General Interest

April 06, 2011
Are You and Your Horse Ready for Trail Riding?
To guarantee that you and your horse are prepared for a great ride, begin planning well before your first

April 04, 2011
Older Horses and Heat Stress
A study conducted at Rutgers University found that older horses have a more difficult time than their younger counterparts

March 28, 2011
Equine Head/Neck Position Influences Balance and Stride
There have always been differing opinions regarding the best position of a horse's head and neck. Studies have indicated

March 17, 2011
The History of the American Saddlebred
Saddlebred horses have competed successfully in dressage, cutting, reining, barrel racing, jumping, endurance riding, combined driving, and eventing, among

March 09, 2011
Chestnut: Not Just a Coat Color
Chestnuts—those patches of rough tissue on the inside surfaces of the front legs just above the knees and below

March 02, 2011
Horse Trailer Maintenance: Be Ready for Spring
You've parked your horse trailer for the winter. No need to look at it until the first show in

February 16, 2011
New Helmet Rules Adopted by USEF
At the recent annual meeting of the United States Equestrian Federation, the board of directors approved new helmet rules

February 11, 2011
Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industries in India
Racing has a long history in India, and it is believed that races were first held in Madras in

February 10, 2011
South African Equine Populations
A decrease in equine population followed mechanization of farming, but a recent swell of interest in sport horses has

February 01, 2011
Horse Industry in Brazil
Brazil is home to approximately 5.7 million horses and other equids. Though many of these horses are members of