By Clinton Anderson Many horses are rideable, but few are truly well broke. I define a well broke horse as one who is quiet, dependable,
Category: Monthly Editorial
Optimal vs Maximal Growth
By Marcia Hathaway, PhD, Courtesy of University of Minnesota Maximal growth of the horse is different than optimal growth of the horse. Feeding a young
New Year’s Resolutions for the Equine Industry
By Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law Planning ahead for a successful 2018? You might define “success” as great progress in your showing, breeding, training,
Don’t Forget: New APHA Rules in Effect as of January 1
Courtesy of American Paint Horse Association A new year means new rules—and new opportunities—for Paint Horse lovers. The following rules were proposed and passed at
How to Evict a Family Member Who Has Worn Out His Welcome
Courtesy of Realtor.com If you’re wondering how to evict a family member—and maybe feeling more than a bit guilty over the prospect—well, don’t be so
How to Declutter Your Attic, So It Isn’t a Creepy, Chaotic Mess
Courtesy of Realtor.com Few dare to learn how to declutter an attic. After all, this is where junk goes to die. Once stuff lands here, you forget
Horse Ear Problems
Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily Tom R. Lenz, D.V.M., M.S., Dipl. A.C.T., offers some sound advice about horse ear problems. Our expert explains an uncomfortable
Dog Park Etiquette
Does your dog need a change of scenery? Consider taking Fido to the dog park, where he or she can play, exercise, and socialize with
Mouthy Horses
By Clinton Anderson When a horse gets mouthy — he nips or nibbles shirt sleeves, jackets or the lead rope — the behavior is often
California Backcountry Snow Adventures
Courtesy of Visit California Snowboarding and skiing aren’t the only ways to play in California’s mountain wonderland, where sunny days and varied terrain make for
How to Design a Hunter Course
by Jessica Roberts Courtesy of SmartPak As the owner of a boarding farm, I am often the one who is setting up courses. When you’re
Preventing Barn Fires
Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily The risk of barn fire increases significantly in winter When the weather grows cold and horses are moved indoors, the
Horse Headsets 101
Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily Look at more than just head position when training your horse One of the most common questions I get from
Holding Your Reins
Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily AQHA Professional Horseman Bennie Sargent shows you how to achieve power steering Your reins should create a straight line from
Heart Murmurs in Dogs
When a veterinarian uses a stethoscope to listen to your dog’s heart, chances are that the heart will sound normal. However, in some cases, a
