Do you rely too much on others to keep your horse healthy? (From the November/December 2019 Equine Chronicle) The road to the Congress and World Show is a long one, made only longer depending on how far you actually have to haul your horse to Ohio and Oklahoma. During the trip, you may make a … Continue reading Basic Horse Care is More than Basic
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Horses Healing Humans
It's no secret that the outside of the horse can bring out the best in any human. In fact, Winston Churchill's famous quote, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man," is seen everywhere horses are prevalent. That's why equine therapy has started growing in … Continue reading Horses Healing Humans
Behind the Stall Door: Extremely Hot Chips
October means it's time for the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. It's the mecca for anyone showing stock horse--thousands of people make the pilgrimage to the Ohio State Fairgrounds to show, shop, and just experience the world's largest single-breed horse show. While working on another article for The Equine Chronicle, I met … Continue reading Behind the Stall Door: Extremely Hot Chips
Horse Blanket Shopping Tips
The temperatures are starting to drop, and the nights are getting longer. Timer lights are being put into full use for some, and it’s time to do a little blanket shopping to keep your equine friend warm this winter. Here is a quick rundown to prepare you for blanket shopping: Do You Really Need to … Continue reading Horse Blanket Shopping Tips
Paging Dr. Mom – Juggling Motherhood & Horse Shows
As a new mom, I'm already learning the delicate balance you need to practice between your professional life and your home life. Last Fall I had the privilege of speaking with two women who seem to have figured it out, as they've grown successful medical careers while supporting their horse-crazy children. Paging Dr. Mom Two … Continue reading Paging Dr. Mom – Juggling Motherhood & Horse Shows
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: Second Chances
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” ~ Winston Churchill Even when we’re at our worst, horses somehow manage to bring out our best. Even if a horse might be down and out, because it didn’t make much of a living on the racetrack or just aged out … Continue reading Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: Second Chances
Helping Your Foal get a Head Start on Life
One of my favorite things about living in Lexington is springtime--not just the new flowers and foliage blooming, or the excitement of Keeneland's spring meet starting up, but seeing all the new foals sprinting and frolicking across their lush, green pastures along the roads. I seriously think the accident rate goes up in Lexington in … Continue reading Helping Your Foal get a Head Start on Life
For Sale! Approach Equine Sales Prepared
The winter months usually see an influx of horses for sale for multiple reasons--end of the show season, trying to shrink the number of stalls to care for in the winter, or just ready for something new. Not only are sales popular across the country, but the advent of online auctions is growing in popularity … Continue reading For Sale! Approach Equine Sales Prepared
Thankful for a Successful 2014
The time between Christmas and New Year's is usually a time to reflect on the previous 365 days and how far we've come. I'm always guilty of this because I've caught myself saying that the year has gone by so quickly, but then again, you feel as though it hasn't. It is better to fail … Continue reading Thankful for a Successful 2014
Training Horses: Borrowing from One Discipline to Improve Another
Growing up riding horses, I never really put myself in the category of one type of rider versus another. I always would say that I was like a Quarter Horse--versatile and open to trying new things. I showed halter/showmanship, Western pleasure, trail, hunt seat, barrel racing, goat tying, roping, even started jumping in college. … Continue reading Training Horses: Borrowing from One Discipline to Improve Another
