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Equine Athletes Must Be Built & Then Maintained
A horse’s performance under saddle is dependent on much more than meets the eye. Karlie Mitchell outlines some facets of a well-rounded maintenance program for your hardworking horse. →
5 Equine Business Mistakes to Avoid
Do you have an equine business? Stacey Yalenti of Abby Road Group shares a few common pitfalls. →
A Day In the Glamorous *Cough* Life of a Farrier
Jeremiah Kemp of Eagle Ridge Farrier Service walks us though a typical day’s work at the anvil. →
Respect Begins on the Ground
Mel Harms-Grossman explains groundwork principles to develop a safe partnership with your horse. →
Turbulent Trails? Think Safety First!
Trainer Mel Harms-Grossman offers some safety tips for riders hoping to hit the trail. →
A Guide to Liability Releases for Equine Professionals
By Kjirsten Lee, J.D. →
Kids, Horses and the Difference Between ‘Adorable’ and ‘Dangerous’
Our most primal parenting instinct is to protect our children from danger — and big, powerful, unpredictable horses definitely fall into the “danger” category. Catherine Ford discusses learning to trust without letting down your guard. →
Keeping Your Horse Fit Through Winter
Kristen Pierce explains why being a “fair weather rider” may not be fair to your horse. →
Equine Law: What It Is & Why It Should Matter To You
Introducing a new column series by Kjirsten Lee, J.D. →
Expectations and Horses Don’t Mix
Catherine Ford explains why. →
Barn Fire Prevention: A Proactive Approach
A barn fire is every horse owner’s worst nightmare. Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, president and veterinarian of Technical Large →
DIY Nation: How to Make a Bit Warmer
By Melissa Owens What’s one way to make your horse despise you even MORE for dragging him out →
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Saddle Seat Equitation
Lindsay Shearman takes us behind the scenes of the NHS “Good Hands” Finals, held in October at the →
Natural Horsekeeping: Variety Is the Spice of Life
Horses naturally seek out a diverse, varied diet. Hay and grain might be easy, but Jody Webb explains →
Your Turn: Disney Horses Don’t Bite
When it comes to training, Catherine Ford argues, the goal isn’t to get along with your horse at →
Postcard from the Blizzard in Buffalo
Photographer Megan Stapley sent us these stunning images from her farm in East Aurora, New York, near Buffalo →
Horse Haikus of the Day, by Victoria Lachelle Henderson
Horse life in 17 syllables. Today’s haikus are brought to you by reader Victoria Lachelle Henderson, who explains, →
‘Just One More’ Dog Jumping Photo Post, Volume IV
SO MUCH CUTE. MAKE IT STOP. →
Horse Haiku of the Day, by Melissa Owens
Horse life in 17 syllables. →
True Story: I Spayed My Mare
After ruling out Regumate and uterine implants, Amanda Moretz decided to have her “marish” mare, Gracie, spayed. Five →
Horse Haikus
Horse life in 17 syllables. →
The Problem With Easy Keepers, Part II
Is your horse battling a metabolic disorder? Jody Webb lends some insight into holistic treatment. If you missed →