What Does Your Horse’s Ear Position Tell You?
September 17, 2021
Horses coexist as herd animals with complex social relationships that depend on visual and auditory cues to tell friend from foe in their environment. Their complicated system of visual cues are a type of body language that keeps them in constant communication with the ever-changing moods of the members of...
Band It Better: Learn How to Band a Western Horse’s Mane Like a Pro
August 17, 2021
Banding your horse’s mane can be a challenge. But you don’t have to resign yourself to a messily banded mane or having to pay someone else to do the job. Jess Duffy, assistant trainer at Aaron Moses Show Horses in Pilot Point, Texas, shares tips to make your horse’s banded...
How to Grow Your Own Hay
December 29, 2020
Most horse owners must purchase hay every year—a process that can be somewhat frustrating as it puts you in search of hay year after year. While some horse owners may be fortunate enough to find a reliable hay provider, others struggle to source their annual forage. If you’re looking to...
Understanding Your Horse’s Brain
November 30, 2020
Thanks to recent equine neuroscience research, we’re gaining true understanding of the connection between equine brain function and effective training. These takeaways from a recent groundbreaking seminar debunk a few myths and can help us work better with our horse’s true nature by better understanding their brains. Neuroscience Meeting Training...
Second Acts: Horse Industry Careers That Don’t Require a College Degree
October 16, 2020
Read to learn about horse industry careers that don’t require a college degree. When it’s time for a career change or to take on a part-time job, horse enthusiasts often consider equine-industry vocations as a way to combine a love for horses and the need for a paycheck. So what...
Take the Reins: The Ins and Outs of 4 Common Types of Western Reins
October 4, 2020
Reins are the key to communicating with your horse from the saddle. Used to cue and control direction and speed, the right set of reins can make the difference between a good ride and a disaster. American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Professional Horsewoman Carol Metcalf breaks down the four most...
11 Horse-Themed Educational Activities for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
May 6, 2020
For animal loving kids, nothing is better than incorporating horses into school lessons. Whether it is for a homeschooling or a non-traditional instruction lesson plan, an extra-credit assignment, a COVID-19 stay-at-home educational time filler, or a summer activity, here are some horse-themed learning ideas for youngsters—from kindergarten through high school....
DIY: Spread Love and Horse Cupcakes
January 31, 2020
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, yet super impressive. Let’s get baking! Materials ◆ 38 cupcakes (about...
The 5 Phases of Jumping
January 18, 2020
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 your mind that all jumping revolves around two qualities: line...
