Is it a good idea to make your own grain mixture? What is the best commercially prepared food? How much do you feed? Forum members are asking questions and ... Read More

A while ago a reader asked why her horse tossed its head while she rode it. Head tossing is a common problem and the root of the problem is likely ... Read More

This is a common problem--your horse squirms and moves away when you try to mount up. Forum members offer solutions to make mounting a little easier. Join the discussion and ... Read More

I have a busy weekend ahead. As you read this I am probably following a trailer full of horses to a competition. The first Competitive Trail Ride of the season ... Read More

According to the 2006 Guiness Book of World Records the tallest living horse is Priefert's Radar. This Belgian gelding stands over 19 hands and weighs well over a ton. But ... Read More

If you need horse advice or just want to chat, the forum and the Back Pasture Chat are the places to go. I'm always amazed at the wealth of knowledge ... Read More

After bits, crops are perhaps the most common artifical aid. Learn more about crops and how they should be used. Read More Definitions Artificial Aids Aids

"My 4 year old mare, has a discoloration around her eyes that turns the skin a very light pink and I was wondering if this is a sickness, or if ... Read More

We are looking forward to the first dressage show soon and that means I have to limber up my fingers for some braiding sessions. While tails aren't braided for dressage ... Read More

The U.S. House approved a bill that would end horse slaughter and prevent horses being sent to plants in Mexico and Canada. The bill is now destined for the Senate. ... Read More

A forum member is returning to riding after a long absence. She's wondering how much affection should you give a horse after it has worked for you. Many people have ... Read More