Relocating a Show (or Any) Horse

This winter I’ve made the tough decision not to show my hunter, Lily, at Florida’s 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival. Okay, realistically it wasn’t too difficult

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October Drafts

Here in Central Kentucky we’re blessed with magnificent Octobers. Crisp air, stunning sunsets, a warm palette of turning leaves, the Keeneland race meet, and at

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Trending: Joint Injections

Joint injections puzzle me. I’ve seen them administered to aging sport horses whose hock joints don’t function as fluidly as they once did. I’ve heard

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A First Time for Everything

Something I feel like I’m continually reminded of is that regardless of how long you’ve been caring for, working with, or simply admiring horses, you’ve

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Oops, I Bought a Horse

You know how sometimes when your dressage horse has been off-and-on lame for more than a year and you’re kind of feeling sad because everyone

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Trail Riding Safety for Hunting Season

While the fall weather is cooler and often more pleasant for riding, if you live near or trail ride in rural areas it is extremely important that you are aware of hunting season safety points.

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What is ‘Old’ for a Horse?

Over the years I’ve cared for dozens of so-called “old” horses, and one of the most interesting things to me has always been how differently

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