Horse shows are a fun way to get off the farm, hang out with friends and see how far your horse has progressed in his training, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your entire bank account to compete. Whether...
Q: My horse gets nervous at competitions. As soon as I go into the show ring to jump, he gets wound up and anxious. He speeds through the lines and runs out of them. He isn't like this at...
It’s nobody’s favorite stable job, but keeping your horse’s stall clean is a critical aspect of maintaining his all-around health and enjoyment, and will of course make your time in the stable nicer as well. You’ll need a few...
Facebook/Calgary StampedeThe annual Calgary Stampede in Canada is meant to be a celebration of western culture, community spirit and agriculture. In some ways, it may be. However, the chuckwagon races are often a dark spot in the celebration because...
For the last few years, poor Chico has been condemned to a dry lot during the lush Maryland springtime. He gets too fat on pasture and that’s that.
This year, we tried a grazing muzzle at the suggestion of his...
Rudy the horse has had a difficult life. The Oklahoma City Animal Control found the horse near death, tangled in barbed wire and covered in mud and blood, News 9 reported. It is assumed he was attacked by...
Q: I have a 10-year-old Quarter Horse mare that is still pretty green. When I ask her to jog or lope, she becomes tense and raises her head. How do I keep her in a relaxed frame?A: Green horses...
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.The Kentucky Horse Park, located mere miles from Horse Illustrated HQ, has three foals in residence who will be trained to be...
Despite the fact that I regularly act like a goofball, for all intents and purposes, I’m an adult. And when I have a riding lesson, I usually lesson with one or two other adults.A few months ago my...
You’ve just finished a group lesson and notice that the other horse’s necks and flanks are darkened with sweat. Leaning down to pat your horse, you see that he hasn’t sweated at all. Does this mean your horse is...
