Look Good, Feel Good, Jump Good: Conditioning Horses for Show Ring Success...
By Emily Riden/Jump Media
There’s a saying that if one looks good, they feel good, and if they feel good, they "do good." While the expression may be...
Feeding for Stallion Fertility
By Dr. Heather Beach
Proper feeding and nutrition is a key component for all performance horses and the same is true for breeding animals. Optimizing nutrition and body...
Finding Balance: Ortho-Bionomy for Horse and Rider
By Kelly Sheehan
Have you ever had lingering pain from an injury? Has your horse ever duped the vet? What about that time you tweaked your back?
How to Get the Most from Your Sales Photos
By Juliette Beauchamp
I spent some time recently on a local Facebook group’s page looking at horses for sale, and was struck by how often the photos used in...
The Bloodline Factor When Assessing a Jumper
By Charlene Strickland
How important is pedigree when choosing a jumper? Do bloodlines forecast how and why a jumper jumps with a certain style? What about the gallop he...
Is He Lame or Just a Lefty?
Distinguishing Between Lameness, Weakness, and Sidedness
By Keelin Redmond, DVM
Talk to any rider, and you will hear it: “His left lead is better.”...
Leading Your Horse to Water
By Juliette Beauchamp
As the winter months and colder temperatures approach, it is vitally important to stay on top of your horse’s water consumption. The average horse drinks about...
Good & Bad Signs When Looking for Trainers
BY JESS CLAWSON
One of the benefits of living in the heart of the east coast horse country is that there is no shortage of trainers in the vicinity....
Understanding Equine MRI
By Paige Burkhardt Laing, BSRT(R)(MR)(ARRT), Owner/Operator of Equine MRI of MD, LLC
Photos courtesy Kimberly Dean Photography
Lame. What horse owner’s nightmares are made of. This...
A Culture of Safety: Why It’s Important In Your Barn
By Amy Clever of Safety Check, Inc.
Damages caused by injury to both horses and barn staff contribute to many unforeseen costs in the equine industry every...
Cold Weather Riding Tips for Snow and Beyond
BY ALLIE CARLSON
Being from Connecticut, I am no stranger to chilly winter rides. But in the northeast that meant layering up, putting a quarter sheet on my body...
Springtime Supplements: 40 Years of Making a Difference in Health
BY JESS CLAWSON
The secret to a business that has lasted decades in the horse world is consistent quality. Look around at other brands that have become institutions in...
Let Me Tell You a Secret: Summit Joint Performance
BY STEVE SCEARCY
Some secrets are just too good not to be shared. Summit Joint Performance began with such a secret. The formula for this revolutionary supplement was once...
Tips for Teaching 3 Common Canter Transition Mistakes Beginners Make
BY JENN ZALA
Personally, it drives me nuts to see beginners struggling with canter transitions. The kiss of death is when the horse winds up in a fast trot...
“The Call” That Proved The Importance of Horsemanship
BY ALLIE CARLSON
All horse owners have gotten “the call.” The one that tells us something is wrong. The one that sends us spinning.
On May...
Dare to Change Disciplines
BY PATRICIA PAYNE
Ever consider a career change for your horse? Don't be afraid to "look outside the box." You may discover your horse needs a change in order...
It is Still Possible to Have a Successful Working Student in Today’s Climate
BY JENNIFER TAYLOR
A couple months ago, I gave a lesson to a 14 year old named Payton. She was brave, followed direction well, and had good equitation with...
Finding a Change of Perspective 4,000 Miles from Home
BY ALLIE CARLSON
For a long time I thought my horse, Wyatt, was dumb. He was a green bean when I started riding him. He just did not catch...
Want the best horse care? You need the best horse care takers!
BY LISA LAZARUS
As much as you might want to be – you can’t be with your horse 100% of the time! Therefore, if you want to provide the...
Effective Cooling Strategies for Summer Riding
BY JESS CLAWSON
Summer is associated with a lot of extra daylight, beach vacations, and lovely hot weather. We may love it, but it can be really hard on...
What to Do About Your Horse’s Summer Skin Issues
BY JESS CLAWSON
We’re getting into summer weather now, and with no end to the rain in at least half the country, we’re all going to have to be...
How to Get That Shiny Coat for Your Horse
BY JESS CLAWSON
One of my favorite things about going to horse shows is seeing all the beautiful, well-groomed horses. It takes a lot of work on the day...
