Adequate food, water, health care and space are the bare essentials a horse needs to survive. Unfortunately, there are many horses that don’t receive these fundamentals. Although horsekeeping styles may vary, there are key signs that indicate a horse’s...
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Don't let the heat keep you out of the saddle this summer. Thanks to new, innovative designs, equestrians can now enjoy clothes that not only keep them cool during a serious summertime schooling session or a tough trail ride,...
In 2008, philanthropist and animal lover Madeleine Pickens made headlines around the world when she offered to rescue 33,000 wild horses and burros that are under the care of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Pickens has fought horse...
According to equestrian sports psychologists, there are things riders can do to overcome ring-related anxiety:
Own the situation: The presence of spectators, judges, other competitors, friends and family, and the absence of “do-overs” all turn up the heat to perform...
By the time Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette meets her clients, they’re usually struggling mightily to overcome some anxiety in their equestrian lives. Many are working toward transitioning to a higher riding or competition level, while others are grappling with...
Sun SmartsBe smart about sun protection. Slather on the sunblock to defend against the ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn and skin cancer. You’d rather your skin not resemble old leather, right? Experts recommend an...
Check out HorseChannel's exclusive coverage of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, North America's only four-star event. Read more >>2009 Rolex Three Day Event Wallpapers
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Special thanks to Myra and Bruce Addington of Fairwinds Farm and to Sam's Sooner Warning and Michael Bowen for demonstrating the gaits for this video.Rocky Mountain Horses are prized for their amiable temperament, breathtaking appearance, and most of all their smooth-as-silk...
The 2009 FEI Rolex World Cup Final brought the best riders in show jumping and dressage together in Las Vegas for top competition in their respective sports. Some of these riders also took the opportunity to show off their versatility...
