By Horse illustrated Staff with the Dude Ranchers’ AssociationA memorable and life-changing vacation should be on everyone’s bucket list. For some people, that vacation would entail a beach paradise or traveling overseas to a foreign country. But for horse lovers,...
When Jill Elbrecht became pregnant with her son Benjamin, she worried about how she would keep her mare Betsy in shape when she could no longer ride. This is how she started thinking about some alternatives to horse ownership.“I...
Years ago, horse shows were primarily defined by whether you wanted to walk/trot/canter (and maybe jump) or walk/jog/lope (and perhaps chase a cow). In contrast, today’s horse show world also includes intriguing opportunities like western dressage, ranch versatility, competitive...
There are several ways to make horse shows fun and exciting for everyone attending. Here are our top 10 ways to make a horse show memorable.Bring along a pit crew. Our first way to make horse shows fun,...
Here is a story about breech dystocia from an experience with a fellow veterinarian:I was driving as fast as I dared. The roads were wet and slippery, and I could feel my tires lose and regain their grip on...
Spending time in nature is an exciting and healing experience. Add a horse to the mix and you get to see the world through different, far more astute, eyes. In fact, the United States’ wilderness areas were defined and...
Lloyds Bank is a British institution with a distinctive black horse as its icon and mascot. This recent ad is part of the bank’s “By Your Side” campaign and features an adult horse and a foal crossing mountains, fields,...
What will the judge look for in a model horse show? If it’s an Arabian class, the judge will look for the ideal conformation and characteristics of the breed, as well as colors allowed. For similar models in the...
I’ve heard it said that insanity can be defined as “doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting a different result.” If you look at it like that, then the horseback riding and the codependency business both have...
A dude ranch vacation is all about the western lifestyle, so don’t be afraid to embrace the “cowboy way.” Even if you’re a total city slicker, you’ll fit right in with classic westernwear, but you have to know what...
