The days are getting shorter, and before long, the sun will be setting while we’re still trying to finish the evening chores. For horse owners who work during the day, those dark winter evenings can turn simple jobs like feeding, cleaning paddocks, or checking a horse into a frustrating—and sometimes … Read More
Looking for upcoming equine events to add to your calendar? Here are three new events recently added to Horse Source. 6 Week Advanced Equine Professionals Massage and Vertebral Realignment Program September 14–October 23, 2026 This intensive six-week program offers hands-on training in equine massage, vertebral realignment, saddle fit, lymphatic drainage, … Read More
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
Monday, August 31, 2026 – (Columbus, OH) – The EQUUS Foundation and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) are excited to introduce the EQUUS Foundation IEA #HorseProtectors Team Award, a new opportunity for IEA teams to learn more about equine welfare, volunteer with an EQUUS Foundation Equine Welfare Network (EWN) equine charity and … Read More
Washington mare once worth hundreds of thousands of dollars is recovering from severe neglect and rediscovering the spirit that made her a winner WASHINGTON — August 26, 2026 — Her name was Fancy Fusaichi, and once upon a time, she was worth a fortune. Born in 2004, Fancy Fusaichi was bred … 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
