The Idea of Order: Spooky Season…
Takes on a whole ‘nother layer of meaning with horses. (more…)
Spooky But True: History That Will Haunt You
Halloween is upon us, so torture yourself with these three stranger than fiction equestrian horror stories.
Kentucky Performance Products Tuesday Video: What Our Trainers Are Really Thinking
We all want to know what our trainers are really thinking… don’t we? 😬 (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: The Happiest Place on Earth…
… but maybe not for Merida and Angus? (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: SmartPak’s Big Blanket Giveaway Is Back!
Every week this fall, SmartPak is giving away a new blanket!
Mythbuster Monday: Horses Used to Have Five Toes
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Did horses used to have five toes?
Are Dust Mites Living in Your Horse’s Blankets?
Presented by Kentucky Performance Products.
Gibson and the Apocalypse: Instincts
Call it a gut feeling.
Four Things Every OTTB Owner Should Know About Saddle Fit
Congratulations — you’re the proud owner of a new OTTB! But one thing you didn’t quite expect? The fun and games of trying to get a saddle that fits. Fortunately for you, we’ve got all the advice you need, thanks to our friends at CommonWealth Saddles.
Reader Photo Challenge: Black Beauties
Enjoy these seven photos of those black beauties!
The Idea of Order: Dirty Laundry…
Horses make for a lot of it. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Horses That Inspire Community
“Those who own Thoroughbreds at some point or another, struggle with their feet, their condition, their brains, and their post-track bodies. But somehow, with this breed, the struggle is collective… communal.”
Book Review: The Year of the Horses
A memoir, by Courtney Maum
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Kentucky Performance Products Tuesday Video: Round Bale Jump
This horse has some major jumping skills!
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: That Had To Hurt
There’s nothing more we can say other than… OUCH!
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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Cancer, Horses, and Hope — Joyce’s Story
For the past four years, our friends at SmartPak have partnered with the BCRF to help support critical funding for cancer research. This year, they went a step further by connecting with one of the riders in their community.
Gas Colic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
Gas colic is one of the most common forms of colic our horses can suffer from. Do you know how to recognize the signs and what to do when it hits? Read on to find out. (more…)
Triple Trouble: The CMSA Eastern Championship and Futurity
“There were maybe three other riders in the warm up pen with us and without warning I vomited right off the side of my horse.”
Could Stem Cells Be the Key in Treating Heaves?
Equine Asthma, commonly known as heaves, is a respiratory issue that can leave a horse struggling to breathe. It has ended the career of many an equine athlete. But Equine Guelph is looking into using stem cells as a way to treat equine asthma. Read on to learn more about this groundbreaking work. (more…)
Reader Photo Challenge: Fall Photos
Enjoy these top three photos of horses with a fall foliage back drop!
The Idea of Order: ‘Tis but a Flesh Wound…
Bleeding is a minor detail. (more…)
Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness: A MUST Watch
Our top priorities as equestrians are to keep our horses happy and healthy. But how often do we miss subtle signs that suggest we can do more for our partners? Check out this new and exciting documentary that looks at Dr. Sue Dyson’s work on equine lameness. (more…)
