Mares and Foals Have Field of Vision Preferences
Horses have their side preferences—called lateralization—much like humans do. We’re typically left-handed or right-handed; they’re “left-legged” or “right-legged.”
Regional Youth Horse Program Highlights Harness Racing
Are you interested in harness racing? Youth ages 11-18 are invited to learn about harness racing at an Introductory Day at the Harness Racing Museum & Goshen Historic Track July 9.
Horse Hydration FAQs
There’s more to keeping horses hydrated than simply providing them constant access to clean water.
How Harley the Magnificent Became a Breyer Horse Model
He is an American Sugarbush Harlequin Draft horse officially named “Daisy’s Chief Dane” but now is known as Harley when he escorts Thoroughbred horses to the racetrack—and he’s noticed whenever he is on the track at Churchill Downs or Keeneland.
Chincoteague Pony Dreams Come True for 2 Young Horse Lovers
John Price, 14, of Danville, Pennsylvania, and 11-year-old Tia Tanner of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, have been chosen by the Feather Fund for a 2018 pony award. They will choose and bid on the foal of their dreams at the Pony Auction Thursday, July 26.
Time Set for 93rd Chincoteague Pony Swim
The 93rd annual Pony Swim will happen sometime between 8 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25.
Is Your Horse in Pain? New Videos Explain the Key Signs
“We owe it to them to listen” is the opinion of an expert behind a series of videos aimed at helping identify musculoskeletal pain and subtle lameness.
Volunteer at the 2018 USEA American Eventing Championships!
The 2018 United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships (AEC) begin Saturday, August 25. How does one ensure themselves a front row seat to all the action? By signing up as a volunteer!
How Teaching Horseback Riding Differs From Coaching Other Sports
Horseback riding is a unique sport, in that it’s an “individual” sport with two participants—horse and rider. That also makes it special in the way it’s coached and learned, researchers say.
Selling Candy for Horses Proves a Winner for 14-year-old Hannah Nicol
Hannah’s business, Equine Sweets NZ, has more than 11,000 followers on Instagram and ships sweet treats all over New Zealand and Australia.