Riding Etiquette
The warm-up ring at a show can be a particularly interesting place to navigate. Given all the nervous horses and riders, and the general air…
Category: Horses
9 Steps to Running a Successful Clinic
Some of my favorite horse related memories are of clinics I’ve attended, and those I’ve organized myself. Putting together a clinic, whether on a large…
Talking with Dr. Lisa Burgess
Dr. Lisa Burgess talks bodywork, homeopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine with EW readers. Q: My filly recently strained her stifle, after falling while playing on…
Checking Vital Signs
You may be trained in first aid and CPR but when it comes to horses, the procedures are a bit different. Knowing how to check…
Therapeutic Horsewear
There are several types of therapeutic materials available today for your equine friend. Each has its own pros, cons, and various applications. As most therapy…
Keeping a riding journal
Keeping a riding journal can be fun, not to mention instructive, and a great way to remember certain moments and track your progress over time.…
What His Swirls Tell You
“One white foot buy him, Two white feet try him, Three, look well about him, Four, go home without him.” Most of us have heard…
Buzz Off: Natural Insect Control
Tis the season… fly season that is. Though most people look forward to summer, hardly anyone I know looks forward to those pesky airborne insects.…
Genes and hooves — what’s the connection?
A look at how your horse’s genes affect the health of his hooves, and what you can do to ensure they reach their full genetic…
Natural Advice from Dr. Joyce Harman
Equine Wellness readers ask holistic veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman for some natural remedies and tips. Q: I recently purchased a 16-month-old paint colt and he…
How to take great photos of your horse
You don’t need to be a professional to take great photos of your horse. Simply follow a few basic tips and practice, practice, practice! The…
Miniature Horses
I met my first miniature horse in 1996. He was a sorrel gelding at the boarding stable where my two full size horses lived. I…
