https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEK5MmxP620 The new movie, "Dream Horse," tells the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely racehorse bred by a small town Welsh bartender, Jan Vokes (played by Academy Award nominee Toni Collette). With very little money and no experience,...
When retraining a racehorse, for the early days of training an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) under saddle, choose mild days with little to no wind, when the arena or paddock is quietest and without external distractions. And, if your schedule...
It's been a week since Super Bowl LIV, in which the Kansas City Chiefs came out victorious over the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20. Meanwhile, much of the talk over the past week has been on the greatest Super Bowl...
The EQUUS Film and Arts Fest was held December 5-8, 2019, at the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) in Lexington, Ky. It brought together a variety of people from the horse industry—and even those from outside it—to celebrate the creativity...
This Valentine’s Day, show your barn buddies that they are the frosting to your cupcake with this amazing horse cupcake cake. You’ll be the hit of the stables when you walk up with your masterpiece. It’s easy to make,...
To understand how to achieve a better result without worrying about seeing strides, it’s helpful to break down jumping into the five phases of jumping: the approach, takeoff, in the air, landing, and getaway.You need to keep uppermost in...
Galloping horses, their riders bound with mail and armor, pour onto the battlefield. As swords clank together and warriors shout, hooves pound the dirt, and horses squeal in fear.This scene is one of many where horses play a big...
Every year I tend to do a daily post on social media showcasing what I am thankful for. I didn’t do it this year. Not because I’m not as thankful this year as in the past … but mostly...
Do you know how to evaluate hay quality to determine if the hay you are purchasing is really right for your horse? As we move into fall and winter, horse owners need to make sure they have enough hay...
Carly Kade, the author behind the In the Reins horse book series, announces the launch of a new podcast called the Equestrian Author Spotlight. The weekly series, which is hosted and produced by Kade, features interviews with equine authors...
