April 1st has brought the end of the circuit, with its highs and lows – many improvements with horses and riders shown in some cases and injuries in others. Whatever injuries have occurred, Wellington has excellent teams of veterinarians and many therapeutic services at their disposal to help and spas for the riders as well […]
It is now mandatory for anyone on horseback at any time on the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to wear a helmet. This includes competitors, grooms and exercise riders, during warm-up, riding around the facility and at awards ceremonies. United States Equestrian Federation GR801 reads: “It is compulsory for riders all persons at Federation licensed […]
Due to an outbreak of strangles at Saratoga Raceway, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) advises Ontario tracks to use caution when considering entries of horses showing Saratoga lines in March. Strangles is a highly contagious and serious infection of horses and other equines caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi. “It is up to the discretion […]
Teenagers were on fire this week in both Hunter and Jumper land! Reed Kessler, 18, and Cylana, tied with veteran Margie Engle on Indigo for the National Show Jumping Championship title. The competition this week was held as both the national championship and the selection trials for the Olympics. Instead of a jump-off at the […]
The average person might not consider taking up riding at the age of 40, let alone eventing.
No matter what the discipline, nearly everyone who competes has experienced a setback partway through the season. Learn how to overcome them with Robin Hahn
If you feed cereal grains rather than commercially-prepared feeds, you should be very careful to fortify your horse's diet with a vitamin/mineral source.
In horses, one of the most common and better-recognized regenerative medicine techniques is using stem cells to promote regrowth of various body tissues.
A hot, humid day. One rider, one horse. Both are exercising at a moderate level, but who is more likely to overheat? Your horse gets hotter much faster.
This article highlights the terms in a sale contract, enforcing a sale contract, and why having a contract is so important, even in the horse world.
