Channel Archives: Learn

Focus! How many times have you heard that from someone at the side of the ring while you are competing? I know I hear it often as parents and coaches...

In October 2016, the facility already touted as having the "largest indoor arena in the USA" wrapped up construction on The Sanctuary, a massive 210 x 350 foot, climate-controlled arena...

Although it doesn’t quite feel like it, fall is finally here again (in the northern hemisphere, anyway). The leaves will soon change, and the daylight hours will continue to decrease....

In 1982, 40% of all horses registered with the USEF were Thoroughbred. By 2010, that figure had diminished to just 10%. This drastic decline underscored a widening rift between the...

Dr. Beth Glosten earned her medical degree from the University of Washington and practiced as an academic anesthesiologist. She is also a certified Pilates instructor and operates RiderPilates from the...

With the Thoroughbred Makeover quickly approaching and summer drawing to an end, I'm seeing dozens of sale ads flash across my social media pages on a daily basis. Sellers are...

They have come seeking help in an unfamiliar place. Six young men and women who, at least on the surface, reflect a picture of courage and strength. But like so...

Most of us understand that horses tend to have a "tricky" gastrointestinal system. Sudden changes in feed, moldy hay, too much grain or lush grass—they can all wreak havoc on...

In her new book Our Horses, Ourselves: Discovering the Common Body, world-renowned dancer and choreographer Paula Josa-Jones explores how horses help what needs helping, and the role our bodies, their...

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 was first synthesized way back...

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 them. Or did they? While...

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 competitors are breaking away from...

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 every client to the best...

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 the front and outside of...

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 entry form? Jumpfax has that,...

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, and time consuming to figure...

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 colic, bones break. Sometimes, the...

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 crazy. And they can be...

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 is a key component. Yearlings...

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 high performance development in sport...