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Know Your Wraps and How to Apply Them by Eleanor Blazer   Protecting a horse’s legs effectively and correctly is a skill every horseman should perfect. No matter the type of protection it must be properly used and applied. The basic wrap categories are: wound bandages, standing wraps, exercise wraps, …

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Protect Your Horse Before and During Stress by Beohringer Ingelheim Animal Health   Most competitive horses experience quite a few big changes in their lives. They will change barns, find new owners, work with different trainers and learn new skills or disciplines. Upsets in their routine can cause stress, which …

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Brightly Colored Plants Healthy for Horses and Humans by Dr. Eleanor Kellon   Green drinks are a hot human health craze these days and with good reason. But did you know brightly colored foods are as healthy for your horse as they are for you? Plant polyphenols are natural compounds …

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The Story of Will and Grace by Dianna Hubbard Stein   Will and Grace have entered the world, and what an unlikely event it was. Shari Burns, stable master of her Wilton, California barn, is no stranger to delivering foals—she lost count around 950. When Elegant Emma N, owned by …

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Systematic Training for the Western Horse by Kim Roe   Are you interested in the precision, flow, and systematic training of dressage, but enjoy your western saddle, tack, and horse? Well, check out western dressage! As in traditional dressage, western dressage is performed in a 20 by 60-meter arena. Letters …

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Math is Essential for Horse Management by Eleanor Blazer   Train A, traveling 70 mph, leaves Westford heading toward Eastford, 260 miles away. At the same time Train B, traveling 60 mph, leaves Eastford heading toward Westford. When do the two trains meet? How far from each city do they …

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Take Time Before Tacking Up to Improve Performance by Eleanor Blazer   Grooming our horses serves a number of functions. It gets the dirt, dust and mud off, improves circulation, the condition of skin and coat, and helps warm up muscles before we ride. It also gives us a chance …

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Saddle Pad Care by Theresa Rice   When you first tried your saddle on your horse, I’m sure you also evaluated the fit of the saddle pad. Acting as a shock absorber and a tool for improving saddle fit, the saddle pad plays an important role in your horse’s comfort. …

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Hooves Change with Seasons by Tab Pigg   Seasonal weather changes have a major effect on horses’ hooves. Hooves change with the weather and may require extra attention and treatment. Ignoring environmental impact on hooves can lead to sole deterioration or other harmful consequences. When it comes to a horse’s …

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