Emily Fought

Horses can suffer from allergies much like people do. There are things in their environment can that trigger a response from their immune system. These allergens can cause various symptoms to appear. Often, they leave your horse feeling uncomfortable. They may even need medication to reduce the unpleasant symptoms. What Are Equine Allergies? There are...

Your senior horse will eventually start slowing down. You’ll need to make the decision when to retire them from riding. Carrying a rider can be difficult for a horse that has experienced physical changes. Their body just isn’t what it use to be. Some will suffer from arthritis, while others will have trouble maintaining weight....

There are many different breeds of horses in the world. While each horse is unique and has their own temperament, choosing a specific breed can be very helpful in many cases. For some, they wish to compete in breed shows. Others have had success with one breed and have decided to stick with them. If...

Washing your horse’s tail doesn’t have to be a long process. With just a bucket of water and some shampoo, you can remove dirt and grime from their tail. This quick method is perfect for those with limited time or when warm water isn’t available. It’s important that you regularly groom their tail and check...

Some horse trainers get very creative with the tricks they teach. They can get their horses to do all sorts of unique maneuvers from rearing and bowing to smiling and dancing! It takes a lot of time and effort to master these tricks though. These horses deserve a round of applause. Horse Tricks How adorable...

Did you know training can be as simple as hanging out with your horse? A good foundation starts with building a connection. So often, riders demand things from their horse with little regard to the impact that it has. You can ride and have fun, but also have a happy and willing horse. This is...

Moms will understand this one! Surprisingly, there are quite a lot of similarities between toddlers and horses. If you spend enough time with both of them, it’ll become apparent. From testing boundaries to being playful, it would appear that horses are just large children. What do you think? Toddler & Horse Similarities Despite the difficult...

Do you like speed events? You should definitely look into the discipline of pole bending. Similar to barrel racing, this sport requires a rider to go as fast as they can. They must weave through a series of standing poles. It’s a thrilling challenge! What is Pole Bending? In this timed event, there is usually...

There are many different temperaments amongst horses. Some are naturally more anxious and spooky. They tend to be on high alert at all times. Fortunately, there are training tactics you can try to help calm them down. In some cases, more experience and exposure is the answer. Other times, the horse needs to be kept...