently during travel to compensate for the movements of the trailer,...

As the owner of a boarding or training barn, you’re likely going to hire people to give you a hand to help train customers, whether that’s a full or part-time...

You’ve subscribed to seven horse-related magazines. You have a regular subscription to a supplement delivery service. When your horse takes an off step you automatically think that he might have...

Many say SmartPhones have no place in a riding lesson. This exercise relies on one. The "Hey Siri" drill, from The EquiVault, is a group lesson that is challenging, educational,...

When it comes to hoof cracks, some are superficial and have no effect on the hoof whatsoever, while others can penetrate all the way through the wall and into the...

The current EHV-1 outbreak in Europe, and subsequent cases in the U.S., has many wondering about the role of equine insurance and if it’s even possible to get insured if...

Some athletic achievements are helped along with the latest high-tech advancements. Olympic swimmers shave time with second-skin suits. Skiers get faster skies. Ultra-light tennis rackets parlay the power of an...

Whether at home, on the road, in the air, or at a show, our horses require care to prevent injury and maintain peak condition. The administrative aspects of horse care...

Christi Israel was so focused, she tuned the roar of the crowd and the beat of the music out of her mind. On cruise control, she believed in her “clear...

When Debbie Cruz imported her 2012 Friesian from Europe, she was excited to welcome the gelding into her life. However, the mount she purchased as a gelding from The Netherlands...

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the U.S. Center for SafeSport placed 2012 World Cup Final champion and Olympian Rich Fellers and his wife Shelley Fellers on Temporary Suspension due to allegations of...

Owning a horse is a the never-ending quest to have healthier, happier, sounder animals—and athletes. So when a new "miracle" product comes around, it's tempting to give it a try....

In Europe, a new directive (EU Directive 2019/771) has been passed by the European Parliament that aims to protect the consumer in the purchase of goods, presumably including horses. While...

You have a performance horse.  He’s not performing as you had hoped or expected. His form is flawed. His piaffe lacks panache. His elan has elapsed. He slides have slid. And half...

It’s a new year, and like every January, I am excited about all of the possibilities for the 12 months that lies ahead. 2020 was undoubtedly a challenging year and,...

There are a lot of widely held opinions and beliefs on cannabis. Some of them are proving to be true with continued research. Here we break down a few common...

Key points: Pre-cooling is the process of reducing the body’s temperature before beginning exerciseIn this study, pre-cooling was found to reduce heart rate as well as surface and rectal temperatures...