All was well a second ago.Now, all bets are off as to whether you can stay on.The alarm sounds in your brain.It’s official.You are coming off your horse.As riders, we know that falling is part of riding. No...
Once considered "alternative,” chiropractic, along with therapies such as acupuncture and massage, are now viewed by knowledgeable horsemen as "complementary.” None of these therapies will replace traditional veterinary medicine, but in the right situations, they can enhance and improve...
Horse flies. Stable flies. House flies. Deer flies. Toss mosquitoes, gnats and ticks into the mix, and you have the bane of every horse’s (and horse owner’s) existence as you work to protect your horse from flies. As much...
Trail riders living on expansive acreage, close to public lands, or next to accommodating neighbors are the fortunate few. Most of us have to haul out when we want to enjoy a ride in the great outdoors.It’s hard...
Here are 10 tips about how to safely load your horse into a trailer:Be safe: Wear gloves, boots,
and helmet.
Protect your horse’s legs during training with standing wraps or shipping boots. Use a head bumper if your...
As equestrians, we put up with a lot of pain. But what about the type of pain that "hurts so good”? That’s how I would describe foam rolling. Most athletes have a love-hate relationship with it, but the love...
Desert breeze. Outtake from our @horseillustrated shoot, shot by @ladyphotographic Outfit details are tagged.
A post shared by my name is Zinta (@zintapolo) on Jul 6, 2017 at 12:43pm PDT By day, Zinta Braukis the fashion model wears high-end designer clothing...
A newly discovered love of horses inspired photographer Tracey Buyce to apply her skill as a wedding photojournalist to the equestrian world. Her years of experience have taught her how to seek out the unforgettable moments that tell a...
We’ve gathered up 15 fun facts about these lovely, long-eared equines—read on to test your knowledge and learn something new!A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, and typically possesses
a mix of horse...
The general public doesn't typically think of the horse world as being a hotbed of new technology. In fact, horse-related items are often used as shorthand for outdated items and ideas (buggy whips, anyone?) But we know better. These...
