Are Organic or Nongenetically Modified Hays Better for Horses?
A forage specialist explains why the answer to this hotly debated question could come down to personal preference.
How a Percheron Mare Turned Me Into a Researcher
Little did vet Audrey DeClue know that in January 2017, treating a six-months-pregnant Percheron mare would dramatically change the course of her life and career.
Be an Equine Researcher With Help From The Horse’s 2019 Calendar
The Horse’s 2019 wall calendar, “Be Your Own Equine Researcher: 13 behavior and temperament tests you can do with your horse,” will take you, step by step, through simple studies that will teach you more about your horse’s personality and trainability.
Do Horses Understand Object Size?
Have you ever gone to get your horse from his paddock, only to have him “hide” his head behind a tree or a run-in … with his entire body remaining in plain sight?
Futuristic ‘Moving Grandstand’ Proposed for Horse Track in New Mexico
In a bid to put horse racing fans in the thick of the action, a chief executive officer of Full House Resorts wants to build a racetrack that features a moving grandstand that speeds alongside the horses as they circle the track.
Southern Phantom: The White-Faced Racehorse
The two-year-old colt hasn’t even won any of the three races he’s run, but he’s already got the popularity of a horse that’s won a triple crown — and it’s all because of his unique look.
Shackleford Wild Horse Population Increase
Shackleford Banks is part of the 56 miles of barrier islands that make up Cape Lookout National Seashore. Found south of Beaufort and Harkers Island, on the southernmost island in the national park, the herd of wild horses that has roamed free for centuries is managed by the park and the nonprofit Foundation for Shackleford…
Horse Showing Arena Geography
People who show have to have two things in their pocket all the time: a schedule of events for the day and a copy of patterns they’ll be doing that day.
Applications Being Accepted For 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team
US Equestrian is accepting applications for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team. During years that the Saddle Seat World Cup competition is not held, members of the Young Rider Team will be eligible to represent the United States in other international competitions, whether at home or abroad. The purpose of the Young Rider…
Three Sisters Open Horse Motel
Three sisters are running a family business geared toward both horses and humans. Emily, Hanah and Sarah Eberspacher opened a horse motel called “Triple E Equine, LLC” near Beaver Crossing, NE.