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Correctly fitting protective headgear is always a good idea for safety while riding.Before You Ride: A Simple Horseback Riding Safety Checklist
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a ride, especially when the... -
Photo by Natalie Longwell.Better Horsemanship Starts with the Trail Rider
Trail riding is one of the best ways to enjoy time with your horse. You... -
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Invests in Future Veterinarians with New Wellness Center at Utah State University
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Invests in Future Veterinarians with New Wellness Center at Utah State... -
Foal Training: Building Respect from the Start
There’s something pretty special about working with a foal. They’re curious, playful, and full of... -
I Didn’t Seek a Legend
Ann Lesley Smith and the Unexpected Legacy of Amir Fadjur Salaam Ann Lesley Smith wasn’t... -
Choosing the Right Horse Trailer: Start With Your Horse
Buying a horse trailer can be surprisingly complicated. Bumper pull or gooseneck? Straight load or... -
From Surviving to Thriving: Training a Rescue Horse
Once a rescue horse is healthy, settled, and comfortable in his new surroundings, the next... -
©NWHS PhotoCalming the Anxious Horse: 4 Nutritional Ingredients to Consider
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses can become anxious, tense, or overly reactive for many... -
The Five Basics: Building a Well-Trained Horse
Good training doesn’t always mean teaching the fanciest maneuver or the most complicated trick. Before... -
Reading Your Horse, Staying Safe
Whether you’re leading a horse to pasture, holding one for the farrier, or simply grooming... -
The Best Wreck Is the One You Never Had
In between expos lately, I’ve been reading biographies of famous explorers. History remembers Ernest Shackleton as one... -
Helping Your Horse Stay Calm on the Trail
One minute you’re enjoying a quiet ride through the trees, and the next your horse... -
USEF Releases Guidance for Horse Owners Regarding New World Screwworm
In the wake of the current outbreak of New World Screwworm in the United States,... -
Dr. Q and her Mustang. Image supplied by Dr. QWhat One Veterinarian Learned About Listening to Horses
Dr. Jena Questen Shares How a Life-Changing Accident Changed Her Perspective on Horse Training and... -
Don’t feel like riding today? A short session of liberty work can go a long way toward increasing trust between you and your horse. Photo by Kim RoeSmall Steps Still Count
Every horse owner has days when plans don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a packed... -
Photos by Robert EversoleHorse Camping Gets Easier When You Start Small
Horse camping can feel intimidating when you first start looking at all the gear, planning,... -
Swallow box with nesting Violet Green Swallows. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.Natural Ways to Help Keep Flies and Mosquitoes Under Control
Every horse owner knows the feeling. You finally get a warm stretch of weather, the... -
Could Your Horse Be Carrying Stress You Can’t See?
Sometimes a horse seems physically fine, but something still feels “off” — tension, resistance, unusual... -
What Horse Owners Should Know Before Choosing Vinyl Fence
A lot of horse owners learn the hard way that not all fencing holds up... -
Why Riders Around the World Trust Mark Bolender’s Trail Course Designs
If you’ve ever wondered why some trail courses actually build better horses — and others... -
Inside Seven Hills Training’s Approach to Soundness, Rehab, and Dressage
A lot of horses can go through the motions — but building one that stays... -
Business Profile: Pet After Life Services NW (PALS NW)
Company Name:Pet After Life Services NW How and why did you get started in business?Pet... -
Moving with Horses – Part 3: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Missed Parts 1 & 2?Start here: Before You Hit the Road Then read: Hitting the... -
Moving with Horses – Part 2
So the journey began to get the horses over—my sweet mare April and our mini,...
