Kentucky Derby Winner Nyquist Returns on Sunday
It’s a common misconception that after Thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple Crown season comes to an end, the interesting races are pretty much over for the year, and the wait...
Summer Horse Hazards: Spontaneously Combusting Manure
Stock photo of a horse farm, where--as far as we know--no manure pile fires have ever occurred.We talk a lot about summer hazards at the barn during this time...
Starting Young
Q: What are some tips for introducing my kids to horses and riding? I want them to love riding but don’t want to do too much too soon and...
Photographing Icelandic Horses
Martina Gates got her first camera at age 6, and fell in love with horses soon after. The Icelandic horse is one of her favorite subjects to photograph. (See...
Horses Help Humans…Get Better Sleep?
We all know that many human technologies and medications can help horses—everything from inhalers to MRI machines—but it’s rare that something first used in horses will eventually help humans....
California Chrome Returns to the Races
In recent years, few racehorses have captured the hearts of horse fans as much as California Chrome, a California-bred Thoroughbred who rose from humble beginnings to win the Kentucky...
