Crookedness in horses: nature vs. nurture
Working to achieve straightness — and combat crookedness — will support health and longevity in your horse’s riding career. Like people, horses have a preference…
Category: Horses
Saddle fit and girth choices – the two go hand in hand!
The girth directly affects saddle fit. Here’s how to find one that works for your horse. The girth is the most important saddle accessory because…
Mini therapy horses helping people
Though small in stature, the mini therapy horses at this organization make a big difference helping children and adults through challenging times. Many of us…
The pros and cons of extruded feed
Though it’s not for every horse, extruded feed offers important benefits in some circumstances. My first experience with extruded feed occurred in the early 1990s. I had an…
Animal communication – finding the missing horse
How animal communication helped locate a missing Fjord pony stuck on the side of a cliff. Anyone who has had a horse go missing knows…
Improving feel and connection with Centered Riding Basics
“Your arms and hands, from the shoulder joints to the tips of the fingers and through the reins, belong to the horse.” Sally Swift As…
The Story of Kate
“The Story of Kate” This sweet true tale was the winner of the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition’s first-ever short story contest. By Lillian Tepera Editor’s…
Hoof traction in the winter
Sleet, snow, rain and freezing mud can cause traction problems for horses and humans alike. Here’s how our horses cope, and what we can do…
Chiropractic care for equine health and performance
Chiropractic care helps keep your horse’s nervous system functioning smoothly — and that’s important for all aspects of his well-being and ability to perform. The…
Liberty horse training
Liberty horse training techniques can help you build confidence and a strong partnership with your horse. You’re riding a trail when a bird jumps up…
Rein Forth Equine – horses helping youth
Horses have been used throughout history to benefit the emotional well-being of humans. Jules Rainforth, the proud owner of Rein Forth Equine, is a huge…
Checking your horse’s digital pulses
A bounding pulse in your horse’s digital artery can be a warning sign of pain or inflammation in the hoof. Learn how to find and…
