Examine the hitch, chains, and electrical connections.The condition and air pressure of all tires--including the spare--should be checked.
Look for weak spots in the trailer floor, whether it's aluminum or wood.Before purchasing a new trailer or embarking...
A professional body clipper since 1997, Dana Boyd-Miller is most famous for her spectacular clipping designs and patterns.
"I use stencils made of either thin cardboard, such as manila folders or cereal boxes, or mylar plastic from the craft store...
Before you invest in a stable blanket, rain sheet or turnout rug for your horse, make sure you're getting the correct size. The video below shows how to get an accurate measurement.Steps to Measure Your Horse for a Blanket...
Traveling from oversees for the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, can be troublesome for people, but the equine athletes journey in more comfort than the human participants and spectators. While people face cramped seating, security check-ins, and lost luggage,...
If you can't judge a book by its cover, you certainly can't rely on casual observation when it comes to buying a horse. Once you've narrowed the field and found a horse that is a good match for you,...
Once you’ve made the decision to buy a horse, dust off your checkbook because you’re going to need it! Outfitting your new four-legged friend will make a dent in your pocketbook.
Living, breathing horses, unlike Breyer models, generally don’t...
A secure gate attached to a safe and sturdy fence is the only barrier between your horse and all the trouble he can get into should he get loose–a compelling reason to check fencing carefully and often. Some fence...
Having a great new arena is a dream come true, and being able to use it at night is a bonus. But you need to put as much thought into lighting the arena as you did planning it. Michael...
Trailers are either straight-load (horses face straight ahead while traveling) or slant-load (horses stand at an angle). While most horses prefer to travel straight, a slant-load allows for more horses (or a larger tack/living area) to fit in the...
A springtime meadow filled with a rainbow of colors and shades is a lovely sight to behold—except when that meadow is your horse's pastures. Some of the wildflowers and weeds that abound during spring and summer are toxic to...
