The vast majority of show jumpers observed in a study used flash nosebands, as shown above, or figure-eight style rather than the plain cavesson type. Photo: Leslie PotterWhen learning to properly tack up a horse, most English riders are...
North America's finest Arabian and half-Arabian show horses are in the city of Brandon, Manitoba this week for the Canadian National Arabian Championship. Entries at this prestigious show qualify to compete through earning points at A-rated Arabian shows or...
On July 31, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill requiring children under age 18 to wear a helmet when riding a horse. Since 2000, the state has had a law on the books requiring approved equestrian helmets...
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Starting Tuesday, Aug. 6th, nearly six hundred of the top ponies in the United States began competition at the 2013 US Pony Finals. The ponies are be ridden by excited youth riders from around the country in...
Edited Press ReleaseThe Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is thrilled to be working in partnership with Trail of Painted Ponies and Honoring the Military Horse: An art competition dedicated to the important relationship between the horse and the...
Among the many benefits of regular grooming sessions with your horse is strengthening your bond. Equine pasturemates are often seen scratching each others' backs in the act of mutual grooming, and research has shown that physical touch enhances bonding...
As the final month of summer vacation season begins, kids across the country are enjoying their last weeks of freedom, earning their final summer-job paychecks, or rushing to finish (or start) their summer reading lists. For kids who show...
Laminitis is a horse owner's worst nightmare. The debilitating condition has a long list of possible causes, and the reason for an individual case is often unknown. The effect is extremely painful for horses, and while it can be...
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After declaring 2013 the ‘Year of Colic Prevention,’ Equine Guelph has announced the release of its latest online health care tool – the Colic Risk Rater. This free, customized tool is designed for the individual horseperson to...
