The leaves have fallen, and the temperature is dropping. Winter is just around the corner. Keeping yourself and your horses healthy and comfortable during the cold season can be tough, but making sure your barn is ready ahead of time will help you have a smooth and saf...

It’s that time of year again - shots! Administering vaccines to your horse allows the body to prepare itself to fight off potential diseases by developing a gradual immunity to the disease-causing agent. Depending on where you live, vets will recommend to administer a...

To blanket or not to blanket? That is the question. There is so much controversy over this topic. And although it may seem that there is a right or wrong answer, it is really a matter of personal preference and each individual situation. The health and comfort of your...

With Fall finally settling over most of the United States, it’s time to consider what the season means for our horse’s health care. With some preparation for colder temperatures, horses can be assisted with the transition from Summer to Winter without compromising thei...

Shian Nicholson, originally from Michigan, is an amateur Arabian rider, with a Canadian National Title in the show ring. In this article, she discusses how to succeed in the show ring as an adult rider on a budget.

“I took lessons starting at about age four after beggin...

Trail riding can be one of the most relaxing activities for you and your horse. And most of the time, it is. But that doesn’t mean that we should assume that it will be every time. Horses are still animals, and although everyone claims that they know their own horse ve...

We all struggle with nutrition at some point in our lives.

Whether it is popular trends, lifestyle changes, or a new diet influenced by a study telling us consuming a specific food will give us cancer, eating a healthy, balanced diet can be challenging. Even more challe...

While many Equestrians go through meticulous preparations for their competitions, one area is commonly overlooked. In between schooling and packing lists, well-planned schedules and organized tack trunks, mental preparedness for the rider can often fall to the wayside....

Horse lovers, hold on tight. 

Colorado, New Mexico and Texas are in the midst of major outbreaks of vesicular stomatitis (VSV), a contagious viral disease that can affect many animals, including wildlife, horses and even people. Although it is not life-threatening, the...

Although buying a fly mask for your horse probably seems like an easy task, there are many different options to consider when doing so. Making sure your horse is comfortable in his fly mask is necessary, otherwise it will defeat the purpose of keeping away those annoyi...

With Arabian Youth Nationals behind us, it is back to the training grind, with new hopeful prospects, and a whole new year to prepare your newest prospect for Nationals!

Like many equestrians who plan on showing their green horse, there is a fear of what your horse will...

Summer is a favorite season to many people. But those of us who spend a lot of time in a barn know that along with the heat of the summer comes the dreaded flies.

Flies thrive in environments with lots of manure and garbage as a food source. Farms of any kind are the pe...