Audrey was not the most likely candidate for adoption when she arrived at This Old Horse in Hastings, Minn. The small, 6-year-old Appaloosa mare had a newborn foal at her side and was in foal for 2020 when she...
An excerpt from “Bolder, Braver, Brighter” by Coach Daniel StewartFew things will stand between you and successfully training your horse more than you and your thoughts when those thoughts are defeating and doubtful.
Limiting Yourself
Negative thoughts are often called limiting...
A Pakistani man pours jet-black lumps of coal into oversized sacks strapped to the back of his little white donkey as they prepare to haul coal out of a mine. He shares how much he depends on his equine...
Along the short end of the arena sits an enclosed play area filled with toys, a small trampoline, Tonka tractors and trucks. For any parent who rides horses, it’s a dream space to let kids play while still being...
The day may come when it’s time to retire your senior horse from riding, perhaps due to arthritis or an old injury that would prevent you from being able to exercise him like before. Or perhaps he’s developed neurological...
Editor's note: Since this article's original publish date, Caitlin Gooch no longer co-hosts the Young Black Equestrians podcast.In the opening seconds, you instantly feel the vibe. The percussive beats that mark the baseline, punctuated by different voices saying “I...
Learn from the experts what it takes to get started in the sport of driving horses.The sight of a horse-drawn carriage conjures up thoughts of power and elegance. It’s a nod to history for equestrians and non-equestrians alike. While...
The sliding stop is reining’s signature maneuver. The horse runs at top speed down the length of the arena, and then on a loose rein, lowers his hindquarters to the dirt as his front feet pedal for another 10 to 20 feet until...
Forage is the main component of a healthy equine diet. Here are hay accessories for horses to make feeding it a little easier.
Tarter Round Bale Feeder
Prioritizing safety, the spacing prevents horses from getting a hoof stuck in the feeder,...
The deliberate footfalls from your 1,800-pound mount punctuate the rhythmic squeak of your saddle. You wind your way up the path that leads through grassy meadows with free-range Black Angus cattle peeking through the endangered Monterey Pines. And then...
