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Horse Riding and Training

HI Spy: Does Your Horse See a Boogeyman on the Bridle Path?

Forget the lions, tigers and bears. Oh my! More often it’s the trash cans, motorcycles and street signs that make…

16 years ago


Rider Reminders for Jumping

When you’re focusing on your horse, it’s easy to forget about your position in the saddle. Adjust your stirrups to…

16 years ago

Slideshow: A Second Chance for Thoroughbreds

Each year more than 30,000 Thoroughbreds are registered with the Jockey Club. Out of that annual foal crop, one will…

16 years ago

Barn Basics: How to Help the Ex-Racehorse Feel at Home

An off the track Thoroughbred (OTTB) can have a difficult time transitioning from the high pressure routine of the racetrack…

16 years ago

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Keeps Small, Large Animal Programs Innovative

The Mobile Equine Diagnostic Service (MEDS) truck travels throughout  Florida and elsewhere in the Southeast to provide accessible state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities…

16 years ago

4 Fences 7 Ways

Do you desperately wish for an elaborate jump course to practice on at home or at your boarding barn? After…

16 years ago

King of the Hill

Arena work is essential for all types of training. A controlled environment with good, level footing allows horse and rider…

16 years ago

How to Track Your Horse’s Fitness

The average resting heart rate of a healthy, mature horse is between 30 - 40 beats per minute (bpm). When…

16 years ago

HI Spy: Why Do You Compete?

“Oh, there’s always some point in the day when my friends and I will look at each other and ask…

16 years ago

Back Country Horsemen of America helped improve trails from coast to coast in 2008

Back Country Horsemen of America has always believed in the worth of hard work. Each year, BCHA members dedicate many…

16 years ago