“Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake … I shake it off, I shake it off.” Okay, so maybe that’s not quite what’s going on with headshaking in horses. Find out what really seems to be the issue: (more…)
Having a hard keeping horse can be frustrating, and putting healthy weight on can be daunting. Here are some tips from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products that will help with spring feeding for the underweight horse: (more…)
Journey back with us as we take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth, all of which were deeply rooted in horsemanship. First up, Philip and Patty Astley and their infamous Amphitheatre. (more…)
“Payco’s less than desirable moments at shoots are embarrassing, confidence breaking and trust shattering instances…Sometimes I cry because I know I’m a better rider, sometimes it’s because I was fully confident Payco was going to be … and other times I cry because I knew from his first stride he was going to take off with me…”
“…thus began the process of learning many, many things that I did not then know about an essential but often left-out element of horse ownership: saddle fit.” (more…)
Okay, okay. So maybe horse shows aren’t actually the fairest of them all, but … as my own children dip their toes in the world of horse showing, I’m appreciating the lessons they are getting on fairness, competition, and sportsmanship. (more…)
We all know our horses can pull some … creative tricks when it’s time for the farrier. But what if horses were people? In this classic video from SmartPak, Sara and Sarah imagine just that. (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Should horses be dewormed every four to six weeks?
Building a quality lesson program takes a bit more than hanging a shingle and signing up for an Instagram page. It’s not rocket science, but there are factors to consider before you open your doors. Learn more: (more…)
Even though it’s a dreaded task for most, there are times a horse really needs to load on a trailer — without drama, without fuss, and just because you asked. Here are six of those reasons. (more…)
