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15 Riding Tips from George Morris

By   |  March 20, 2017

…and sat back when jumping and racing, which hindered the horse’s hind end. Caprilli advocated shortening the stirrups to get the rider off the horse’s back to make it easier…

Tips for Effective Electric Fencing

By Equisearch  |  February 5, 2004

…diagrams, you ensure the same amount of current on both sides of the gate. Bracing corner and end posts as shown–an easier method than the traditional ‘H’ brace–will improve your…

Research News: 07/05

By HorseJournal  |  July 1, 2005

…following shipping. A study performed by the Equine Research Institute of the Japan Racing Association looked at some variables that could influence the degree of airway irritation/inflammation and the negative…

Friendships, Part 3

By Deb M. Eldredge, DVM  |  December 29, 2013

…Pumpkin remained with Seabiscuit throughout his life. Reports claim he rejected a goat companion.Black Caviar, a racing mare in Australia, hangs out with a magnificent Boer goat. While my own…

Good-Bye, Molokai

By Cynthia Foley  |  December 21, 2013

Horses like Molokai come along once in a lifetime. A failed racehorse, who got his name from his sire (the great racing sire Hawaii), Molokai amazed us with his incredible…

Good-Bye, Molokai

By Cynthia Foley  |  December 21, 2013

Horses like Molokai come along once in a lifetime. A failed racehorse, who got his name from his sire (the great racing sire Hawaii), Molokai amazed us with his incredible…

Bulletin Board: 03/02

By HorseJournal  |  March 1, 2002

…of Equine Practitioners held a first-ever summit on racehorse medication last December, including trainers, vets, owners, racetracks and regulatory bodies for Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing. Key points of…