In addition to the many equestrian activities that riders of all ages can participate in, kids have access to programs specifically geared toward them. They usually serve the purpose of teaching young equestrians about proper horsemanship practices. Here’s a...
Besides companionship and joy, horses offer a whole lot of fun by giving you the opportunity to ride. And there are numerous riding sports to choose from, providing options for every type of equestrian. Whether you feed off the...
It starts innocently enough. We amuse dinner parties with inconceivable stories of all those horse owners who give the rest of us a bad rap, the high maintenance ones. These are the group of people who do and say...
On the Morning of Wednesday, November 18, the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana received an unusual call. Caretakers at a farm in the town of Haughton had discovered one the horses stuck in a pond on the property....
CHS Inc has voluntarily recalled two of its products after high levels of copper were detected. Photo via CHS/Facebook
CHS Inc has announced that it is voluntarily recalling its 50-pound...
Q: A month ago, my horse spooked while she was tied, she pulled back, broke her breakaway halter and got loose. After that, I put a panic clip on the tie, the kind that slides when they pull back....
A small percentage of horse owners purchase acreage with state-of-the-art equine amenities, but the rest of us have structures that need repair, modification, or updating. With imagination, effort, and a modest budget, an old barn can be updated to...
Hayden and Big...
Blistering turns and smokin’ straight-a-ways mean big wins at gymkhana events. It’s also incredibly fun! On the other hand, top speeds and tight turns put extreme demands on your horse’s body. Running patterns frequently puts undue stress and strain...
Monday, November 9, 2015Riding lesson day. My instructor was again merciful and made no mention of no-stirrups November, but I do feel the benefits of all my practice rides sans stirrups with Snoopy. I do have trouble keeping my...
