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Top50 Ranches’ Guide to Summer Horsemanship Clinics and Vacations

Horsemanship vacations offer something very different, and they can be a truly life-changing experience for many guests. This year, why not book onto one and … READ MORE »
Horse Rescue Report: Riding (and Learning About Eventing) on a Budget

What do you do when your horse budget runs low? Rescue horse advocate Cate Lamm has some creative ideas: As I described in my last blog, … READ MORE »
Who Has the Problem, the Handler or the Horse?

If you believe there’s no such as a bad horse, only one that’s been misunderstood and/or poorly trained, you will love The Difficult Horse: Understanding and solving … READ MORE »
ACTHA Offers Bold Guarantee: “Use It or Don’t Lose It”

With the proliferation of ACTHA events nationwide, the American Competitive Trail Horse Association is showing their members some love and confidence. “It’s a pretty simple guarantee,” … READ MORE »
This Year’s Western States Expo Offers Big Names and a Trail Symposium for Under $20

It’s right around the corner! For the 15th year, Western States Horse Expo will open the gates at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California to thousands of … READ MORE »
3 Things You Need for Trail Riding (and Ladies, the Third One Might Surprise You)

Good ‘ol hindsight. Now that I survived my first competitive trail ride hosted by the American Competitive Trail Association, I thought I’d pass along some of my hard-earned … READ MORE »
ACTHA is Awesome! Or, How Riding in a Trail-Riding Competition After Nearly a Year Out of the Saddle Turned Out to be a Great Idea

By the pause on the other end of the phone line, I figured Julie Goodnight was trying to think of a polite way to ask me … READ MORE »
Let’s Not Wait for a Lane Frost or Courtney King-Dye Tragedy to Require Safety Gear

Are you pro or anti riding helmets? Do you wear one yourself? Have you considered the risks, truly? Anyone who doesn’t wear a riding helmet every … READ MORE »
Are Horses Good Therapy for Veterans with PTSD or TBI? Researchers Intend to Find Out

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 »
Looking for a Job in Therapeutic Horsemanship?

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) says their mission is to change and enrich lives by promoting excellence in equine-assisted activities and therapies. … READ MORE »
Horse Rescue Report: Freedom to Move

How can you ask your horse to soften and relax if you’re sitting on his back as stiff as a board? The answer, as writer and … READ MORE »
If a Breech and a Tight Got Married, They’d Have Kerrits New Riding Tight

You want a comfortable pair of riding breeches that help you stick to your saddle and also make you look good–a tall order, right? Not anymore. … READ MORE »
Breathe Your Way to Better Riding (and a Happier Life in General)

Have you ever found yourself holding your breath when riding your horse? If so, you’re not alone–it’s a common stress reaction. I once had my trainer … READ MORE »
 Tips for Amateur Riders From Rate My Riding Coaches

Rate My Riding’s judges have years of experience as riders, trainers, coaches and clinicians. You name it; they’ve probably done it. But, believe it or not, … READ MORE »
What’s the Perfect Age to Start a Horse Under Saddle?

Most of us would like to raise a foal one day, hopefully into a great show or riding horse. We all know that you should handle … READ MORE »
Horse Rescue Report: A Fun Trail Ride

Taking that first trail ride with a new horse can be a wonderful–and a scary–thing. Here’s writer and rescue horse advocate Cate Lamm to tell us … READ MORE »
Getting Ready for Road to the Horse: A Competitor’s Point of View

What would it be like to start a colt in front of thousands of people? Australian clinician and horse trainer Dan James knows full well the … READ MORE »
Hurry! Only 3 Days Left for a Chance to Win An Ireland Equestrian Vacation

Award-winning equestrian magazines Practical Horseman and EQUUS are partnering with the Emmy-winning travel TV show Equitrekking, The Original Mane ‘n Tail® from Straight Arrow Products, Inc® … READ MORE »
Love Julie Goodnight? Here’s Her 2013 Clinic Tour Schedule

You now have lots of opportunities to meet noted clinician and T.V. host Julie Goodnight in person in order to ask your horsemanship questions. In 2013, … READ MORE »
An Uncommon Answer to a Common Question: How to Get Over Fear After an Accident With a Horse?

Fear is not often talked about in horse training circles, but horse trainer/instructor Missy Wryn addresses it here in an unusual way–for starters, by asking a … READ MORE »
The Joys of Helping a Girl Become a Horse-Crazy Horsewoman

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 »
Trainer: Horses at Their Best with People in Need

Horse trainer Missy Wryn says she believes her horses are happiest, and at their best, when working with people in need. Here’s Missy, founder of Training … READ MORE »
Riding Is a Lifetime Sport

If ”all you do” is horses, you’re not alone. Most of us find it our sole calling — maybe even our “soul” calling! — and focus … READ MORE »
Now Nasty Weather Won’t Put a Damper on Your Competitive Trail Riding Plans

Do you love the idea of competitive trail riding but hate cold, snow and mud? Now the American Competitive Trail Horse Association has released a new … READ MORE »
Rider Fitness: Body and Brain, or How to Hum, Tap, Stretch and Smile Your Way to Better Riding

Your horse is one thing–but do you warm up your own muscles before a ride? Do you have any solutions for reducing stress during a ride … READ MORE »