What better way to spend a cold winter's night than curled up with a good book? Photo 2008 PriceGrabber Stir up a cup of hot chocolate for your young reader as ... Read More

If cold winter weather has left you carrying buckets of water from house to barn here's how to unfreeze and prevent those water pipes from freezing. Thawing a Frozen Water ... Read More

I know after all that turkey, stuffing, ham and other goodies it's hard to think, much less exercise. But just in case you're feeling inclined to burn a few ... Read More

If you are looking for something to do while you wait for Santa or between dinner and desert here are a few of the most popular quizzes on this site. ... Read More

I often get requests for home made horse treat recipes and it's a popular topic on the forum as well. Homemade horse treats are a great last minute DIY gift. ... Read More

Winter solstice begins today at noon and marks the first day of winter. Winter can be a lot of fun, but can also bring difficult weather. Snow, cold and ice ... Read More

I was throwing away some old papers recently and came across a fact sheet on tingle voltage we were given by an electrical inspector. We had a hot tub in ... Read More

Still looking for something for the young horse lover on your gift list? Photo PriceGrabber The Horses of Half Moon Ranch -Rodeo Rockey is a fun read for young horse lovers. Kristie ... Read More

I came across this article by Matthew Tiemeyer, About.com Guide to Eating Disorders. When I read it, I thought of the many riding disciplines that don't require the rider to ... Read More

I love browsing through tack shops, especially ones with huge displays of bits gleaming on the walls. Photo 2007 K. BlocksdorfOne thing to consider when choosing a bit is what discipline ... Read More

Are you looking for a holiday with a real Western atmosphere? Photo 2006 K. Blocksdorf Elizabeth Mitchell, About Southwest US Travel Guide has lots of suggestions for finding guest ranches that ... Read More

'Tis the season for lots of good food. I don't have a sweet tooth, I have sweet teeth--all of them. I love to bake and eat cookies and squares. And ... Read More

When you're choosing a bit for your horse it may be a little tricky to find the right fit. Photo 2008 K. Blocksdorf How to Measure a Bit explains how to find ... Read More

I love costume classes. 2006 Sandra F.EA Promise in his clown costume. I sometimes regret not having an Arabian anymore because I don't have an excuse to put together a native ... Read More

Even if I can't ride, I do like to get out and groom my horse. I think it's something my horse enjoys too. There are all sorts of ways to ... Read More

Does winter weather change your riding habits? Do you ride less or does your schedule stay the same? Take the poll and when you are done, click on 'current results' ... Read More

Snaffle bits come in many different styles. Photo 2005 K. BlocksdorfAn eggbutt snaffle bit. They are probably the most commonly used bit, especially when training a young horse. Most snaffle bits ... Read More

Last winter there were lots of nasty viruses making the rounds. Various forms of equine flu closed down stables and caused a lot of worry. So far this fall ... Read More