Most of the mustangs who become part of the Florence Prison Wild Horse Inmate Progam have never been touched by human hands before, at least not voluntarily. Their first interactions...
It was after midnight on New Year’s Eve when Dr. Carlin Jones stepped outside her mother’s house into the frigid Maine air. She sat on the deck. In her hands...
It’s the kind of exercise that we never leave behind, no matter how simple it seems until you break down its parts, or aim for total accuracy in execution. For...
Feelings of fear and apprehension can be thought of like an “alarm” going off. This alarm is the flight or fight response, a natural change in your body that happens...
It’s a question weighing on Dirk Stroda’s mind. As the High-Performance Mental Coach for the Canadian eventing, dressage, and Paralympic equestrian teams, it’s Stroda’s job to help elite athletes peak...
Like its British Isle ancestors, the Newfoundland pony is a small, hardy and willing work horse with fabulous hair. For centuries, the breed was counted upon to clear the rugged...
The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is mostly desert, sparsely populated and contains the 4th largest reserve of natural gas on the planet. It’s also home to one of the...
If you happened to catch last night's penultimate Game of Thrones episode, then you know which battle we're referring to. (And yes, there are spoilers ahead for Season 6!) The "Battle of...
With so many products to choose from, combatting seasonal insects can be a tough decision. Understanding the options available is a great first step, and Absorbine offers four distinct UltraShield fly control...
We’ve all known one—an insecure horse, that is. He’s the gelding that doesn’t like being by himself in the ring; she’s the mare with the serious FOMO, “screaming” and carrying...
You may love horses, but we're guessing they're not your only addiction. Your car trunk may be filled with supplements and winter blankets, but your back seat is probably always...
Lesson canceled? Rained out of riding? Relegated to the bench by injury? When life throws a curve ball at your riding plans, you have a choice: You can binge watch...
Almost everything about summer vacations is wonderful: new places, new people, amazing landscapes—except that part when you start to miss your horse at the end. But what if you didn't have to leave him behind?...
Translated in the breed's native Poland, Konik means "diminutive horse". Averaging 12 to 13 hands at maximum height that is an apt description, but the breed's significance is anything but...
Equestrian brand ambassadors are a dime a dozen these days. Swoon-worthy hundred-thousand dollar horses and their riders promoting everything from bits and boots to nasal strips and blankets. One thing...
Beware, those of you planning a trail ride along the Amazon River in South America this summer. This month, scientists have finally proven a question that has been bugging them for...
Wouldn't you love to be known as the coolest horse show parent around? To be raved about by your own kids proudly as someone who has not only nailed their...
You can leave your jacket behind and (this year) don a funky fedora. Friends become fierce competitors and cameras click as rider, trainer, and coach examine the array of obstacles...
We've all heard the familiar warnings about blue-eyed horses... "They're a special kind of crazy." "Can't work them in the bright sun." "They're a lot more prone to skin cancer."...
In sports psychology, we often talk about mental toughness and how to cultivate those characteristics as a rider. Here is what mental toughness is not. 1. Mentally tough riders are...
