It is so exciting to see that science-backed, positive reinforcement clicker training is catching on in the horse world. This type of training has been popular in the dog training world for a while and in zoos too, where the …
Could your horse benefit from wearing shoes? Certified journeyman farrier, Jonathan Taylor, explains the whys, hows, and whats of horseshoeing.
There are some diseases that can be transmitted from horses to humans. Diseases that are communicable between animals and humans are called zoonotic.
Get the facts on genetically modified horse foods, from equine nutritionist Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., before you decide whether to feed them or not.
Figure skating and dressage are both judged sports and there have been judging scandals that have caused uproars. Keep reading for more information.
There are several benefits to clipping and blanketing a horse. Read this article and get an expert’s advice on how to do it correctly.
Sherry Mclean who owns and operates Northern Dawns Stables stumbled across Reload earlier this year while he was still in race training.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for horses required for calcium and phosphorus metabolism. But does your horse need the vitamin in the winter?
In part one of this series, in the September/October issue, you learned that by lunging your horse using the correct alignment, pushing the right buttons and using the right amount of energy, you’re speaking to him in a way that …
In her final adventure this year, Liz Brown tries her hand at cutting. In this article Brown highlights what the event is, the rules, and her experience.
There are three stages to learning a new skill. Don’t expect immediate perfection from you – or your horse, just go stage by stage.
Flying changes are just that – a leap. But not so much a leap of the feet, as a leap of the mind. Your horse may be solid with his leads, never missing a lead cue. Nevertheless, as you now …
Your horse spooks at the plastic bag in the barn aisle…unless it has his treats in it. He doesn’t want to go past a driveway where someone has put out a garbage can. He has suddenly started to avoid going …
The exercise ‘Release to a Jump’ encourages your horse to engage physically and mentally in a free jumping challenge. Even if you don’t plan on jumping your horse, this exercise is a valuable tool that helps with good horsemanship, and …
Transitioning to any new feed requires patience. Several research studies have indicated that the risk of colic increases with any changes in feed.