Maybe it’s the flowing leg feathers, the gentle personality, or maybe it’s the height—18 hands? 19? More? There are certainly many charms of a draft horse. What horse owner hasn’t thought, Maybe someday! But due to their size, there...
Little did Swiss rider Felix Vogg know when he spent a year in the USA living and training at Boyd and Silva Martin’s Windurra Farm in Cochranville, Pa., that he would return to the area someday to stand atop...
More times than not, riders will try numerous bits in different styles, thicknesses and sizes before finding the best fit for their horse. Here, we talked to five trainers to glean their top “bits” of wisdom, with both western...
Every horse is different. Some prefer moving fast, and some favor a slow stroll. Some enjoy crunching carrots, and others delight in gobbling grain. Some love crossing creeks, while some prefer to brave bridges. It’s safe to say no...
Attending Equine Affaire is a “must-do” for many equestrians. Known for its educational programming, trade show, entertainment, breed pavilion, demonstrations, and much more, it’s the place for anyone with even the slightest interest in horses. Starting in 2019 at...
You may not have heard of the Mangalarga Marchador, but if you are looking for a gentle, smooth ride, it just might be the breed of your dreams!In 1807, when Pedro IV of Portugal migrated to Brazil due to...
An exclusive excerpt from Fur Mama by Diana Dupont, coming October 14 from Trafalgar Square Books. Now secured in crossties, Blackie tried to stand still, but he could not help himself from twisting his lithe body ever so slightly left...
It’s hardly unusual for horse lovers to fantasize about making a living with their favorite animals. A job as a trainer or veterinarian are often the only ones horse-crazy youth are told about, but plenty of people have successful...
There is a growing desire among equestrians to learn more about animal communication to connect more deeply with horses. People are beginning to know, sense, and feel that there is much more to understanding equines besides just reading their...
Here, two trainers provide their under-saddle communication tips for a better horse-rider relationship.
Have you ever wondered if your actions could be influencing your horse’s progress? Subtle changes can help promote the best possible partnership with your horse.
Kim Walnes is...
