Phoenix got himself into a predicament.
On October 14, the palomino got into a "tussle” with a new horse at his home, and in his hurry to escape the conflict, he broke down the barrier to the stairs leading up...
Illustrations by Tami Zigo
It’s that time of year when horses and ponies start growing hair—lots of hair. If you ride frequently in the winter months, your shaggy horse probably gets pretty sweaty when you ride him, and, because it’s...
Over the past fifteen years, fans of Thoroughbred horse racing have had the good fortune to watch dozens of champion horses showcase their talent at racetracks across the United States. While they have all been amazing to watch, some...
Certainly as humans age, we take it easy. Maybe running marathons is out, but mall walking is in. Or skiing might be off the table but golf might take its place. Remaining active is important as we age, but...
The horse features prominently the Norse mythology that influences Icelandic history, culture and folklore. Because of this mythical heritage, the Icelandic Horse is often referred to as the horse of the gods.
It also holds a special place in...
Throughout the year, we’ve been focusing on your physical fitness and strength, but there’s a very important aspect to riding horses that we can’t ignore: the mental side of it.
Like your legs and your core, you need to...
Photos below courtesy of Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue
I went to bed last night thinking of my friends at Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue in Loxahatchee, Florida, knowing they were about to be hit by Hurricane Matthew, along with the 55...
We often say that the purchase price of a horse, no matter how big it seems, is not the biggest expense you’ll incur as a horse owner. The exception is when you buy this very expensive rocking horse. You’ll...
Just like with people, certain diseases and conditions affect horses at different ages. As your horse ages, training your eye for common health issues that could affect him later in life can make preventative care for a senior horse...
Hurricane Matthew has taken a devastating path through the Caribbean and is now bearing down on the coast of Florida. It is expected to move along the southeast United States coast through the weekend.Residents of the areas of...
