Wet, humid conditions can lead to a tack room full of moldy saddles and bridles, not to mention saddle…
Love them or hate them, flat classes are part of every hunter rider’s world. Bad transitions, blown leads and…
Hello and happy Friday, everyone. The Near Side has been on a bit of a summer vacation, but we’re back…
The sports world is full of habits and rituals. I’ve heard of players tying their shoes a particular way before…
The Barnyard Sanctuary in Columbia, New Jersey rescues animals. On May 20, 2015, the animal rescue heard about two mini…
A horse that jigs and goes too fast is frustrating to deal with and no fun to ride. If you…
We’ve all ridden at least one horse. But a zebra? I’m willing to bet none of us has even considered…
Q: I have a Standardbred mare. She refuses to go any faster than a trot. When I ask her, she…
The author and Eddie. Photo: Kristin E. Andersen In late 2014, I had the opportunity to move from my childhood…
Although they are athletic creatures by nature, horses are not all that different from us when it comes to getting…