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 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...





