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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.

How Hot is Too Hot to Ride?

For many riders, summer brings the most time to spend in the saddle. Days are longer and horse activities abound.…

2 weeks ago

Enteroliths in Horses

Oysters and mollusks form pearls as a protective reaction to irritants, like a parasite or grain of sand invading their…

4 weeks ago

How to Clean a Horse’s Sheath

If you’ve never cleaned a horse’s sheath, you probably have questions. First and foremost, is it really necessary? And more…

3 months ago

Equine Insurance Policies

Insurance. It’s a fact of life for most adults. We insure our vehicles, homes, businesses—even our smartphones. We buy life…

4 months ago

How the Nurse Mare Industry is Changing for the Better

The nurse mare industry has been a source of controversy over the years, but practices are changing—meaning a better outlook…

4 months ago

Nutrition for Your Horse’s Temperament

You may have wondered if you can take the edge off an anxious horse or add pep to a lazy…

4 months ago

An Overview of White Line Disease

  It's often what you can’t see that leads to trouble, and that’s definitely the case with white line disease.…

8 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…

8 months ago

Long-Distance Horse Hauling

Travel for horses has come a long way since pre-1950, when railroad shipping was the main option for covering long…

11 months ago

Guest Ranch Horses

Horses in the guest ranch industry come from varied breeds and backgrounds. Learn more about them. The scenery may be…

1 year ago