It's a reality that showing can be stressful: here are some tips to surround yourself and your horse with a calming atmosphere.
Behaviour
'Funny' horse videos depicting equine behaviour can jeopardize our Social License to Operate; increasingly, the court of public opinion is not on our side.
We commonly think of 'overfacing' being associated with jumps that are too big – but it is symbolic for all kinds of challenges.
Pain can be situational or chronic, but horses experiencing chronic pain are more likely to develop negative changes in their overall mood.
... and a couple of clever dogs and feisty ponies because horsepeople can't have one without the other ...
We love the girls but they can have a bit of an *ahem* attitude sometimes. Here are a few of our faves to brighten up a dreary Monday.
The steroid intended for anti-inflammatory use is making the rounds in the hunter world as a calming drug – with fatal side-effects.
Veterinarian Madison Seamans explains why he describes gelding as “brain surgery” and tells other tales out of vet school in his new book.
They're evil and sneaky and everywhere, and even have their own #naughtypony hashtags. Good thing they're adorable ...
Horses are beautiful, and so is snow, right? Just kidding. Remember, if you are already so over winter, spring is just 77 days away...