“There’re no shortage of new things to learn in the land of ‘not easy.’ Just when you get good at one part – there’s more to discover. It’s not all just hard work, long days, and riding out the bucks. Sometimes, it seems, learning is also produced through the hard decisions we have to make.” (more…)
Candace Wade offers this review of ‘10 Days,’ a mini-documentary from filmmaker Patrice Beriault. The main take-away? This is a film you don’t want to miss and will remind you how fortunate you are to have horses in your life. (more…)
We all want our horses to be happy and healthy, and supplements are an excellent way to achieve that. However, sometimes horses can be a bit particular. Here are some tips to get your picky eaters to take their supplements. (more…)
If you want to keep your horses happy and healthy, it’s important to enrich their natural setting. In this week’s Best of Jumper Nation, Gillian Warner discusses ways you can keep your horse mentally stimulated even when you’re not with your equine pal. (more…)
As a way to raise awareness of World Wish Day, we’ve come up with this list of things equestrians might wish for. But more important is creating hope and bringing strength to children battling critical illnesses. Remember that where there’s a wish, there’s a way. (more…)
“[M]y training journey thus far has reiterated that plans — with horses in particular — are subject to change. And that’s okay. I’m learning to enjoy the ride.” (more…)
As equestrians, we already spend plenty of time at the barn with our four-legged pals, but here’s some more justification — six reasons why riding is a fantastic way to exercise. (more…)
DeAnn SloanSponsored#SMARTPAKComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Is Your Horse an Introvert or an Extravert?
Have you even mapped your horse’s personality? If not, what you find may be interesting. SmartPaker Dr. Lydia Gray discusses what she discovered when she mapped her horses’ personalities. (more…)
Equestrians typically are dog lovers as well. So here’s some veterinarian and expert advice on emergencies, injuries and training for canine barn companions and cattle dogs. (more…)
More than 70 animal and equine protection groups, wild horse-related businesses, and environmental organizations join in letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. (more…)
Preparedness is essential with the unexpected occurs. That’s why Equine Guelph has decided to offer a new industry certificate in Equine Emergency Preparedness. (more…)
In this excerpt from her book Pilates for Horses, certified Pilates instructor and eventer Laura Reiman gives us a simple exercise that specifically targets the abdominal muscles for strengthening.
“I’ve felt terribly guilty about not doing enough, but I realized yesterday that I just simply haven’t had the room in my head to see that it gets done . . . I think it’s time to do a reevaluation of priorities and to get back to the life of a Crazy Horse Girl…” (more…)
