Spring is here, which means it’s time to think about traveling with your horses. This series offers travel tips for horses. The second part offers tips about reducing your horse’s stress during travel. (more…)
In this excerpt from his memoir of being a horse-show dad, Chad Oldfather shares a moment of elation when his daughter’s Iowa-bred Quarter Horse won big. (more…)
“Especially when dealing with the ‘out of arena’ form of cross training, I hear a lot of ‘but we’re not ready.’ When riding intentionally … folks will regularly talk themselves out of the fun and back into circles at one end of the arena.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Are black hooves stronger than white hooves?
“At the end of the day, SmartPak gets us because, in a way, they are us… They also want the best for their horses, and to have the privilege to spend as much time with them as possible.” Find out what makes SmartPak the company it is. (more…)
Spring is here, which means it’s time to think about traveling with your horses. This series offers travel tips for horses. The first part offers tips about planning ahead. (more…)
What happens to those 5* horses once they are no longer competitive in the upper levels? Some go on to become lower level professors. That’s exactly what Boyd Martin’s Rio Olympic partner, Blackfoot Mystery, is up to. (more…)
“Intentional riding cannot be a rigid thing — plans and responses must be flexible. Critical thinking and smart training kicks in here. It is enormously important to, first, be able to recognize when what you are doing is not working, and second, pivot, adjust, or change.” (more…)
Even non-racing and non-horse fans know the names of famous racehorses — especially those who have won the Kentucky Derby. But what happens after a horse’s racing career is done? Learn what these famous horses went on to do. (more…)
Okay, eventing fans. The biggest event of the year is right around the corner — and our sister site, Eventing Nation, will be covering every minute of it. Here is your ultimate guide to this year’s LRK3DE! (more…)
