Leading wild horse advocacy groups have sent aletterto New Mexico congresswoman Deb Haaland requesting that she direct the BLM to stop pursuing dangerous surgical sterilizations on wild horses. (more…)
Are you looking to improve your riding? Consider trying pilates. It can make a big difference in the quality of your riding by improving your posture, which prevents pain and soreness and develops a healthy relationship with your horse. (more…)
Hey there, sports fans! The Retired Racehorse Project’s Sire Madness, presented by Surfside Stables, LLC, is back for 2021, but this year there are two ways to play. (more…)
Kissing spines is a condition that affects an estimated 40% of horses, and diagnosing it can be difficult. At one time, the diagnosis was considered career ending, but great strides have been made in digital imaging and surgical and medical treatments. Take a dive into the science! (more…)
Losing a beloved pet isn’t easy; never is that more true than when that pet is your heart horse. Today, SmartPaker Riley O’Neal discusses what it means to have a heart horse as well the pain of having to let it go. (more…)
Keeping your horse’s gut healthy is key to maintaining your horse’s overall health. Follow these simple steps to a healthy gut (and a happy horse!). (more…)
Most of us are excellent at measuring success with our quantifiable accomplishments, but what about the more elusive qualitative aspect? In this week’s Best of Jumper Nation, Gillian Warner elaborates on how she’s added to her definition of success. (more…)
Equestrians are nuts, we all know that. But have you checked your nuts lately — your lug nuts, that is. Don’t miss these five tips that could save your horse’s life. (more…)
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) welcomes 484 accepted applications, representing 480 unique trainers and teams, to the 2021 class of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. (more…)
Mental health and wellness coach Sarah Carlan, MSW, addresses how riders can juggle their daily responsibilities with riding — and feeling like we’re not falling short. (more…)
This month, Ponydad Thomas Pelle Veng introduces us to his color index — a helpful tool to determine how much a Ponydad does (or does not!) know about the equestrian world. If you’re a Ponydad, too, where do you fit in? (more…)
Owning a gray horse has its perks, but come winter, every gray horse owner must face the inevitable: mud. Today, Kristen Brennan discusses the five stages of grief associated with facing the long, hard winter with a light colored horse. (more…)
There are three key ingredients to a successful relationship with your horse: like, trust and respect. Today, Lindsey Partridge discusses how you know what’s missing and how you can build each ingredient. (more…)
At the age of two, Jaise was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Despite the diagnosis, Jaise continues to find the strength to persevere. “Being in the presence of horses made her laugh, smile, and form close bonds with the horses she was caring for regularly. It’s a place with freedom to just be herself.” (more…)
