Thoroughbred Care After Racing: The OTTB Transition
OTTB Transition at a Glance 10,000+ Thoroughbreds retiring from racing yearly 60-90 days Recommended turnout before retra...
Read More →Horses
Horse care, training, nutrition, and health management for owners of all experience levels.
Western Saddle Fit: Why a Poorly Fitted Saddle Causes Pain and Behavior Problems
Western Saddle Fit at a Glance Tree width Most critical fit factor 2-3 fingers Clearance over withers needed Panel cont...
Read More →Appaloosa Horse Breed Guide: The Spotted Horse With a 10,000-Year History
Appaloosa Breed Guide at a Glance 10,000+ yrs Spotted horse history in cave art 14.2-16 hh Typical height range Distinc...
Read More →Natural Horsemanship: The Science Behind the Philosophy
Natural Horsemanship at a Glance Horse psychology Foundation of the philosophy Pressure/release Core training mechanism ...
Read More →Warmblood Sport Horse Breeds: KWPN, Oldenburg, Hanoverian, and What Makes Them Different
Warmblood Breeds at a Glance KWPN, Oldenburg, Hanoverian Top three WB breeds 16-17 hh Typical height range Dressage &am...
Read More →Morgan Horse: The First Distinctly American Breed and What It Offers Today
Morgan Horse Breed at a Glance 1789 Foundation sire 'Figure' born 14.1-15.2 hh Typical height range Versatile Dressage,...
Read More →Friesian Horse: Power, Grace, and the Demands of a Baroque Breed
Friesian Horse Quick Facts $5K-25K Typical Price ...
Read More →Bit Selection Guide: Matching the Bit to Your Horse and Riding Goal
Bit Selection Quick Guide 12+ Common Bit Types ...
Read More →Tennessee Walking Horse: Smooth Gait, Beautiful Animal, Troubled History
Tennessee Walking Horse $3K-15K Average Price ...
Read More →Mustang Horse: Wild Heart, Adoptable Partner
Mustang Horse Quick Facts 50,000+ Wild Population ...
Read More →Donkey Care: The Horse's Quieter, Smarter Cousin
Donkey Care at a Glance 30-50 yr Lifespan ...
Read More →Western Pleasure and Reining: Two English-to-Western Disciplines Compared
Western Pleasure vs. Reining 2 Major Western Events ...
Read More →