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Unclear is Unkind: Approach Training from the Horse’s Perspective

How horses learn and how many people think they learn are often at odds. SALIDA, Colorado, May 31, 2022–Julie Goodnight sheds light on how horses learn from every interaction with a person–for better or worse–in the latest episode of Ride on with Julie Goodnight. (JulieGoodnight.com/Podcast) “No one sets out to teach … Read More

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From My Saddle: Savor the Moments

Remembering Good Times with April While attending the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in February, I got a call from my husband, Mark, who was taking care of our horses April and Chloe for the weekend. “Something’s wrong with April,” he said. I called my friend Wendy to go see what … Read More

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American Horse Council 2022 Annual Conference Highly Successful – Watch Recap

(Washington, D.C., June 10, 2022): The American Horse Council hosted a highly successful 2022 Annual Conference June 5th – 7th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. attended by 150 of the equine industry’s leaders and stakeholders. AHC Board Chair, Dr Rick Mitchell stated, “We couldn’t be more pleased … Read More

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What to Know About Adopting a Rescue Horse

Are you considering adopting a rescue horse? Many factors go into the “match-making” process. Check out this video featuring a prominent Colorado organization – you’ll learn what to expect for the adoption process, and some of the many deciding points involved: RELATED: The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need – … Read More

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Washington State Horse Becomes Breyer Horse

Sir Rugged Chex (known as Checkers) is headed to Kentucky for BreyerFest 2022! Checkers was given the honor of becoming the first mountain trail horse to be turned into a Breyer Model Horse in 2020. Due to COVID, BreyerFest went virtual that year, so special guests have been invited to attend this … Read More

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Take Julie Goodnight’s Quiz to Learn your Horse’s Skill Set for Training

Find a Horse’s Present Skills to Set the Right Training Goals for the Future SALIDA, Colorado, May 26, 2022—It’s hard to know where you’re going without knowing where you’ve been—and where you are right now⁠. Nothing is more true when it comes to training horses. Julie Goodnight developed a revealing … Read More

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Why Bute Doesn’t Work with Endocrine-Related Laminitis

Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types of laminitis. Both you and your veterinarian are anxious to relieve your horse’s pain when there is laminitis. The first thing reached for is usually phenylbutazone or another NSAID drug … Read More

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Equina’s Keragard Keeps Hooves and Hair Healthy

Hoof health is an important factor in keeping our horses sound and happy. Especially if you live in a wet area like Washington State, we want those feet to have the best quality in order to maintain properly. Keragard is a liquid biotin product with 15 mg of biotin, which creates … Read More

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New in Books – Riders of a Certain Age – Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond

Are you a woman at midlife or beyond? Have you just discovered you have a passion for horses? Or maybe you’ve now found time for them after years devoted to a job and family? Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest growing segment of the … Read More

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