Having a barn fire is fairly high on the list of every equestrian’s worst fear. However, there are steps you can take to prevent and be prepared for just such a disaster. (more…)
Blankets can bring all kinds of woes to horse owners. SmartPak gets it — and they get us. This episode of Stuff Riders Say About Blankets sheds a humorous light on how we all feel about blankets and blanketing our horses. (more…)
Every week we team up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the EQUUS Foundation, which has awarded over $500,000 in grants in 2020.
With smoke from fires on the west coast affecting people globally, knowing the best way for your horses to cope with it is key. Nan Meek and Kim Miller from Haygain offer these tips. (more…)
“So, whether it’s the water, the bank, stall rest, or any of the 2020 shocks that have made it home, there’s always the ability to leave, throw in the towel and limit the scope of life … That said, hard as it might be, usually, the best answer is to go forward.” (more…)
In this excerpt from her book Yoga for Riders, yoga instructor and horsewoman Cathy Woods shows us how the practice of yoga can redefine you as a horse person.
“Rather than wearing umbrage like a shield, and retreating behind our screens and into the barn aisles, let’s try to do better. Let’s try to talk to each other, to listen to each other and to trust each other.” (more…)
