horses

Most riders rely on equine specialists to keep their horses healthy and happy. These professionals ensure your horse is feeling their best on the inside and out. They’ve likely undergone extensive training in order to offer their services. Some you’ll see on a regular basis, while others every few years or so. Different Equine Specialists...

“New Year’s Resolution” but horse version? The end of the year is a great time to start planning forward, while making goals for the next season. Plan a few shows or rodeos to hit and start thinking about your goals to accomplish in your respected area. When it comes to setting goals make sure you...

Want a laugh? Funny Horse Cartoons aims to put a smile on your face! The creator, Kay Thornton, found that horse people were too serious between competitions and training. She wanted to lighten the mood, so she started drawing these silly horse doodles. Likely, you can relate to many of the topics she touches on!...

The majority of a horse’s diet is forage- hay and grass. Each year horse barns stock on hundreds of square bales or dozens of round bales, depending on how many horses they’re feeding. It can get expensive! Some areas are very pricy, while others are more manageable. Find out where your state falls… Cost of...

The same producers from the Ruby Buckle barrel racing are producing a new series of rope horse futurities called “The Riata Buckle”. The producers are putting together the stallion line up for the incentives and the stallions picked are rather impressive. But they have a few ways to set this futurity apart from the industry...

A dry lot, also known as a sacrifice paddock, is a smaller fenced in space for your horse to be turned out into. Some are dirt, while others have gravel footing. These spaces are used to restrict your horse’s access to their large grassy pastures. There are many benefits to them! Why Dry Lots Should...

On the island of Oahu, in the tropical state of Hawaii, there is a ranch like no other in the nation. Despite the arena being 125 x 300 and made entirely from anodized aluminum, it is under a 51,450 square foot building. But here’s the catch, the roof is solar panels and the pastures have...

There’s nothing that screams louder than cheetah tack! It’s a fun choice for cowgirls that have a sassy side. After all, cheetahs are on the top of their food chain. They’re fast, wild, and ready to run. Every barrel racer and rodeo competitor needs a dose of that! Airbrushed in multiple layers, these protective boots...