"I certainly dreamed of riding as a career—what girl doesn’t dream of going to the Olympics!” says Amy Cairy. Learn what it takes to be involved with marketing in an equine business.Amy isn’t an Olympic rider, but her work...
Learn more on what a pre-purchase exam for a horse is!Q: How can you tell if a horse is healthy before you buy it?A: When a buyer is considering purchasing a new horse, often the veterinarian is called out...
As a horse-crazy kid, you’ve probably been asking your parents for a horse as long as you can remember. And they finally said yes! You are excited for a horse of your own, but where do you start? Follow...
Are you ready for a horse of your own? Here’s a checklist to help you decide if now is the right time to buy your first horse. Before devoting yourself to a full-time search for your first horse, answer...
There are so many things to think about when you’re riding. Is my position correct? Is my horse moving right? But one big factor influencing your horse’s way of going that you may never have thought about is saddle...
Imagine galloping across an open field on an energetic horse, taking your hands off the reins and guiding him with just a shift of your leg and bodyweight. Next, imagine taking your bow and arrow, and—still at a full...
Even though horses are big, strong animals, their legs are surprisingly delicate. The muscles and tendons that make up the legs can get injured quite easily. Your horse might stumble and cut his front leg with his back hoof....
It’s not hard for both you and your horse to work up a sweat while you’re riding. Learn more on how cooling out your horse is important after a ride.A horse’s body temperature is 99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit....
It’s great to get out of the arena and enjoy a fun, relaxing trail ride. Before you hit the trail, keep the following trail riding tips in mind.Safety FirstAlways tell someone where you are going to ride and...
Sometimes water can be scary for even the most experienced trail horses. Water looks different to horses than it does to people. If the water is muddy, horses can’t tell how deep it is. If it’s moving and splashing,...
