Today’s article takes a closer look at movement. In order to choose a horse for dressage, or evaluate the one you have, you need to understand what the base-line requirements for movement are, be able to visualize them, and understand why they are necessary. →
He chose the life of a riding partner when he recited his vows at the altar! →
Okay, okay. We’re a couple days late on this one. But …Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh… everything’s perfectly all right now. We’re fine. We’re all fine here now, thank you. →
Many of us love when the pastures start to fill in. It can mean less hay consumption and shiny horses. But it also can spell trouble if the wrong kind of plants grow in your pasture. Beautiful though those yellow flowers may be, they can cause problems for our equine pals. →
So, in addition to making sure you know all you need to know about the field of horses →
As the resident horse person, you know you’ll be grilled about who your Derby pick is, so make sure you’re informed! Here’s the ultimate quick guide to the 2024 Kentucky Derby field. →
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. →
Making the decision to have a beloved horse humanely euthanized can be one of the hardest decisions a horse owner can make. However, it is one most of us know we will be faced with at one point or another. But what happens after that decision is made? →
Enjoy these 12 photos of horses in their halters! →
Working at a dude ranch guiding trail rides with never-evers gave Maria Wachter a lot to chuckle about. Read on for more: →
“[W]hen the owner, trainer, and barn staff are Thoroughbred-forward, that’s fantastic. But it is even better if the team that surrounds the horse … [is] willing to pitch in to the process.” →
I could actually write a book of these… →
Candace Wade takes a look at the Kisatchie horses and speaks with Amy Hanchey of Pegasus Equine Guardian Association. Learn more about the history and plight of these beautiful horses. →