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They’ve Come a Long Way, Baby: Deworming Practices Have Changed

Forty years ago, Don McLean was singing “Bye, Bye Miss American Pie” on the radio, gas was 55 cents a gallon, just 52 percent of American … READ MORE »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Relive Rolex Dressage Highlights

There’s nothing like an expert to take you on a guided tour of Rolex, and that’s exactly what Nancy Jaffer does in this terrific account of … READ MORE »
Navigate the Warm-Up Arena at a Dressage Show

You’re showing at your first dressage show, and as you approach the warm-up arena, you realize it’s crowded and looking more than a little crazy. Did … READ MORE »
Humane Groups Petition FDA to Block Companion, Working and Show Horses from Being Slaughtered for Human Consumption

Front Range Equine Rescue and The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent former … READ MORE »
System Saver Uses Homeopathic Remedies for Horse Disease, Inflammation

Equine veterinarian Dr. Don Baker says he taps into natural resources from some of the same countries once trod by Marco Polo to develop System Saver™, … READ MORE »
How Do I Teach My Horse to Stretch and Collect for Dressage?

How do you encourage collection in a dressage horse? How is that different from stretching? Dressage judge and trainer Maryal Barnett answers a reader’s dressage question … READ MORE »
Buck: A Human and Horse Film to Treasure

You don’t have to love horses to love the documentary “Buck,” but if you do, it makes watching this film an unforgettable experience. “Buck” is a … READ MORE »
Wanna Ride? Top50 Ranches’ 10 Best Bargain Western Vacations

Dude ranch vacations don’t have to mean blowing the budget. Top50 Ranches has found 10 unbeatable ranches where you can live the western dream and still … READ MORE »
Horses Grazing on Alfalfa: How Much is Too Much?

Do you give your horse alfalfa? If so, you might want to read this advice given by Dr. Juliet Getty to a reader question. Question: We … READ MORE »
New Supplement May Help Horses with Ulcer-Related Horse Colic

A new botanical-based product is now available in the United States that will help promote equine gastrointestinal self-healing by supporting a horse’s own natural defenses, and … READ MORE »
Take Old Horse Training Ideas And Apply Them In New Ways

“Almost everyone had an early spring this year,” says Dressage Today editor Patricia Lasko. “It’s interesting how those warm breezes and yellow daffodils make everyone’s step … READ MORE »
Wounded Warriors Project Teams Up with the Professional Association of Theraputic Horsemanship Intl.

Anyone who has ever spent time around a horse can attest to how therapeutic it can be. Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Intl., a leader in equine-assisted … READ MORE »
Western Dressage Association of America and HorseShow.com Team Up

Western Dressage is the brainchild of trainers Eitan Beth-Halachmy and Jack Brainard, who both had visions to combine their love of the western discipline with the … READ MORE »
Aromatherapy for Horses

Aromatherapy involves using essential oils from plants to naturally treat and benefit the health of a person or animal. Dr. Serge Martinod, DVM, PhD CEO of ArcaNatura, … READ MORE »
Keep the Flies at Bay with No-Fly Zone Healing Salve

As spring and summer rolls around, flies come out in full force, seriously irritating your horse and causing infections. When Zephyr’s Garden tested their new No-Fly … READ MORE »
Some Custom Choices in the Horse Trailer World

Have you always dreamed of owning a custom horse trailer? Are you overwhelmed by the number of companies that provide custom horse trailers? Confused about where … READ MORE »
Want to Get Your Horse in Shape? Try Parelli Fluidity-Hill Therapy

Does your horse have a scrawny neck? A hollowed-out back? Does he move with short, choppy strides? Pat Parelli and his wife, Linda Parelli, offer what … READ MORE »
Because Allergic Reactions can Trigger Laminitis

Can a bug bite lead to laminitis? Localized skin swellings or lesions – like hives – usually represent an acute allergic reaction, often triggered by something … READ MORE »
Fish, Camp, Ride in the Wilderness on This Trip

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 »
What’s the Best Way to Feed a Starved or Malnourished Horse?

If you’ve ever been around a horse rescue operation, you know some of those horses can be seriously malnourished when they come in. So what’s the … READ MORE »
Lions and Bears in the Wilderness, Oh My!

When it comes to successfully handling wildlife encounters in the wilderness, Colorado Division of Wildlife Game Warden Ron Zaccagnini (who also owns horses) has 30 years … READ MORE »
Horses and Mud: Not a Good Mix

It’s that time of year: It rains and snows and eventually the ground becomes a mushy, slippery place that makes it tough for your horse. Horse … READ MORE »