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...
The Super S Line looks harder than it rides. This EquiVault exercise is designed to teach the horse and rider to look for the fence, emphasizing balance through the turns...
If you’ve been around horses for any length of time (usually measured in minutes), you’ve probably heard that a horse needs X-rays (hopefully, it wasn’t yours). And while you...
Working with young event horses is one of my favorite parts of my training program. Seeing them develop into confident, willing partners is incredibly rewarding. Whether I’m training one of...
In the hunter and jumper rings, catch riding is common occurrence. A green or mischievous horse or pony matched with a timid or novice rider can present notable challenges, especially...
The title of this article is out of character for me. Rarely will I ever suggest to someone who wants to achieve something in performance to step back and slow...
Key points: Cervical (neck) osteoarthritis is a potential source of pain and poor performance in sport horsesResearchers examined cervical x-rays for 104 jumping horses during the 2018 winter circuit in...
I wish that discussions about vaccines were easy. It would be great to have this sort of vaccine equation: Horse + vaccine + (reactions x 0) = no disease Otherwise...
Earlier this year, American Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut was involved in a serious fall while competing—her helmet saved her life. Laura’s mare, Jakarta, took a stride out in a...
Boarders come and boarders go, but sometimes they leave with unpaid bills. What happens when a barn owner has a boarder that leaves with a large unpaid balance? Unfortunately, most...
Although southern California is a pretty balmy place in which to keep a horse, not everyone is so lucky. Fortunately, while wintertime means that people are breaking out the down...
As I sit here, watching the British November rain run down the windows, I have been thinking about the last 12 months. With so much negativity in the world and...
Straightness is a critical factor for jumping success. A horse that jumps straight is set up to jump in good form, jump higher and has a better chance of landing...
