Combining Hips & Horses If a hip replacement may be in your future due to joint degeneration or...
Author - Nancy G.
What to Know About Donating Your Horse to a Vet School
University Veterinary Programs Often Accept Equine Donations Whether you’re heading off to college...
How to Sell a Beloved Horse Without Breaking Your Heart
If you love them, sometimes it’s best to let them go Whether financial difficulties, a health...
The Udder Truth: Do All Horses Have Them?
Yes, (some) horses have udders! Only mares (female horses) have an udder. If a mare has never given...
Everything You Need for a Horse in ONE Simple List
What to Buy & What to Skip There’s nothing as exciting as waiting for your new horse to arrive...
Can horses puke? You might be surprised.
Vomit can actually be helpful… Humans and dogs puke, so why can’t horses? Throwing up is a...
The Proud-Cut Horse: What You Need & What to Do
Gelding acting studdy? Proud-cut is a confusing term, as its most correct definition isn’t always...
Peace of Mind: Horse Pre-Purchase Exam Checklist
New Horse Pre-Purchase Exams Made Simple A pre-purchase exam, better known as a PPE, is an...
Western FAQ: What Exactly Is a Bridle Horse?
Vaquero Method Training for Top-Notch Ranching Horses The term “bridle horse” doesn’t just mean any...
Buying a Horse? Understanding Private Treaty Sales
Should you consider private treaty horses? Sounds fancy, right? Not to worry. Private treaty is...
6 Best Bits with Rollers to Help Busy-Brain Horses Relax
Just Roll With It If your horse feels tense or has trouble accepting the bit, rollers might be the...
Leather bits for horses — worth trying or passing fad?
Are leather bits for your horse? Got a fussy or finicky horse who refuses to take a bit? A leather...
First Time Horse Ownership: A Helpful Beginner’s Guide
Getting your first horse doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Owning a horse is a dream many have as a...
Dream Horse Delivered: How to Buy Your First Horse
Your Horse Buying Checklist Buying a horse is the cheapest part of owning one. Before you decide to...
Are You (Really) Ready for a Green Broke Horse?
Going green? Go in with eyes wide open. Despite the name, “green” horses have nothing to do with...
Horse Budgeting 101: Set Yourself Up for Success
Manage your horse fund without a mental breakdown My trainer once told me that buying a horse was...
3 Soft Bits for Horses With a Sensitive Side
Fussy mouth issues? Try a softer bit. While some horses will take any type of bit, others are...
3 Best Bits for Horses with Troubling Tongue Issues
Trying to choose a bit got you tongue tied? Some occasional licking and chewing is one thing; your...
Bit Basics: Terms All Horse Riders Need to Know
An Helpful Guide to Horse Bits The bit wall of a tack store can be intimidating to anyone, even...
Equine End-of-Life: What Happens When Horses Die
Don’t Wait to Plan Ahead Thinking about ending a horse’s life is always an uncomfortable...
Best Supplements for OTTBs Who Need Extra Support
Is your Thoroughbred feeling and performing at its best? Choosing the right supplement combination...
Groomed for Success: A Rewarding Career with Horses
Wondering how to become a horse groom? Grooms are some of the hardest-working individuals in the...
Best Feed for an OTTB: An Art and a Science
Spoiler alert: there’s no one best horse feed. Not for OTTBs (Off-track Thoroughbreds), anyway...