Many equestrian sports trace their origins to horses’ practical uses. The need for fast horses as transportation led to racing. Ranch work begat rodeo. The multipurpose training of cavalry mounts led to eventing. More recently, the diverse traditional duties...
We’ve all seen—and laughed at—the equestrians memes that poke fun at our lack of money. Our horse goes to the vet while we can’t afford to go to the doctor. Our bodies are broken and yet we still ride....
Working a horse at liberty is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to train them. When a horse is free to do whatever he wants, but he chooses to stick with you, it gives a certain thrill...
Horses require a precise balance of nutrients to maintain health and performance, but the one that’s often easiest to access—water—is required for every physiological process. It cannot be overlooked. Ignoring any part of a horse’s nutrient intake can threaten digestive...
Horses are a lot of work, so you can imagine why horse rescue and adoption groups welcome a helping hand. But it’s so much more than the actual labor—although preparing 200+ buckets of daily feed or hauling water through...
Animal behaviorist and equine welfare expert Emily Weiss, Ph.D., reveals the key to solving any equine behavior challenge: positive reinforcement.
If you’ve ever wondered why your horse behaves a certain way, or why you’re having trouble solving an equine behavior...
In a search for their roots, South Korean equestrians are reviving the 230-year-old sport of horseback archery.
Park Sung Min clicks her tongue and motivates her horse to run even faster. He breaks into a fast gallop, and Park Sung...
For many riders, summer brings the most time to spend in the saddle. Days are longer and horse activities abound. This season is also typically when heat-related risks are highest. With intense exercise in hot weather, the horse’s internal...
For thousands of years, horses have carried mankind on their backs. They were the main source of transportation, primarily used to move goods, carry personal belongings, transport farm crops, or move troops during wars. If horses were not being...
Warmer summer days can provide the ideal weather for leisurely rides on your favorite mount, but heat can take a toll on horses, just like people. When exercising or working your horse in temperatures in the 90s and 100s,...
