Channel Archives: Learn

While I’m sort of used to it, one of the articles that I posted not so long ago generated a whole lot of controversy. It was about Colic Myths. And one...

“What are the three things you must have in order to become a good rider?” 1. A good seat. 2. A good seat. 3. A good seat. This was the...

If you have kids or have ever worked as a babysitter, then you’re probably familiar with the pre-bedtime ritual. Books need to be read cover to cover, plus you have to...

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve been holding out on you. There is one simple exercise that I uncovered a while ago and haven’t shared here. And it’s a...

As historically British as afternoon tea, the Exmoor pony is one of nature’s great delights. Though many roam semi-feral and free, this breed is adaptable to most environments and trainable...

Anne Kursinski’s right hand, Carol “Hoffy” Hoffman, reveals her trick for trimming thin manes in this Tuesday Tip video posted to the five-time Olympian’s Facebook page. It’s a variation on...

The mystery behind the Sorraia’s origins only adds to the appeal of this striking, endangered breed. It’s widely believed the Sorraia is a descendant of the ancient wild horses of the Iberian...

The sun glints off the shiny flanks of a team of towering bay and white horses. Their harnesses jingle softly as they toss their heads in anticipation, eager to be...

Think you know hoof care? Take this short quiz to find out! [interaction id="56cc97f5e5be274a1fe25e43"] Sources by Question: 1. American Farriers Journal, “Light vs. Dark, The Hoof Debate Rages On.” 2. The...

When I warm up before schooling a horse on the flat, I tend to do it in stages. First, if I have the opportunity (say it isn’t freezing out, or...

Last week, two horses I had worked with extensively and knew quite well, died suddenly within 24 hours of each other. They both literally dropped to the ground, right before their...

You would think before ever jumping into to horseback riding, one would learn the basics of horsemanship. You would think. However, we know this is not the case. We’ve all met...

We're taking you around the world for a glimpse at some of the planet's rarest breeds of horse in our new video series, Unusual Horses. Watch and learn! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y3vAJErEVo This...

Dealing with anxiety at a show, or in any context for that matter, requires the effective application of certain skills. As much as many of us would love a quick...

Unless you hail from Southwest Germany, chances are high you have never seen a Black Forest Horse in the flesh. And that's a shame because they are flat out GORGEOUS....

A pair of pack horses are injured when they lose their footing during a river crossing in a remote Alaskan backcountry. Eight hours from the nearest road, it’s a mad...

On the bit. It’s one of the most common phrases you hear in horse training, but what does it actually mean? Before we can work on getting on the bit, we...

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Three-day eventer Elisa Wallace, of Jasper, GA, redefines the term “barn dance” in her latest video blog. Watch her cut a rug while desensitizing the spooky young Mustang, Sparks, to Elle King’s pop hit “Exes and Ohs.”...

[caption id="attachment_1733" align="alignleft" width="229"] Dr. Hilary Clayton[/caption] The following is a summary of Dr. Hilary Clayton’s clinic on equine biomechanics at the University of New Hampshire Equine Program on October...