Have an event to promote? Submit it here.
Kim Roe Does your horse suddenly slow down near the arena gate, drag his feet on the way to the mounting block, or seem less interested every time you start another familiar routine? Sometimes, what looks like a training problem may simply be a sign that your horse needs a change. Just …
Sometimes, even the life we love can start to feel heavy. Between daily responsibilities, farm work, and the heartbreak that comes with losing the chance to ride a beloved horse, it’s easy to fall into a routine and forget what first brought us joy. Sometimes, what we need isn’t a …
We all want our horses to be happy. We make sure they have good feed, safe surroundings, time to roam, and plenty of care. But have you ever considered whether your horse might also need something meaningful to do? Horses are naturally active, curious animals, and sometimes a comfortable routine …
Most horses don’t need a huge pasture or a fancy barn to be happy. But they do need companionship. I learned that lesson years ago with a horse who had everything I thought he needed — good feed, turnout, shelter, and plenty of room to roam. On paper, it looked …
Every horse owner has days when plans don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a packed schedule, difficult conditions, or a lack of motivation, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. The good news is that meaningful progress doesn’t always come from doing more. It often comes from simply doing …
Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie …
Progress Comes One Small Step at a Time I may have found the secret to a well-lived life. I call it, “Do whatever you can do.” Okay, maybe this just works for me, but I want to share it with my fellow horse people who might also struggle to get …
Loving the Old Days but Looking Forward I have a hard time with change. I push back against it, bury my head in the sand, and deny reality. But life is full of change, and I know intellectually it’s a good thing. To change is to adapt and to adapt …
Facing End of Life Decisions with Best Friends My senior horse, Gunner, has Cushing’s disease and chronically sore feet. Although he’s on medication to treat the disease as well as reduce pain, each fall as the days shorten and his cortisol rises, he has another episode that pulls him down …
How to Help Your Horse Feel Safe The most important characteristic of a safe, well-trained horse is trust. Horses who trust people are far less likely to behave in erratic, explosive, or aggressive ways and are a joy to handle and ride. Creating trust in horses is the responsibility of …
