The Horses and Humans Research Foundation awarded its seventh $50,000 research grant recently to a team from the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, University of Missouri, … READ MORE »

There are plenty of things to know about horses and horseback riding and many people find themselves overwhelmed with the wealth of information. If this is … READ MORE »

Sometimes the only thing more fun than riding or being around horses yourself is instilling the love of horseback riding in a girl or a boy. … READ MORE »

If you thought ranching holidays were only a summer vacation, think again, for winter is a magical time to visit a horse ranch. Whatever the weather, … READ MORE »

Think about the last time you fell off your horse. Most likely, you were doing an ordinary activity when the unexpected occurred. That’s why it’s a … READ MORE »

What’s a normal pulse rate for a horse? Do you know how to take a horse’s temperature, check his pulse or respiration? This video from the … READ MORE »

If you’re looking for a great way to spend the summer on your horse, a week at a dude ranch or a few days on a cattle drive … READ MORE »

June is the ideal time to take a relaxing springtime dude ranch vacation in order to recharge your batteries for an action-packed summer. And with offers … READ MORE »

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 »

Horse trainer Missy Wryn suffered for years with pain and fatigue for years, and visits to specialists couldn’t provide any relief. Finally, she was diagnosed with … READ MORE »

It doesn’t matter if you ride English or Western–you need to have a certified equestrian helmet on your head every time you get on a horse. … READ MORE »

Would you like to ride more than 40 miles, fish in remote trout lakes and streams, see abundant wildlife and wildflowers as well as breathtaking geological … READ MORE »

Combine authentic Western cowboy culture and horseback riding with a spot of pampering on a Rope & Soak vacation at a Top50 ranch. You got up … READ MORE »

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 »

Maybe your horse has been too well-behaved lately (did you just snort with laughter?). Or maybe seeing the same old scenery every time you trail ride … READ MORE »

A Beginner’s Guide to Horses By Jayne D. Wilson So you want to begin horseback riding lessons? Knowing where to start can be tough. You must … READ MORE »

Looking to plan a horseback riding vacation before the winter? Wanting to get away and ride horses with the family? From Central Park to Yellowstone National … READ MORE »

I just saw it happen while horseback riding on a trail this past weekend–a woman’s horse spooked, spun sideways and off she went. Nothing was broken, … READ MORE »

It’s never a good idea to tempt fate by horseback riding on a trail ride without a first-aid kit. So the folks at The Trail Rider … READ MORE »

Did you know that horseback riding has a higher injury rate than motorcycle riding? The folks at Troxel, makers of ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, do. They put … READ MORE »

Hi! There is another option other than paying for riding lessons or buying a horse: borrowing a horse to ride. But this doesn’t mean you should … READ MORE »