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Cynthia McFarland

Finding the Type of Trailer that is Right for You

Trailers are either straight-load (horses face straight ahead while traveling) or slant-load (horses stand at an angle). While most horses…

11 years ago


Dental Care for Young Horses

Just as with human children, regular dental care is important in young and growing horses. Proper attention to your horse’s…

11 years ago

Surgical Procedures

When it comes to horses, the unthinkable can and does happen. The experience may be incredibly thrilling. You breed a…

11 years ago

Too Hot to Ride?

Summer marks the definitive end of hibernation from cold weather and the return to daily riding and weekend shows. As…

11 years ago

Health for High Performance Horses

Just as meticulous maintenance keeps a high-performance racecar running at top speed, equine athletes need their own "pit crew” to…

11 years ago

Raising the Orphan Foal

Should tragedy strike, would you know how to raise an orphan foal? Learn the basics, so you’re prepared and hopefully,…

11 years ago

A Fine Ride

By some American standards, the Paso Fino is a relatively new breed, having only been introduced to the United States…

12 years ago

Preventing arthritis in senior horses

Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter "Oh, the…

12 years ago

Load ???Em Up

Go to a horse show on any given weekend and you’re bound to see it at least once: a frustrated…

12 years ago

Watch for Eye Problems in Senior Horses

Most people assume vision problems are a given when it comes to aging. Rare is the older person who gets…

12 years ago