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Cynthia McFarland

Cynthia McFarland is an Ocala, Fla.-based freelance writer, horse owner and avid trail rider. The author of nine books, her latest is The Horseman’s Guide to Tack and Equipment.

Horse Body Language

A horse communicates how it is feeling at any given moment through his body language. A horse's mood is evident…

2 months ago


Cowboying: Modern Day Freelance Cowboys

Even in the 21st century, some people still make a living “cowboying" — or working as freelance cowboys. Among these…

2 months ago

An Overview of Donkey Care

As donkeys grow in popularity as pasture companions, livestock guardians and pets, it’s essential that current and prospective owners understand…

4 months ago

Dental Care for the Senior Horse

Aging affects every horse, and those accumulated years can cause serious dental health problems that require extra care. Of course,…

5 months ago

Keeping Your Horse Barefoot

Some horses can go barefoot even while being ridden regularly, while others depend on shoes to stay sound under a…

5 months ago

Treating Puncture Wounds in Horses

As many owners will testify, horses can find the strangest ways to get hurt. Sometimes those injuries involve a foreign…

7 months ago

8 Horse Feeding Mistakes to Avoid

Informed horse owners would never intentionally do something that could cause their horse to colic. Yet many owners unwittingly follow…

7 months ago

The Role Horses Played in 12 Green Berets’ Historic Mission

On the night of October 19, 2001, a MH-47G Chinook made the treacherous flight from Uzbekistan over the Hindu Kush…

7 months ago

Finding the Right Truck to Tow a Horse Trailer

For many of us, enjoying our horses involves transportation with a truck that can tow a horse trailer. Whether it’s…

8 months ago

Introducing the World Equestrian Center in Ocala

For equestrians, the “most magical place on earth” isn’t found in Orlando, Fla., but a couple of hours north. Known…

11 months ago