General Interest

January 27, 2012
Olympic Show Jumping Selection Trials
The USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the upcoming Olympic Games competition in England will be held March 21

December 21, 2011
The Konik: A Little-Known Breed of Horse
Most Koniks live in semi-feral herds in Polish nature reserves and parks, and are maintained as part of breeding

December 15, 2011
A Quick Guide To Horse Sales
Public auctions are age-old venues for buying and selling horses. Whether it’s a weekly sale at the local stockyards

November 28, 2011
Choosing a Horse’s Bit for Comfort and Effectiveness
Horse owners look for two basic things in a bit: comfort for the horse and control for the rider.

November 15, 2011
Keep Yourself and Your Horse Safe During Hunting Season
Stay visible and identifiable. Wearing blaze-orange hats and vests is a good precaution.

October 26, 2011
Riding Horses on Sand
Softer surfaces reduce concussion on bones and cartilage, but may throw the stress onto soft tissues instead.

October 19, 2011
Thoroughbred Connect Program Assists Racehorse Adoptions
The Jockey Club has made some changes to its Thoroughbred Connect program, an online resource for rehoming Thoroughbred horses

October 18, 2011
Check Your Horse’s Tack Before Winter
With the approach of winter, many riders will hang up their tack until warmer weather returns. Now is the

October 11, 2011
Argentina Has an Active Horse Industry
Argentina, the land of gauchos and top polo players, claims a large share of successful breeding and racing Thoroughbreds.

September 21, 2011
Treadmill Exercise for Horses: Is It Safe?
ecause using an equine treadmill is a novel concept for most people, as well as a new experience for