Brush fires on New York’s Long Island that began on Monday afternoon displaced many residents, including equines. Long Island has a sizeable equestrian community, and many horses were moved as the fires continued to burn in the eastern part...
Q: I own a five-year-old mare, and even though she’s special to me, I know she’s not breeding quality. I’ve heard a lot about overbreeding and unwanted horses, and I want to be a responsible owner. Is there any...
If you’ve visited Google today, you probably noticed the equine-themed Google Doodle, or today’s themed variation on the usual logo. Today’s Doodle is commemorating the 182nd birthday of photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Click on the play button, and the still...
The mild winter of 2011-2012 was welcomed by most horse owners in North America, but warmer temperatures could mean higher mosquito activity in some areas. Besides the annoyance these pests cause, they can carry some deadly, but preventable equine...
You know how every day you scratch your horse's face, tickle his withers, and whisper, "You're the most beautiful horse in the world." Now you can actually take the bull by the horns and give your horse the chance...
Thoroughbreds For All! is an evening of education and fellowship for people who favor off-the-track Thoroughbreds combined with an invitation for equestrians to shop in Kentucky for the Thoroughbred of their dreams. The evening event starts shortly following the...
To most horse owners, rolling is just a normal equine behavior, or at worst, an inconvenience when a freshly groomed horse heads straight for the sloppiest mud puddle to enjoy a roll. But rolling can cause damage to grass,...
Do we need horse slaughter in America? This question has proven to be a divisive one within the equestrian community, but with the recent federal budget changes that lower the barrier to opening a slaughter facility in the United...
Headed to a show this weekend? Don’t forget your helmet.
Protective headgear certified by the ASTM and SEI has been a requirement for hunter/jumper riders in the show ring for several years. A recent rule change, which takes effect on...
