Ahhh, so you want to know about the pleasures of maneuvering a bumper pull horse trailer? Bumper pull trailers have many virtues. They are compact, store easily and do a lot with less space. They also are a very versatile hauling device. But maneuvering...
My mare has reached retirement age. I thought this would be a happy time for her, filled with lesson-free pasture time and fun. I quickly realized she wasn’t quite as happy as I believed she would be. She nickered as soon as she heard my truck comin...
Horses have a way of connecting with people who need them. These horse-centered organizations devote their time and resources to help veterans, individuals with limited abilities or autism, and adolescents struggling with mental disorders. Equine therapy...
Remember Schuyler Riley? The American show jumping star who made impressive performances in some of the biggest U.S. equestrian events? This year, Riley made another impressive performance at the prestigious Palm Beach Open in Wellington, Florida. R...
Humans have been riding horses for thousands of years. We have ridden them through deserts, mountains, and forests. They have fought alongside us in wars, helping us win battles, and sacrificing their lives alongside our soldiers. They have worked alongside...
Recently, something has been brought to my attention. I don't own Arabians, and I've only ever seen a couple, mostly from a distance. So I knew about the dished faces, but only from other sources. Friends gossiping about whether or not the face was ...
Riding has always been a daily part of my life. Recent surgeries and rehabilitation have taken me out of the hunt for quite some time. I am now ready to climb back on. I mounted just yesterday and became unexpectedly overwhelmed and quickly exhausted...
One of the most shocking sights any horse owner can discover is a down horse in a barn or grazing area. A horse stuck on its side is a fairly sure sign of problems, especially when it cannot right itself. Horses don’t sleep standing, but they also rarely...
Goodbyes of any kind can be difficult. I remember trading my first horse for another one, and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. My first horse was young and untrained. I couldn't ride her. So, after almost four years of having her,...
“The reason angels can fly is because they take themselves lightly,” – G.R. Chesterton I usually ride with Mary, who is a strictly-business no-nonsense cowgirl. You can tell without being told that she was a former riding instructor. She's lovely an...
Moving hay, fixing fence, training horses, harvesting crops — it’s all in a day’s work in the life of a rancher or farmer. It makes you wonder who has time to do anything else? Especially if you have an interest in going to college. Even as the old ...
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