The horse bug doesn’t discriminate, though it certainly seems to favor little girls who still believe in unicorns and fairies. The point is, you and I- the afflicted bug-carriers- know darn well that once well and truly bitten, no amount of ant...
It's almost impossible to know what's going on in your horse's mouth without the help of an equine dental technician or vet, so in this article let's look at some of the more common issues and questions horse owners have about their horse's teeth. W...
In my lifetime of horsemanship, I have always been tagged as horse crazy--or even crazy with horses. As a small girl of 5 or 6, I fearlessly and tirelessly rode a pony of dubious ancestry and character. Our first year together, I rode him as often as...
The Highland Pony is everything that Scotland is – exceptionally tough, hardy, and able to weather through most seasons (even all four in a day)! And although I do love Icelandic ponies, I have to admit my heart is taken by the Highlands. My favorite...
As a child, I remember being really fond of Marguerite Henry’s books, one of my favorites being Misty of Chincoteague. I loved the story of the adventures of a young filly going from the wild to being welcomed as a part of a family. It has been the history...
The New Forest Pony is considered one of the oldest and most popular breeds in Great Britain. It is native to the New Forest, a beautiful historical region between Bournemouth and Southampton in southern England. Known as the “architects of the Forest...
Tourists return yearly to view Virginia’s saltwater cowboys complete the annual pony roundup and swim from Assateague Island to nearby Chincoteague Island. The resort island of Chincoteague is located along Virginia’s eastern shore where a foal auction...
When we think about getting a rescue horse, or rehabbing a horse, we usually think skinny or injured. Fat and in need of weight loss is not usually our first thought. Being overweight can be more deadly to a horse than being thin. This is Leo’s story...
After my last article about the Icelandic pony, I figured I should make one about my second favorite—the hardy Fjord pony. As different to the Icelandic as chalk and cheese, they only share their size and hardiness. The Fjord is something special in...
In an earlier post we had an insight into how Tony the Pony began teaching his new young owner some basic stable manners. She's progressing well for a beginner but there are still plenty of lessons for her to learn when it comes to ridden work. Luckily...
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