It’s that time of year again. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the shed, stable or barn needs cleaning. The phrase “spring cleaning” may send younger family members rushing to their rooms for emergency “homework” sessions, but taking...
In the days before automobiles, lawyers and judges still had to make a living. With no one yet spilling hot coffee in their laps while going through a drive-thru, a series of laws limiting the behavior of horses and their riders ended up on the books...
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...
When you're from a long line of ranchers, leaving for college is a pretty big deal. You may be the first in your family to have the opportunity, but university life is a different world from the farm. What’s more, even if your beloved equine companion...
One of the time-honored chestnuts of the writing profession is: “Write what you know.” The modern version trumpeted by bloggers worldwide is: “Write what you love.” If you’re here, that likely means writing about horses. If you’ve got a story to tell...
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) features a stable of two dozen horses, primarily warmbloods, and half as many human officers. These horses know how to thrill a crowd, as they’re employed on both street patrols and at high profile events including...
From tales of the Old West to the absurdity of talking horses, TV shows are often a little off kilter when it comes to portrayals of equine companions. For every Gene Autry or Roy Orbison singing love songs to their steady steeds, there seems to be a...
Accounting for tax season starts as soon as we ring in the new year, and getting taxes started right can save headaches and frustrations as the April deadline nears. One of the biggest questions that faces owners of horses is whether or not the care ...
Not all horse owners have the time or inclination to go on fancy vacations to distant lands or theme parks, but many can appreciate the ability to share time away from home with their favorite steeds. Some vacation destinations are well worth planning...
The science is in! Riding and caring for horses helps develop both your mind and your body. Horsemen already know that both are good for the soul, but worldwide research now proves scientifically that time spent in the saddle, as well as time spent caring...
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