Try this routine to help rebuild your fitness as a horse rider.By Debbie Rodriguez and Natalie DeFee MendikRiding is a sport that requires a certain level of fitness for success and safety. The more effort you put in to...
A look at Cavalia’s groundbreaking role in equestrian entertainment, with founder Normand Latourelle.I’ll always remember the sight of Normand Latourelle on a tractor moving mounds of sand against the stable tent during a huge storm when Cavalia was at...
Our fearless vet plays a game of catch as catch can with an untrained donkey.The woman was not someone I knew, but she sounded nice enough on the phone.“Hello, Dr. Diehl. I’m very worried about my donkey. I’ve had...
A riding adventure turns into a full-fledged affair.Riding through a lush meadow in Virginia’s glorious horse trails of Shenandoah Valley, butterflies swarm. Orange monarchs and black-tipped blues flicker and flutter and sweep around the stalks of powdery goldenrod that...
How horses can help improve mental health.When equestrians grow up and move on to adult life, they might find that it doesn’t necessarily include the horses they grew up loving. And that can be a harsh reality. For Barbara...
The crisp clip-clop of steel horseshoes striking stone roads competed with the sound of surf crashing to shore as our group of riders trotted toward Cleggan Beach in Ireland. The Connemara/Irish Cob under me perked up at the smell...
It’s no exaggeration: horses are expensive. That said, you probably have plenty of horse stuff already factored into your budget, like feed and hay, boarding fees, and farrier visits. But what about those inevitable vet bills?Routine vet visits are...
The call was for a pre-purchase exam on a fancy warmblood gelding. The potential buyer would not be present, but his trainer, a woman named Fiona, would be representing him and was authorized to make all decisions on the...
My life changed completely a few months ago. I was in survival mode with my horse boarding business, and mentally it had gotten the best of me for a short time.However, I got a fresh perspective and renewed appreciation...
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To stay on top of their game, athletes adhere to a strict training schedule. However, equestrians are often hampered by weather. Not every rider can take advantage of a covered arena to...
