All of us dream of having the perfectly trained horse. And we`d like to have that horse the next time we go to the stable. A lot of training methods ... Read More

Now that the calendar is about to flip to May, I think it is safe to put away the winter blankets. 2005 K. Blocksdorf You just never know around here! I ... Read More

I just passed a milestone in my riding. A while ago I signed up for my provincial equestrian association's riding program. This week I finished accruing 50 hours of riding ... Read More

2007 Ann R. Ann R. writes, "This is a photo of my "lease" horse. I have always loved horses and 2 years ago decided to indulge myself. I found ... Read More

There are lots of different choices when it comes to stirrups.

There are a lots of excuses for not wearing a helmet when you ride. A helmet, proper footwear and safety stirrups, and good riding skills will help to keep you safe ... Read More

About Frugal Living Guide Pat Veretto has some suggestions for using vinegar to keep your horse comfortable and happy. With blackflies and mosquitoes ready to wake up for a meal ... Read More

One of our forum hosts AppyT is a wonderful lady with a wealth of equine knowledge she generously shares. Her first horse was a pony called Clover Babe. Truly a ... Read More

I live in an area once dubbed the rabies capital of North America. Yearly vaccinations against rabies are recommended for horses and are law for dogs. There is even a ... Read More

Ever wondered how to say horse in another language? Here are six different ways to say horse from About Language Education Guides. Learn how to say horse in French, Italian, ... Read More

Dancer is one of four beloved horses belonging to Lynn W. 2008 Lynn W. She raised him herself from a mare she owned named Shelly, and trained him to be ... Read More

I received an email from a reader this morning who wrote:

Warm sun and gentle rains encourage the grass to grow. The sight of green is so welcome after a long snowy winter! Photo 2007 K. Blocksdorf But what else besides grass ... Read More

I admit, I am a bit skeptical when it comes to the idea of inter-species communication. In an effort to learn more about it, I did take a short ... Read More

This week's horse photo of the week is Fiesty Canadian. Photo 2006 Erin C. Fiesty Canadian is wondering if his owner Erin still has treats. You can read more about him on ... Read More

Show season is ramping up here. Yesterday my daughter received the horse trials omnibus. Needless to say she started checking off every competition within an hour's drive of home. I, ... Read More

In a few weeks we will be heading out for the first competition of the season. That means lots of planning and packing. Of course humans and horse will need ... Read More

The veterinarian is coming this morning and Trillium and Mystic will receive their annual vaccinations as well as a chiropractic treatment. Photo 2006 Gabor Bibor For many of us, spring is ... Read More