If you caught Monday’s season premiere of ABC’s "The Bachelor,” then you may have noticed the four-legged cutie that appeared on the show. Contestant Maegan, a cowgirl from Texas, brought her horse Huey along to meet bachelor Ben Higgins...
I grew up in a place where, during the holidays, we and our beverages would sweat rings onto the patio in muggy backyards, and Christmas morning was occasionally marked by a dip in the pool. So imagine my surprise...
For some horse owners who keep a full riding schedule year-round, body clipping is a necessity in winter. No one wants their horse to overheat or for the horse’s coat to get soaked with sweat after every ride. But...
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In 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will begin collecting data on animal cruelty crimes through its National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). NIBRS collects detailed crime statistics from law enforcement...
A 16-year-old miniature horse named Treasure was stolen from his home with the Bowen family in Norco, Calif. over the weekend. Riley Bowen told KTLA 5 that her brother Wyatt went out to feed Treasure in the morning but instead...
Q: My horse leans on me and loses her balance when I pick out her hooves. How do I stop her from doing this?
A: Before you pick out your horse’s hooves, tie her up safely and securely so...
Shonda Rhimes is the show runner behind TV megahits like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. If I were as professionally successful as she is, I would absolutely indulge in solitude whenever possible. If you’ve gone out and proven your worth...
Despite all the hype about dashing through the snow and sleigh bells jingling (ring-ting-tingling too), the winter months aren’t always fun for horse lovers. The colder weather means there are fewer outdoor activities available to us, and the ones...
2015 is drawing to a close, and a brand new year will soon begin. January 1st is a good time to reassess our goals and dreams for the future, especially when it comes to equestrian life. There is always...
Photos courtesy of Mandalynn Carlson
Mandalynn Carlson, 15, won the role of Summer, a troubled teen who ends up living on the streets when her mom is arrested and put in jail. When Summer is rescued from the clutches of...
