When wintery weather sets in, many riders put a halt to all horse activities other than rudimentary care, in essence…
It’s not unusual to see a horse rear. A frisky horse cavorting with a pasture mate may stand on its…
Q: I recently bought a three-year-old mare. The first time we had the farrier out, she immediately became nervous and…
Despite knowing that close relationships among humans are formed over time, it’s fairly common for us to feel disappointed when…
Q: I just purchased a three-year-old gelding. Whenever I walk him on a lead, he crowds me. He's still getting…
Q: I’m an experienced rider and every year I take on a project horse to fix and resell to a…
Research at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences confirms what riders have always known: a nervous rider or handler can cause…
Q: My mare had a serious ear infection that required weeks of treatment. Now she’s extremely head shy. It’s an…
Q: I take lessons at a busy stable and ride an older gelding. While he’s being groomed and tacked up…
Q: My ex-racehorse is calm and quiet when ridden alone on the trails. On group trail rides, he’s fine at…