I walked into the pasture and Jimbo, a 36-year-old Quarter Horse, came toward me with his hind end listing off to one side. Then his hind end completely slipped out...
Seriously: Are you so relaxed on your horse your “supple” is a “flop”? According to rider biomechanics pioneer Mary Wanless in her book The New Anatomy of Rider Connection, this...
Unfortunately it’s that time of year again. The days grow shorter, the air whips colder, and our concern for the wellbeing of our equine companions intensifies. Are they warm enough...
Come Nov. 9-12, North America’s premier equestrian gathering will feature four days of non-stop horses, shopping, and horse shopping. And that’s only one of the reasons you’re going to fall in love with...
“The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering,” say Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline in The Essential Hoof Book. “Developing an eye for symmetry and balance is definitely...
“Named must your fear be before banish it you can.” — Yoda The wisdom of that master Jedi also applies to riding—identifying your fears is the first step toward conquering...
Though it’s often an essential part of good horse management, clipping can be a daunting task. But don’t worry—come hair or high water, we’ve got you covered. Here is everything you need to know...
Are you usually out of breath after sitting the trot? Do you catch yourself holding your breath over jumps? In her book The Dressage Seat, renowned classical riding expert Anja...
With all the ghouls and ghosts ready to play their tricks this Halloween, it's easy to forget there's a much more sinister threat lurking high in the shadows. For your...
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...
