Sizing up your horse trailer
Three main factors to consider when deciding what size horse trailer will fit your needs – and the needs of your equine companions! Horses first. Horse…
Category: Horses
The barefoot performance horse
The journey to becoming a barefoot performance horse needs to focus on more than just your horse’s feet. Here’s how a whole horse approach helped…
Camping with your horse
Going on a camping trip with your horse can be a fun adventure. Here are some things to consider before you head out. Many horse…
The whole-horse perspective in competition training
Working towards a goal in competition requires focus, but for your horse’s well-being, it’s important to also maintain balance in his life. When it comes…
Why liability insurance is vital to equestrian professionals
Horseback riding can be a risky business. Liability insurance is a very important consideration for any stable owner, horse trainer or riding instructor. Every sport…
Anatomy in motion – how horses jump
Understanding the five phases of a horse’s jump, and what happens during each, can help improve your riding and training. Jumping is one of the…
Why rider fitness and posture are so important
You carefully manage your horse’s fitness program – but does your own posture and fitness level match up with his? You pay attention to your…
How Tellington TTouch ® supports performance horses
Find out why equine athletes can benefit from Tellington TTouch ® techniques and exercises. Human athletes use every tool and resource at their disposal to improve…
Saving Baby Cinco
The rehabilitation and adoption program at RVR Horse Rescue helps ensure horses like Cinco get a second chance at a happy life. Growing up on…
Cushing’s Syndrome (PPID) in horses – an update – part 2
As the number of horses with Cushing’s (PPID) continues to rise, we need to keep building on our understanding of the disease, as well as…
SCENAR therapy
As an emerging new therapy for equines, SCENAR may offer natural pain relief benefits for your horse. Originally developed in Russia as a treatment option…
Proper hydration for equestrians
You understand the importance of proper hydration for your horse, so you always make sure he gets the right amount of water and electrolytes —…
