When you board your horse at a large boarding barn, it can become difficult to keep track of your supplies. Items like fly spray, crops, and brushes have a way of just walking off, which means that it's important to clearly identify them as yours. These five tips can help you to identify your items...
5 Things You Should Know About First Right of Refusal Agreements
If you're selling a beloved horse and want to make sure that you have the first choice to buy that horse back again, you might ask the buyer to sign a first right of refusal agreement. But before you draw up an agreement, here's what you need to know. First Right of Refusal Agreements Aren't...
5 Ways to Make Your Barn Aisle Safer
Your barn aisle is an area which is heavily traveled by both humans and horses. It's also a potential source of danger. Don't worry, though - we've come up with five ways that you can make your barn aisle safer. Install Footing with Traction Carefully examine the footing in your barn aisle. Many barn...
5 Reasons To Ride A Schoolmaster
If you ever have the opportunity to ride a schoolmaster, it’s a chance of a lifetime that you shouldn’t pass up. Schoolmasters have lots to teach us and being able to ride a talented schoolmaster is an opportunity that few riders ever have. Here are five reasons why you should try to get the chance...
4 Things To Consider Before You Vaccinate Your Horse Yourself
Some horse owners like to save money by vaccinating their horses themselves. This practice, while legal, isn’t without its risks. Giving IM injections is pretty simple as long as someone who’s well educated teaches you. However, before you start giving your horse vaccines on your own, consider these four points. Vaccines Can Cause Reactions One...
This Spunky Mini Horse Has Taken The Internet By Storm!
We love how mini horses have big personalities in small packages! UK photographer Brittany Sparham posts pictures and videos of her gorgeous horses: Benji, who's full-size, and Basil, her black mini! A photo posted by Brittany Sparham (@onhorseback) on Jun 14, 2016 at 3:53am PDT While they're both quite photogenic, Basil seems to be a bit more...
Therapy Horses Help Students Relax During Final Exams
If you're a college student, or you were at one point, you know how stressful finals and midterms can be. Either way, we're sure that almost everyone can agree that during times of stress, a gentle nuzzle from a lovable mini horse would melt some of that tension away! An Illinois-based organization called Mane in Heaven...
This Tiny Horse Is a Fighter After a Cougar Mauling
Back in November, Rio, a Miniature Horse, was mauled by a cougar in a vicious attack. Rio had significant wounds in his neck and over his body, but the six-year-old horse survived. He required hospital care and lots of follow-up care, but Rio is healing. Rio's not your average Miniature Horse, though - he's a...
Horse Is Rescued After Falling Down 100ft Embankment
When a horse named Denver and his owner went riding on a popular horse trail in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a 100-foot fall could've ended in tragedy. But luckily, everyone was able to walk -- or trot! -- away. Five-year-old Denver was walking along when something spooked him and he slipped, falling down a steep hill. His...
7 Tips to Find a Great Equine Photographer
If you're planning a special photo shoot with your horse, then you'll want to find a great equine photographer. These tips can help you find the perfect photographer for your goals. Know What You're Looking For Give some thought to the overall look that you want the photos to have. Are you hoping to...
5 Ways To Make Your Tall Boots Last
Is there anything better than a pair of great-fitting tall boots? They're elegant, beautiful, and even comfortable to wear once you've broken them in. Tall boots are also expensive, so you'll want to make your boots last. Here are 5 ways that you can make your tall boots last as long as possible. Wear Your...
4 Ways You Can "Do Good" With Your Next Horse Purchase
Are you ready to add a new horse to your barn? Did you know that you can do something good for horses and for the horse industry with your next horse purchase? If you'd like to make your next horse purchase a special one, think about these options. Adopt From a Rescue Horse rescues often...
This Video Proves Why You Should Never Listen to People Who Doubt You
Riding a horse isn't easy. Competing isn't easy. And frankly, succeeding in this sport? It isn't easy, either. Along your journey to becoming a rider, you'll find that people doubt you. Sometimes they'll try to scare you or get you to give up. But this video is proof of why you should never do that....
Go Behind the Scenes With One Of America's Top Thoroughbred Breeding Farms
Can you imagine what it would be like to work at one of America's top Thoroughbred breeding farms? This video takes you behind the scenes at Lane's End Farm, and it's a great look into a career with breeding horses. Lane's End Farm is located in Versailles, Kentucky. Every year the farm breeds top-quality Thoroughbred...
5 Tips For Caring For Your Saddle Pads
Our saddle pads get plenty of use when we’re riding horses every day. If you want to make your saddle pad last, then it’s important to care for it properly. These five tips can help you to get the most out of your saddle pads. Let Your Saddle Pads Dry After every ride, you’ll need...
This Newly Retrained Thoroughbred Masters This Challenging Trail Course
Trail courses are difficult. They challenge a horse and rider's communication, and highlight any gaping holes in the horse's training. Horses need to be agile, versatile, and calm to negotiate the obstacles in a trail course, and many horses and riders train for years before they're successful in trail competitions. And that's what makes this...
4 Considerations Before Transitioning Your Horse to Barefoot
Have you ever thought about letting your horse go barefoot? Many horses can successfully go barefoot, but that doesn’t mean that you should just decide to pull your horse’s shoes and see. Think about these four factors when deciding whether to transition your horse to barefoot. What Types of Riding Are You Doing? Think about...
Hollywood Movie Features Real Horses From The Rescue It Depicts
Every once in a while there is a movie that reaches you on an emotional level. For anyone who loves horses or animal rescue, Emma’s Chance (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016) is a rare gem amidst this summer’s bad remakes and dumb comedies. True, there have been movies about rescue horses in the past, but...
This Horse Knows Just How to Tell This Cyclist to Bring More Treats
It's no secret that the way to a horse's heart is through his stomach. Reddy, the horse in this gelding, is no exception. Reddy looks forward to this biker, who's been stopping by to feed Reddy treats for years. Apples, granola bars...Reddy likes them all. But when the cyclist runs out of treats for the...
Woman Reunites With Racehorse She Groomed Years Earlier
There's nothing like the bond between a human and a beloved horse. And there's no heartache quite like saying good-bye to that horse and never knowing if you'll see him again. According to Wide Open Pets, a woman named Megan groomed racehorse Alfie when he was just 3 years old. Known as Last Tribute on...
Foal Rejected By Mother Found Comfort In A Teddy Bear; 3 Years Later, They Reunite!
A foal named Breeze had a rough start to life. Born in 2013, he was rejected by his mother and taken to the Mare & Foal Sanctuary in Devon, England when he was just hours old. Lucky for him, this wonderful organization was able to give him a second chance! But the orphaned foal was lonely, and although...
Is a Working Student Position Right for You?
Have you ever thought about becoming a working student? Becoming a working student has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Here are some of the potential benefits to taking on a working student position. Prepare for Your Career Many riders seek out working student positions in order to help them prepare for their...
Andalusian Horse Facts You Might Not Have Known
The Andalusian Horse is a sight to behold, for sure. They are powerful and graceful; horses straight from our fantasies. Take a look at some of these interesting facts about these fairytale-like horses! #1 – They are known as the PRE Ever heard someone say they own a PRE and wonder that that was? The...
4 Ways To Incorporate Horses Into Your Wedding
Sometimes horse-loving couples want horses to be part of their wedding day. Here are 4 great ways that you can incorporate horses into your special day. Choose a Horse-Related Venue You can make your wedding very horse-related simply in the choice of your venue. If you want horses to be a part of the whole...
6 Tips For Finding The Right Horse Retirement Facility
As the time for your horse to retire nears, you will need to make some plans for your horse’s care. Some horse owners are lucky enough to retire their horses at home, but horse owners without their own barns will have to look for other options. Sending your horse to a retirement facility is a...
5 Benefits to Pasture Boarding Your Horse
When it comes to boarding your horse, the traditional boarding option is stall board, where your horse stays in a stall at night and is turned out during the day. But pasture boarding is another option, and it can offer you and your horse a number of benefits. Here some reasons you might want to...
5 Ways to Prepare Your Horse for a Parade
Parade season is here, and it's likely that you'll have an opportunity to participate in a parade with your horse. It's important to prepare your horse for the sights, sounds, and smells that he'll encounter during a parade. Here are five ways that you can help your horse to get ready. Ride in Crowded Arenas...
6 Things You Should Know About Living in a Barn Apartment
Did you dream of living in a horse barn when you were a child? If you're lucky enough to get a position as a barn manager, or to find a barn apartment for rent, that dream could become a reality. But before you move into your first barn apartment, there are a few things that...
5 Ways to Build Your Connections in the Horse World
Do you feel disconnected from your local horse scene? If you board your horse at home or aren’t active at a large boarding barn, it’s easy to feel a bit separated. Here are five great ways that you can build your connections in the horse world. Take Some Lessons Taking riding lessons can be...
5 Reasons To Take A Group Lesson
If you typically take private lessons, the idea of taking a group riding lesson might seem odd. But hear me out. There are actually a number of reasons why you should consider taking a group lesson. Here’s why. Learn From Other Riders Taking a group lesson gives you a chance to see other riders...
5 Tips To Find The Right Distance To Jump
Do you have trouble finding the right distance to a jump? Finding a distance is one aspect of jumping that countless riders struggle with. If you’re having a hard time finding the right distance, try out these five tips. Count Strides Out Loud Many instructors tell riders to count down to a jump, starting...
7 Reasons Pony Camp Was the Best
Anyone who was lucky enough to go to pony camp as a child likely remembers it fondly. Here are seven reasons why pony camp was the best. You Got to Ride Every Day Possibly the best part of pony camp was the fact that you got to ride every single day. No more having to...