With the pandemic still in effect around the globe and economies in various stages of reopening/reclosing, it is a great time to consider COVID-19 safety at the barn. 

As equestrians, one of our primary concerns is often our horses. Currently, there is no evidence that...

The plight of the adult amateur rider is a long and sometimes difficult one, but it is the vast majority of riders out there. Many adult amateurs are women who are getting into riding after raising children or establishing their careers. They are either late to begin o...

By Katie Navarra

Feed and hay bills did not stop even though income evaporated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Organizations across the country offer access to hay banks and A Home For Every Horse helps connect horse owners with those resources.

“The main goal of hay...

There’s no such thing as a silver lining with COVID-19. In a strange twist of fate, however, the pandemic presents a unique opportunity for horseback riding.

Even with states gradually reopening, most sports activities for kids will take weeks or months to regroup and r...

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...