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…
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…
Horse trainers are amazing and deserve so much more credit than they get. I know we all think we’re paying so much for our horses, but most of that doesn’t go to the trainer. Trainers work so hard for so…
ST. LOUIS, MO (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2016 – Yijin (Jake) Huang, a 15-Year-Old High School student, is the co-inventor and developer of hardware, software, and tool kits that aim to revolutionize future racehorse thoroughbred training. These developments strive to increase…
YES it can be done!!! When showing on a fashion budget you should classic styles that will last. By that I mean don’t go for the expensive blingy trends that will be in and out like that. Classic fashions include…
Embed from Getty Images Anheuser-Busch has posted the most amazing job opening for horse people. They are hiring a full time and permanent Clydesdale handler for their East Coast Hitch. Job Description: Position is located on the East Coast All…
Each discipline has its own scrutiny that it has to overcome every year. When rules are set in place for each federation, this creates a clear protocol to protect both horse and rider. These rules include the use of certified…
We all hear stories about mother’s doing amazing things for their children and this story is no different. In 2012 the barn at Touchstone Farm caught fire. Two mares with foals were trapped in the paddock around the barn. People…
Leah Lang-Gluscic and her $750 Off The Track Thoroughbred, AP Prime are back to compete for the second time at the nation’s most exciting 3 Day Event. Watch their dressage at the 2016 Carolina International below. They certainly look ready…
Winter is long and boring in Wisconsin. As a former Missourian, I have never become accustomed to the long Wisconsin winters. My trainer/best friend and I discussed auditing various clinics that were close to add some interest and break the…
The next time you feel like you’re too old to do something, think about Walt Gervais. Walt didn’t start riding till he was in his mid 50’s and at age 72 was competing in preliminary eventing! In this photo he…
One parent’s answer to the question, “Why Do You pay so much money for your kids to do horse riding?”. “One of my friends asked “Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do horse riding?” Well I…
Breeding season is here and for a lot of horse owner’s it’s a very tempting season. There are good reasons and bad reasons to breed a mare. Below are 5 of the worst reasons that we hear time and time…
Top quality horsemanship requires a working knowledge of the many surfaces and types of footing that equestrians can train their horses on. Poor arena footing can damage joints, soft tissue, muscles, hooves, and the respiratory and vascular system. Creating the…
Recently I’ve been on the hunt for a new place to keep my horse. I’ve searched high end, low end and everything in between. Regardless of price point, these are 5 things that every facility should be doing. 1) Providing…
