We vaccinate our horses because we want to minimize their risk of contracting a life-threatening and/or infectious disease. Vaccination, however, is not an exact science and should be tailored to each horse’s individual situation. Use this American Association...
The 2018 Land Rover Puissance at the Dublin Horse Show has finally come to an end. However, the huge event has ended in a four-way tie for the first place, with three Irish equestrian riders along with one Brazilian rider sharing the top prize of €28...
Keeping animals is a huge commitment, and it’s not unusual to struggle with balancing animals and family. Horses and the grounds to keep and care for them — well, we all know just how much upkeep, love, and time they need. For many people, it can be ...
I've been thinking about a lot of things since my accident. I have so much more free time now. I think about all kinds of things, but mostly I think about my horses. My Head is Filled With Horses What do I think about them? I think about their hist...
I have spent most of my teaching career teaching beginner riders. I'm one of those rare people who enjoys teaching beginners. Especially the very first few lessons. I think that how riders are taught proper position in their initial lessons makes a huge...
“I headed out to the lower pasture, where my advisory council was grazing…” - Horse Bound by Joanne M. Friedman My own personal advisory council also prefers to graze instead of lecture, but who wants a lecture anyway? It just takes a glance mid-che...
Abraham Lincoln's horse, not to be confused with his son, Robert Lincoln, will likely forever be known as "Old Bob". It has been said that historians can't agree whether the horse's name was Old Robin or Old Bob. Old Bob has become the name that has...
Clinical signs of cancer in horses can be vague, non-specific (such as weight loss, failure to gain weight or fever), and unapparent until the disease is in an advanced state, making it challenging to diagnose. Cancer might be rare in horses compare...
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Selecting which lesson horse your student will ride at each lesson plays a major part in helping them to succeed and reach their goals. In my program, I try to have the student ride the same horse each time for the first three or four lessons. When ...
Justify, the American Thoroughbred champion who made huge headlines, has another big story this year. The famed Thoroughbred racehorse has finally retired from horse racing competition after an undefeated record. The famed Thoroughbred racehorse was...
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