Are you keeping up with your barn safety habits? When working around horses, things can quickly get dangerous. Here are seven barn safety tips to put to use today; with a little attention to these tips, you can make your barn a safer place for both humans and horses to be. Make Breakaway Crossties Crossties...
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas For Racing Fans
The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner, and racing enthusiasts and horse lovers all over the country will train their eyes on this race. If you want to join in on the celebration, think about hosting a Kentucky Derby party of your own. We've got some great party ideas to help you get started....
5 Retirement Ideas For Your Horse
Retiring a horse is always a sad decision to make, but sometimes you have no choice. Your horse’s age or physical limitations may require that you retire him from his current activity level. Luckily, there are a number of different retirement options for your horse. Here are a few ideas. Find a Younger Rider If...
Quiz: Can You Match The Saddle To The Discipline?
We all know the right saddle is essential. Not just the fit, but the style needs to match the discipline. Some saddles are easily recognizable, while others are a bit trickier. If you fancy yourself a saddle expert, take our quiz below and see if you can match the saddle with the discipline. Share your...
6 Effects A Poorly Fitting Saddle Can Have On Your Horse
You’ve probably heard all about how it’s important that your saddle fits your horse well, but do you really know why? Let’s take a look at six specific effects that a poorly fitting saddle can have on your horse. Spinal Pressure A poorly fitting saddle may put pressure directly on your horse’s spine. Rather than...
Woman And Her Horse Mosey On Up To The Drive-Thru For A "Pony Espresso"
No punchline here! A horse really did go through a drive-up window! Norco, California is known as “Horse Town USA” with good reason – the city has bridle paths everywhere and the business are horse friendly! According to Stacy Westfall, who rode her horse to a coffee shop drive-thru, many of the business have pens...
Breaking News - Nearly 100 Horses Rescued From Texas Floods
Extensive flooding in southeast Texas from heavy rain left nearly 100 horses trapped at Cypress Trails Equestrian Center near Houston this week. Many people stopped their vehicles to get out and try to help the horses by encouraging them to keep going. Some even got into the water to help the horses get to safety....
A Look Back At Seabiscuit’s Final Race
The story of Seabiscuit is one of my favorites from the racing world. A small horse who had been raced too much, too young with little to show for it but a bad attitude and a wariness toward humans. A grandson of Man O’ War, there had to be greatness in there somewhere – he...
Photographer Turns Your Horse Photos Into Fantasies
At some point in our lives, every equestrian has dreamed of riding our horse through an enchanted forest, snow-capped mountain peak or majestic castle. Maybe you wished every day that unicorns or pesgasi were real. Professional photographer Jamie Mammano can give you a truly unique work of art that features you and your horse inside...
6 Essential Spring Horse Care Supplies
The seasons have changed and the spring is here at last. Are you stocked up on the supplies that you will need to care for your horse this spring? The brief list below can help you to get started. Fly Spray Fly spray will become your horse’s best friend every spring. Make sure to purchase...
Quiz: Which Horse Breed Is Your Perfect Mount?
Wondering what breed of horse is your soulmate? Maybe you are looking to buy a horse and wondering what breed to get or want to know if your favorite barn buddy really was meant to be? Well, now you can take our fun quiz and find out which breed of horse is best suited to...
7 Everyday Products You Can Use In Your Barn
If you’re thinking about what supplies to order for the next time you spend time in your barn, then you might want to add some of the below items to your shopping list. These seven everyday items can be very useful around the barn. Duct Tape The uses for duct tape around your barn are...
5 Great Groundwork Exercises To Do with Your Horse
Groundwork is an important part of your horse’s training, and the lessons he learns through groundwork can transfer to his work under saddle. Make sure to do these five great groundwork exercises with your horse to enhance his training. Walk in a Circle This exercise is a good way to begin your groundwork with your...
Strange Animal Laws We Can't Believe Exist
We all know that some strange laws have ended up in our judicial system over the years. Some of them are just outdated but have lingered on because no one has bothered to try and get them changed. Others are just plain strange. When it comes to laws involving animals, the states have some pretty...
5 Spring Trailer Tune-Up Tips
The spring is the perfect time to perform an annual trailer tune-up. You trust your trailer to safely carry your horse, so it’s important to make sure that it always receives the tune-up that it needs. These five spring trailer tune-up tips can help you to get started. Remove the Mats Remove the floor mats...
5 Ways To Build Your Horse’s Confidence At Shows
Horse shows are unusual environments for horses, and they can be a source of anxiety when your horse is new to the situation. It’s up to you to build your horse’s confidence at shows so that competition becomes less stressful and more enjoyable for you both. Choose Your Shows Carefully When building a horse’s confidence,...
6 Ways To Manage Cribbing In Your Horse
Cribbing is a common behavior in horses, but it’s also one that you’ll want to discourage. Horses that crib can damage your barn and fences, but cribbing also has negative effects on the horse’s health, such as tooth damage and potential colic episodes. Try out these six ways to manage your horse’s cribbing. Use a...
Hospice Patient's Dream Of Meeting Budweiser Clydesdales Comes True
Crossroads Hospice has an incredible program called Gift of a Day, where they grant a wish to a patient in their care. Marion Roberts, a 95-year-old patient, has just one dream – to see the Budweiser Clydesdales at their home in Warm Springs Ranch and to “rub noses with them.” Roberts is an equestrian herself, having...
4 Ways To Get Rid Of Tack Mildew
Have you ever walked into the tack room only to find your tack covered in a yellowish-green mildew? Mildew can quickly grow on tack when there is extra humidity in the air, or when the tack sits unused for a period of time. These tips can help you to get rid of tack mildew. Clean...
6 Important Tips For Keeping Dogs Safe Around Horses
It can be so nice to be able to bring your dog to the barn with you. He can accompany you on a trail ride and can keep you company while you’re doing chores. When you have a dog around horses, though, it’s important to keep him safe. Here are some tips that can help...
6 Ways To Keep Riding In College
Are you concerned about being able to ride while in college? College means a major lifestyle change, and many people stop riding during their time at college. That doesn’t have to be the case, though – here are six great ways that you can keep riding in college. Join the Riding Team If your college...
Quiz: Can You Identify The Horse Coat Color?
It’s truly amazing the colors that horses come in. I feel like when I was kid, horses came in bay, black, grey, red (sorrel/chestnut) and paint. Now, you see cremellos and perlinos, silver bays and silver dapples – the list goes on and on. Some of these colors are easy to recognize while others just...
6 Interesting Facts About The Bashkir Curly Horse
All horses are beautiful, with distinctive traits that make them special. But this breed has something just a bit more – a distinctive curly coat – that might make them the most unique horse of all. And definitely in the running for cutest! While you may be able to recognize one by its curly coat,...
6 Ways To Keep Your Horse Healthy While Traveling
There are tons of activities that you can take part in when you travel with your horse – from clinics to horse shows to trail rides, traveling with your horse opens up all sorts of opportunities. Before you load up your trailer, though, check out these six tips to help you keep your horse healthy...
How To Remove Mold From Tack & Prevent It From Returning
Those of us who live in humid and/or wet climates know that it can really wreak havoc on our expensive tack. In these climates, tack can become moldy over time. I live in the Northwest of the United States, so I know wet. I just recently went to look for a piece of tack only...
7 Interesting Facts About Lipizzaner Horses
Just like the Friesian is known for being the black beauty of the equine breeds, the Lipizzaner is known for its glistening pale coat and incredible grace at performing amazing high school dressage. If you grew up a horse lover, chances are you may even know a bit about their history from Disney’s classic Miracle...
Unicorns WERE Real But Not What We Hoped
I have to admit, I got chills when I heard that there were really unicorns…until I saw the photos. My heart sank a bit--as I am sure anyone who ever wished unicorns or pegasi were real felt too. The Elasmotherium, or as some call him, the “Siberian unicorn,” is not a new discovery. The creature had...
DIY Shabby Chic Stall Plates
If you are into shabby chic that mixes style and function, you are going to love this easy to do and inexpensive stall plate for your favorite equine friend. The great part about it is you don’t need to be an artist or be able to paint names nicely (something I definitely cannot do!), in...
6 Great Horse Activities For The Whole Family
Do you love spending time with horses, but regret that you can’t also spend that time with your family? Horses and family don’t have to be mutually exclusive – in fact, there are many horse-related activities that your whole family can take part in. Here are a few ideas to get you started. A Day...
All About The Incredible Art Of Mounted Archery
We’ve all seen movies where someone shoots an arrow from horseback. And it’s impressive to say the least. Two weekends ago, I watched the Rogue Mounted Archers at the NW Horse Expo in Oregon. It was spectacular! Before that moment, I had no idea people competed in mounted archery. But they do. In fact, it...
BREAKING NEWS: California Chrome Is Richest Horse In History - Watch The Race That Clenched The Title!
On Saturday, California Chrome become an even bigger racing legend at the Dubai World Cup held at the Meydan Racecourse in the United Arabe Emirates. How? By winning the world’s richest race, California Chrome became the world’s richest horse. Prior to the race, the five-year-old racing machine already had earnings of over $6.5 million before...
5 Ways To Manage Intestinal Parasites In Your Horse
Intestinal parasites can cause serious issues in horses, from weight loss to colic to malnutrition. Luckily, you can prevent these intestinal parasites from becoming a serious problem. Put these 5 tips to the test. Manage Manure Well Horses generally contract internal parasites from where they live in the manure in pastures. The best way to...