In this continuing series, Esther Roberts helps walk readers through the process of saving a horse from slaughter sale, from adopting via a reputable rescue to purchasing from auction directly. Today, we’re looking at the auction and bidding process.
There’s a lot more going on here than a side saddle drill team in the name of high fashion: take a closer look at the escaramuza tradition, brought into the lime light thanks to Dior.
The best teacher for young horses is often… another horse. Meet Hokenheim, a jump-out horse who has taught an estimated 3,500 young horses how to break from the gate.
“Sometimes, despite the red flags, we decide to take a chance.” Victoria Shields shares the story she never saw coming of a too-good-to-be-true Haflinger named Nemo: in Part I, with the benefit of hindsight, she looks at all the red flags she chose to ignore.
“These are, hands down, THE HIGHEST QUALITY Swarovski browbands I’ve encountered. Ever.” Morgane Schmidt Gabriel goes gaga for these crystal browbands that should satisfy the bling lover hiding in every dressage queen’s heart.
What if you could use your talents as a horsewoman to inspire young people? That’s exactly what Kellie Rettinger has accomplished when she became “Wonder Woman” for a local horse expo.
You’ve done your research, bought your first OTTB and put a solid foundation of exposure and ground work on your horse: how do you move forward now in training? Clare Mansmann takes the OTTB relationship to its next level.
How does the quality and type of your pasture impact your horse’s diet? How long does a horse have to graze to consume the equivalent of a pound of hay? Kentucky Performance Products has the answers!
The inside rein (guidance) and the outside rein (boundaries) each have a job to perform while riding — and the same could be said for life outside of the saddle as well. Esther Roberts explains.
America’s Best Racing produced a video series in the lead-up to this year’s Triple Crown to spotlight Thoroughbred-based veterans’ equine-assisted therapy programs. Today, learn more about the Man O’War Project.