Can you catch sickness or diseases from horses? The answer is yes, there is a very small risk that you could catch an illness from your horse . Equine specialists ... Read More

The word 'port' has many meanings. Photo 2005 K. Blocksdorf If you are a boater, you might be glad to pull into port after a long day of sailing. Or you ... Read More

Rumors are that bears have moved into our area. Awhile ago I was driving home after sunset and a dark squarish looking animal crossed the road ahead of me. At ... Read More

The importance of a constant supply of clean, fresh water for your horse can not be overstated. My first thought when a horse I owned two winters ago had a ... Read More

Horse ownership can be expensive, but there are ways to make it less so. If you're willing to do some DIY projects and research, you can find ways to cut ... Read More

I remember watching the Disney movie, Justin Morgan Had a Horse and deciding I must have a Morgan horse. Photo 2005 K. Blocksdorf My mother told me I could have one if ... Read More

Zinio is giving away free subscriptions to digital magazines, including Horse & Rider, Practical Horseman, Dressage, and Equus. Called the Read Green Initiative, the first one year subscription is free. ... Read More

Horses sometimes need shoes for a variety of reasons. Your farrier is the best person to consult when you have questions about trimming and shoeing. But here are the most ... Read More

I think a riding vacation would be an amazing experience. About Go Hawaii guide John Fischer describes his trail ride tour of the historic Kualoa and Ka'a'awa Valley in Hawaii. ... Read More

A horse or pony may be on the top of your Christmas list this year. But horse ownership is a big responsibility, it can be expensive and safety is priority. ... Read More

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the US. On this day we remember the brave men and women who fought in WW1, WW2 and the Korean ... Read More

A well stuffed stocking may be proof that good things come in small packages (depending on the size of your feet). Here's a list of small gifts that would delight ... Read More

The weather here is anything but winter-like. 2008 PriceGrabber But the calendar says time is ticking away to Christmas. That means it's time to be thinking of Christmas giving. With the ... Read More

Horses can get a bit fumble-footed just like the rest of us. But what if your horse is stumbling frequently? Sometimes the answer is as simple as having the blacksmith ... Read More

The first slushy snow has fallen and melted away. The jumps are still out in the field, and it's probably time to bring them in. When I suggested we ... Read More

What does it take to win the Maclay Finals? A lot of hard work and as Jessica Springsteen demonstrated, a little bit of daring. A lead change over a ... Read More

If your riding schedule slows down during the colder weather, or snow covers the ground you may change the way your horse is shod. Poll: How is Your Horse Shod ... Read More

If you own a gelding, you may wonder why he is rubbing his tail or makes that funny squawking noise when he trots. And when he drops, you might want ... Read More