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General Interest

Show jumper over fence
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 Read more
wild horses
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 Read more
Thoroughbred yearling in sales ring
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 Read more
Close-up of horse's muzzle grazing
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. Read more
Tacking up western horse
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. Read more
Close-up photo of a dressage's horses legs during a canter stride
October 26, 2011

Riding Horses on Sand

Softer surfaces reduce concussion on bones and cartilage, but may throw the stress onto soft tissues instead. Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
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 Read more
Bridles and halters hanging from hooks
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 Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
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. Read more
Horse trotting in roundpen
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 Read more
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