In many regions, horse owners spend less time riding in the winter, abandoning their tack rooms in a state of disarray after a frantic season of riding and showing. Add in the fact that nobody wants to clean in...
You may have heard about “seeing” and “looking for” distances at the horse jumps. The problem with this approach is that it only deals with what occurs in the immediate vicinity of the jump. Much more important than the...
Building your horse care dream team is a huge step. You’ve welcomed a new horse into your family, or decided to pull up roots and move to a new area—of course bringing your beloved equine with you. Now you...
So much happens in the middle of the reining arena: The center spot often marks where to change leads or spin. But the center of the arena is also the place to show off your horse’s downward transition when...
"Float down to the saddles with grace,” the smiling instructor encouraged our riding group as I transitioned from two-point back into the saddle ... of my stationary bike. I pedaled, enjoying the 45-minute ’80s music ride from my home...
Her parents thought it strange. After all, it was a very un-teen-like thing to do. But that never bothered Raquel. She still enjoyed reading Architectural Digest … even if it was unconventional for a teenage girl when most girls...
Instead of the pitter-patter of little paws, your adoption aspirations may involve the clip-clop of large hooves. Adopting a horse from an adoption organization is a great way to provide a stable home for a horse in need while...
Cowboy boots are essential for western riders. Fresh boot companies offer innovative designs; existing brands are standing by their traditional way of boot making or are evolving to perfect their current kicks.It’s easy to quickly become overwhelmed by choices...
The nationwide adoption campaign commences on April 26th, celebrated as Help a Horse Day, and includes more than 150 equine groups.The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA) has launched the first-ever Adopt a Horse Month,...
The search for a perfect new horse for Dr. Diehl’s daughter comes to a conclusion.
My family piled into the truck, trailer in tow, and we began the four-hour drive to meet the American Saddlebred named Kidd that I...
