Breaking News for Horses

03/26/2018   

Essential Skills: Fit to be Tied
Correct tying technique is critical to horse and human safety. Brush up your skills here.

03/23/2018   

Ask the Vet: Pressure Hives in Horses
What causes a horse to break out in hives after a grooming session?

03/16/2018   

Q & A with Dressage Champion and Author, Charlotte Dujardin
Dujardin talks about her new book, her star horse Valegro, and how she prepares for competition.

03/14/2018   

Four-Season Feeding Guide
How to create a healthy feeding plan for your horse all year long.

03/13/2018   

How to Budget for Vet Bills
A DVM shares strategies to cut costs and plan ahead for emergencies.

03/06/2018   

Vet Adventures: A Mighty Roar
Sometimes loud things come in small packages.

02/24/2018   

Giving a Friend Your All
A shared love of horses brings two friends together, leading to a life-saving kidney donation.

02/20/2018   

Fit Rider: Pilates Workout for Equestrians
Stay in shape for riding with these easy exercises when the weather keeps you out of the saddle.

02/13/2018   

Hay Before Grain?
An equine nutritionist explains why the order in which you feed your horse can make a difference in his digestive health.

02/13/2018   

Ask the Vet: Rehabbing a Retired Racehorse
What to know about an off-track Thoroughbred's health and soundness before starting his second career.

01/31/2018   

Featured Video: The Equestrians of Compton
Kids from the city of Compton get to experience a bit of agricultural life and equestrian competition thanks to an innovative program.

01/30/2018   

Your input is needed for the AHP Equine Industry Survey
American horse owners are being asked to participate in the fourth American Horse Publications Equine Industry Survey.

01/30/2018   

Ask the Vet: Do stallions have more teeth than mares?
The number of teeth a horse has can vary quite a bit between individuals.

01/28/2018   

Winter Feeding Made Easy
Strategies to maintain weight, reduce colic risk and feed smarter this winter.

01/23/2018   

Waiting to Inhale
Your horse’s respiratory health should be a top priority this winter.

01/19/2018   

Horses of Disney
Meet the equine cast members of America’s favorite theme park.

01/17/2018   

Belgian Draft Horse
This popular heavy horse has a solid work ethic and a friendly heart.

01/05/2018   

The Fragile and the Tenacious
Two extreme emergencies highlight the wide range of the equine constitution.

01/05/2018   

Zenyatta's first colt, coming soon to the hunter/jumper circuit
Cozmic One is retired from racing, and his new rider is aiming for the 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover

01/05/2018   

Quick Learners
Knowing how horses learn and understanding timing and pressure will make you a more effective teacher for your horse.

01/04/2018   

Fit Rider: Barn Aisle Workout
Incorporate these moves into your daily chores to stay fit this winter.

12/31/2017   

Resolving to Ride Better
How three, super-basic, uncreative New Year’s resolutions could revolutionize my riding. Maybe.

12/22/2017   

Ask the Vet: Colic Surgery Aftercare
What do I need to do to help my horse recover after he comes home from colic surgery?

12/20/2017   

2018 FEI World Equestrian Games tickets available today
Day and weekend passes have been released after the initial all-session day passes sold out in a single day.

12/18/2017   

The Tortoise and the Hare
The Tevis Cup rewrites the fable and defines what it really means to be a winner.

12/18/2017   

This Crazy Little Thing Called Tevis
100 miles in one day through the Sierra Nevada mountains is the ultimate test of endurance for horse and rider.

12/18/2017   

DIY Lariat Wreaths
Round up some holiday cheer with this easy, horse-themed craft.

12/18/2017   

It’s the Thought That Counts
Horse lovers receive the strangest gifts sometimes.

12/12/2017   

Winter Clipping Styles
Choose the perfect body clip style for your horse, from fully bare to barely there.

12/12/2017   

The 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games will be televised
The 2018 WEG in Tryon has announced an agreement with NBC Sports for next September's championships.

12/08/2017   

Ask the Vet: Evaluating Colic
How do I know if a colic episode can be managed at the farm or if it needs to be treated at an equine hospital?

12/08/2017   

Applications Open for the 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project's annual competition offers incentives for riders who retrain racehorses for new careers.

12/08/2017   

Going Bitless
Is riding bitless right for you and your horse? Take a look at some of the options.

12/05/2017   

Bright Lights, Rodeo City
In December, Las Vegas kicks up its heels to welcome the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

12/05/2017   

Winter Wonderland
A Southern California horse owner moves and experiences "real” winter.

12/05/2017   

Winter is Coming
Prepare now by separating fact from fiction when it comes to cold-weather horse care.

12/05/2017   

Embracing Retirement
When a senior horse's riding days are over, there's still important work to be done.

12/01/2017   

Learn how to make the most of your farmland
A webinar from the Homes for Horses Coalition will offer tips for making your farm an efficient, healthy home for horses and the environment.

12/01/2017   

Should you supplement your horse's hay-based diet?
Certain nutrients that are plentiful in grass are lost once hay has been cut, dried, and stored.

11/28/2017   

Unwanted Horse Coalition to Participate in #GivingTuesday
Take a photo with your favorite formerly "unwanted" horse for the UHC's #unselfie contest.

11/28/2017   

How to reduce your risk of a winter barn fire
Equine Guelph's advice for a combustibles clean-up will make your barn safer this winter.

11/28/2017   

Riding in Alaska’s Backcountry
Explore the alpine paradise of Southcentral Alaska on horseback.

11/21/2017   

Taking the Lead
How to be your horse’s trusted leader and avoid the mistakes that could erode your authority.

11/21/2017   

Ask the Vet: When to Geld a Colt
What's the optimal age to geld a colt or stallion?

11/17/2017   

What happens if your horse outlives you?
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has published a guide on creating a plan for your horse's care.

11/17/2017   

Vet Adventures: Digging In Your Heels
Repeat after me: Trainers are not veterinarians.

11/14/2017   

How hay bags and slow feeders affect horses
Feeding hay with different methods had an impact on horses’ eating behavior, and their attitude toward humans.

11/10/2017   

Watch the U.S. Dressage Finals Live Online
The championship competition takes place through Sunday, November 12.

11/09/2017   

Fit Rider: Support in the Saddle
How kinesio tape, braces, and other support products can keep you riding strong.

11/07/2017   

Ask the Vet: Locked Stifle
What causes a locked stife, and what can be done to treat it?