When you go to an English show, there are three types of classes you can choose from: hunter, jumper and equitation. Each one is different and you should decide which one you and your horse will have ...

Breeding, knowledge, and high-quality horse tack can land you and your steed at some of the biggest shows in the country. Competing with top Hunter and Equitation horses and riders while simultaneousl...

When you go to an English show, there are three types of classes you can choose from: hunter, jumper and equitation. Each one is different and you should decide which one you and your horse will have ...

If you are looking for a new halter, there are plenty of different styles to choose from. Whether you are looking for an English or Western show halter or just one for every day use, there is one that...

Did you know that every time you flat your horse, you are doing basic dressage work? Yes, doing a lot of flat work may seem boring and dull, but it is one of the most important types of schooling for...

Whether you are going to a camp that is day-long or you will be staying over night, there are several things you may need. It is important to make a list of all the items you need or want to take alon...

Before you go out a pick just any old supplement talk to your vet or someone else who knowledgeable in horses to help you find the right supplement for your horse. There is a wide variety for all of y...

Retraining ex-racehorses takes a lot of patience, tolerance and time, but they can eventually result in excellent riding horses in many equestrian sports....

If you do not know where to look, you first can check out your county’s phone book, look online or read a newspaper for farms and trainers offering lessons. When you find some that are within a good...

If you do not know where to look, you first can check out your county’s phone book, look online or read a newspaper for farms and trainers offering lessons. When you find some that are within a good...

Before you put on your bathing suit and jumping into the pool, think about your horse as he stands in the sun with the pesky bugs and heat. He will need some extra care to keep him cool and healthy du...

When it comes time to purchase your next saddle pad, you can become overwhelmed with many choices. There are several things to consider when choosing a saddle pad such as material, the shape and if y...

So you love to spend hours at the barn every day. Here’s a guide of the bare essentials you must have at the barn when you ride a horse every day....

Your horse just tore a hole in his blanket to shreds and you can’t get to a tack store. Your next option would be to buy a new blanket for him online. Before you jump on the computer and click away,...

Halter breaking is the process of teaching a horse to respond to cues that ask him to move his head and body. A properly halter broke horse will not pull against the pressure of the halter, but willi...

The western style of riding and western tack has been around hundreds of years and evolved from the Spanish Conquistadors who brought it to America. Both the riding style and the tack changed to meet...

Riding Western style can be like stepping back in the Old Wild West. Western disciplines and styles of riding includes trail riding, rodeos, barrel racing, pole bending, reining and other show classes...

Springtime is here, which means summer is right around the corner. Spring and summer bring out those pesky bugs and insects that annoy and bother both our horses and us....

If you decide to keep your horse in a barn, you must make sure that the space is suitable for him. Most stalls are 10’x10’ or 12’x12’. The bigger the space, the more comfortable your horse wil...

After you have taken all these factors into consideration, you have found the horses that might be suitable for you, now you must go through the adoption process. Almost all rescues have you fill out ...