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Feature articles appear in bold; the month and page number are listed; columns and departments contain the following abbreviations:(SS) -Skills and Solutions(EA) -English Arena(HH) -Hat to Hoof(MH) -Making Headlines(LH) -Life With Horses(LR) -Life of...
There was a time when virtually every domestic horse was a "working” horse. That’s not to say people didn’t love or appreciate them, but horses had jobs and that was their main purpose.Today, Americans own horses primarily for pleasure....
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Bling. Nowadays it’s found everywhere, from oversized jewelry to bedazzled clothing and embellished manicures. It seems like human nature to be drawn to flashy objects. In the world of horses, the American Paint Horse fills the niche for a...
Horse-care expert Kylie Lyman, who manages Olympic event rider Robert Costello’s Tanglewood Farm in Southern Pines, N.C., says a good pair of clippers, along with organized preparation, practical know-how and a relaxed horse, make clipping easier. Follow along as...
So many times we fall in love for all the wrong reasons. Just as it happens in human relationships, with horses we’re often initially attracted by appearances or preconceived ideas. All too frequently people buy horses based on looks...
Riding your horse without using your legs is like swimming without kicking your feet. You can still keep your head above water, but you’re going to struggle and you aren’t going to get very far. Your legs are the...
A good hunter round seems effortless. Horse and rider coast around the ring, meeting the same, perfect distance to eight jumps. The horse’s rhythm never changes as he starts and finishes the course on the same balanced, even canter...
Equine weight management can be a challenge at any age. Horses of all ages need targeted nutrition to meet their special needs. The senior horse is no exception. In order to keep older horses going strong, special attention is...
Along every riding trail you are guaranteed to encounter a variety of obstacles, from streams that must be crossed and downed logs that must be stepped over to the sometimes ominous and always-closed gate. The ability to work gates...
