Archives: Blog

"Horses for courses" is a British proverb about people. At the proverb's root is the understanding that you use the breed of horse best suited for the discipline or activity at hand. For example, a...

Horses come in a variety of breeds, just like dogs and cats. Thus, some horses suit specific tasks and jobs better than others. Draft horses, such as Percherons, are powerful and are perfect for...

Horse people have very divisive opinions on almost everything to do with horses. They’ll argue on what’s best for performance or behavior. But some foods are not up for debate, as they can hurt...

As riders, we enjoy spending time with our horses. The time at the barn spent laughing with friends, cuddling your horse, and, of course, riding is often the highlight of our day, as evidenced by our...

In jumping, there are many different sub-disciplines that can be done. I have been doing Showjumping, hunter, eventing, and equitation for many years now, and I have struggled to find the right...

Gaited horses are adored for their sense of balance and smooth ride. They are a boon to riders with aging bodies who are struggling to sit on “bouncy” horses. But are these smooth horses able to...