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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... -
Western Dressage Clinic participant Renee Anderson. (Photo: ©COHS)Colorado’s Western Dressage Association Welcomes Lynn Palm
With its roots in Colorado dating back to 2010, Western Dressage has a huge following... -
Morris Animal Foundation Announces Funding for Equine Behavior Studies
The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Morris Animal Foundation, a... -
13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle
A variety of options are necessary for optimal control Flies can be more than an... -
Unclear is Unkind: Approach Training from the Horse’s Perspective
How horses learn and how many people think they learn are often at odds. SALIDA,... -
Take Julie Goodnight’s Quiz to Learn your Horse’s Skill Set for Training
Find a Horse’s Present Skills to Set the Right Training Goals for the Future SALIDA,... -
Know an Outstanding Horse Trainer? Nominate for Trainer of the Year
Honor the unsung heroes of our sport—trainers who work tirelessly to improve the education of... -
Ulke Jildert, a purebred Friesian stallion owned by Dawn Ianson of British Columbia. Photo permission of Dawn IansonStallions – Can We Improve their Welfare? Alternative Methods for the Management of Breeding Stallions
Breeding stallions are some of the most expensive horses in the world. Their semen can... -
Horizon Structures Series Presents: 5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Safety in the Barn
The care, custody and control responsibilities of working with horses usually includes handling the noble... -
Pictured is trainer, Mike Brashear. Photo by Heidi Melocco - Whole-Picture.comCOHS Celebrates Colorado Youth and Trainers
Do you have a favorite Trainer or how about a young person who is doing... -
Photos by Sarah FriedrichTy Friedrich and Broke-N-Rode Ranch – Livingston, Montana Trainer Focuses on Faith and the Three Rs in Training
Name? Ty Friedrich Farm or Ranch Name? Broke-N-Rode Ranch (BNRR) Where are you... -
How to Put Your Horse in Balance with Bending Part 1
Sequence of the Aids By Lynn Palm Have you ever ridden a horse on... -
Costs and Considerations of Caring For Your Horse
I recently came across this post and thought I would share it with my viewers.... -
Try to Try. Photo by Cara Crain
Try to Try versus Try to Quit – Set Your Horse Up to Find the Correct Answer
When teaching your horse to try to try, it’s important to make a plan. One... -
Extended trot results from many transitions from working trot to a extended and back again.
Training Transitions – This Vital Exercise Should be Part of Every Training Session
As a young and serious rider my teacher would often tell me, “You need to... -
Photo by Kim RoeWhat Makes Good Hay? The Basics on Hay for Horses
Few things are more important for horse health than good hay. We’re fortunate that the... -
How to Deworm Your Horse – Avoid Problems While Performing this Essential Horse Care Task
I often find myself stepping in and taking over when I see one of my... -
Photos by David Kiser PhotographyVonie Kalich Life Coaching – Healing Hearts with Help from Horses
“Horses show up for us time and time again, they hold space for us, and... -
Photo courtesy of Allison Trimble PaparoaFour Keys to a Successful Clinic Experience – How to Get the Most Out of a Group Learning Environment
Early in my career, hungry for knowledge, I attended many clinics both as a participant...