A 2011 study found that a schooling ride of one hour, such as in a riding lesson, burned approximately 360 calories. Photo: Leslie PotterCould horseback riding be the latest fitness craze? The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) thinks it might...
Edited Press ReleaseThe American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) and Canadian Association of Professional Farriers (CAPF) Farriers Assistance Program is a grass roots program that allows the membership the ability to look out for each other. This is a...
Ever hear of curcumin? It’s the active ingredient in the spice, turmeric, which has been used for centuries in Indian cooking, as well as in Ayurvedic medicine. It exhibits anti-oxidant properties (neutralizing damaging free radicals), and has been used...
UPDATE 2/27/13 6:00 p.m. EST: The Florida Department of Agriculture released a statement noting that five horses in addition to the original case have tested positive for EHV-1, but have not shown neurological symptoms. All five of those...
Does your horse come running when he hears your voice, but ignore your friends when they call to him? Does he see you from across the field and pick his head up to watch you, but keep grazing when...
Unlike dogs and cats, horses don't typically share a home with their humans. They don't eat their meals next to the dining room table, sit by the sofa while their owners watch evening TV or curl up on the...
The days of dressage riders in top hats seem like a distant memory, but it was only a few short years ago that helmets were the exception, not the rule, in dressage competition. A revision to the United States...
When it comes to versatility, few breeds can compete with the Arabian. Perhaps best known for their dominance in the sport of endurance, Arabians also excel in the show ring. From now through Feb. 24, Arabian versatility will be...
Legendary race horse Rachel Alexandra is reported to be in serious condition today after undergoing surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. The seven-year-old mare gave birth to her second foal, a filly by Bernardini, on...
