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When a Horse Lives Alone
Most horses don’t need a huge pasture or a fancy barn to be happy. But... -
Dr. Q's Mustang. Image Supplied by Dr. Q.From a Broken Leg to a New Way of Training Horses
Veterinarian Dr. Jena Questen Shares How Positive Reinforcement Changed Her Approach to Horses—and Her Life... -
Why Proper Leg Bandaging Matters More Than You Think
At some point, almost every horse owner ends up wrapping a leg. Maybe it’s after... -
What to Do When Your Horse Gets Hurt
If horses have one special talent, it’s finding creative ways to injure themselves. A small... -
Be Ready Before an Emergency Happens
Most horse owners eventually face a situation they never saw coming. A trailer accident. A... -
Making Compassionate End-of-Life Decisions for Horses
Few conversations in the horse world are harder than euthanasia. Most of us don’t want... -
Could Your Horse Be at Risk for Equine Metabolic Syndrome?
Some horses seem to gain weight just by looking at a bale of hay. We... -
Photos by Robert EversoleHorse Camping Gets Easier When You Start Small
Horse camping can feel intimidating when you first start looking at all the gear, planning,... -
Spring Skin Problems Every Horse Owner Knows
There are a lot of things to love about spring. Longer rides, greener pastures, warmer... -
Does Your Horse Need Massage?
Most of us recognize obvious lameness pretty quickly. But muscle pain and body soreness can... -
Common Hay Myths Horse Owners Still Hear
If you spend enough time around barns, you’ll hear a lot of opinions about... -
What Horse Owners Should Know Before Choosing Vinyl Fence
A lot of horse owners learn the hard way that not all fencing holds up... -
Why Riders Around the World Trust Mark Bolender’s Trail Course Designs
If you’ve ever wondered why some trail courses actually build better horses — and others... -
Build an Outdoor Wash Rack for Easier Horse Bathing
By the middle of summer, I’ll take any excuse to bathe horses outside instead of... -
Could Your Horse Be Carrying Stress You Can’t See?
Sometimes a horse seems physically fine, but something still feels “off” — tension, resistance, unusual... -
Business Profile: VolunteeRanch LLC
Company Name: VolunteeRanch LLCContact: Ignasi Gracia, FounderPhone: (407) 639-9743Email: [email protected] How and why did you get started in business?... -
Moving with Horses – Part 3: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
The part of the journey that tests you—and your decisions Traveling with horses across multiple... -
Announcing a New Film from Ron Davis, the Producer of Harry & Snowman and Life in the Doghouse
Help Bring This Story to Light with Your Tax-Deductible Donation Each donation of $100+ will... -
Business Profile: Unbridled Hope
Company Name: Unbridled HopeContact: Meghan Bazaar, Executive ProducerPhone: (917) 604-3482Email: [email protected] How and why did... -
Outbreak Alerts: April 28, 2026 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Weld County, CO
Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – Ongoing Investigation Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 15; Number Euthanized: 3; Facility Type: Training Facility; ... -
Outbreak Alerts: April 27, 2026 – Strangles – Douglas County, NE
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 50; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; See... -
Moving with Horses – Part 2
So the journey began to get the horses over—my sweet mare April and our mini,... -
Outbreak Alerts: April 18, 2026 – Strangles – Jefferson County, CO
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Horse 1: Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/10/2026; Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge; Confirmation... -
Moving with Horses – Part 1: Before You Hit the Road
The preparation that can make-or break-your trip before you ever leave home It must have...