Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today, we recognize Janet Rose for her work in rehoming horses and mules.
“Throughout our training, I had an idea of what my horse could be like, but … I was just riding on faith. I hadn’t really had many of those ‘glimpses of greatness’ … I just had a hunch that things would turn out okay… I’m feeling better about it with each ride.”
World Equestrian Games rider Adrienne Lyle posted a career-high score in the World Equestrian Festival CDIO5 Grand Prix Freestyle aboard her Hanoverian stallion, Salvino.
In the second article in her series, Candace Wade looks at two more rescues: Philippe, a Belgian, and Dane, another ex-Big Lick Tennessee Walking Horse.
Having a well-rounded, mannerly, educated horse doesn’t happen over night; it has to start somewhere. Trainer Nicole Cammuso discusses the seven essential skills that are necessary to put your horse on the right track. (more…)
Ashley & Quentin continue their journey along the Trans-Albanian trail. The loss of an essential piece of tack reminds them of the willingness to help of those around them.
“Whether you are a casual rider or a performance rider, having your horse support its own weight and yours correctly is imperative.” A properly developed topline does just that — it helps your horse carry you on trails, around barrels and over jumps. Here are tips for helping you build your horse’s topline. (more…)
“Because of the plentitude and regularity of muck in my life, when the alarm rings, I know where I need to be every single morning, and I experience what is most important to me every single day.”
There is a grassroots Facebook movement afoot to storm Area 51 in order to “see them aliens.” Wait. What? Although we don’t get it, we can think of 51 other reasons to storm Area 51, reasons much more appealing to the Horse Nation herd.