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Bloodroot – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s that time of the week again & Monday is as good a time as any to learn about a new plant your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a look at the strangely beautiful and most unfortunately named Bloodroot
Videos with Horses
Surfing – Extreme Horse Sports
Last week I shared some videos of one extreme equine sport, vaulting and suddenly I felt a series coming on. Today I’m going for water sports (as beach season is almost upon us) with horse surfing. Horse What? Yes, I said it – horse surfing. No the horse isn’t in the water, they keep all […]
Horse Basics
DIY Horse
Horses are expensive animals, so it stands to reason that owners will attempt to cut costs wherever possible. Being thrify is fine, as long as you don’t scrimp on important items…like girths, bridles and other essentials.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Argentina
Argentina is an enormous country and one that spans a number of different geographical climates. In prehistoric times horses may have existed in modern Argentina, however they all died out during the last Ice Age. Modern Horses Today most of the breeds found in this country are the ancestors of Spanish animals brought over during […]
Horse Basics
The History of Stirrups
Although the stirrup doesn’t seem like an exciting piece of equipment, it is actually the most pivotal contributions of the equestrian world. It was, in fact, one of the most basic tools used to create and spread modern civilization – perhaps even on par with the printing press. Beat that martingale! Evolving Together Horses have […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born in 1864 in southern France to an aristocratic family. Although he was a privileged child, he was also an ill one & his passion for art began at a young age. Misfortune Creates Art By the time he had hit puberty, Henri had broken bones in both of his legs […]
Guest Posts
Herbs – Myths and Miracles
This informative guest post about herbs is curtesy of Patrick P. Jones, DVM, a Veterinary Consultant over at Silver Lining Herbs. Many thanks for his contribution. We are living in The Information Age. Television, radio and the World Wide Web put astounding amounts of information at our finger tips. Finding Real Information The challenge for […]
Horse Basics
Bleeding Heart – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s Monday again (they just never stop coming) so chin up and lets learn about another plant your horse can’t eat. Today we are going to meet one of the prettiest (& most tragically named) toxic plants in the whole collection, Bleeding Heart
Videos with Horses
Cowboy Chris
Cowboy Chris is heading on a long ride, a very long ride. Chris Blethen is riding from Dallas to New York to raise awareness for children’s cancer research at Heroes For Children. Could it be true…could cowboys really still exist? A Long Ride Chris is a cancer survivor and horse lover who wanted to do […]
Horse Basics
Sustainable Stable Resources
It seems to me that perhaps the most satisfying type of horse life has to be a sustainable one. They are, after all, animals and every effort should be made to keep them in the most natural environment possible. Keeping it Real Considering it is animals we are talking about, there aren’t very many resources […]
Guest Posts
A Horse, Of Course
This handy guest post is curtesy of Don Blazer who teaches over at Horse Courses Online There must be a million horse training tips, tricks and techniques, but one transcends all others. Learning From the Best I stated writing about horses many years ago. And because I was writing for major horse magazines at the […]
Guest Posts
Made That Way – Horse Book Review
This handy review is curtesy of Carol M. Upton, who works with a number of amazing equine (& other animal) authors. “Usually it makes me feel better to wear my riding clothes. But today nothing helps, even when I buckle on my riding helmet and hop on my bike. Somehow I know I’m doomed.” ~ […]