When our horses are involved, sometimes tensions can run high — whether you’re in a boarding barn situation, or working independently from home with a trainer. Here are some tips to keep honest, open communication for the happiness of everyone involved!
“There are many things that I may not be: I may not be the most talented, I may not have all the best resources, but what I do have is the best interest at heart for the horse. Sometimes that means another person gets the call to jockey. I really hope that I finally get the call for this horse named Awesome Choice.”
What are bisphosphonates, and why are they suddenly in the headlines? This class of drugs is intended to treat horses with symptoms of navicular syndrome — but off-label use may be doing more harm than good. The racing industry is beginning to fight back against such off-label use.
Adult amateur eventing blogger Ainsley Jacobs is making the most of her time in Florida, including a private clinic with living legend Buck Davidson. Here’s her lesson report!
In this excerpt from Many Brave Fools, the new memoir about addiction, codependency, and horses by Susan Conley, we are reminded how hard it can be to find and understand feel and contact, especially when your first riding lesson happens at the age of forty-two.
Keratomas, fibroblastic sarcoids, fecal egg counts for deworming… and so much more! Get ready to kick off your week with an informative “Ask the Vet” video from SmartPak.
Hey, equestrian. Yes, you, the one who spends all of your money on your horse and never get anything for yourself. You deserve to be comfortable and stylish too! Here are 4 affordable rider indulgences we think you deserve.
