The lope can be one of the most difficult gaits to master. Riding the lope requires that you relax, which is difficult to do when you’re thinking about twenty different things at the same time. Try out these six methods to help yourself relax at the lope. Breathe Rather than focusing on your riding, focus...
Weigh In: Horse Tubing, Crazy Fun Or Just Crazy?
Riding in the snow is fun, but, taking your cart horse out is nearly impossible unless you own an expensive sleigh. So what do you do to exercise your cart horse during those snowy months? Some people apparently horse-tube! It’s exactly as it sounds and I have to admit, in my 30 years of being...
Horse Mane Tips: 5 Ways To Tame Your Horse's Mane
Your horse’s mane can often times be a knotted and windblown mess. But thankfully, there are horse mane tips to keep those flowing strands in check. What do you do to tame the mane and get it ready for the show ring? Here are five tips which can help you to tame your horse’s mane....
7 Tips To Keep Your Horse Safe In The Pasture
Your horse spends a good deal of his life in the pasture, so you’ll want to ensure that his time there is as safe as possible. Put these seven tips to use to help keep your horse safe in the pasture. Keep Turnout Groups Consistent As much as you can, try to keep your horse’s...
8 Fascinating Facts About The Quarter Horse
The American Quarter Horse is one of America’s most popular breeds. Today, the breed is used for almost every discipline – from barrel racing to dressage, and everything in between. But how well do you know the history of the Quarter Horse? See if you know the following facts about this versatile breed. #1 –...
Horse Photobombs Little Girl--And It's Great!
We all know that horse's love to flash us those pearly (or sometimes not so pearly) whites from time to time. There are few reasons why horses do this, but sometimes it can crack us up! For one little girl that was recently having her photo taken with an impressive Clydesdale horse, she may have...
5 Ways To Help Your Horse Grow A Better Tail
Are you envious of the long, thick, luxurious tails that other horses have in the show ring? Is your horse’s tail thin, dull, and scrawny in comparison? Let’s fix that – here are five ways that you can help your horse grow a better tail. Detangle Gently Tails grow slowly, so it’s important to preserve...
7 Tips For Safely Lunging Your Horse
Lunging is a popular tool when training horses, but it can also be dangerous when done incorrectly. Be sure to follow these seven tips to help keep yourself and your horse safe during lunging. Use Proper Equipment The first step that you can take in safely lunging your horse is to use proper equipment. Outfit...
This Horse Parody To Adele's "Hello" Will Have You Cracking Up!
C'mon, everyone is parodying or covering Adele’s hit song “Hello”... you knew someone was going to do this eventually! But what you may be surprised at, is how true it is! It’s cold, it’s muddy, it’s wet and that horse just won’t come in from the field. Despite practically begging and throwing carrots at him....
These 3 Photographers Are Dedicated To Capturing The Beauty Of America's Wild Horses
Whenever anything is debated, both sides tend to get “ugly.” Each passionate about their beliefs, they focus on negativity to try and win the battle. This is definitely the case with what should be done with America’s Wild Horses. The conversations, images, and videos are all very dark. The three photographers of Strong Women, Wild...
8 Things You May Not Have Known About Arabian Horses
The Arabian horse is a sight to behold and one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds of all. Their dished faces, high tail set, and graceful carriage is something that horse lovers everywhere have come to admire. These stunning horses are often a favorite subject for photography, painting, books, and movies. If you’re a...
6 Tips for Handling An Equine Health Emergency
You arrive at the barn to find that your horse is seriously sick or injured. You know you have to call the vet, but what else should you do? Here are six tips to help you handle an equine health emergency. Withhold Food and Water As a general rule of thumb, you shouldn’t let a...
5 Tips To Safely Change Your Horse’s Feed
Horses have highly sensitive digestive systems, and feed changes can lead to issues like digestive upset, colic, and even founder. These five tips can help you to safely change your horse’s feed. Make Sure a Feed Change Is Nutritionally Appropriate Before you begin to change your horse’s feed, make sure that the feed you will...
6 Reasons To Do Groundwork With Your Horse
Riding is easily our favorite part of being around horses. There's no greater thrill than sitting confidently in a saddle as you and your horse fly over the land. It takes skill, stamina, and teamwork to be a good rider, but not all of your horse's training happens with you in the saddle—at least it...
7 Rules For Proper Hay Storage
As the diet of choice for most horses, hay is a valuable commodity among horse owners. We research the best suppliers and panic when our stockpile runs too low. But if we care about our hay so much, why does it often go to waste? It's all too common for horse owners to lose entire...
New Year’s Resolutions For Equestrians
Have you been thinking about a new year’s resolution? Many of us look for goals we can share with our horse because it helps us keep them. After all, everything’s better when it involves our equines, right? So, if you are having trouble coming up with a resolution this year, take a look at our...
These 8 Miniature Horse Carts Are Totally Adorable!
We can all appreciate how awesome some of the carriages and carts we see at shows and parades are. But when they are miniaturized for a mini horse, they become absolutely adorable. Big horses might look impressive pulling their full-sized counterparts, but they can’t beat the tiny versions when it comes to cute! Do you...
Mini Horse Gets A Totally Unique Present For Christmas!
It's not only us humans, who get chilly in winter. Horses endure the elements in the great outdoors, so they can get especially cold in those winter months. But, that doesn't mean that we don't do things to help keep them nice and warm in those winter months. This Christmas, Daffy the mini horse got...
Horses Meet Skateboarding For A Sport Called "Horse Boarding"
No, we don’t mean boarding your horse somewhere, we are talking about “Horse Boarding,” the extreme sport that is sweeping the UK and other parts of the world. According to this BBC documentary the idea is simple: The horse starts at a gallop with a rider, and you (the person following along on a skateboard-type device)...
6 Ways You Can Help Your Horse Live a Longer Life
We’d all love for our horses to live forever. And while that might not be a practical wish, there are things that you can do to help your horse live a longer life. Here are six tips to think about adding to your horse care routine. Work Closely With Your Vet To help your horse...
6 Ways To Protect Your Horse’s Legs
When you think about it, your equine friend's legs are actually quite delicate when compared with the size of his body. We ask a lot of our horses, physically, so it’s important to make sure that we do what we can to protect their legs. Here are six ways to protect your horse’s legs. Warm...
When This Mini Horse Was Rescued, His Hooves Were So Long, They Were Growing Into His Legs
Cider was (thankfully) surrendered to the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) by the owner of a southern Ohio farm after a neighbor gave the organization a tip about the poor horse’s condition. With one look at him, it was clear that Cider had not been receiving proper care. According to the news story,...
BREAKING NEWS - America’s Wild Horses Are Safe Thanks To Congress
If you are a lover America’s amazing wild equines – including horses, donkeys, and burros – than you may have been closely watching the news to hear if our horses would be safe from threat of slaughter houses on our own soil. Well the news is in and it’s great! The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...
Horse Learns Tricks With A Click
Equestrians know horses are smart, we’ve seen them think through problems and figure out new skills. But Peggy Hogan and her team took their training to a whole new level when Hogan learned about clicker training. Since then, she has used shaping, capturing, luring and targeting methods to teach horse behaviors ranging form agility to...
Kids Ride Shetland Ponies For The Cutest Horse Race You've Ever Seen!
Horse racing is fun, exciting, and even stunning, but it’s not usually thought of as “cute.” After all, those powerful thoroughbreds with serious mounts would hardly appreciate the term of endearment. But there is one horse race in the world that can definitely be described as adorable! It’s the Shetland Pony Grand National, and up until now,...
Rare Gypsy Vanner Rescued With Group Of Other Equines Who All Need Your Help
On December 18th, 2015, Horse Plus Humane Society rescued an emaciated 14.1 hand registered Gypsy Horse, named Liberty Hill's Lucky Seven, who was seized by the Lewis County Sheriff Department. He weighed a mere 628 lbs on the weight tape, making him less than 65% of his ideal body weight. He was very malnourished and...
5 Clydesdale Horse Facts You Might Not Have Known
We see them every Super Bowl and Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. For some, Clydesdales are synonymous with Budweiser, and that’s about it. But there is a lot more to this beautiful, gentle giant than its marketing prowess. Below are things you may not have known about the Clydesdale horse. Do you own one? Share...
Snowboarders Rescue A Stranded Horse Trapped In 4 Feet Snow
Celebrating his 21st birthday, Rafael went snowboarding with his friend in El Colorado, Chile. It was the first storm of the year, so they were really excited to slide down through that 4-foot deep snow. While he was going down the mountain, he noticed a strange looking rock from afar... but then suddenly realized it...
5 First Aid Skills Every Horse Owner Should Have
When you own a horse, you can be guaranteed that he will injure himself or get sick at some point during his life. Time to brush up on your equine first aid? Here are five first aid skills that every horse owner should have. 1. Take Temperature It might not be the most glamorous job...
7 Things You Should Be Doing Between Farrier Visits
Our horse’s hooves are important. Barefoot or shod, your horse is only as good as his feet are, so taking good care of them should be on the top of a horse owner’s "to do" list. Aaron Lee, owner of Aaron Lee Farrier Service, is an AFA-certified farrier in Central Vermont. He has competed in...
15 Breathtaking Photos Of Horses In The Winter
Lori Ann is a professional horse photographer in West Michigan who also owns Friesians. She gets a good snowfall where she lives, which allows for a beautiful backdrop for some amazing photography. Wintertime turns our world into a beautiful landscape, with a sparkling white blanket on the ground and shimmering icicles accenting the trees. In...
5 Tips For A Better Sitting Trot
Are you struggling to master the sitting trot? If you find yourself bouncing around uncomfortably, then try putting these five tips for a better sitting trot to use. Lengthen Your Stirrups You may be struggling because your stirrups are actually too short. Try lengthening your stirrups by a hole so that you can allow your...
6 Amazing Facts About The Belgian Draft Horse
Growing up, the draft horses were always a favorite of mine. I loved that they were so huge, and yet so gentle. The Belgian Draft Horse is no exception, with his huge hooves, large body, and gentle spirit. While his looks may make him easy to recognize, here are 6 facts about the Belgian horse...
9 Incredible Before & After Equine Rescue Photos
Have you lost faith in humanity? Not surprising after the last few months – just watching the news is enough to do that to you. As a cure, we have rounded up some amazing before and after rescue photos that will restore your faith – after all each and every one of these equines is...
Boy Gives His Savings To Help Mini Horse Who Was Shot In His Backyard
Max, a two-year-old miniature horse, has not had an easy life. He was rescued at just four months old and he came to live with Julie Nightlinger and her family in Acushnet, Massachusetts. At only 150 pounds, Max is more like a child than a horse, his owner says, living both inside the house and out:...
Meet 2 Amazing Horse Breeds That Are Designed To Survive In Subzero Climates
It’s hard to imagine one of our pampered barn horses, in their thick waterproof blankets and hoods, standing outside in subzero temperatures...and it would probably be hard for them to imagine, too! After all, our Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds, and definitely Arabians, were not developed for cold climates. But some horses were. The Icelandic Horse...
4 Reasons Why Horses Show Their Teeth
Have you ever wondered why your horse pulls back his lips? Or maybe you’ve seen him bare his pearly whites at another equine and you've wondered what he was trying to say? Terri Jay has been around horses all her life and has even operated a therapeutic riding program for over 35 years. She is a professional “horse whisperer”...
6 Tips for Selling Tack Online
There are countless websites where you can sell your tack online. Selling your tack online may be a great option, particularly if you don’t live near a tack shop which offers tack consignment. Here are 6 tips to help you sell your tack online. 1. Research Your Tack’s Value Before you advertise your tack for...
20 Images Of Horse Muzzles To Brighten Your Day
There is just something about a horse’s muzzle. It maybe the velvety softness or the warmth. Or maybe it’s that amazing breath (no doggy breath here!) that just makes your heart skip a beat when you kiss it. Whatever the reasons we LOVE horse muzzles and we asked our iHeartHorses fans on Facebook to share...
Houston Police Department To Recieve Loving Tribute For Fallen Police Horse
By now you have probably heard of Charlotte, the Houston Texas Police Department (HPD) horse that was killed while on duty in a tragic traffic accident. While on duty, Charlotte backed into a truck's wheel well, breaking her leg. Her partner Officer Herrejon suffered three broken ribs, a possible torn rotator cuff and possible torn ligaments...