It is never easy to say goodbye to a horse. It is always painful and leaves a hole in our hearts like no other. It is probably safe to say that it is the hardest part of owning horses. This past spring, the Arabian horse community lost the Arabian stallion Beon Eternet...

With spring in the air and summer on its way, horse owners should be taking extra care of their horses - more specifically, their hooves.

Hooves are important to take care of and maintain, especially during the winter and summer seasons. A horse’s hoof care needs change...

With foaling season in full swing, many are expecting, or have already received, new foals at the barn. Preparing for your mare to foal is an exciting, anxiety-inducing and exhausting time, and many of us worry about giving the baby the best start. These 10 tips are a...

Given the current state of the world and the continuous sweeping panic surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandable how horse owners are especially dealing with frightening uncertainty. According to CBS News, 4.4 million Americans have applied for unemployme...

With COVID-19 at large, much of our Arabian and equestrian community are under shelter in place or quarantine orders. In this unprecedented and trying time, the Arabian horse community has remained innovative and cohesive. From virtual farm tours, to free online learni...

The Arabian Horse Association is committed to recognizing and rewarding the riders who work with and enjoy Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses — in all types of non-competitive riding and driving. Enter the Frequent Rider Program (FRP)!

The best part of the FR...

With spring underway, or rapidly approaching depending on your location, now is a great time to tackle some seasonal chores and get ready to enjoy one of equestrians’ favorite seasons.

A few simple steps can get your spring off to a great start and set you up for a succ...

Several years ago I had a client who entered into the business of breeding horses for the purpose of sale at a profit. The IRS audited his return and declared his horse farm to be a “hobby” rather than a business and disallowed his farm loss deductions. The IRS argued...

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as looking over your well-kept, spotless barn filled with happy horses. But you can’t do this alone. Finding the right horse equipment, tools and barn supplies is critically important. The following essential list of horse tools, hor...

As we all know, coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is running rampant in what is now a worldwide pandemic, not to mention spurring global panic. The virus has galloped into the United States, which has left society fearful, wary and uncertain. Much of this uncertaint...

For generations, horse owners have seen the benefits of coating hooves with various substances for their protection and flexibility. Additionally, some old-time farriers have reported success in improving the hoof condition by abrading the coronet band to increase bloo...

In the previous blog we met some of the Youth Volunteers working to support Love This Horse Equine Rescue (LTH), who specialize in taking in forgotten, neglected and abused Arabian horses from law enforcement seizures, local animal shelters, distressed owners, and from...