When your horse doesn’t have a proper halt, safety is a concern. Although your horse’s stop may not seem like a gear that needs tuning up, you do have to regularly inspect your brakes.American Quarter Horse Association Professional...
At first glance, playing the piano and riding a horse may appear to fall into completely different categories. What could playing an instrument and riding a 1,000-pound animal have in common? Actually, quite a lot.Over the last year, as...
So, you’ve attended local horse shows, hunter paces or trail rides for years, and you truly understand what works in your area and what doesn’t. Why not try your hand at equine event management and host your own equine...
The author wearing her Fitbit after a riding lesson, blowing away her friends' step counts for the day.Our wonderful world of horsey things is full of items and wardrobe options specifically created, engineered even, for the equestrian. Despite the...
Catch up on the action from the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. Click the images below to view coverage from each day of competition.
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I love judging horse shows, but over the years, I’ve come to recognize that certain things can make the job even better. Sometimes it’s the little things, you know? Here are five things that make me especially happy when...
As horse owners and riders, we perform amazing feats, like barrel racing, jumping, and halter breaking weanlings. Yet we also do some things that cause non-horsey people to gasp, shudder or raise an eyebrow. Have you participated in any...
It can be difficult to find treats that are safe for metabolically challenged horses, like those with Cushings or insulin disorders that require limited ingestion of carbohydrates and sugars. And while most horses appreciate a good scratch just as...
The majority of the women who board their horses at the Gemini Performances Horses farm are on the knowing side of 50. Most are returning to equestrian sports after raising their families and growing their careers. All want the...
Q: How do I get my horse to move out at the trot without breaking into a lope? He’s a western horse learning dressage, and the extended trot is part of the pattern we are working on.
A: Horses differ...
