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Spotting Neglect and Abuse: The Warning Signs and How to Help
In May 2019, an employee of a fuel company arrived at a farm in Carroll County, MD, for a routine visit to fill a fuel tank behind a barn. In the many times the worker had been on the property...
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Laura Kraut: “Just wear the right helmet”
Earlier this year, American Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut was involved in a serious fall while competing—her helmet saved her life. Laura’s mare, Jakarta, took a stride out in a tricky short...
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Titers and Other Vaccination Considerations
I wish that discussions about vaccines were easy. It would be great to have this sort of vaccine equation: Horse + vaccine + (reactions x 0) = no disease Otherwise stated, you give a horse a vaccine,...
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How Common Is Neck Osteoarthritis in Jumping Horses?
Key points: Cervical (neck) osteoarthritis is a potential source of pain and poor performance in sport horsesResearchers examined cervical x-rays for 104 jumping horses during the 2018 winter circuit...
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Step Back to Move Forward
The title of this article is out of character for me. Rarely will I ever suggest to someone who wants to achieve something in performance to step back and slow down. My job is to always move my...
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What To Know Before a Catch Ride
In the hunter and jumper rings, catch riding is common occurrence. A green or mischievous horse or pony matched with a timid or novice rider can present notable challenges, especially on horse show...
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Five Training Philosophies for Young Event Horses
Working with young event horses is one of my favorite parts of my training program. Seeing them develop into confident, willing partners is incredibly rewarding. Whether I’m training one of my own...
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Let’s Talk X-Rays
If you’ve been around horses for any length of time (usually measured in minutes), you’ve probably heard that a horse needs X-rays (hopefully, it wasn’t yours). And while you probably have some idea...
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Train Balance, Adjustability and Accuracy with the Super S Line
The Super S Line looks harder than it rides. This EquiVault exercise is designed to teach the horse and rider to look for the fence, emphasizing balance through the turns and on the landing,...
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Pre-Cooling to Manage Heat Stress in Sport Horses
Key points: Pre-cooling is the process of reducing the body’s temperature before beginning exerciseIn this study, pre-cooling was found to reduce heart rate as well as surface and rectal temperatures...
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Five Cannabis Myths Busted
There are a lot of widely held opinions and beliefs on cannabis. Some of them are proving to be true with continued research. Here we break down a few common cannabis myths in both people and horses....
View Article15 Questions for Equestrian Business Owners to Make 2021 the Best Year Yet
It’s a new year, and like every January, I am excited about all of the possibilities for the 12 months that lies ahead. 2020 was undoubtedly a challenging year and, to be honest, I am ready to leave...
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You May Think You Are Treating Your Horses Joints When You’re Not
You have a performance horse. He’s not performing as you had hoped or expected. His form is flawed. His piaffe lacks panache. His elan has elapsed. He slides have slid. And half the people in the...
View ArticleHow Consumer Purchase Protection Laws Impact Horse Sales
In Europe, a new directive (EU Directive 2019/771) has been passed by the European Parliament that aims to protect the consumer in the purchase of goods, presumably including horses. While this...
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Seven Red Flags to Watch for in a CBD Product
Owning a horse is a the never-ending quest to have healthier, happier, sounder animals—and athletes. So when a new “miracle” product comes around, it’s tempting to give it a try. Take CBD. With...
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Two Times a Gelding: A Cryptorchid Stallion’s Journey to Becoming a Gelding
When Debbie Cruz imported her 2012 Friesian from Europe, she was excited to welcome the gelding into her life. However, the mount she purchased as a gelding from The Netherlands still had a lot of...
View ArticleHow to Support Victims of Sexual Abuse
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the U.S. Center for SafeSport placed 2012 World Cup Final champion and Olympian Rich Fellers and his wife Shelley Fellers on Temporary Suspension due to allegations of...
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From Pandemic to Possibility: Nancy Dye is Out to Change Riders’ Mindsets
Christi Israel was so focused, she tuned the roar of the crowd and the beat of the music out of her mind. On cruise control, she believed in her “clear round machine” of a horse, and the duo...
View ArticleHorse Owner’s Legal Guide to Care
Whether at home, on the road, in the air, or at a show, our horses require care to prevent injury and maintain peak condition. The administrative aspects of horse care are often overlooked because the...
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Love at First Step
Some athletic achievements are helped along with the latest high-tech advancements. Olympic swimmers shave time with second-skin suits. Skiers get faster skies. Ultra-light tennis rackets parlay the...
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