Spencer is very lucky to be alright after falling through the floor of a horse trailer he was being transported in. Friends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team posted the following message and pictures on Facebook: “Spencer is a very fortunate…
Mr. Pat Ziemer of Magna Wave PEMF was gracious enough to take this time to discuss Magna Wave PEMF and explain exactly how the therapy works. Magna Wave Therapy provides its benefit through the stimulation of cellular metabolism. This may…
If you ride dressage, have you ever wondered what the most popular breeds are? For most, the generic term “warmblood” probably pops into your mind. I got a bit curious as to which specific warmblood breeds were most popular in…
I have to admit I was a bit nervous at the idea of scribing at a dressage show. What if I can’t keep up? What if I get lost in the test? What if I miss a comment or score?…
Those of us who compete on horseback have all felt those performance nerves: sweaty palms, butterfly-filled stomachs, and mind racing at a million miles per hour. We’ve all doubted ourselves: what if I knock down a rail? What if I…
Sometimes the best thing we can do is the most simple of all. We look outside for answers and forget to listen to what our horses are telling us. Cheyenne Harris recently posted this message on Facebook: “I listen to…
Every month I received my copy of Dressage Today magazine, I paged through to find interesting articles regarding training tips. I ALWAYS skipped the rider fitness articles. Why? Maybe because of guilt or avoidance. OK both. I am a rider…
Every rider’s dream is to have unlimited funds to spend on horses and lessons. Unfortunately, the real world can present many challenges and riding may be the lower priority. Some individuals just don’t have the time or funds to support…
Rocking horses always been a loved toy of children. There have been many changes along the centuries since the first ones were made. The first known rocking horses were recorded in Persia and Greece around 400 BC. Around the early…
The 2016 show season is upon us. Well it’s only a couple days into the New Year, but with that comes planning out which horse shows to attend this year. Every year AQHA posts a list around March of the…
We have been hit pretty hard with Mother Nature’s power this year in the way of natural disasters. Poor Texas has gotten hit with flooding, tornadoes, and blizzards all within the same week. It’s hard to predict when most disasters…
Richard Howley was stripped of his win in the under-25 class on his horse Clane K at the Equestrian Liverpool International Show. He was also disqualified from the rest of the competition after he was handed an FEI yellow card…
For some horse people looking for their next mount, the Thoroughbred is the obvious choice. While for many, they are a big ‘no-no’. Here are ten reasons to change your mind. 1. They’ve seen it all. The thoroughbred racehorse is…
Some people keep their horse with a trainer, others board them, and some simply just don’t have the space to keep them at home. For those of us who are fortunate enough to keep our horses on our own property.…
It’s the holidays, and I have a huge list for Santa this season. It’s not saddles, horse blankets, bits or breeches. My Wish is to see less horses going through my local auction and ending up in the kill pens,…
