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1. Give new equipment a test run at home first to make sure it fits you and your horse comfortably. Some items, such as boots and saddles, require significant break-in time.
2. Tack cleaning should be part...
Q: I'm planning on attending the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event for the first time! What do I need to know? What should I bring so I don't forget anything important?A: That's great, you're going to have a blast! There...
Many of the top equestrian student athletes in the country are competing this weekend at the NCAA Equestrian National Championship in Waco, Texas. The championship includes team and individual competition in both western and hunt seat.
Varsity equestrian is a...
Q: My son is interested in becoming a farrier. How can he find a school or apprenticeship program where he can learn the trade?A: The American Farriers' Association, which offers its own certification program, is the best place to...
Here in the United States, there has been a great deal of press on the plight of horses abandoned, neglected and surrendered to rescues in the wake of economic recession. However, even at the low point of the economic crisis,...
I finally got around to sorting through a stack of old horse photos. By putting them in chronological order I could relive much of my life with horses. Most of them are old horse show photos, which makes sense,...
Miniature Horse Wallpapers Download and install a free Mini Horse wallpaper for your computer desktop. To save, right-click the link and choose "Save Target As..."
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Get Fit to Ride
Improve your riding with simple exercises from the ground up.
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Riders often pay more attention to their horses' diets than their own. Learn how to eat right to fuel your body....
The Budweiser Clydesdales are as much a part of the Super Bowl experience as the football game itself. In 2010, the ad featured the lifelong friendship of a foal and a calf that knows no boundries. See more horse videos...
If you've been involved in the horse world long enough, you've probably had someone tell you that riding isn't really a sport. But what do they know? They've certainly never felt the burn after posting without stirrups for a...
