Two of my horses illustrate the vast differences that exist between retirement scenarios. Faax was a fabulous Arabian jumper. Fearless to the fences, my confidence never wavered when we strode into the ring. Our partnership was so close that...
If you’re considering building, improving or fixing a riding arena, it’s easy to become confused by all of the natural and man-made options. The first step, however, is to learn what makes good arena footing versus poor arena footing...
Learn how a 14-point checklist called the Basic Behaviors Profile (BBP) is helping adoptable horses find homes.
Like dating, finding the right horse can be an extensive search to find The One. The quest will most likely involve endless scrolling...
Whether adopting a horse from a local rescue or purchasing one from a reputable breeder, we can go beyond simply trying to determine if a particular horse possesses potential in our respective disciplines. With the Equine Challenge Assessment Tool...
We’ve all seen—and laughed at—the equestrians memes that poke fun at our lack of money. Our horse goes to the vet while we can’t afford to go to the doctor. Our bodies are broken and yet we still ride....
For thousands of years, horses have carried mankind on their backs. They were the main source of transportation, primarily used to move goods, carry personal belongings, transport farm crops, or move troops during wars. If horses were not being...
A horse looking for a companion and a donkey looking for a home cross paths after a long and winding tale.
The beginning of Goobie’s adoption story is unfortunately not unusual. But for Goobie’s sake, thankfully it has a happy...
If you’ve ever owned a horse, you are no stranger to unplanned expenses cropping up. Most horse owners budget for care costs without factoring in health emergencies and the frequent vet calls, medications, diagnostics, and treatments that are likely...
Find out what items you need for a comprehensive first aid kit to handle any kind of horse emergency.A few weeks ago, my friend called me out of the blue. I thought it was odd since she usually texts....
Through the Vet Direct Safety Net Program, a Kentucky horse lover helped her veterinarian get funds to help during her financial hardship, and made sure they were available to others who might need them.
Good horse owners try to do...
