Before your horse learns to whoa, there’s a catch. Trainer Stacy Westfall insists that he must first understand that leg pressure means go. Can you get your horse from a standstill to a lope within 50 feet by just...
You’ve spent time and money clearing, grading and bringing in materials. Your dream has come true: You’ve built a riding arena in your own backyard. Now comes the maintenance ...Your beautiful arena won’t stay that way without ongoing upkeep,...
Riders are typically taught to always mount and dismount from the left side, but on the trail you may encounter situations where it's easier or safer to mount or dismount on the off side. Horse Illustrated contributor Jennifer Nice...
Many of us have gone up against the horse that’s nearly impossible to deworm, and it isn’t fun. You stealthily approach with the tube of dewormer hidden behind your back, reassuringly stroke your horse’s neck and say some soothing...
• Deworming the Difficult HorseReading Assignment: Learn new techniques for training your horse to accept deworming for an effective parasite control program.Slideshow: A visual guide to deworming techniquesQuiz: Take these 5 questions to test your knowledge on deworming. Instructor: Horse Illustrated...
This past holiday I received a warm and fuzzy Christmas gift from my husband. I’d been asking for a barn dog, something more rugged than our sweet but slightly neurotic Schnauzer, Betsy. I wanted a dog that could keep...
