Like human nails, a horse hoof requires proper nutrition, moisture, and trimming. Proper care helps to keep the foot healthy, improving balance and pr

Four Ways to Keep Your Horse’s Teeth Healthy
If your horse's teeth are hurting, he'll let you know. Several tell-tale signs will alert you that your animal needs dental care. If he's losing weigh

Top Three Ways to Keep Your Horse Healthy
Keeping your horse healthy is more than a notion. It takes planning and individualised care. Every horse has its own set of quirks, including preferen

Fancy Freestyle Routines Entertain Equine Enthusiasts
Freestyle dressage is an art form, as horse and rider work as a team to perform technically complicated routines to win high scores. The artistry is j

British Horse Racing Stopped Cold by Equine Flu
The BBC is reporting that British officials are set to resume horse racing in the UK after they worked together to ensure the safety and health of par

Three Steps for Successful Breeding
If you're a first-time breeder, there are several considerations to keep in mind, to ensure that your mare is healthy enough to bring a young foal int

Managing Manure
Every year, a horse owner will haul away about 12 tons of soiled bedding and manure per horse. Developing a system to move, store, and discard the exc

Beginner’s Guide to Horse Riding
Horse riding is one of the most thrilling activities one can engage in. It combines the skill and daring nature of man, and the strength of a beast, to produce some of the most jaw-dropping performances. It

Remedy Foal Rejection
Your family's giddy over the birth of a baby horse. The elation subsides considerably when the mare rejects the foal. It doesn't happen often, but whe

Jump Start Your Equestrian Sporting Career
If you've ever run track and field, you'll understand equestrian jumping. Like the hurdles, a horse and its rider leap over obstacles on a course duri