Stress. It’s a word that seems synonymous with today’s culture. It’s almost like if you’re not stressed, you’re not breathing. Or is it just me? But how do us equestrians stress less?As a working mom, trying to balance work,...
My back was hurting again, and my neck was so sore that I could barely turn my head. Trying to load my heavy X-ray unit into the back seat of my SUV was torture. If I balanced the equipment...
All horses are exposed to the five potentially fatal core diseases—West Nile virus, Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, tetanus, and rabies. However, of these core diseases, rabies presents the most serious threat for horses, because it’s 100% fatal. Yet,...
When I walked into the barn last weekend, six people were crowded in the aisle in a tight cluster, doing nothing. We are a fun, chatty barn, but we’re also busy, so people tend to chat as they do...
When the Spanish came to conquer the New World in the 1400s, they did more than war with native cultures and ransack their gold. They also brought horses with them—special gaited horses that would go on to populate the...
It seems you can’t watch a TV show or movie these days without seeing scenes filmed with a drone. This unique perspective is able to spark our imagination and give us a view of the world normally reserved for...
Read to learn about horse industry careers that don't require a college degree.When it’s time for a career change or to take on a part-time job, horse enthusiasts often consider equine-industry vocations as a way to combine a love...
We've all got to-do lists, dirty dishes in our sinks, loads of laundry to do, unwashed cars, errands to run and groceries to get. Each and every one of us have 168 hours in a week to manage everything...
As a photojournalist, I have made a career as a riding vacation junkie. In my opinion, having the opportunity to experience little pockets of the world the typical tourist never ventures into with my rump in a saddle and...
Like many equestrians, you may dream of jumping your horse. The sensation of piloting your horse while he takes flight is like none other in riding. Simply put, it’s fun. Plus, the ability to calmly and safely hop over...
