Happy Friday the 13th, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.You’ve got to love this cute story from Horse & Hound about a runaway pony who was safely returned home...
It’s a common perception that horses eat grain. But should they? Is grain really necessary in your horse’s diet? The answer is that it all depends on your horse and what you do with him.
First off, what exactly is...
Just before my senior year of college, some of the students at the barn had an animal communicator come out to talk to the horses. There were a few good stories that came out of this experience, but the...
One of the easiest ways to track your training progress is to feel your horse’s body all over while you’re tacking him up every day. This physical check-in allows you to detect how he is responding to your program,...
Q: My horse is afraid of brightly colored or decorated jumps. How can I desensitize him?
A: This is a very common problem for horses that have only schooled over plain-looking jumps. When they get to a show, they...
The Norwegian Fjord horse is one of the oldest and most recognizable breeds in the world. For centuries, the pony-sized but powerful Fjord was used for farming and light draft work, originally by the Vikings in Norway and other...
Hello and happy Friday, everyone. This weekend is a good one for those of us who prefer to ride in the evenings as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. It’s almost spring, you guys! (Even if...
Q: My new horse lives in a field with a shelter but prefers to stay out in the rain. Big clumps of hair are falling out along his back due to rain rot. What do you recommend to treat...
The nuances of different saddle seat divisions may seem baffling to an outsider. But if you aspire to compete in this discipline, you need to determine the correct division for your horse. We asked professionals from the Morgan, Arabian...
Depending on where you live, you might still be seeing a winter wonderland outside your window. Nevertheless, spring really is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for spring cleaning at the barn.
Before you purge everything into...
