Congratulations to the 2016 Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event winning team, Michael Jung and Fischerrocana FST. Michael Jung won the event in 2015 on Fischerrocana FST as well. They have broken so many records in the sport and are only…
The 2016 Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event was full of amazing rides and incredible horses. Congratulations to all of the competitors. Just making it to an event of this caliber is a victory in itself. The top 3 placings were…
Teach your horse to count, smile, grab that, follow, backwards. These tricks are all based on positive reinforcement. Remember to reward good behavior and have a little It’s all about love, patience, repetition and good communication. Trick training should be…
A 31-year-old man was out for a trail ride with two friends when lightening struck. Sadly his is horse was killed instantly and the man was thrown off. Firefighters say that the man went into cardiac arrest and a second…
DECATUR (AP) — After missing a series of court appearances in Decatur, a downstate Normal man came up with an old-fashioned way to make sure he was there Thursday for his latest one: He rode a horse. Ronald Blalock II…
Lead changes are something that a lot of riders struggle with. Tempe lead changes are an even bigger challenge. This horse and rider make it look absolutely effortless. They are not only doing flawless lead changes, the rider is also…
As romantic and wonderful as horse training sounds, it’s a tough job. The hours are endless, the pay is low and nothing is guaranteed. Horse trainers do it because of one thing, passion. If you have a great trainer that’s…
Uthopia a 2001 dark bay stallion is going up for auction in Northern Ireland May 27th . As many of you may or may not know, Uthopia is not just your run of the mill stallions, he has a lifetime…
The horse’s performance is greatly affected by where the rider is centering themselves on their backs. When the posture of a rider “looks” correct, yet aids are not executing the correct signals, there’s usually an unevenness in the riders seat bones. It…
There are people who love natural horsemanship and people who hate it. There are also a lot of people who simply don’t understand it. Dave “Showtime” Meyer is back as his character, The Horse Screamer to mock natural horsemanship. [poll…
We’ve all heard stories about ponies bucking kids off. Sometimes it’s hard to find a pony that is really “kid safe” and trustworthy. Thankfully Casey Deary, a National Reining Horse Association Million Dollar rider has two sons that taking on…
It seems like we are always in a hurry. We rush around to work, school, running errands, meeting up with friends. The beauty of horses is they make us take a step back and enjoy the moment. This mustang had…
Elliot served as part of the Massachusetts Mounted Police Force for 15 years. He was loved by his fellow officers and by the community he helped protect. On Sunday, Elliot sadly passed away. He was surrounded by the mounted troopers…
A miniature horse named Shine has a new spring in his step after receiving a rare prosthetic hoof at Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital in April 2016. Shine is believed to have suffered a terrible dog…
Diana Cavender, an experienced horse trainer and member of the award winning Escondido Mounted Posse died Saturday. Diana was riding her horse to a staging area after the Western Day’s Lakeside Parade in San Diego County when her horse spooked…
