Talking with Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Dr. Cathy Alinovi – veterinarian, animal lover, and nationally celebrated author – knew she wanted to be an animal doctor since she was nine years…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
Saddle Pad Dust Patterns
How you can use saddle pad dust patterns to determine pressure points and saddle fit. What your saddle pad looks like after you ride can tell…
How to control dust in your arena
Arenas are like horses; they are all unique. But one thing they have in common is their need for regular maintenance to fight dust. Take a…
Top tips to reduce travelling stress
Travelling to competitions and clinics can be stressful. Help your equine feel at home, even when he’s not! Travelling to a different environment can be…
Refresh your barn windows and doors
There’s nothing like the warm rays of sun and fresh scents of summer to bring on a barn refresh or renovation in your equine facility.…
Horse Trailer Emergencies
Roadside emergencies are always a BIG worry when you’re driving a horse trailer. Know how to be PREPARED – just in case! Most of us…
Buying Insurance on Your Horse
Find out what to take into consideration when determining your horse’s individual needs when it comes to purchasing insurance. As a longtime barn manager, Amanda…
Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde
An interview with Running Wild director Suzanne Mitchell on the life and legacy of Dayton O. Hyde and the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary. A…
Tips to improve rider nutrition
Are you notorious for eating poorly at horse shows, or grabbing a fast food meal while rushing to the barn? These rider nutrition tips can…
Back exercises for riders
Does your back ache after riding? Here is a method that can help. Back pain and discomfort isn’t uncommon in riders. If you find your…
Improve your riding with the Feldenkrais Method®
Improve your posture and performance in and out of the saddle with the Feldenkrais Method®. “But it’s my horse who has the back problem, not…
Rejuvenating overgrazed pastures
Do you have overgrazed pastures? Is there more bare earth than grass? If so, it may be time to put together a plan for rejuvenating…
