Spring is in the air, the flowers are starting to bloom and horseback riders are eager to get back in the saddle. While some brave horseback riders ride throughout the cold winter temperatures, many riders take a break during the...
There are hundreds of poisonous plants in North America and most are very common. Toxicity in horses can be dangerous and even life threatening if not identified and treated quickly. Luckily most of these plants are not attractive to horses...
Show Jumping is an Olympic riding discipline where horses and riders must clear a set jumping course with the lowest number of faults and the fastest time. There are many competition levels for show jumping, ranging from youth up to...
Cross country is where you and your horse get to unleash your inner adventurers. It’s galloping across fields and forests, leaping over logs, banks, ditches, and even sometimes suspiciously decorated flower beds.
It’s one of the most thrilling and challenging tests in horse sport, demanding endurance, speed, precision, and trust between horse and rider. A typical course has 24 to 36 natural obstacles spread over up to two miles of varied terrain, making it a major test of stamina and skill — especially when combined with dressage and show jumping in a full three-day event.
Spring is finally here and with the snow melting a lot of horse owners are seeing the mud emerging. Mud is a mess and can be tough on horses and humans. It is a breeding ground for bacteria, parasites, and...
The long, long winter is finally coming to an end. We are all looking forward to Spring, warmer weather, longer days, and more time in the barn. As the horses start to feel the warmer weather, they will start to...
