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The Malevolent ‘No-See-Um’ & How to Cope
No-see-ums, or biting midges, are a potentially hazardous threat to equine populations worldwide. Horse Nation’s tamed entomologist Marty →
The Secret Victims: Sexual Assault on Equines
Sexual assault on animals has long been considered a taboo subject to discuss — but it’s more commonplace →
Learning to Sense & Feel in the Saddle
Riding with feel is a skill that develops with time in the saddle — but there are exercises →
The Villainous Bot Fly & What To Do About It
Bots: they’re basically the worst. →
‘Run Your Business With Integrity’: Equine Business Ethics
Working with employees, adhering to contracts, dealing with late or missed payment… ethics in the world of equine →
Thoroughbred Incentive Program Youth Ambassador of the Month
Meet Gracelyn Mogelnicki. →
#TBT: When Being Right Is Scary
In a horse world in which it seems that everyone feels the need to assert their opinion, the →
Your Turn: This Is Not Science
Tack that promises to improve your horse’s movement, comfort and overall ride? Sounds great. Blinding equestrians with “scientific →
Is Professionalism Dead In the Horse Industry?
Mel Harms-Grossman asks a tough question: is professionalism dead in the horse industry? She uses real-world examples to →
Our Responsibility As Riders
“If you interact with a horse, you have a responsibility toward him.” Christoph Hess, FEI “I” Judge in →
When to Speak Up: Red Flags & Warning Signs for Reporting Abuse
Identifying specific warning signs for an abuse or neglect situation is not always easy. Noelle Maxwell speaks with →
Info Graphic: Identifying & Treating Corns
Courtesy of Vettec, learn more about how you and your farrier can identify and treat corns in your →
Ode to the Average Horse Person
“Not all of us can replace those National Velvet, Trigger, or Seabiscuit assumptions with exciting, real-life stories. That’s →
Thoroughbred Incentive Program Youth Ambassador of the Month
Meet Lottie Crawford! →
‘New to Horses’ Meets ‘Been There Done That’
Most lifelong equestrians can probably barely remember a time in which they weren’t well-versed in everything equine. Sara →
Shade Shifters: Why Horses Change Color
There are a ton of factors that can influence the appearance of a horse’s coat color in his →
Grit, Part 1: What Is Grit and Why It Matters
Grit, argues contributor Melanie laCour, is perhaps the most important quality possessed by equestrians: the ability to stay →
Your Turn: A Thoroughbred Catch-Ride
Chloe Bellerive’s love of Thoroughbreds is rewarded! →
How a Smile Can Make You Ride Better
Emotional energy can have a big effect on how you ride. Linda Tellington-Jones elaborates in this excerpt from →
Slow Down in December With Ground Work
With the holiday crunch, limited daylight and a hundred extra responsibilities piling on our shoulders, our riding time →
Straight From the Trainer’s Mouth: Marketing for Professional Riders
How can professional riders and trainers set themselves apart from the herd in a competitive industry? Professional dressage →
#TBT: Dust Collectors & Tie-Dye — Gift Giving Don’ts for the Horse Lover In Your Life
It happens every year: well-intentioned but adorably clueless friends and family give us yet another random horsey knick-knack. →
With Horses, Don’t Take It Personally
To the horse, his actions are neither good nor bad — just a response to circumstances. How does →
Playing the Game: Client Relation Tips for Trainers
Trainers need to have more than horsemanship skills: business acumen and interpersonal skills are critical for survival. Claire →