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Smart Safety Equipment for Equestrians
Top Safety Gear for Horses & Their Riders If you’ve spent time around horses, you’re probably aware of all the various equipment and gadgets designed to help keep both you and your horse safe in...
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A Blue Ribbon Ride: Winning in My Wintec AP Saddle
Wintec All-Purpose Saddle Product Review Finding the right saddle can be just as difficult as finding the right horse. Regardless of your saddle needs, Wintec All-Purpose Saddles have you covered....
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Horse Lameness Lingo (Simple Beginner’s Glossary)
Equine Lameness for Rookies Lameness: a word all horse owners fear. Lameness is a symptom, not a condition, so knowing what to look for can help pinpoint the cause and get your horse sound again....
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Get Pumped! Horse Conditioning Just Got Easier
How to Safely Get Your Horse Back in Shape We have more in common with horses than you may think, especially when it comes to getting in shape. A well-structured fitness program is key to getting your...
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Inside the Equine Mind: Pursuing Psychology
Learn the Lingo of Equine Psychology I decided to study equine psychology because I wanted to understand more about what was going on in a horse’s head and use that knowledge to develop more effective...
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What to Do When Your Horse Ride Goes Wrong
Troubleshooting Tricky Rides Horses are living creatures, like people, and will have good days and bad days. When your horse is having an “off” day, how do you determine what to do? Say you have a...
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How to Pick the Perfect Western Horse Show Pad
How to Successfully Select a Stunning Show Saddle Pad There are many things to consider when selecting a Western show pad. From color and design to class shown and even customer service, selecting a...
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A Safe Bet: Choosing the Perfect Horse Tack & Equipment
Ride the Right Way—Safely! Tack and equipment play an important role in equine safety. Selecting the correct tack is only the first step—you must also regularly inspect and clean your tack to maximize...
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How to Get the Most Out of Virtual Horse Riding Lessons
A big thanks to Ride iQ for making this educational article possible. No coach? No problem! If you’re anything like me, you love horse riding lessons. They provide perspective, inspiration, goals, and...
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The Best UV Protection Under the Sun (Horses & Riders)
Sun-Savvy Summer Protection Summer means warmer temperatures and more sunshine. (YAY, right?!) Increased sun exposure, however, is not without risks to horse and rider. Luckily, there are some easy,...
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Beyond Blue Jeans: 10 Creative Ways to Style Tecovas Boots
Thank you to Tecovas for sponsoring this educational content! Fashion-Forward Pairings That Showcase Your Cowboy Boots Cowboy boots are a footwear staple when you’re riding horses, which is why we’re...
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Trailering Tranquility: How to Stay Safe When Hauling Horses
Protect Your Precious Cargo Getting off the farm and traveling to a new location can be a lot of fun. However, the risks to you and your horse may increase in unfamiliar surroundings. Trailering...
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Safety *Out* of the Saddle: Best Practices on the Ground
Laying the Groundwork for Horse Safety Learning to safely handle horses in a variety of situations on the ground helps build a foundation for safety in the saddle. We’ll cover some safety basics across...
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Staying Safe Offsite: Taking Your Horse Away From Home
Safety Tips for Off-Property Adventures Riding in your home arena is a relatively safe way to learn the basics and progress with your horsemanship. However, some riders will want to push the boundaries...
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Horse Riding 101: How to Stay Safe in the Saddle
A Rookie Guide to Riding Safely Understanding equine physiology and psychology, choosing the right horse, and selecting the proper tack and equipment leads up to what we all really look forward to—time...
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How to Design a Safety-First Horse Facility
Equine Safe Spaces: Barn Best Practices Safety around the barn is critical! Barn safety includes everything from physical safety measures to barn rules. You’ll also want a customized safety plan that...
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Horse Insurance: What, Why, and How (Much!)
Insuring Your Equine Investment There are many different types of insurance related to horses. You may want to consider mortality, loss of use, and/or major medical insurance. If you board your horse,...
View ArticleLetter to my Rookie Self: Michelle Eames
Equestrian Advice: This is part of our Letter to My Rookie Self series, an open letter equestrian reflection project. Learn more and/or submit your own letter here. From: Michelle Eames at 61 To:...
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Road Testing Equi-N-icE Reusable Cooling Bandages
Bid Ice Boots Goodbye Showing has never been my cup of tea—well, until lately! My Azteca jumping pony has blossomed during the past year, and I’ve finally gotten to dabble in regional competitions. But...
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A Horse Rookie’s Guide to the Show Jumping Course Walk
Course Walk: The What and the Why One course. Ten jumps. Hundreds of things galloping through your mind. “How will I remember where to go?” “What if my horse refuses?” “What if I lose my stirrup?”...
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Equine Preventative Care: How to Head Off Horse Issues Early
Preventative Care for your Equine Companion An important component in keeping your horse healthy and happy is staying current on preventative care. Preventative care for horses can include veterinary...
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Hammocks & HeeHaws: How to Camp with Your Donkey
Next Time, Bring Your Burro! Camping with your donkeys can be a great way to get out, explore, and bond with your animal. With the right planning and gear, bringing your burros camping can be a fun,...
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Inside Look: Horse Show Jumping Course Design and Strategy
Class-Specific Course Design Have you ever wondered what goes into the design of a jumping course? Did you know there are different types of courses built for Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation riders and...
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Barn Management Best Practices for Burros
Details for a Healthy, Happy Donkey Caring for donkeys isn’t rocket science, but it can be challenging, especially in inclement weather. We’re sharing some of our suggested burro best practices, from...
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Anatomy of a Jump Through the Eyes of an Equine
It’s All in Your Approach An important part of jumping is to gain an understanding of how a horse moves to jump over an obstacle from takeoff to landing. Then, you can learn how to control that space...
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Do Senior Donkeys Need Joint Supplements?
Joint Supplements for Senior Donkeys Just like with humans, horses, and dogs, as donkeys age, they can develop arthritis. A joint supplement can be a helpful way to keep senior burros moving...
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Burro Bonded Pairs: Fact vs. Fiction
Donkeys are known to form strong attachments to other donkeys. When this happens, they are often referred to as a bonded pair. Separating a pair of bonded donkeys can cause extreme stress to both...
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How to Ride a Jump Course
Riding the Course After learning everything you need to know about a course walk, it’s now time to use that knowledge to make the best decisions for you and your horse on course. And since, especially...
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Burro Body Language Basics
Beta on Burro Behavior & Body Language Training donkeys, especially wild burros, has been extremely challenging. I did a lot of research up front, but didn’t truly realize how different donkeys and...
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Donkey Care in Extremely Cold Conditions
Brrrr Burro! How to Keep Donkeys Warm in the Worst Winter Weather We had an “arctic blast” in Colorado right before Christmas. It got down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, without factoring in windchill. The...
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