As anyone who has been around an equestrian knows, put ten horse lovers in a room and you'll get 11 different opinions. We're a passionate bunch with strong views on EVERYTHING. Literally....
When you see a big-striding horse, wearing a cut-back saddle and being ridden by a human in a suit and English-style hat, that's a Tennessee Walker, right? Wrong. It could...
When horses act up, it’s easy to point the finger back at them. But what many horse owners may not know is that their own management practices may actually be...
In the past decade chiropractic work—for human, horse, and other animals—has been increasingly accepted by the mainstream as a viable means of easing or, in some cases, eradicating pain or...
There is a reason hoof supplements have a sizable market. There is also a reason they tend to have the same ingredients. The quality and integrity of the hoof wall,...
Brooke Nicholls has groomed for some of the biggest stables in Canada. Whether a professional groom or just a helpful friend or spouse volunteering for the weekend, keep this list handy...
Although horses can survive a remarkable range of environmental conditions, surviving is not the same as thriving. Winter is hard on any horse but particularly so for seniors. Like older...
For all the added wisdom our older horses possess, Father Time remains undefeated in limiting the physical ability and general soundness of our aging equines. On average, horses begin to see the...
In 1996 I participated in a three day, self-awareness workshop. It was enormously helpful and quite enlightening. One of many concepts I learned made a huge impact in my life....
Horse people love to talk about what they feed. Go to any show or performance event, and you’ll likely hear ten different opinions on which type of commercial feed is...
Horses are beautiful, powerful, intelligent, and fun. Unfortunately, they are also expensive. Owning a horse comes with a sea of bills from the vet, the farrier, the tack shop, the feed...
Acquiring a rescue horse is very different than buying a healthy, sound horse with a history of excellent care. This article addresses management issues and medical care that often accompany...
Miniature Horses and small ponies can be just as athletic as their full-sized counterparts. We often see them driven or performing tricks, but believe it or not, they can also...
They say the only constant is change—and there is nowhere that is more true than online. Horse industry aside, the Internet has changed in seismic ways over the past couple of...
Have you ever watched or ridden your friend’s horse and thought: “I wish my horse was like that?” Have you ever known the husband or wife of one of your...
So, I was reading an article on National Public Radio this morning. It was about the gas people pass. Farts. Really. JOKE 1: What’s the sharpest thing in the world?...
Andrea Waldo has written the book that I wish I'd had many years ago. Fear and anxiety issues are things I've struggled with as a rider. I've had the good...
