"Niiiiice horsie. Gooood horsie."Among seasoned equestrians, "husband-proof” refers to a horse that anybody’s spouse can ride safely, regardless of his horse-handling experience—or lack thereof. Generally, this kind of horse is purchased by a woman who has finally convinced her...
Q: What are some tips for introducing my kids to horses and riding? I want them to love riding but don’t want to do too much too soon and end up pushing them away.
A: Riding is a lifelong...
I’ll admit it—I’m not a big thrill-seeker. For example, when the county fair comes along in the summer, you won’t find me riding the roller coaster or Ferris wheel. Instead, you'd probably find me looking at the rabbit and...
I can keep my horsey side down to a dull roar when necessary. I try not to chew uninterested laypeople’s ears off about breeches, I graciously exclude my husband from tack shop trips (unless it’s on the way, of...
It’s National Day of the Cowboy! Yippee-ki-yi-yay!In honor of this day, we decided to spend a little time remembering one of the all-time greatest Western movie stars—and King of the Cowboys—Roy Rogers. There are so many reasons to like...
If you’re a people person with a passion for horses in need, running an equine adoption facility may be the perfect fit for your skill set. Karen Gustin, Executive Director for the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) in Nicholasville,...
Behind every great horse is a team,” says a dramatic Irish voiceover. "A team committed to going the extra mile not some of the time, but each and every time.”He’s talking about racehorses, but the sentiment certainly rings true...
There’s plenty of chatter these days about the damage Disney may or may not have done to create unrealistic expectations about life, men, the practical nature of animal sidekicks, and—perhaps most damagingly—hair (See generally The Internet). Happily for us...
Today, July 15, is National I Love Horses Day! Officially, anyway. We all know that every day is a good day to love horses, but today is extra special because we can brag on and gush about our horses...
I love my horses, and I wouldn’t trade them any others. That said, we all have horse breeds that we daydream about owning or riding in a perfect world. Here is a look at some of the horse breeds...
