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Scrappy, thin, and broken manes are a thing of the past! It’s time to make your horse’s mane and tail healthy and beautiful. Grooming is an excellent way to spend time bonding with your horse, while helping him look and feel his best. Healthy hair comes from dedication and proper grooming habits. Follow these ten...

Horse shows can be hectic. From the days before the show to the moments before you enter the ring, it’s essential you bring your A game. Your checklist is probably pages long, so it’s time to take a deep breath. Over the years, fellow riders have been picking up neat hacks to make show life...

Whether you’re an avid trail rider or just enjoy the trails once in a while, it’s important you know what to expect. Riding in the wilderness without the confines of a fenced arena can be an exhilarating adventure, but also very challenging. Get prepared by following these top ten pieces of advice! It’ll change your...

Maybe you’ve thought about how to get your horse ready for the cold winter months, but don’t forget about your barn. Your horse will not be prepared for the cold if his shelter isn’t setup correctly. You’ll need to take some extra time making a checklist to ensure your horse’s home is all set before...

Riding can be lots of fun year-round. It’s much easier to go for a ride without the long process of tacking up. Riding without a saddle can help those short on time, looking to improve their seat, or learning to feel their horse’s movement. While it has many benefits, riding bareback can be a challenge....

Some days it seems like there isn’t enough time in the world! It can be hard to juggle regular life with your horse world. Riding is the last thing on your mind when you have a horse covered in mud, can’t find your missing bridle, and have more dirty stalls than clean…but fret not! Follow...

PC: Brianna. The canter is a three-beat gait that can often cause trouble for green and young horses. It requires a greater deal of balance compared to the steadier two-beat trot. The transition from trot to canter can get messy as the horse tries to shift his weight for this faster gait. However, this transition...

Temperatures are plummeting as winter creeps in! Instead of singing the winter blues, get your barn prepared with these four feeding tips. Now’s the time to adjust for cold weather and fight those nasty temperatures. Ideally, your horse has bulked up already and has a nice layer of fat. When you run your fingers through his fur you should slightly feel...