Endless milkweed—silky white puffs and yellowing pods that split and curl—come into sharp focus between the ears of my horse. The ears are darker viewed from the saddle than on the ground. Sooty buckskin in color. They swivel, flop...
A horse has unique nutritional needs that start even before he is born. Owners who understand the reasons behind those nutritional requirements, and how they will change over time, will be better able to select appropriate feeds that help...
Whether adopting a horse from a local rescue or purchasing one from a reputable breeder, we can go beyond simply trying to determine if a particular horse possesses potential in our respective disciplines. With the Equine Challenge Assessment Tool...
There may be no greater bliss than a trail ride—especially on the back of a Tennessee Walking Horse. The breed's unique gaits have made them increasingly popular as trail mounts.The breed performs three distinct gaits. The flat walk is...
The Unicorn Trails ride in the mountainous jungle of Santa Fe, Panama, is one that dreams are made of. Galloping up mountains, swimming with horses, and riding to a waterfall to cool off in are just a few of...
Navajo Nation extends 27,000 square miles across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah; it’s the largest Native American reservation in the United States—bigger than Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont combined. But its horizon line and surrounding communities could not extend...
In many areas of the country, trail riding isn’t what it used to be. As development has crowded out farms and paved over woods and meadows, trail riders find themselves with fewer places to ride. Fortunately, some cities and...
Prevention is the best cure when it comes to Lyme disease in horses.
Talk about opportunistic: The tiny tick is highly adaptable and focused on survival.
Although often wrongly identified as insects, ticks are actually eight-legged parasitic arachnids, making them relatives...
There are 8 common causes of stress in horses, but you can make changes to reduce the effects on your horse.
As herd animals who are also prey animals, horses instinctively feel safer in a group setting with room to...
Knowing how to warm up your horse is the key to a great performance. If you have a slow horse, you’ll want to make sure he’s listening but not tired out. For horses with lots of speed and energy,...
