Sitting squarely in her black dressage saddle, para-equestrian Holly Bergay picks up her reins and prepares to train a young horse at Ambition Equestrian Center in Sedalia, Colo. Holding the soft leather with the fingers of her right hand,...
Editor's note: Due to legal changes that occurred after this article was originally published, service horses are not currently protected to fly on all airlines. Individual airlines may choose if they will permit a service horse in specific cases.While we...
Equine botulism toxicity was a grim diagnosis. Cathy and I tried to reassure each other as the expensive antitoxin was administered to Hans at the veterinary hospital. Equine botulism toxin works in a very specific way, binding itself to...
What do hyenas, meerkats, hippos, rhinos, lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, llamas, zebras, goldfish, orcas, sea lions, Beluga whales, walruses, and dolphins have in common with horses? They can all be trained using positive reinforcement techniques. And nobody knows this...
The Lone Ranger, The Magnificent Seven, Hostiles, and News of the World will likely conjure up thoughts of the stars Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks. But when Mary Towslee discusses those movies, the actors aren’t the stars...
Without mirrors, it’s tough to break glass ceilings. These female equestrian trailblazers have earned the right to be recognized after leaving the beaten path to risk it all and reap tremendous rewards.Each was asked to reflect on what shaped their life’s...
I will remember the sight of those trailer lights being swallowed up by the snowy December night for the rest of my life. I will remember the weight of that useless halter in my hand as I fell to...
If you're like most horse owners, your phone's camera roll is probably filled with photos of your horse. But, if you've ever tried taking pet photos that include dogs and horses, you know it's no easy task.Here are a...
Life can surpass the best of fiction, particularly for someone like Eitan Beth-Halachmy, the founder of cowboy dressage. Called “8” by his friends, he first came on the radar of many horse enthusiasts for his performances in the opening...
Do you think you have the best veterinarian? These stories from HI readers about incredible vets might give your vet a run for their money!
Best Vet Finalist: Dr. Kristi Gran
This past year, as a 38-year-old rider in the saddle since...
