Arthritis in Horses

Tiz Cha Cha Cha, a Thoroughbred mare, has never travelled to the left. She would get aggressive when competing in dressage, frame or jumping. She would twirl her head and…

The Risks and Signs of Ulcers in Horses

The statistics on ulcers are alarming. Nelda said that ulcers are a common problem in horses who come off the track. Nelda said that Kentucky-bred Bluegrass Bronco, a warhorse with…

Colic in Horses

Colic can be fatal and should be a concern for horse owners. Colic can be as severe as simple abdominal pain or life-threatening and sometimes require surgical treatment. According to…

Choosing a Horse Wormer

Did you know that over 150 types of internal parasites can infect horses? The most common are: pinworms and large strongyles; roundworms; hairworms; stomach worms; bots; encysted small strengths; tapeworms. Horse…

The Story Of Man O’ War

Man o’ War is perhaps the most famous racehorse that has ever lived. During his career, he won 20 of his 21 races, and on that one race he lost,…

The Pony Of The Americas: The Ultimate Youth Mount

The Pony of the Americas, usually shortened to POA, began in 1954 when Shetland pony breeder and attorney Les Boomhower purchased an Arabian-Appaloosa mare that had been bred to a…

Equestrian Inspired Style is Back in Fashion

A day out in the woods with your equine friend is certainly incomplete without adequate riding gear. Riding your horse while sporting the good-old cowboy look of the 80s is…

Choosing the Right Set of Shoes For Your Equine Friend

With the world of horse racing becoming as competitive and challenging as ever, ensuring the safety of your horse is perhaps the most important thing that needs to be taken…

The trainer guide: All you need to know to be a top of the game horse trainer

Careers should be exciting. Your job should drive you to wake up every morning and do what you excel at to make a good living out of it. Horses are…

Miniature Horses as Service Animals

You’ve heard of seeing-eye dogs for the blind, right? How about a seeing-eye horse? Yep. It’s true! Miniature horses are being used as guides for the blind, help animals for…