If you are jumping, it's wise to wear a chest protector. There are lots of styles and name brands to choose from and readers are discussing the best choices. Forum ... Read More

Careful driving will help keep your horse feeling comfortable and confident while being hauled. Long trips can be especially tiring for horse as they have to balance during turns and ... Read More

We're fortunate that we live on a quiet back road. This gives me ample time to practise the techniques needed to safely haul a trailer without irritating other drivers. I'm ... Read More

Your hitch is the link between your truck and horse trailer. Learn how to buy a truck hitch that will be safe for hauling your horses.

The issue of horse slaughter has drawn heated debate amongst horse lovers. Horse Slaughter Draws Ire outlines the issue and how the foreign owned plants have side stepped the bill ... Read More

One of the exciting things we've done this winter is buying a truck to haul a horse trailer. I wish we'd had this advice from Neva Kittrell Scheve before we ... Read More

Leanne C's first horse, Lil Luv Olena (aka Peewee) is helping Leanne learn to ride, and she's loving it. Don't forget to send in a photo of your first or ... Read More

What do you do when your horse won't stand to be tied? Forum members offer their advice. More forum discussions: Falling and Tripping Put Yourself on the Map

There'a a few essentials you should have on hand in case of an emergency. First aid kits for horse's needn't be elaborate. Top Ten Essential Items for a Horse First ... Read More

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is well underway in Scottsdale Arizona. About Phoenix Guide Judy Hedding profiles this ten day charity event sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. ... Read More

Anyone one who has owned horses for a long time will probably admit to one of these mistakes, or seen them happen. Top Ten Horse and Pony Buying Mistakes outlines ... Read More

EquineHits is a great new site for classified horse ads. The site is easy to search. Both buyers and sellers will appreciate the free photo ads. For sellers the ad ... Read More

Vic came to riding later in life. He's happiest out on trail and so is his favorite horse Tisca. Tisca is a Paso Fino---and Vic loves her smooth ride and ... Read More

Forum members are discussing the National Animal Identification System and how they feel it will affect horse owners. What will this mean to those of us who own ... Read More

Happy belated birthday to the many breeds of horses who turn one on January 1. They are now officially yearlings!

Show jumping is exciting whether you are competing or watching from the bleachers (or the sofa). Here's a brief history of the sport of show jumping and a chart that ... Read More

How old is your horse compared to a human? It's impossible to calculate a horse's age with absolute certainty, as many factors can affect the physical age of a horse. ... Read More

Two forum members are dealing with skin problems on their horses. Rain rot may be the culprit in one case, but another may be caused by parasites. Fellow members are ... Read More

My daughter has been involved in Pony Club for a few years now and the Canadian Pony Club uses the British Pony Club manuals. This causes some confusion when she ... Read More

I recently received another gift horse--a 27 year old. That's old, right? Not if you ask her--she's still going strong and is healthy and sound. So how long do horses ... Read More