MyHorse Daily Blogs

1. Training Young Horses In Eventing

   

   Taking a young horse to competition for the first time can be nerve wracking–and sometimes exactly what that horse needs to “grow” a little more. John … READ MORE »

2. Did You Miss the Julie Goodnight Webinar? It’s Right Here

   

   Maybe you got stuck in traffic, or your horse was sick, or you just plain forgot. But if you missed the free Julie Goodnight webinar sponsored … READ MORE »

3. Horse Care Costs, Spending Habits and…Reality

   

   Do you really need another pair of breeches? Does your horse really need all the ingredients that are in that pricey supplement? If you sometimes feel … READ MORE »

4. Because They Can’t Do a Fecal Egg Count if You Don’t Label the Poop Sample

   

   Just when you’re feeling smug that you remembered to include a fecal egg count in your deworming schedule for horses, you suddenly realize you forgot to … READ MORE »

5. Big Believer in Equine Acupuncture? There’s an App for That

   

   Tallgrass Publishers has released the new Android Version of their Equine AcuPoints App, providing everything needed for a healing session with horses at your fingertips. It includes … READ MORE »

6. Mikmar: Not Just Horse Bits-They Make a Comfort Girth, Too

   

   You may recognize the name “Mikmar” because you own one of their innovative horse bits. Now the company continues to offer top products with the introduction … READ MORE »

7. This Book Makes Dressage Easy. Promise.

   

   Yes, the idea of learning dressage is scary. So how about someone to hold your hand through your lessons? That’s what you have with Jane Savoie’s … READ MORE »

8. A Supplement for Equine Competitors That Helps Them Focus without Feeling Drowsy

   

   Horses that are feeling nervous or stressed are easily distracted–which disrupts both their training and performance.  Now a new supplement, VISION™ Focusing and Calming Supplement, is … READ MORE »

9. Now You Can Get Your Clinton Anderson Fix with HRTV, Too

   

   If someone else is hogging the computer so you can’t visit the Downunder Horsemanship website, now you have another way to watch Clinton Anderson at work: … READ MORE »

10. A Story About a Petite Young Rider and Her Big Paralympic Dream

    

    She found the trainer, and then she found the horse, and now 26-year-old Ellie Brimmer has her sights set on competing in the 2012 Paralympics in … READ MORE »

11. Did You Trail Ride There? Let Them Know by Leaving a Comment Card

    

    Other than some horse poop and hoof prints, hopefully there is no trace of your trail ride or trail rides in forests and on trails. While … READ MORE »

12. Finally, a Riding Helmet My Husband Will Think is Cool

    

    Troxel has a bevy of beauties out in their Spring 2012 line of equestrian helmets, including pink and purple unicorns for the wee riders in your … READ MORE »

13. This Book Takes Horseback Riding to a Whole New Level of Natural

    

    Your horse just wants to be naked. This is one of the philosophies I came away with after reading a delightful book, Riding Free, with a … READ MORE »

14. Love Your Senior Horse? Tell Purina for a Chance to Win a Ton of Horse Feed

    

    Senior horses and ponies often leave special stories and memories in the hearts of their owners. Purina is giving these senior horse owners the opportunity to … READ MORE »

15. Be in the Know at a Dressage Show

    

    Dressage is one of the most gorgeous aspects of the English riding discipline, and if you’re always wanted to be part of the action behind the … READ MORE »

16. Bit or Bitless Bridle? This Vet Says to Ask Your Horse

    

    Every once in a while I’ll see someone on a trail, riding their horse with a bitless bridle, and I’m always curious. Why go bitless? Is … READ MORE »

17. Downunder Horsemanship and Ritchie Industries Help Non-profit Equine Organizations

    

    As the feature sponsor of the Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour, Ritchie Industries is again partnering with Downunder Horsemanship for the third year in a row to … READ MORE »

18. Need Facts on a Horse Show? This App is Designed to Use “At the Gate”

    

    The United States Hunter Jumper Association has announced the development of its first mobile application, “At the Gate,”  designed for the busy equestrian who is “standing … READ MORE »

19. Veterinarians and Horse Owners Team Up to Implement New Deworming Strategy

    

    When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and horse fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol … READ MORE »

20. How to Tuck Jeans into Boots? Boot Stroots, That’s How

    

    We all love wearing jeans and boots, but have you ever wondered if there’s a right way of how to tuck jeans into boots? To learn … READ MORE »

21. This Book Gives the Run Down on Reining

    

    If a book can be exciting to look at, then Reining Dreams is certain to get your heart pumping. You don’t have to know anything about … READ MORE »

22. Groundwork for Horses: Bending

    

    If your horse will give and be soft during groundwork, he’ll give when you’re in the saddle. That’s the assessment of horse trainer Larry Fleming. If … READ MORE »

23. Breathing Easy: A Key to Equine Performance and Health

    

      The equine respiratory system can be a major cause of poor performance or premature retirement from competition.  Let’s look at some of the key factors: … READ MORE »

24. A Cool New Tool for Diagnosing Lameness in Horses

    

    Is your horse lame? Equine caregivers know all too well, identifying and treating lameness in horses can be a frustrating and expensive process. Equine Guelph’s new … READ MORE »

25. Free “Ask the Author” Webinar with Horse Trainer Julie Goodnight

    

    If you’re going trail riding, wouldn’t it be nice to bring Julie Goodnight along? You can do just that with her new book, Goodnight’s Guide to … READ MORE »