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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGzMgzXIeQE Most would agree that watching a talented reining horse and rider in competition is nothing short of breathtaking. Pure, subtle harmony between partners, a stunning athleticism exhibited by the horse,...
When you’re a full-time student-rider, you’re working on a full schedule, whether gearing up for the weekend’s hunter classic, or finishing that four-page term paper for next Friday. And, as...
In the age of handing horses off to grooms and jumping in Range Rovers for coffee runs, it’s important to remember that this sport is called horseback riding—as in these animals...
I can’t speak for the rest of the planet, but something is happening in the UK horsey world. Something which is causing heated debate and sparks to fly. It is...
For many a young equestrian, going off to college means taking an extended vacation from riding. It doesn’t have to be this way. Especially if you happen to attend one...
Cribbing and wind sucking are barn vices that most of us can do without. Not only are they a nuisance to listen to (and a real doozy for your barn’s woodwork) they can be detrimental to your...
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...
It’s Finals Night at the 50th running of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity in Oklahoma City, and it’s hot beneath the bright lights of Jim Norick Arena. The...
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....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUpKrLdk2OQ There are so many things our horses do for us that it's only fair we try to provide them the royal treatment. Here are just a few reasons to...
The build up alone was enough to write home about. A mysterious invitation arrived at about the same time that a vague, intriguing video began to appear on facebook. “Blue...
Why the long face? Hmm, perhaps because of a little thing called loneliness? We love our critters, and most of the time, they love us back. But it's only natural...
To the untrained eye, lunging looks like an exercise of chasing the horse around in seemingly never-ending circles. I’ve often heard questions posed by new equestrians, horse husbands and non-horsey...
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...
