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by Laura Schonberg Despite working as a full-time commercial pilot whose horses live a county away, Erin fancies herself an eventer and aspires to have her soul compliment her gelding, Guinness. More alike than they are different, their struggles have lead Erin to a place where she first seeks to …
Pedigree Variables of the Modern Appaloosa by Charles Potts, Blue Creek Appaloosas Outside of the Appaloosa breed itself, the term “foundation Appaloosa” may not be understood. Basically, it refers to the practice of breeding Appaloosas only to other Appaloosas, with the ultimate goal to create horses that have at …
The Beauty of Equine Movement by Don Blazer Television commercials often show the world what the horse does best—move. A good example includes the popular ads for Budweiser: “Here comes the king, here comes the big number one!” And here come those famous Clydesdales. With feathers floating, 32 hooves …
Understanding the Role of Vital Nutrients by Eleanor Blazer There are “special forces” within your horse’s body called antioxidants. These nutrients are a sort of super power that neutralizes insurgents before damage can be done. They are the defenders of the healthy horse and here is how they work. …
Choosing the Best Shedding Tools by Theresa Rice By now, the shedding season is winding down—hallelujah! Every year I feel a renewed sense of wonder at how much hair can come off my horse and for him to 1) not be bald and 2) still have more hair to …
May 2016 Cover Story: Getaway Horse Play – Your Horse Wants To Go! Equine Wellness: Barefoot, Shod or Boots? Getting Help in a Backcountry Emergency Trainer’s Corner: Becoming a Student The Adventures of Spanky and Dally Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …
April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center – Helping Riders Face Their Fears Trail Savvy: Spring Maintenance for Obstacles Rider Wellness: Falling off the Fitness Wagon Five Basics Every Horse Should Know Natural Pest Control Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …
How a Horse’s Teeth Erupt and Wear Over Time by Eleanor Blazer Is your horse getting a little “long in the tooth”? This expression usually means the horse (or person) is getting old, but even young horses can have teeth that are too long or have sharp points. It’s …
Stories from an Extreme Sport by Michael Campbell, AERC President If you’re not an endurance rider (yet), it may be difficult to believe that people would do this sport on purpose. It takes a certain dedication and toughness to pursue endurance riding (50-100 mile rides) and limited distance (LD) …
March 2016 Cover Story: Learn and Have Fun At Mountain House Stables Equine Wellness: West Nile Virus on the Rise! DIY Safety Ties Al Dunning: Trends in Western Disciplines Saved by the Force: WASART and a Horse Named Anakin Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find …