Improve Elasticity in Horse and Rider

In the featured photo, Elisa Müller is riding her 7-year-old Zangersheide

Learning from Young Horses

Several years ago, my Dutch Warmblood gelding was nearing retirement, and

The Half Halt Simplified

What is a half halt? Half halts balance your horse by

Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior?

Q: Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior?


Get your horse ready for long summer rides

Q: Can you outline a simple fitness program I can start

Best Soaking Boots for Horses

If you are an equestrian, having soaking boots for horses available

Best Riding Horse Breeds Revealed!

When choosing the best riding horse breeds, there are many to

What Is A Glucosamine For Horses Injection?

If your horse has joint problems, your veterinarian might suggest that glucosamine

Clearing up chronic rainrot

Q: Every winter, within a few weeks of putting blankets on my

How to Overcome Riding Injuries

Over a 25 year span, I’ve had more than my fair

Why do fatal cardiac events occur in horses?

Belgian researchers are investigating the factors that put horses at risk

Are Markings Inherited?

Q: I understand that many people breed for coat color and they

Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing

My veterinarian recently diagnosed my 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare that competes

Why Do Horses Buck?

Skippy was almost aptly named. He didn’t skip, but he did

One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds

Many owners are using bits that do not fit, new research suggests, as the importance

13 bridles you might like in your tack room

The best bridles for your horse won’t be the same as the best

A new way to evaluate loss of muscle mass in horses

A new scoring system developed by researchers at the University of

When Resistance Develops Suddenly

When a horse becomes resistant out of the blue, it’s important

How to easily improve your dressage test…and your score

Nail your first halt

A good first impression

Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles

The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed on June 4 that a

Third California Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1

On June 6, a 7-year-old Holsteiner mare in San Mateo County,

Longe Lessons at the Spanish Riding School

Having a good seat is a way of life at the

Tongue Resistance in the Dressage Horse

Q: My 9-year-old gelding has a habit that seems to be getting

What Is The Best Type Of Goat For Horse Companion?

If you’re trying to find a new friend for your horse, you

15 Fascinating Facts About Horses

Horses Sleep Standing Up Daniel Valla Frps / Getty ImagesYes, horses can

Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves

A competitor who says he or she has no pre-competition jitters either isn’t

5 Exercises with Margie Engle

Graystone Stables in Berwick, Maine, buzzed with early-morning activity: Terry Golson,

Why Turnout Is Important for Your Horse

Horses are healthiest and happiest outdoors in their pastures. There are

Meeting Horse-Whisperer Jean-Francois Pignon

We are in the infectious company of Jean-Francois Pignon. His six black