Wet, humid conditions can lead to a tack room full of moldy saddles and bridles, not to mention saddle pads, blankets and wraps, as well.Moldy tack is not only an unsightly nuisance; because mold is a living organism, it...
The sports world is full of habits and rituals. I’ve heard of players tying their shoes a particular way before a game, of players refusing to hold a trophy until a championship is officially won, and of teams only...
The Barnyard Sanctuary in Columbia, New Jersey rescues animals. On May 20, 2015, the animal rescue heard about two mini mares that were on the verge of being slaughtered. Staff quickly requested the help of donors so they could...
Q: I have a Standardbred mare. She refuses to go any faster than a trot. When I ask her, she just lengthens her stride and goes to a faster trot. Is there any way that I can get her...
We’ve all ridden at least one horse. But a zebra? I’m willing to bet none of us has even considered the possibility of such a thing. Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, however, Europeans who had made...
A horse that jigs and goes too fast is frustrating to deal with and no fun to ride. If you feel like you’re in a constant battle with your horse to slow down his feet, a great exercise to...
The author and Eddie. Photo: Kristin E. AndersenIn late 2014, I had the opportunity to move from my childhood home of Colorado to California to open a new branch of Kiryu Aikido, the martial arts school in Denver that...
Although they are athletic creatures by nature, horses are not all that different from us when it comes to getting out of shape after months of inactivity.
If you aspire to a performance sport with your horse, he needs...
If you’ve ever found yourself approaching a fence with apprehension, or perhaps have had a bad fall or negative experience while jumping, you’re not alone in your jumping fears.Don’t lose hope. There are steps you can take and...
Alexandria and IkePacking a Quarter Horse isn’t as easy as packing a mini-fridge. This fact forced me to put the saddle and horse behind me when I went away to college, leaving only a horseshoe necklace to keep my...
