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Regional Parasite Control for Horses
Question: When was the last time you had a fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) done on your horse?
If you answered, “Within the last six to 12 months to...
Why Dewormer Rotation Is Over
Unfortunately, there are plenty of horse owners still following an outdated program (from the 1960s!) of deworming by rotating products and treating their horses every two months or even...
How to Put on Polo Wraps
Polo wraps are an alternative to protective boots. They can provide light protection for horses with sensitive skin who might get rubs from other types of boot.
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How to Mount and Dismount a Horse
Learning to mount and dismount safely is essential. Follow this step-by-step process to position yourself correctly and control your horse or pony effectively while getting on and off. Mounting...
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5 Lessons Learned from Training Horses
As a trainer I began my career focusing on what I could teach horses, yet as my understanding grew I found that true training...
An Introduction to Equine Color Genetics
Maybe you think that studying the genetics of horse coat colors is filled with intimidating words like alleles and phenotype. But what if I...
Find the Right Bit for Your Horse
No piece of equipment is a substitute for training, rider experience, and time, but the right bit in your horse’s mouth will make the...
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...
Healthy Horse Treat Recipe
Q: I own a 20-year-old Welsh Pony that recently had laminitis. She’s fine now, but the vet says she can’t have much sugar. My...
Perfect Your Posting Trot
Posting the trot is a skill like riding a bike: Once you learn to do it well, you won’t forget how, no matter how...
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Scenes from the First Horse Inspection at the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
The first five-star event of the season begins Thursday as the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Mars Equestrian gets underway. But the long Land Rover weekend...
Time to Ride Brings Horses and Kids Together
Edited Press Release
Time To Ride®, a program of the American Horse Council’s Marketing Alliance, is now accepting applications for its 2019 pilot program.
The new Time To Ride program is...
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...
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...
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...