When buying your first horse, you can spend as much or as little as you like. On the low end, a savvy searcher can find inexpensive or even free horses in the online classifieds. On the high end, well,...
The sport of combined driving is based on equestrian three-day eventing. Like eventing, combined driving horses are tested on their endurance, obedience and athleticism over three phases of competition.This year’s FEI World Championship for single horses takes place from...
A good horse is a good horse, regardless of who its parents are. Still, once you’ve spent some time in the horse world, you might find yourself developing an affinity for a particular breed of horse.
The docile American Quarter...
It’s no wonder the reining freestyle is one of the most popular spectator events in the equestrian world. Music, props and costumes are encouraged and bridles are optional. Check out this original Superman-themed routine that won Appaloosa stallion Ima...
What do you do when your horse comes in from the pasture with a loose shoe? You might be tempted to leave it alone and hope that it stays put until your farrier can make a trip out to...
In 2003, Michelle Pool lost her horse, Opie. More accurately, Opie was taken from her by anonymous thieves who cut the fence surrounding Opie’s pasture, loaded him up in their trailer, and drove away. Pool was devastated. She immediately...
Pragmatic horse people might stick to the bare basics when it comes to tack and barn gear. All you really need is a functioning saddle, bridle, a few buckets and brushes and you have a full kit. But where’s...
This week, it’s only fitting that we honor Karen O’Connor as she competes at her fifth Olympic games. How do you get as good as Karen? Hard work, courage, natural talent, and most of all, never give up.This footage...
Love them or detest them, chances are a pony has contributed to your love of horses. Many of us had our first ride aboard a pony (I know I did) and experienced our first injury due to a naughty...
Can interspecies friendships really work? This horse and dog suggest that they can work out just fine. Bogie the horse and Cow the dog seem quite at home in one another's company.
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