Training an OTTB is a study in literary proverbs… That sounds like a proverb in and of itself. Check out Britany Chism’s progress with her Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover hopeful, Itybityquikasakity. (more…)
“For the sake of horses, let’s get 90 percent of the loaf rather than nothing at all. We must continue to introduce new ideas utilizing ingenuity and creativity – that’s the only way we’ll be able to finally bring an end to the status quo and to horse slaughter.” (more…)
“My dream relationship with horses is to have my horse willing to try, we trust each other, yet I am still the leader of the relationship for safety. I don’t want this to come with a feeling of force, intimidation or having a battle that pushes my horse to a place of wanting to get rid of me.”
Finding the a boarding barn that is a good fit for you and your horse can be stressful. A way to ease that burden is by asking the right questions before you bring your horse to a barn. Here is a brief list (hah!) of things you can ask at a potential boarding barn. (more…)
Father’s Day is Sunday, but for the Ebelings, sharing a passion for dressage and working toward excellence creates Father’s Day feelings every day for this father and son. (more…)
As most of us can attest, the horse world is full of interesting facts. And those new to the horse world often marvel at this unique trivia. This is no different for Ponydad, who is learning all sorts of things, thanks to the internet. (more…)
Before any horse enters a regular training regimen, both body and mind have to be prepared. As Brianna and Delaware meet the 30-day mark of their time together, here’s what steps Brianna has taken to make sure Delaware was ready for the saddle. (more…)
As equestrians, we like to be in control of our horses’ care. But what do we do when a personal emergency prevents that? SmartPaker Jessica Davis offers these tips on getting your barn ready to have someone else take over when life keeps you away. (more…)
Keeping up with the day-to-day bookkeeping of running a small business — especially an equine business! — can get cumbersome. Many of us put it off. But here’s why reconciling your accounts on a regular basis is so important. (more…)
