Do you dream about horses? I know I do. Usually, even though I haven't been on a competitive trail ride for a few years now, I'm out on trail in ... Read More

Przewalski's Wild Horses are on World Conservation Union's list of threatened species. Formerly extinct in the wild, they are making a slow comeback thanks to zoos and research centers. ... Read More

Is there a horse sport you especially enjoy watching or competing in? The 2010 WEG offers many disciplines representing many different riding and driving styles. Which of these FEI sports, ... Read More

My farrier made a comment when I recently booked an appointment. "Most people forget they have horses in the winter". Hoof care is important no matter what season it ... Read More

I came across this video on Fran Jurga's HoofBlog. The video looks like something out a movie. The horse "Garibaldi" was a very well schooled, 15 year old stallion ... Read More

Riders and organizers are already well into preparations for the World Equestrian Games to be held in Kentucky in 2010. Photo Getty ImagesPara-Dressage rider Bianca Vogel of Germany riding Roquefort 16. The ... Read More

Are you good a being succinct? Love microfiction? Here's a chance to show your writing talent and win a free tote bag from Dana's Doodles. Submit a six word horse ... Read More

Barrel Racing is a rodeo event, but it's also often part of gymkhanas. Photo Getty Images I've ridden in barrel racing in small play days and have discovered that accuracy is every ... Read More

There are so many equestrian sports, and it seems like new ones are being developed all of the time. One I learned about recently is Cowboy Mounted Shooting. In the ... Read More

It's Valentine's Day and you can never have too many hugs and kisses. Here's how you can teach your horse or pony to give you a hug or a kiss. ... Read More

Driving through the countryside it seems there's a horse or pony in almost every back yard. It's hard to believe that horses were once extinct on this continent. About ... Read More

With so much snow on the ground for so long here, it's hard to believe anything green is hiding underneath. Photo 2007 K. Blocksdorf I know that the horses and I ... Read More

Over the last year, I've gone from having my horses in my backyard to boarding them. I really miss seeing them when I look out my window. We've now ... Read More

Back in 2005 I posted this article on the cost of horse care. A lot of things have happened since then and costs have gone up. I know I'm paying ... Read More

We recently measured my daughter's Clydesdale-Thoroughbred gelding Thor. He is soon turning three and is 15.2 hands high.

Rearing looks glamorous and exciting. Photo Getty Images But it's actually quite dangerous for rider and horse. When a horse is trained to rear it learns how to balance the rider ... Read More

The Horse Lover's Blog Carnival is a collection of links to blogs by horse lovers. This is the second Horse Lovers Blog Carnival for 2009. There's quite a variety of ... Read More

I've avoided listening to the news lately because all they seem to talk about is the current economic crisis. Not that I'm sticking my head in the sand. Lots of ... Read More