Yesterday wrapped up day 8 of the Mongol Derby. With two days left in the race, the end is in sight. The competitors are working hard to push through. Read on for the full update: (more…)
Air quality and air pollution can have a huge impact on your horse’s lungs. It can lead to equine asthma and can mean trouble for your horse. Read on for more: (more…)
The excitement continues with the 2023 Mongol Derby as equestrians from around the world navigate Mongolia’s terrain, weather, and feral horses. Catch up on the action here, and follow along with the live race tracker.
Introducing your young horse to bath time can be an adventure… to say the least. Here are some tips from SmartPak on making it a positive experience. (more…)
It’s been a hot, hot summer in much of the U.S. Don’t get caught unprepared this winter! University of Kentucky specialists urge horse owners to plan mow for future hay needs. (more…)
The Mongol Derby 2023 kicked off this week. It’s one of the most amazing races on the planet — and one our former editor competed in. We’ll be bringing you daily updates on how this year’s race is progressing. (more…)
Christy Cashman’s debut novel, The Truth About Horses, is due out on shelves later this month. Here’s her personal essay about her childhood horses and how they helped to inspire her novel. As equestrians, this is something to which many of us can relate. (more…)
In this excerpt from her book Yoga for Riders, horsewoman and yoga teacher Cathy Woods explains what she feels is one of the most important, and under-acknowledged, characteristics of a good horse person. (more…)
“Hey, can you hold him for one second?” We’ve all said it — and a whole host of other things. Here’s the third video in SmartPak’s classic series on Studd Riders Say. (more…)
If you’re not lucky enough to keep your horse at home, finding a boarding barn that is a good fit for you and your horse can be … a lot. Here are five things to consider as you begin your boarding barn search.
For event rider and personal trainer Laura Crump-Anderson of Hidden Heights Fitness, life is one big learning opportunity — and in her column this month, she’s sharing a treasure trove of knowledge from dressage rider JJ Tate, plus a yoga pose that’ll help you unlock tight hips (and sit the trot better than ever!):
“It’s no wonder that burnout and depression rates are so high in this profession, especially here where vets are expected to have expert knowledge not just on people’s pet horses but on cattle, swine, sheep, goats and god only knows what else folks have running around on their farmsteads.”(more…)
“Oh, look at the pony!” Come on, folks. Even though we know they’re usually evil, we ALL say it… That’s why we’re taking a moment to enjoy the next classic video in this series, which highlights stuff riders say.
