Like a lot of riders, I live with a long-term back injury that, while wasn’t solely caused by a fall, was certainly exacerbated by one. An injury that sadly wouldn’t have been so bad if I’d...
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On a recent trip to my local tack shop, I noticed that they had a second-hand Western pleasure saddle for sale, and while it was a bargain (at just $250) it was in a terrible condition which started...
Why Do Horses Paw The Ground: 12 Common Reasons & How To Stop It
I recently bought a new horse, a beautiful Appaloosa called Red, who would paw at the ground every time I went anywhere near the feed room. While it didn’t really bother me at first I was worried...
Many horse owners, regardless of whether or not their horses have allergies, are moving away from traditional bedding materials such as straw and are turning to alternatives that have a lower level...
Riding a horse that’s rearing can be a frightening experience and one that many horse riders fear, understandably. While it’s a problem that, hopefully, most of us will never have to deal with,...
I was talking to an old friend the other day about the different nicknames we all have for our horses and how some horses still respond to those names, no matter how obscure they are. This started me...
