The Basics of Hot Shoeing

…that. Find the basic information you need to navigate the sometimes confusing world of equine footwear in “A Consumer’s Guide to Horseshoes” in the February 2008 issue of EQUUS magazine….

Just ticklish or something serious?

Photo © EQUUS Magazine. Most horses appreciate a vigorous grooming, while some jump and flinch at the slightest touch. If your horse doesn’t seem to like being touched, he could…

How to Help Wounds Heal

…what you can to support the process. Cover wounds if possible to reduce the chance of infection. Photo © EQUUS Call your veterinarian when in doubt about sutures. Most cuts…

Cold Weather Workouts

Stick to a slower pace in cold temperatures to avoid stressing your horse’s airway tissues. Photo © EQUUS A vigorous ride on a brisk winter day may seem like the…

The Photography of Robert Vavra

…had come. “He is the only horse I ever had room for in my heart,” Vavra says. Majestad graced the cover of Vavra’s first horse book, Equus, The Creation of…

Conditioning A Horse for Long Summer Rides

…ready for these long trail rides? Courtesy EQUUS magazine Answer: Entire books have been written about equine fitness; however, I can outline a basic program that will suit your trail-riding…

Equine Network Wins 25 AHP Awards

…awards for the Equine Network went to EquiSearch.com for Online News Reporting: Related Feature Story, Horse & Rider magazine for Personal Column (circulation over 20,000) and EQUUS magazine for Service…