MyHorse Daily Blogs

1. Stem Cell Treatment in Horses Shows Promise for Treating Lameness

   

   If your horse’s lameness is caused by meniscal tears or superficial digital flexor tendon (SDF) injuries, you may want to consider stem cell treatment, if you … READ MORE »

2. Did Gelding the Colt Take His Confidence, Too?

   

   One of the reasons I bought my new colt was his confidence. I liked the way he greeted me when I first walked up to him, … READ MORE »

3. Free Horse Advice! Free Download of Horse Journal May 2012

   

   Because Horse Journal’s subscription offer last winter was such a huge success, they’re once again offering a free digital download and special subscription rate for free! Here’s … READ MORE »

4. Make That One Grooming Task for Your Boy Horse Better Through Aromatherapy

   

   If you’re the owner of a gelding or stallion, you can’t avoid it forever. Eventually, his sheath needs to be cleaned for good hygiene and health. … READ MORE »

5. Certified Horsemanship Association Video: The Pulley Rein Stop with Julie Goodnight

   

   Sure, you’ve heard of the one-rein stop, but if you’re trail riding, the pulley rein stop may be your safest bet to use in the event … READ MORE »

6. World’s Smartest Horse Said to Know How to Count

   

   Meet Lukas, a world record-breaking rescue horse, who brings new meaning to the phrase horse sense. This 19-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred can fetch, sit, rear, and even … READ MORE »

7. Certified Horsemanship Association Video: Ride Safely from the Correct Position

   

   How’s your riding seat look? Whether you ride English or western, it’s important to have the correct riding position, but for those of us who are … READ MORE »

8. Emergency Stops: A Solution For Oh, No, the Horse Won’t Whoa!

   

   When was the last time a horse ran away with you? That was a question I posed during a recent stop of the AQHA Ride Now … READ MORE »

9. PATH Intl. Centers Mount Up for Summer

   

   There’s magic in the air when days start getting longer and golden sunlight stretches well into the evening. Teachers and students alike sigh with longing for … READ MORE »

10. Dr. Juliet Getty: The Latest on Laminitis in This Teleseminar-Thursday!

    

    Your horse wants you to listen to this teleseminar, which is Thursday, May 17th at 8:00 pm EDT (5 pm PDT), because laminitis is one of the … READ MORE »

11. Spring Conundrums – Lush Pastures And Laminitis

    

    Dr. Deb Eldredge Horse Journal Contributing Veterinary Editor Dr. Deb Eldredge tells us it’s been a crazy spring, weather-wise, in upstate New York, where she resides.  That … READ MORE »

12. Julie Goodnight: Curing a Horse From Being Tense on the Trail Starts with the Rider

    

    Does your horse ever act tense and fearful on the trail? Julie Goodnight answers one reader’s question about what to do, and the answer, below, may … READ MORE »

13. Hurry to Enter Dressage Today’s Project Centerline Contest!

    

    If you’re feeling horsey and stylish and are inspired by the Olympics, you’re running out of time to enter the 2012 Project Centerline contest, brought to you by the … READ MORE »

14. Sunlight Delivers the Vitamin D Message for Your Horse’s Health

    

    It’s a well-known fact that we all need vitamin D. Last time I was at my doctor’s office, she told me I wasn’t getting enough of … READ MORE »

15. Riding a Dressage Horse: The Extended Trot

    

    How do you teach your horse to expand his range and perform the extended trot? An international dressage rider and trainer shows us how, breaking it … READ MORE »

16. Your Own Personal Julie Goodnight Clinic in Your Living Room

    

    Don’t hate me because I’m going to the “Women’s Riding and Yoga Retreats and Ranch Riding Weekend at C Lazy U Ranch” in Granby, Colorado–featuring Julie … READ MORE »

17. Breeding Mares: How Young is Too Young?

    

    The world of horse breeding is a complicated one, so it’s always best to consult an expert if you’re set on breeding your mare. Here, expert … READ MORE »

18. USRider Partners Want to Share Their Benefits and Keep Your Fence Patched

    

    The spring and summer months are great for trail riding. Unfortunately, not everyone has a great trail from their back yard. If I didn’t have USRider … READ MORE »

19. Wanted: Tall, Dark and Handsome…Buckskin Friesian Cross

    

    Whenever someone asks me how I finally came to buy a new horse, my explanation is brief: “I got the flu.” If it’s a horse person, … READ MORE »

20. Summer Whinnys Takes the Mystery Out of Choosing Horse Socks

    

    With fly season arriving early, Ray Petterson, president of Sox For Horses, Inc., says it’s time to introduce your horse to protective leg socks that deter biting … READ MORE »

21. Purina and Unwanted Horse Coalition Help Find Adoptive Families for Rescue Horses

    

    During the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Purina Mills, LLC announced its pledge to donate $125,000 in feed to American Horse Council’s Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC). The … READ MORE »

22. Does Working with Horses Make You a Better Person? Study to Find Out

    

    This month, the University of Kentucky Center for Leadership Development will be launching a six-month pilot study to provide preliminary data on the effectiveness of collaborating … READ MORE »

23. 2012 Rolex Kentucky Cross-Country Course Walk with Jim Wofford

    

    One of the best parts of Rolex for many folks is when renown eventing coach and rider Jim Wofford walks the cross-country course. If you missed … READ MORE »

24. Extreme Mustang Makeovers: Showcasing These Rugged Horses

    

    The purpose of the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition is to showcase the beauty, versatility and trainability of these rugged horses that roam freely on public lands … READ MORE »

25. Help Prevent Laminitis and Other Insulin-Resistant Issues with Psyllium

    

    It’s a vicious cycle – elevated glucose leads to elevated insulin. Elevated insulin leads to excess body fat. Excess body fat leads to too much insulin … READ MORE »