“I leaned down to really get into a face rub, and she closed her eyes blissfully. When my fingers were coated in hair and dirt, I stopped and asked again for her to step forward. She just looked at me. And that’s when I realized she said no. Not today.” (more…)
This year’s Mongol Derby winners are USA’s Deirdre Griffith and South Africa’s Willemien Jooste.Gillian Warner was able to catch up with them after they crossed the finish line. (more…)
Nine finalists have made it through to Round Two in our 2022 Horse Nation Blogger Contest! Get to know them here and be on the lookout for their Round One submissions throughout the week.
This set of exercises offers a great way to keep your horse from rushing and anticipating what’s coming next, help them maintain rhythm, and assist with flexibility and tight turns. (more…)
If you’re looking to up your therapy/rehab game, don’t miss Horseware Ireland’s Ice-Vibe® therapeutic horse boots. They combine the benefits of cooling with massage therapy. And, horses just like them. (more…)
This week’s Thoroughbred Logic tackles the age-old question: nature vs. nurture? How much does a horse’s pedigree play into its personality and abilities? Here’s Aubrey Graham’s take: (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does gelding a horse early stunt development?
As if we needed one more thing to worry us at night, here’s a sobering fact. Colonic ulcers — or hind gut ulcers — are different than gastric ulcers, and 44% of nonperformance and 65% of performance horses have got them. Learn more: (more…)
“I loved all of them and now I love watching them grow and learn in some of the best places! It really means so much to me to watch them shine in their second careers.” (more…)
