DeAnn Sloan
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: No Sir
This horse knows its job. With or without its rider.
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: What To Expect When You’re Expecting… A Lameness Exam
So. There it is. Flicka is lame. Flicka has been lame for more than 24 hours and you know your pocketbook is about to take a hit. But Flicka gets what Flicka needs. So a lameness exam it is. Here’s what you can expect once you’ve called the vet. (more…)
#NoStirrupNovember Instagram Round-Up: Week 1
Drop those stirrups and get to work, Horse Nation! (more…)
Preparing Your Feed Room and Hayloft for the Winter, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
The end of daylight savings marks the inevitable onslaught of winter. It’s nearly here. Make sure your feed room and hayloft are ready to go. (more…)
Beyond Soundness: Looking at the Bigger Picture of How My Pony Feels Every Day
Twelve-year-old Holly Heikkila learns early the importance of paying attention to her horse’s health. Read about how steamed hay helped her pony feel his best (and helped her qualify for The Royal Winter Fair!). (more…)
Another Look at Zenyatta
With the 2022 Breeder’s Cup right around the corner, it’s a good time to take a look at the one, the only, the queen — Zenyatta. (more…)
A Balancing Act: Two Simple Ways to Improve Proprioception in the Saddle
Having a good idea where your body is in space and being able to coordinate your aids while balancing is important part of riding. Laura Crump Anderson of Hidden Heights Fitness shows us two exercises to improve this:
#goriding Grams of the Week
After a bit of a hiatus, our #goriding Grams of the Week are back! Enjoy the roundup from this past week… and a few others we missed along the way. (more…)
The Gangster Ghost Case: A Pony Detective Story
The detectives at the M&T Pony Detective Agency are back — and this time they’re searching the possibly haunted property of notorious gangster Al DaPony. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 2022 Ultimate Blanketing & Clipping Giveaway
Happy Halloween! Instead of starting off your day with a spooky post, how about the chance to win a Rhino® Plus HexStop Turnout Blanket with Vari-Layer? That’s exactly what’s up for grab’s in this week’s giveaway from SmartPak. (more…)
Help Your Horse Stay Warm in the Winter, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
How cold is too cold? Here is some helpful information from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products that will help you keep your horses warm and toasty in the colder seasons. (more…)
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!
Are Dust Mites Living in Your Horse’s Blankets?
Presented by Kentucky Performance Products.
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.
‘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…)
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…)
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…)
