Horse Care (105)
Learn how to feed, house, and care for your horse or pony. Discover how feeding ponies differs from feeding a horse, what good health looks like and when to call the vet. Groom, stable, and care for your horse's or pony's hoof safely with these tips and articles.
Learn to Ride (44)
Learn the basic skills of English or Western style riding. Find out the benefits of horseback riding as a sport, and how to stay safe. Find out what you need before you start, and how to find a good riding instructor.
Buying Your First Horse (25)
Basic guidelines and advice for those wanting to purchase their first riding or driving horse or pony. Find recommendations on where to look, what you need, mistakes to avoid and how to prepare.
Clubs and Organizations (46)
Share your love of horses, increase your knowledge and meet other horse lovers by joining one of the many horse and pony clubs and organizations listed here.
Horse Tack and Equipment (85)
Learn how to identify, measure, fit and use essential horse equipment such as saddles, bridles, bits, martingales, and driving harness. Find out how to take care of leather and synthetic equipment.
Product and Book Reviews (22)
Reviews of horse equipment and products and books.
Your Horse's Mind and Body (56)
Learn about the physical points of the horse, conformation, colors, markings, how it thinks, and behaves.
Horse Training (31)
Learn about horse training. Learn about the various methods used to train horses and ponies. Discover why horse breaking is best left in the hands of professionals and find fun, easy, and safe training ideas for first time horse owners.
Readers' Horse Photos (98)
Share the excitement of your new horse, fond memories of you first equine companion or just a picture of your favorite horse and you in the Horse Picture Galleries. View photos in Horse Picture Galleries of special horses and ponies that will bring a smile or a tear. Browse the picture gallery by horse's name sorted alphabetically.
Readers' Stories and Tips (37)
Here you'll find tips and advice from About.com Horses readers on everything from learning to sit the trot comfortably, to maintaining an environmentally friendly stable. Read these great tips from readers, and share some of your own.
Common Problems (36)
Discover the common problems owners encounter when caring for, riding or driving, or handling their horses or ponies. Learn how to avoid problems, how to safely cope with them and when to call for professional advice.
Sports and Disciplines (70)
Your introduction to the world of horse and pony sports starts here. Learn about safety while competing and trail pleasure riding. Competitive sports offer learning, challenge and enjoyment. From Competitive Trail Riding to Dressage, Mounted Games to Carriage Driving there is a sport that appeals to every horse enthusiast.
Glossary of Horse Terms (246)
Find the meanings of common words used when talking about horses in A Glossary of Horse Terms. Horse glossary definitions. Learn to identify the many coat colors and markings of horses and ponies with A Glossary of Colors and Markings. Learn to identify various types of equipment.
Horse and Pony Breeds (15)
Learn why horse and pony breeds were developed, their unique attributes and which breeds best suit your needs. Discover the most popular, rare, unusual, oldest, largest and smallest horse breeds from every continent.
