Learn the Lingo of Equine Psychology I decided to study equine psychology because I wanted to...
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Tips for Finding a Fantastic Farrier
A Good Farrier: Hard to Find? Back in the 1908’s, Feargal Sharkey thought a good heart was hard to...
The Bright Side of Positive Reinforcement Horse Training
Training Your Horse the Happier, Healthier Way As a youngster, my Percheron cross mare would not...
Barefoot Horses 101: Why You *May* Want to Go Barefoot
Barefoot Benefits for Horses For the past 20 years, I’ve exclusively worked with, ridden, and owned...
Breed Spotlight: The Ancient and Amazing Arabian Horse
The History of the Arabian Arabian horses are a bit like Marmite (a savory British spread)—people...
My 10-Year Love Affair With Leon Liversage Trail Saddles
Rookie Real Life: Gear Guide Leon Liversage Saddles An uncomfortable saddle can ruin a long...
Why I’m *SO* Obsessed With My Casco Horse Riding Helmet
Compact, Cool and Comfortable I love my Casco helmet so much that I’m stubbornly refusing to admit...
My Unwavering Obsession With All Things Ariat
Why All the Fuss About Ariat? I coveted other people’s Ariat boots unashamedly for many years...
17 Different Types of Saddles (When to Use Which One)
Saddle-Savvy or Stumped? While it is possible to ride a horse without a saddle, using one is...
Come Clean: What to Know About Horse Wash Racks
Equine Bath Time Basics Have you ever tied your horse to a fence and attempted to wash them off...
Hoof Talk: Tackling Seedy Toe, Thrush, Mud Fever & More
Addressing Common Equine Hoof Ailments While you should never look a gift horse in the mouth, you...
Discipline Deep Dive: Endurance Riding for Horse Rookies
A Guide to Getting Started I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in some incredible endurance...
Fascinating Facts About the Magnificent Mustang Horse
Wild Horses in the Wild West With its mane flying and its hooves thundering across the plains, the...
10 Best Horse Riding Pants (English + Western Styles)
A Rookie Rundown Long pants are a staple for horseback riding. They protect your legs from chafing...
5 Bone-Dry Waterproof Horse Riding Boots
Rain, rain, go away! When storm clouds appear on the horizon, most of us turn to our trusty rain...
6 Short Horse Riding Boots With Full-Size Fashion
Riding & Stylin’ in the Best Short Riding Boots Tall riding boots look great in the show...
Work Boot Basics: 5 Ways to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
Work Boots 101: From Stall to Shop Floor Living on a small farm means there’s always something to...
Affordable Cowboy Hat Brands for Budget-Conscious Cowboys
Cough Up the Cash—Or Don’t You can pick up a novelty cowboy hat for less than five dollars...
Where Stetson Hats Are Made & Other Fun Facts
Stetson Cowboy Hat Stats A True American classic Nothing symbolizes the American West quite like...
13 Best Women’s Cowboy Hats for All Occasions
Western-Themed Hats for Fashion, Function & Fun Have the best western look without sacrificing...
Horse Trail Riding on Steroids: Extreme Mountain Trail 101
Trail Riding on Steroids: Extreme Mountain Trail I’m an adventurer at heart and love exploring new...
Flight Animals: Make Horses (More) Safe Around Drones
Drones + “Pones” 101 You’ve finally reached the point that your horse can pass a...
7 Tips to Prepare for the Perfect Horse Photo Shoot
What to Do Before Your Equine Photo Shoot So you’ve booked a photo session with your horse...