“My goal for this three-part series is to spare horses the sad (and sometimes catastrophic) results of over-eager, in-a-rush, trainers/riders. Part I: Waterstone emerged as a treasure for a ‘quid.'” (more…)
M and his crew are back, but this time the investigation is focused on M. Read on to learn how his DNA plays a crucial role in the story. This is part one of three installments. (more…)
Sometimes the strength and resiliency of horses can astound us. This is one of those times . Here’s the amazing rescue of a horse 21 days after the 7.8-magnitiude earthquake in Turkey. (more…)
Sanne Westera of the Hooves Around the World blog and travel agency gives us some insight on her trip to Argentina. It definitely seems like one for the bucket list! (more…)
The Museum of Chincoteague Island is asking for the public’s help to purchase the Beebe Ranch, Misty’s home for most of her life. Read on to learn how you can help: (more…)
Whenever your veterinarian does a physical exam, they will listen to your horse’s gut sounds. But do you know what to listen for? Find out more here: (more…)
There are number of alternative equine healing therapies. When deciding whether or not one is right for you, it’s important to understand what each can do and its focus. Here’s more information on seven of the more popular alternative treatment modalities: (more…)
Our friends at SmartPak have launched a new campaign that is all about our passion surrounding our horses. The get us because they are us. Check it out: (more…)
There’s nothing more stunning than a horse with a shining, beautiful coat. Let’s get real. We all like it when our horses glow in the dark. So how do we make it happen? Some of this is genetic, but nutrition also is key. (more…)
Horses are great healers — in so many ways. Step inside an equine facilitated therapy program that helps people overcome a number of mental health roadblocks with this documentary feature: (more…)
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that 512 trainers have been accepted to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Read on to learn more: (more…)
“Lesson riders are the obvious second class citizens of any elite barn and it is made clear to us both in subtle and very obvious ways.” This reader submission discusses the hierarchy in riding and makes clear the barriers to entry in our sport. (more…)
