Hundreds of thousands of horses are bought, sold, adopted or rehomed each year. It can be either an exhilarating and fun process, or a frustrating and exhausting one that leads to finding your new equine partner.
Cultural stigma leads us...
It seems as if the horse marketplace is geared toward protecting yourself as a buyer. Buyers will try a particular horse multiple times, involve one or more trainers in the decision, and hire veterinarians to perform expensive, in-depth pre-purchase...
We all love ponies. Sure, they can sometimes be infuriating. Most of the time, however, they’re sweet and charming. You probably fell in love with riding thanks to a pony. Maybe you even won your first blue ribbon aboard...
This article was originally posted on July 19, 2016
In a world where lives are increasingly hectic and budgets are stretched razor-thin, many equestrians are making an unexpected discovery: Teamwork just might be the best way to care for a...
This article was originally posted on May 24, 2012.
Owning a horse can be an expensive proposition, especially if you aren’t financially prepared. A horse that becomes seriously ill can cost you a fortune in vet bills. Should the worst...
Q: How can you tell if a horse is healthy before you buy it?
A: When a buyer is considering purchasing a new horse, often the veterinarian is called out to perform a pre-purchase examination (PPE). The goal of the...
As a horse-crazy kid, you’ve probably been asking your parents for a horse as long as you can remember. And they finally said yes!
You are excited for a horse of your own, but where do you start? Follow our...
Before devoting yourself to a full-time search for your first horse, answer these questions honestly to determine if you'll be able to give a horse a safe and happy home.
Have you been taking riding lessons for at least...
Ask a dozen horsepeople what breed is the best horse for riding and you’re bound to get a dozen different answers. The breed and type that suits you best will depend on the style of riding you want to...
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 to hear the question, “Is this the right horse for you?”
I’ve had to accept that...