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How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

Aureliano Equestrian: Learn the Fine Art of Horse Riding in a One-On-One Setting

Aureliano Equestrian owner Jill Aureliano has been teaching and training since 1990.

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

Is Your Horse A Senior?

How do you really know when to start caring for your horse as a senior? Is it all about their age, or is there more to the equation? Sure, Blaze’s namesake may be looking a little greyer lately and he just celebrated his second decade, but he is still kicking—you don’t think he is old. Our handy chart helps you determine your horse’s status and Dr. Mary Rose Paradis, DVM,...

20 Ways Horse Riding Becomes Life Itself

At first, horse riding is just like any other skill you want to learn. You put effort in and eventually become more effective as time goes on. At some point, things begin to change.

Are There Toxic Trees on Your Horse Farm?

There are common trees in North America that can harm your equine friends. Check your property to be sure your horses don't have access to these toxic trees.

Horse farm retreat helping people build trust

How You Can Safely Light Your Horse Stable

Stables and barns should be safe for all who enter them. Read the blog post to learn how you can safely light your horse's stable:

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How to Protect Your Farm from Farm Equipment Theft

According to Heritage Land Bank, farmers are disproportionately affected by crime. Unfortunately, the crimes most commonly carried out against American farmers can have financially devastating cons…

Three Tips To Successful Professional Bull Riding

Becoming proficient in professional bull riding requires a great deal of determination and endurance. But that alone, may not be enough to grant success in such a demanding sporting event. To be a …

A Little Hesitant About Horseback Riding?

Horse Network shares some good tips on overcoming your angst about horseback riding. First thing to keep in mind is that feeling some degree of fear is normal for everyone, even professional athletes feel it. So what can you do to manage this disquietude? Face your fears directly Hold onto your purpose for riding Manage,…

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

'It changes everything': How a Scottsdale horse farm helps kids with autism

Scottsdale's Hunkapi horse farm specializes in equine therapy, helping people with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and other special needs.

How Do You Develop ‘Feel’ in Horseback Riding?

Many people say that it is impossible to learn how to ‘feel’ in riding. They say either you have it, or you don’t. They insist that people who can ‘feel’ are essential…

Therapeutic Riding Proves More Than Horse Play

Parents and caretakers are almost unanimous – for those with disabilities, there's something about horses. The relationships and bonds formed with the animals can be transformative.

Everything You Need to Know About Horse Stalls

Your Horse Farm, Tips and Advice for Your Horse Farm

Study examines health benefits of horseback riding

A study revealed many benefits for those engaging in horseback riding activities and for the first time, attempted to define the amount of energy expended in several common riding events.

Study Backs Therapeutic Benefits Of Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is frequently offered for people with developmental disabilities and now a new analysis suggests that the activity really does have a therapeutic benefit.

How to Be Prepared for Farm Calls

We asked two mobile equine veterinarians how clients can prepare both themselves and their horses for veterinary visits.