WSPA Working to Improve the Lives of Working Equines
Saturday September 30, 2006
Most of us go out of our way to keep our horses comfortable and healthy. But thousands of equines work very hard for a living without proper nutrition, veterinary or ... Read More
More Sideways Steps: Side Pass or Full Pass
Monday September 25, 2006
The next sideways step you can teach your horse is the side or full pass. You'll be asking your horse to move completely sideways a few steps. This is really ... Read More
A Full Weekend: Dressage and Hunting
Monday September 25, 2006
This was a very busy weekend for us. On Friday my daughter and I competed at a local dressage show held at a fall fair. This was my first experience ... Read More
YourBarn.com
Friday September 22, 2006
If you like sites like myspace.com you'll love YourBarn.com. Join other horse lovers and share photos, maintain a blog, search the directory and join or create groups. Best of all ... Read More
Teaching Your Horse to Step Sideways
Wednesday September 20, 2006
It is important that your horse knows how to move away from you on the ground, and move away from your legs while ridden. Even if your horse is ‘just’ ... Read More
An Introduction to Clicker Training
Monday September 18, 2006
If you've ever been to a marine park you might have heard the sharp whistle the trainers use to mark a desirable behavior as an orca, or seal or some ... Read More
Finding Horse Related Jobs
Friday September 15, 2006
Register at Equistaff.com and search for horse related jobs. The search allows you to find jobs by state, province, country, breed or job type. The sign up is very quick. ... Read More
Make Your Own Riding Clothes
Wednesday September 13, 2006
After spending several years riding only on the trail I still don't have much in the way of proper riding clothes for the show ring.
2008 T. Blocksdorf Trillium and I ... Read More
Sitting Correctly in the Saddle
Monday September 11, 2006
My daughter and I spent the weekend at a Pony Club camp. We camped in rainy and then freezing weather, went on a trail ride, had a lesson and played ... Read More
Hot Forum Topics: Horse Not Putting On Weight
Saturday September 9, 2006
Forum members are helping a reader figure out why her mare is not putting on weight as she should. Find out what other readers think and join the discussion. Sign ... Read More
Horse Word of the Week - Coldblood
Thursday September 7, 2006
The word coldblood can mean several things. In the animal world it's used in connection with animals like snakes and lizards whose body temperatures fluctuate with the air temperature. If ... Read More
Rain Scald and Thrush
Tuesday September 5, 2006
It's been very rainy here lately. The paddocks are muddy and it seems like there is barely time for the horses to dry out before another rain shower. It's the ... Read More
World Equestrian Games Results
Monday September 4, 2006
I'm a little sleepy eyed this morning after watch the closing ceremonies of the World Equestrian Games. The final broadcast of driving and reining was exciting and the ceremony itself, ... Read More
Contests and Freebies for Horse Lovers
Saturday September 2, 2006
Tom Stamatson, Your About Guide to Contests and Sweepstakes has compiled a list of contests for pet owners. Keep an eye on this page for equine related contests. Currently you'll ... Read More
Arena Letters and Dimension
Friday September 1, 2006
Whether you plan to ride dressage tests or not having your riding ring marked with letters can be handy. Arena Letters and Dimensions will help you plan a riding ... Read More

