“I know this is the absolute best decision – for him and for me. Accepting that you need help, and then actually accepting help, is progress. Team Spider has more members now, and that is amazing.”
We are proud to present a new series, dedicated to those ingenious equestrians who manage to get creative and repurpose various items to make them suit their barn needs. (more…)
If you think acupuncture may benefit your horse, you’ll want to check out this article from our sister site, Eventing Nation. Brought to you by Banixx, this article highlights the benefit of acupuncture in treating horses for a variety of ailments.
Horses with herd bound behaviors can be frustrating and dangerous. Lindsey Partridge offers advice on how to develop a horse’s self-confidence and work through the behavior. (more…)
Winter blues got you down? Here are six things you can do with your horse (or relating to your horse) when your riding is limited by the cold weather. (more…)
Some horses suffer from hoof pain in cold weather. Even though the condition is temporary, it is still painful. Fortunately, there are ways to manage the issue. (more…)
“As we get further into winter, stuck indoors or buried in snow (for those of us who aren’t able to flee south), let’s challenge each other to find new approaches to our rides that bring us joy, giving purpose to the grind of winter training and energy into the New Year.” (more…)
With the deadline for trainer applications drawing near, Haylie Kerstetter takes the time to remind us that everyone should compete at the Thoroughbred Makeover at least once. (more…)
If you have a horse-crazy teen who’s always looking to learn more, this free course from Equine Guelph may be just the thing your young adult is looking for. (more…)
American dressage rider, trainer, clinician and author Jane Savoie passed away on the morning of January 4, 2021 after a long battle against multiple myeloma. She was 72 years old. (more…)
Physical strengths and weaknesses can have a massive effect on our riding. Physical Therapist Britta Pederson works with riders to pinpoint those issues to improve their riding.
It may be mid-winter, but foaling season isn’t far off. That means that there are many pregnant mares out there in the last half of their pregnancies. Making sure their nutritional requirements are being met is imperative. (more…)