Usually when we say a horse is a babysitter, we mean you can put a tiny tot on his back and trust that he’s going to stay calm, steady and slow, regardless of what said tot does up there.This...
We've been talking a lot about getting inspired to ride lately here on HorseChannel. One of the things that we find to be reliably inspiring is seeing the amazing things people are doing with their horses and the incredible...
Checking mares for pregnancy is a big part of my practice. I use an ultrasound machine so that I can be as accurate as possible, since palpation alone usually cannot detect pregnancy problems like twins or early embryonic death,...
When contemplating how much you enjoy riding a particular horse, does the horse’s on-the-ground personality matter? There was a time I think I would have said no, but I’m rethinking this.I usually ride one of two horses in my...
Though it may not seem as altruistic as volunteering to teach children with disabilities to ride or to help an abused horse learn to trust again, there’s no doubt that volunteering at horse shows is meaningful to horse show...
Michelle and John won Hore Illustrated's Ride to the Roses Contest, sponsored by Horse Health Products.When I got the call and found out that I had won the Ride to the Roses Contest from Horse Illustrated and Horse Health...
If you ride an English discipline, chances are good that you own a pair of Kerrits breeches. We talked to Kerri Kent, who started the popular apparel company, to learn about her motivators and more.On learning to ride:
I’ve loved...
Life sure has a way of keeping us on our toes. While most of the time we feel like we have things pretty well in order, there are times that life can seem out of control. Whether it’s a...
Horses are wonderful companions, and they also make fantastic athletic partners! But there are a lot of equestrian sports out there—how can you decide which one is right for you? Why not try our just-for-fun flowchart and see where...
We all have different ways to show our horses we love them, whether it’s supplying them with their favorite treats, scratching their favorite itchy spots or simply sitting quietly with them while they munch on their hay. But there’s...
