Fall is one of those seasons when the horse chores seem to pile up quickly. Before the rain arrives and the ground turns soft, there’s a short window to get pastures, paddocks, and manure management systems ready for the months ahead. So, when should you move horses off pasture? What … Read More
Selling a horse can be exciting, but it can also be one of those jobs that turns into more work than you expected. Before a potential buyer ever meets your horse, they’re already making decisions based on the photos, description, video, and price in your advertisement. So, what makes a … Read More
Research offers encouraging news for owners managing arthritis in horses with PPID Caring for an older horse can feel like a balancing act. PPID in horses, commonly called Cushing’s disease, can complicate decisions about pain management—especially when insulin dysregulation and the risk of laminitis are also concerns. That is why … Read More
There’s something pretty special about working with a foal. They’re curious, playful, and full of personality—and it’s easy to forgive a little nipping, pushing, or running away when they’re small enough to seem harmless. But those cute habits can become serious problems as that little foal grows into a thousand-pound … Read More
There are trail rides, and then there are trail rides that make you wonder just how far you and your horse could really go. Endurance riding takes that question to a whole new level, with horse-and-rider teams covering miles of challenging terrain while learning to pace themselves, work together, and … Read More
Ann Lesley Smith and the Unexpected Legacy of Amir Fadjur Salaam Ann Lesley Smith wasn’t looking for a legendary Arabian bloodline. She simply wanted to ride horses again. After years away from riding, Smith found herself at a California ranch expecting little more than the opportunity to get back in … Read More
Managing a small horse property doesn’t mean you need to own a tractor and every piece of farm equipment under the sun. In fact, for many of us, the bigger challenge is figuring out which tools are actually worth the money—and where we can save a few dollars without making … Read More
Buying a horse trailer can be surprisingly complicated. Bumper pull or gooseneck? Straight load or slant? New or used? And how do you know whether your tow vehicle can safely handle the trailer once horses and gear are aboard? Brad Heath, founder of Double D Trailers, says the best place … Read More
Owning a few acres and a couple of horses can sound pretty simple—until you realize just how many chores come with the territory. There are stalls and paddocks to clean, pastures to mow and harrow, fences to maintain, and enough manure to make you wonder where it all comes from. … Read More
We spend a lot of time thinking about our horses’ saddles, tack, nutrition, and training, but how often do we stop to think about what’s directly underneath their feet? Arena footing may not be the most exciting part of building or maintaining a riding arena, but it plays a big … Read More
