Featured Video: Horse Can’t Get Over How Good Looking He IsVanity is not an appealing trait, but being able to appreciate one’s appearance is a quality few have. Unless, of course, you’re this horse in the video who can’t...
Summer is right around the corner, and while it may have been years since the last time you had a true summer vacation, the long hours of daylight still allow for plenty of time for lounging in the sun,...
Nothing but the best when it comes to feeding our show horses. Why don't we give ourselves the same consideration?
I just got home from a horse show and all I want to do is eat. If you’ve been to...
Q: My horse lives in a big pasture and runs around a lot with his friends in the winter. Does that mean he’s getting plenty of exercise, or should his spring conditioning routine still start as if he’s had...
While a shiny coat begins with proper nutrition, professional horsemen do have some tricks up their sleeves in show day grooming to give their horse’s coats some extra sparkle. Incorporate some or all of these tips into your show-day horse...
Scrambling to locate spurs or hoof polish in your trailer is no way to begin a successful show day and can send your stress level through the roof. There are multiple ways to alleviate this added angst on show...
Freestyle reining is always fun for spectators, but throw a rider like Dan James into the mix, and it can only get better. At last week's Kentucky Reining Cup Freestyle World Championship, the popular clinician and one half of...
There’s more to showing than accumulating ribbons. Competing has to be fun, too. Even if you leave the showgrounds empty-handed, the day should be a rewarding and pleasant experience. These five suggestions should alleviate the most common horse show...
Loop the lead rope around the horse’s neck so that it isn’t dragging on the ground.
Position yourself so that your belly button is...
It’s not always possible to take someone with you every time you leave the farm for a horse show, but showing solo isn’t as daunting as it sounds. If you’re organized and prepared, showing alone can be a very...
