Courtesy of Certified Horsemanship Association Take a moment and imagine yourself riding a horse. What do you see? Are you wearing jeans, cowboy boots and
Category: Monthly Editorial
Grass Founder
Written By Tom Lenz, DVM, MS Spring might be the best time of the year, but if we have horses that are prone to developing
Secrets to an Effective Horse Grooming Routine
Courtesy of SmartPak Stop and think about your grooming routine for a minute. Are you getting the results you want—a clean, healthy-looking horse—without spending hours
Give Rodents the Boot: How to Banish Rats and Mice from Your Barn
By Cynthia McFarland Courtesy of Farnam If you have horses, you usually have rodents. Whether you see them or not. “People will tell me, ‘I
Crooked Legs, Belly Button and Common Surgical Problems Encountered During the First Year of Life
By Justin Harper, DVM, MS The first year of life in a horse can be filled with many ups and downs for both the horse
As of January 1st, the 2017-2018 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program has officially begun!
For those who missed last month’s column, the Young Horse Development Program is a program that showcases the stock being bred and raised by AQHA
Was Your Offer to Buy a House Accepted If the Listing Disappears or Changes?
Courtesy of Realtor.com That seemingly endless waiting period when you’re on pins and needles to find out if your offer to buy a house has been accepted can be more
Safely Handle Horses That Rear
By Clinton Anderson Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider, and if left uncorrected is a problem that only gets worse.
SuperMask Super Model Contest Now Open
Does your horse have what it takes to be a SuperMask® SuperModel? Here’s your chance to prove it to America with one great photo! In
Conditions Contributing to “Rain Rot”
Courtesy of Penn State Rain rot or rain scald, is caused by bacteria and often is mistaken for a fungal disease. The bacteria live in
Chagas Disease in Dogs
Whether your dog stays outside for hours at a time or is primarily an inside dog, all dogs are at risk for Chagas disease, a
5 Surprising Benefits of Country Living, According to Science
Courtesy of Realtor.com Ah, country living—fresh air, wide-open spaces, a slower pace of life. What’s not to love? (Once you get used to those really
Ten Horse-Friendly Camping Destinations
Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily Camping is always more fun when done horseback, and these destinations are more than happy to have you! Pack up
What is Mountain Trail and Trail Challenges?
Mountain Trail is an exciting and relatively new competitive equestrian sport. Negotiating difficult obstacles that might be found on a typical mountain trail alongside other
One Step at a Time
By Clinton Anderson When you begin to teach the horse to load onto the trailer, the first rule is to completely forget about the trailer.