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Core Equine Vaccines
There are five horse diseases for which the vaccines are considered core, or essential, for all horses in North America: Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE); Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE);...
Horse and Pony Questions: Head Games
Q: I have an OTTB (off the track Thoroughbred). When he gets anxious, he grinds his teeth and tilts his head to one side. It’s extremely annoying when I’m...
How to Tack Up for Western Riding
You can ride western in a snaffle or curb bit, depending on what your horse goes best in.
Your saddle should fit your horse comfortably, not rubbing on...
Horse Feeding FAQs
Feeding your pony right is one of the most important ways to keep him healthy. With a little know-how, you can keep an eye on his diet and make...
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124 Best Horse Names
There’s something magical about naming a horse. We start off as children with little plastic equines that we stable on our bookcases. We give...
Barn Dog Safety
If you’re like many horse owners, you probably have a special affection not only for animals in the equine family, but in the canine...
The Year of Laminitis
This year seemed much like the other 7 years I’d spent in Tennessee, until nearly all the horses I work with, including my own,...
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8 Horses to Avoid
By Andrea Monsarrat Waldo
We’re all deeply attached to our horses; that emotional connection is a major reason why we own them. No one wants...
Ode to the Non-Horsey Parent
It’s a universally acknowledged truth that equine-obsessed children are jealous of kids born into horses: trainers’ children; children of famous riders; royalty. My parents...
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7 Must-See Equine Events
For many mountaineers, climbing the world’s seven highest summits is a life goal. For horse lovers, these seven equine experiences rank tops on many bucket lists. Here’s why you...
Behind the Scenes of The Mustang
The Mustang is a feature film that showcases the fictional story of a convict, Roman Coleman, who finds his humanity in working with a Mustang named Marquis.
The story, by...
Meet Barrel Racing Champ Amberley Snyder
This article was originally posted on September 24, 2015.
Sometimes all it takes is a moment—a glance down at a map, a slight miscalculation—to profoundly change your life forever. It...
Concussion Awareness for Equestrians
This article was originally posted on August 3, 2016.
Concussions have been in the limelight recently. The 2015 Golden Globe-nominated film "Concussion” starring Will Smith highlighted the health concerns stemming...
Watch Budweiser’s 2019 Super Bowl Ad Featuring the Clydesdales
Budweiser has released its commercial that will be aired during the 2019 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3, and the Clydesdales make an appearance.
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales have been...
New film, Unbridled, tells a story of the healing power of horses
Edited Press Release
Cinespots and Moving Visions Entertainment today announce the select cities across the U.S. where UNBRIDLED will open on January 18, 2019. UNBRIDLED tells the powerful story of...