The Half Halt Simplified

What is a half halt? Half halts balance your horse by

What You Should Know When Buying a Horse

With horses, purchasers are primarily concerned with issues of lameness, respiratory

Cryo Guns for Treating Horses

Most equestrians are familiar with the benefits of using cold to

Brazil Names Eventing Team For World Championships

Brazil has announced its team for the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships, to

USEF Announces Team For FEI Jumping Nations Cup Ireland

The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced the athletes selected to represent the

Riden With Biden Strolls in Deputed Testamony

Cash is King and LC Racing’s Ridin With Biden , second to First Captain  in

City of Light Sires First Winner at Ellis Park

Multiple grade 1 winner City of Light   was represented by his first winner

Cooler Limoni

Cooler Limoni – this stylish cooler rug from the Limoni collection

Trail Riding at Gillespie Ranch, New Mexico

Kent and Susan Gillespie run a breeding operation of about 15

Trail Riding at Fiddler’s Green Ranch, Florida

If you want to get away for a trail riding weekend,

Why Does My Dressage Horse Crunch the Bit?

Question: I am new to dressage and am working on the idea

Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior?

Q: Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior?


NYRA Shifts Belmont Fall Meet to Aqueduct

Fans who said goodbye to racing at Belmont Park on July 10, will

Nest Continues Successful Line of Females

What exactly might constitute a “Filly Triple Crown” has never really

How To Diagnose Heaves In Horses

If your horse has a respiratory problem, you might be wondering how

Potomac Horse Fever Map – Where Is This Disease Found?

If you’re concerned about your horse being infected with Potomac horse

Planning a Holiday on Horseback

Any equestrian vacation, especially one involving long-distance travel, represents a considerable

Get your horse ready for long summer rides

Q: Can you outline a simple fitness program I can start

How To Tie A Horse Safely To A Post Or Rail

When it comes to horses, they are large and unpredictable creatures!

Building A Hitching Rail For Horses

Ever seen a horse tied to a hitching rail and thought you’d like

Heywoods Beach Upsets Tizamagician in Cougar II

After finishing a well-beaten third to Tizamagician  in last year’s Cougar II Stakes

Taiba Ran a ‘Gallant Race’ in Haskell, Baffert Says

Taiba may not have won the July 23 TVG.com Haskell Stakes

Best Soaking Boots for Horses

If you are an equestrian, having soaking boots for horses available

How To Wear Spurs – Everything You Need To Know About Using Spurs On Your Horse!

Spurs are a useful training aid for horses but need to

How Much Weight Can A Draft Horse Carry?

We all know that horses are very strong and able to

Horse Training: What Does Green Broke Mean?

If you are looking at taking on a new horse, you

Eye problems in older horses

As your horse gets older, his graceful figure may give way

Weighing Your Horse Without a Scale

You’ll never hear your horse fretting, “Does this saddle pad make

Florida horse positive for strangles

The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a 3-year-old Quarter

West Nile virus in California

On July 13, the California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed

Donaldson-Aitken’s Derby dedication

Tyler Donaldson-Aitken’s pedigree includes a Group 1 winning jockey and countless

Vale Spieth

Breeding operation Aquis Farm is mourning the loss of its promising

Best Riding Horse Breeds Revealed!

When choosing the best riding horse breeds, there are many to

What Is A Glucosamine For Horses Injection?

If your horse has joint problems, your veterinarian might suggest that glucosamine

10 keys to equine gut health

A horse’s gastrointestinal (gut) health begins with not only what he is

Is muscle weakness inevitable in old horses?

Q:  I have a 16-year-old gelding who I adore and plan

Eggbutt Flexi Soft

For more information please click here: Royal Equestrian – Eggbutt Flexi

Cavallo Insignis Slim Riding Boots

For more details please click here: Royal Equestrian – Cavallo Insignis

Fjord Horse: Breed Profile

The Fjord horse, sometimes called the Norwegian Fjord Horse, has a

Ireland, Brazil, Germany And Sweden Name World Championship Teams

Three countries announced their teams for the Agria FEI Jumping World

Lost and found in America

A pamphlet I read in a truck stop described this part

Night Vision

As you stumble around a dark pasture with a flashlight on

Determining What It May Cost to Board Your Horse

Boarding a horse may seem like an expensive way to keep a horse,

Understanding Your Horse’s Sense of Smell

Horses have a much better sense of smell than we humans. If

Baffert-Trained High Connection Wins Los Alamitos Derby

As comebacks go, Bob Baffert couldn’t have asked for a better

Flotus to Target Nunthorpe Stakes

Flotus  will skip Goodwood for York, and trainer Ed Crisford believes the

Anne Hooded Jacket – Navy

Click here for more information: Royal Equestrian – Anne Hooded Jacket

Clearing up chronic rainrot

Q: Every winter, within a few weeks of putting blankets on my

Horse and goat friendship charms TikTok

There’s a lot to not like on social media. And then

Is Grass Low In Protein? Horse Grazing Nutrition Explained!

Is grass low in protein or high? What about carbohydrates and

How Do Horses Give Birth? – 3 Stages

It’s a question that many horse owners have pondered – just

The Scoop on Ration Balancers

You’ve probably heard of ration balancers when talking about equine nutrition,

Denmark Wins First-Ever FEI Dressage Nations Cup At CHIO Aachen While U.S. Finishes Seventh

Denmark recorded a historic victory at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup

2022 CHIO Aachen Opens with Dressage Horse Inspection & STAWAG Opening Competition

Aachen, Germany – The 2022 CHIO Aachen is in full swing, entertaining

Gunite Scores in Maxfield Overnight at Churchill

Winchell Thoroughbreds’ homebred Gunite  gamely turned back the challenges of My Prankster  and Hoist the Gold  in

European Contenders Prepare for Belmont Derby, Oaks

Eight European contenders representing three nations cleared quarantine July 3 and jogged the wrong

Equine Transition and Adoption Center Pilot

Launched in late 2021, the ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center

Equine Poison Prevention

Experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center have compiled a

Why do fatal cardiac events occur in horses?

Belgian researchers are investigating the factors that put horses at risk

Are Markings Inherited?

Q: I understand that many people breed for coat color and they

What Can I Do With a Yearling?

What can you do with a yearling? What should you train

How to Tell a Horse’s Age by Its Teeth

Many people think that you can tell a horse’s age by

Watch Why They Won: Sterling Malnik Tops USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic

Sterling Malnik topped a field of nearly 100 to win the USHJA

One Eyed Wonders

Horses are magnificent and intelligent creatures who can all achieve great

Giving Animals a Voice

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is already well established. The emerging scientific discipline

Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing

My veterinarian recently diagnosed my 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare that competes

Why Do Horses Buck?

Skippy was almost aptly named. He didn’t skip, but he did

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins Second Place at FEI Dressage Nations Cup – The Netherlands

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team had a

One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds

Many owners are using bits that do not fit, new research suggests, as the importance

13 bridles you might like in your tack room

The best bridles for your horse won’t be the same as the best

Stay Hydrated During a Summer Training Session

When summertime rolls around, the sun is blazing, humidity is high,

Which Vaccines Are Needed?

These diseases include West Nile Virus, and Eastern and Western Equine

A new way to evaluate loss of muscle mass in horses

A new scoring system developed by researchers at the University of

When Resistance Develops Suddenly

When a horse becomes resistant out of the blue, it’s important

Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes 14th at CCI5*-L Luhmühlen

Karl Slezak of Tottenham, ON, and Fernhill Wishes (Chacoa x Gildawn

Improvements Needed in Equestrian Sport

World Horse Welfare – an international charity that strives to support and

Saddlebag Checklist

You’ve heard the old adage, “If a horse can get hurt

Trail Horse Hoof Care

Best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound

5 Steps for Equine Weight Loss

Help your horse shed his excess pounds safely


Easing Equine Aches with Liniment

Old-time horsemen relied on liquid suspensions of herbal extracts known as

Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders

When I do a clinic, participants over 40 often apologize for

Dates And Locations Announced For 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships

The U.S. Dressage Federation has announced the selected dates and locations for

Combined Driving Athlete Pathway Program Updates

Emerging Driver Program Grants

The Emerging Driver Program

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT WEC

This week World Equestrian Center – Wilmington welcomes the Region 13 Sport

Boarding Disputes and The Law

There is nothing more discouraging for a barn owner than a

BEN ATKINSON: STABLE TO SCREEN

Growing up on a cattle farm in East Yorkshire, England, Ben

War Horses: Tales from Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine.

Chromium: What is It and Why Do Horses Need It?

You may recall the movie Erin Brockovich, where the carcinogenic chemical hexavalent

How do you achieve “thoroughness” in early training?

In this article, we will be concentrating on the basic concept

How to easily improve your dressage test…and your score

Nail your first halt

A good first impression

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles

The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed on June 4 that a

Third California Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1

On June 6, a 7-year-old Holsteiner mare in San Mateo County,

Tongue Resistance in the Dressage Horse

Q: My 9-year-old gelding has a habit that seems to be getting

What Is The Best Type Of Goat For Horse Companion?

If you’re trying to find a new friend for your horse, you

15 Fascinating Facts About Horses

Horses Sleep Standing Up Daniel Valla Frps / Getty ImagesYes, horses can

Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves

A competitor who says he or she has no pre-competition jitters either isn’t

When Do Racehorses Retire?

Horse racing has a long and rich history, being one of the

Recognizing and Preventing Exhaustion in Horses

Exhausted horse syndrome refers to a range of metabolic and physiologic

Redirect a Herd Bound Horse

As herd animals, horses naturally find security in being with other horses.

Feeding Sweet Potatoes instead of Carrots as Treat for your Horse?

Both sweet potatoes and carrots can be offered to your horses

The Blood Knot

Many people find the blood knot equally frustrating and functional.

Copper Meadows Stops Hosting Recognized Horse Trials

After 22 years of hosting and organizing the Copper Meadows Horse

BEN EBELING & INDEED REACH FOR THE STARS IN GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE CDI3* AT WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER DRESSAGE III

Photo by Q2 Photography.

Under the lights of the

Carbohydrates 101 for Horses

From glucose to frustose to lactose–not to mention a laundry list

Myths and Truths Of Equine Cribbing

Cribbing is a behavior seen when a horse puts his teeth

A gift horse indeed: Equestrian vaulting opens doors for special needs children

The first time Jarred Sallus tried equestrian vaulting, he was with

How Much Food is Enough?

Ideally, a horse will have constant access to high-quality forage in

Why Turnout Is Important for Your Horse

Horses are healthiest and happiest outdoors in their pastures. There are

‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph

The owner of a trailer that came loose when her towbar came off

2020 Upperville And Loudoun Benefit Shows Postponed

Officials at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show and the Loudoun Benefit

Chatwin’s Back In Action And Winning At Twin Rivers

It was almost 20 years ago that the Baxter family purchased 500

Throwback Thursday: Living Legend Col. John Russell

In honor of Col. John Russell’s 100th birthday on Feb. 2, we’re

Give Support, Get Support: The Palm Beach Auction Steps Up For Kevin Babington

Aug. 30, 2019, started as just another horse show day for Juan

A Day In The Life With: Liz Arbittier, Large Animal Vet And Small Dog Enthusiast

Liz is an assistant professor in the clinical equine field service at

You’ve Got to Believe It: Gymnastics With Kirsten Coe

“Believe it; you’ve got to believe it,” Kirsten Coe said to more

This Esme Meets Teddy the Shetland at Olympia

YouTube Sensation This Esme headed to the world famous London Olympia Horse

Scholtens Supreme in Mechelen

Emmelie Scholtens and Desperado came out on top in the FEI Dressage

Deusser and Killer Queen Rock Mechelen

Daniel Deusser thrilled the crowd in Belgium with a glorious display in

Meeting Horse-Whisperer Jean-Francois Pignon

We are in the infectious company of Jean-Francois Pignon. His six black

Rambo® Stable Blanket w/ Nylon Lining (400g Heavy)

The Rambo stable blanket is our classic stable blanket with nylon lining.

PS of Sweden Noseband Flying Change

The wide, anatomical design of the noseband allows full freedom for the

PS of Sweden Hoodie, Kylie, Grape

This fall’s most perfect hoodie, a great match both with our latest

PS of Sweden Browband Bold Prosecco

A gorgeous browband with large light-golden crystals. Our patented Click It™ design

Trailering Your Horse: Tips from Valentina Cowgirl

YouTube sensation Valentina Cowgirl shows us some tricks on getting our horse

Thailand’s Home Glory

Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea each won gold in the

Six Tips for Equestrian Photographers

As part of a new series in which we speak to the

A Bright Future for Portuguese Dressage

This year, four riders took Portugal to the next level in international

Rhino® Wug Pony (200g Medium)

Unique barrier technology has a 1000D polypropylene outer which protects the waterproof

Double Bridle, Patrik Kittel by PS of Sweden

The revolutionising Patrik Kittel double bridle is here! PS of Sweden has

Olbia Brown Riding Boots with Paula Top

If you love brown riding boots then you won’t want to miss

PS of Sweden Breeches, Robyn, Chocolate

The perfect choice for the perfect ride! Robyn has it all. Perfectly

PS of Sweden Bridle bag & Browband cover

BROWBAND COVER Embroidered cover with polyester lining on the inside, fleece on

PS of Sweden Browband Bold Merlot

A gorgeous browband with large Merlot colored crystals. Our patented Click It™

PS of Sweden Bridle, Paladin

Anatomical and stylish best-seller! This innovative bridle is a mixture between our

One If By Land, Two If By Sea: Air Horse One

Dear Rita,
Devoting one’s life to pursuit of top sport often requires

A PSA: Get An HSA

Whenever I go through a crisis, I always ask myself, “What can

4 Prong Cleaning Hook

Four prong metal hook for cleaning or storing bridles and leather goods.

CARR & DAY & MARTIN FLYGARD CITROMAX INSECT REPELLENT

Flygard Citromax has a natural water-based formula containing citriodiol for safe, long-lasting

Crypto Aero- More Than feed

We tested Crypto Aero on our own horse and we definitely can

Back From The Brink: Conspicuous Goes From Deathbed To Maclay Finals

Emma Fletcher was sitting at the table at her aunt’s house for