Never Too Young to Make a Difference
…young, too small and too insignificant to make something happen until one day my eyes were opened. I was browsing on Facebook, like most teens do, and stumbled across a…
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Which Thoroughbred Best Fits My Needs?
…Severe suspensory injuries Joint chips or fractures This article is excerpted from the book Beyond the Track: Retraining the Thoroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse, which offers tips on finding…
History of Bits, Evolution of the Double Bridle
…manner in which horses were trained. Two great masters in particular were responsible for this change of attitude. Antoine de Pluvinel in his book Le Man?ge Royal (1623) and Fran?ois…
Holding Western Romal Reins Correctly
If you ride with Western (romal) reins in Quarter Horse shows, you’ll need to hold them “by the book.” An incorrect hand position can result in points off your score,…
A Stolen Horse Means Immediate Action
…that your horse was stolen. It’s up to you. J. Amelita Donald, the author of Horse Theft Prevention Handbook, emphasizes that the first 24 hours after the horse is stolen…
Your Role as Parent
…exposing her to horses indirectly, like involving your child with equine-themed books, videos, magazines, and toys. Because horses are so naturally attractive to children, it doesn’t take much to arouse a…
Camping with Horses
…Contact the regional offices in the area you’d like to go, and ask about horse camping. Check the phone book for federal listings. Many state parks and forests also have…
Postcard: 2015 Toronto Pan American Games Team Dressage – Day Two
…Prix riders on the final day of their competition. So come back Tuesday night for another postcard. In the meantime, go to www.facebook.com/dressagetoday and www.facebook.com/practicalhorseman for more photos. Until then,…
Final Postcard: 2014 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
…go to www.facebook.com/practicalhorseman and www.facebook.com/dressage today. I’m taking a break from sending postcards until the WEG in August, when I’ll be writing every day to tell you what’s happening in…
High Roller Reiners Play the Odds At Third Annual “Play it Forward” Poker Tournament
…healthcare, rehabilitation and essential expenses, such as housing and food throughout their time of need. To learn more about the EAF, visit www.equestrianaidfoundation.org, facebook at www.facebook.com/EAF.Ride4Hope or twitter at @ride4hope….