On Saturday, California Chrome will run the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown of American Thoroughbred racing. His fans are hoping to see him become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
Followers of...
A horse relaxes in the trailer after the completion of a safe journey. Here's how to make sure your travels are safe and relaxing, too. Photo: Lesley Ward
A fragile treasure needs to be layered in bubble-wrap and carefully nestled...
Capt. Charles Chapin became Century Team #9 in 1999 with Touche, a Quarter Horse x Arabian born, raised, and trained by Chapin at their farm. Perhaps equally impressive is that Capt. Chapin was able to wear his WWII Marine...
I’m sitting in a field of buttercups on a sunny day on Memorial Day weekend. Stress blows away on the breeze. The buzz of insects replaces the hum of a hectic life. I’m grateful for my horse. Grateful for...
A 1920 recruiting poster for the U.S. Cavalry. Image source: Library of Congress.
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day set aside to remember those who served in the armed forces. Horses have been drafted into service...
The 2014 edition of the Devon Horse Show in Devon, Penn. kicked off on Thursday, May 22 and continues through June 1. This is one show you should plan to attend, and here are eight reasons why.It's one of...
Horses relax in a parked slant-load trailer. Photo: Lesley Ward
Buying a trailer can be a very stressful decision. Not only do you need to make sure any trailer you buy fits with your budget and lifestyle, you need to...
Q: My Quarter Horse mare has done most of her training in arenas and flat areas. I’ve heard that hill work can be helpful for improving a horse’s condition, but I don’t want to cause an injury. Is it...
Your horse’s survival instincts encourage him to seek wide open spaces and steer him clear of confinement. The last place a prey animal wants to find himself is trapped inside a box. Nevertheless, you’ll need to transport...
UPDATE Wednesday, May 21: John Madden Sales, Inc., posted the following update on Facebook:
"We are happy to report that Beezie is out of surgery and doing well! Surgery went excellently and the doctors were very happy with everything. Thank...
