“I just take the good in the middle and ride to extend the countdown on his timer and stretch the quality of ride out further with each time I swing a leg over.” (more…)
“Thoroughbreds (like all horses) have a good time-keeping system, and if we let them get strictly on a schedule, they know when we miss the mark.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: You should not ride in a snaffle with a one-eared headstall.
With Election Day upon us, voting is in full swing. All around us we’re seeing campaign signs and political ads! So, why not make it fun and see what AI can design in the way of Election Day?
While those seeking international dressage careers will absolutely need freak-show levels of talent, most riders would enjoy the process — and likely realize more competitive success — working with a more average partner. (more…)
Happy Halloween, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Halloween-themed registered names. Check them out below:
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: If a black horse’s coat sun bleaches, it’s actually a copper deficiency.
With Halloween being less than a week away, spooky season is will under way. All around us we’re seeing spiders, witches, and cauldrons! So, why not see what AI can design in the way of Halloween?
Whether it’s the well-prepared horse or the one that had a number of ups and downs on its journey, there are certain types of horses you see at the Makeover. (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do horses stay in shape longer than humans?
“I swear they know. They know when they’re up for sale, or people are coming to trial ride them. They know when there’s a big show coming. They know when your bank account has never seen worse days. And then they start up the fight club again …”
“We’ve all been taught to reach for the stars and to keep trying when we fail. However, that sometimes puts us in a place where we expect too much of ourselves and our equine partners. We focus on the end goal instead of where we are in the present moment.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is it okay to only wrap one leg of a horse?
The catch phrase of the week was, “Well that one wasn’t on my bingo card…” But then we literally had enough to make one. Enjoy this article where you get the inside view of a true $h!t show of a week!
When someone decides they want to be a horse trainer, rarely do they also say they want to be a match maker. But the truth of the matter is, that’s often what horse training and selling is all about. (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is it safer to run a horse on Lasix even if the horse is not a bleeder?
“For a horse in full work, I like the number four. This gives you enough time in the saddle to accomplish goals and work towards training without forgetting to let them be a horse and have fun.”
For those in the mounted shooting world, it’s time for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the Eastern Championships and CMSA Futurity and Derby. Marcella and her crew are headed down and gearing up.
In honor of the Paralympics, we wanted to see what AI would do when we asked it to render some images of horses competing in the various events. As always, some of these are … interesting.
Happy Labor Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Labor Day-themed registered names. Check them out below:
