julie goodnight cinch

How Tight Should a Cinch Be?

Q: How snug should I make my horse’s cinch, and what is the right way to tighten it? I don’t want to hurt my horse and I want to...
weird horse kid

Weird Horse Kid or Completely Normal?

Like many barn kids, it was obvious at a young age that I was going to be spending a lot of time alone due to a chronic inability to...
biting horse

Video: Why Horses Bite

With those sharp teeth, massive jaws, and mighty muscles, we can count our lucky stars that most horses have no interest in tearing into human flesh. It only takes...
carrot salad

Rider Recipe: Carrot Salad

As a rider, you’re guaranteed to have fresh treats on hand for your equine companion—the most popular being carrots. But don’t feel left out in the produce department. If...
Zebra barrel racing

Zebras to Run in “Alternative” Race

Zebra racing at the Virginia City International Camel, Ostrich and Zebra Races in 2013. Photo via Reno Tahoe/FlickrNever mind the horse racing. Or even dog racing for that matter....
otf spring grooming

Review of the Rambo Newmarket Grooming Kit

(This is the second in a series of occasional product reviews.)There’s something beautiful on a raw day that is the spring equinox, which is of course the first day...