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Meet MHF’s New Executive Director & Relive Mustang Magic
Another successful Mustang Magic in the books! After a modified program the last few years,... -
Jessica Pancost finds emotion, ego, and time can make or break your efforts at training your horse.Trainer’s Corner: Philosophy on Training Mindset
By Jessica Pancost Consider These Three Elements for Every Ride One hot-button topic I’ve seen... -
COHS publisher Karen Pickering is enjoying getting to know her knew partner, ChipFrom My Saddle: New Beginnings With a New Horse
I Never Thought I’d Find the Right Horse Again As I’m writing this, today was... -
Applications are NOW OPEN until January 28th for the PEAK Training Challenge!
Experienced Colorado and Wyoming trainers are invited to apply for this exciting, 100-day equine foster... -
Are You Capable of Riding a Green Horse? (Part 1)
Hello and welcome to the show. I’m glad you’ve joined us this week. I have... -
Cover Story: Welcome to the 2023 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
Get an Inside Look at the Event All Horse Lovers Anticipate Provided by Rocky Mountain... -
Image Courtesy Sharon WilsieMedia Barn: Book Review – Essential Horse Speak
Author: Sharon Wilsie Continuing the Conversation Sharon Wilsie’s first book Horse Speak: The Equine–Human Translation Guide broke... -
Manzanola Feeds is Recalling Certain Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes due to Possible Clostridium botulinum Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 16, 2022 FDA Publish Date: December 16, 2022 Product Type:... -
Small Farm Makeover: Maintenance Tips Around the Horse Farm
(Photo Caption: On fair-weather days that might not have ground safe for riding, make your... -
Photo courtesy Alys CulhaneOnline Exclusive: Eating Crow
A Winter’s Lesson The phrase “to eat crow” brings to mind the image of an... -
Graphics Courtesy Equine GuelphThe Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut
The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially... -
Photo Credit: Carrie HarrisonTrainer’s Corner: Prioritizing Balance
(Photo Caption: Zadiba, a Lusitano gelding owned, trained, and ridden by Cody Harrison, performs shoulder-in... -
Editor’s Postcard: Will You Go the Distance with Your Senior Horse?
Give Your Horse a Happy Retirement “The closest thing to being cared for is to... -
Photo courtesy Allison TrimbleWillfully Guided: Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long
Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down Winter riding can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses... -
Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.Willfully Guided: Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care
This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. We worry about mud... -
Consult your local fire department to improve fire safety in your barn and let them get familiar with your property in case of an emergency.Small Farm Makeover: Fire Safety in Equestrian Stable Barns
Your local fire department is a great resource. This year alone, 77 horses have already... -
Photo by Alayne BlickleSmall Farm Makeover: Create a Winter Paddock
Considerations for Building and Locating a Sacrifice Area on Your Farm Probably the most important... -
Release, timing, calm attitude, and patience make all the difference when starting colts.Trainer’s Corner: Ken McNabb’s Colt-Starting Tips
Author: Ken McNabb Get Started on the Right Foot In my three-week certification series, I... -
Media Barn: New in Books – New Horse Journal
By Hope Ellis-Ashburn Have you recently purchased or are you planning to purchase a new... -
Images Courtesy Robert Eversole, TrailMeisterTrail Savvy: The 10 Trail-Riding Essentials
Pair these tools with common sense for a great ride. Back in the early 1930s,... -
Small Farm Makeover: Will the Barn You Build Be Good for the Neighborhood?
Sensitivity in Barn Design as a Steward of the Land Land development comes with responsibilities... -
Trail Savvy: Do-It-Yourself Portable Electric Fence
Try this inexpensive reliable means of containing your horses on your next backcountry trip. Horse... -
Heat Stress, Part 2: Horse Safety During Hot Weather
By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Part 1 of this... -
Rutgers University Advises Helmet, Vest Replacements
Recently Rutgers University addressed riding safety and traumatic brain injuries, and the need to replace...
