5 Reasons To Never Jump Your Horse
Every time I jump my horse I get into euphoric state of mind. There’s nothing else on earth that can possibly compare to the feeling I get. Now, whenever I’m not riding or jumping it’s all I can think about.…
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Simple Cribbing Solution You’ll Wish You Found Sooner!
Cribbing is a vice that most horse owner’s don’t have to worry about, but if you do happen to have a horse that cribs this is a great solution to try. Swanspool Equine Veterinary Clinic recently visited a client who…
5 Reasons To Take Your Horse Trail Riding
Spring is finally here and there’s no better way to celebrate than taking your horse trail riding! Here are 5 reasons to hit the trail this weekend. 1) Nature is a beautiful thing and you deserve the enjoy it. Whether you’re…
Social Media And The Horse Industry: Why The Cruelty?
You see it all the time on social media: people bashing western pleasure horses, people bashing people who trail ride instead of showing, Hunter Jumpers sticking up their noses at the western “cowboys” and twitter personalities who gain followers from…
I’m A Horse Girl, Not A Jackass Whisperer – Rescue Mules Need A Home
Michelle at HiCaliber Horse Rescue recently posted the following message to their Facebook page. We’ve all been in situation where a horse, or in this case a Mule is just too much for us to handle. Warning – If you click…
50 Horses Poisoned By Contaminated Feed, 13 Have Sadly Passed Away
Fifty horses were poisoned by contaminated feed according to Katie Flanigan, owner of Black Fence Farm in Clovis, California. They are passing away from terrible seizures. Turtle, a horse who competed as a hunter and also gave trail rides to…
What Type Of Horse Show Prepper Are You?
Show season is gearing up and with our horses shedding we are getting the itch to get in the show ring. This time of year we are all setting up our schedule of what shows we are going to, asking…
#RideForOlivia Mosaic Is A Beautiful Tribute To A Rider Who Lost Her Life Doing What She Loved
17 year old equestrian Olivia Inglis passed away while riding her horse Coriolanus during a championship 3 Day Event in Australia. Sadly, her horse Coriolanus also passed away shortly after the accident. The hashtag #RideForOlivia was created in her memory…
He Spent His Last Eighty Dollars To Save This Plow Horse’s Life – Together They Wrote History!
On a snowy day in 1956, a beat up plow horse was for sale at an auction. He was purchased by a kill buyer because no one wanted him. The man had already loaded him into the truck when a…
Simple Tips To Get The Most Out of Auditing An Equestrian Clinic
So you have just audited a clinic on XYZ from Mr. Horsemanship and are excited to get back to your barn to try out what you’ve learned. It’s great to be empowered, but how do you know if what you’re…
Death Of Barrel Racer Sparks Debate Over Helmets – Is There A Negative Stigma Associated With Wearing A Helmet?
We all know that riding a horse can be very dangerous. Even if you are on the safest horse in the world, they could still trip and fall. Sadly, that is what happened last week. Lara Dewees was at a…
New Study Reveals Equestrians Are Determined, Enthusiastic, Structured, And Balanced!
A new study conducted by the German National Federation FN, found that riders are determined, enthusiastic, structured and balanced. They found that Equestrians exhibit these positive traits to a much greater extent than people who have other hobbies. I know…
The Opportunities For Young Equestrians Are Endless – From The College Equestrian Team To Oklahoma State University’s Mascot!
“Work hard, Stay humble, and Be kind” something that Paris Nottingham lives her life by. Paris has spent her life showing on the Quarter Horse circuit and has been a lifetime AQHA member. Horses are a family affair and she…
Rescue Horse – A Trainer’s Story
I have recently started working with a 9 year old thoroughbred that was rescued by a lovely organization, HiCaliber Horse Rescue. It sickens me that horses ever end up in situations that require rescuing, but thank God the rescues do…
Dear Horse Trainers – SHUT UP AND HUMBLE YOURSELVES!
Recently NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Zane Davis posted some advise for aspiring horse trainers on Facebook. We think this advise spans across all disciplines. Horse training is not a glamorous sport, it’s hard….really hard! Zane’s words may seem harsh, but…