There are thousands of clinics every weekend, everywhere, in all breeds and disciplines. What can you expect to gain from one of these? Well, the first thing I would ask, is...
You've probably seen this archaic image of equine locomotion floating about the internet at some point or another: [caption id="attachment_1396" align="alignnone" width="500"] via Tumblr[/caption] What you might not know is...
Even for college riders, the world of collegiate riding can be extremely confusing. With several governing bodies and the rules of individual institutions, many teams operate differently. Basically, there are...
There are many reasons your warm up may not go to specifications. You fall off, your tack breaks, a hundred mistakes seem to pile up into defeat and it's too...
Nervous horses are hard to ride horses. Hard to ride in that they are too reactive. They may not stand quietly to be mounted. They may not walk calmly. They...
Spring has come early for most of us this year and now is the best time to get your schooling jumps and footing prepared for some serious fun. Think of...
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! The actual...
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...
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...
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...
