Pay to Play in Congress

Eight out of 10 American voters oppose slaughtering horses for human consumption according to a new poll sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention

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Walking the Line in Our Use of the Horse

Those of us who enjoy horses outside of their natural habitat often encounter a dilemma: Is the discipline or use we’ve selected for them “what is good for the horse”?

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Rules of the Road

Horses and highways are a volatile and dangerous mix. Recent evidence was a tragic accident near Milton, a tiny town just north of the Massachusetts-New

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Build a Mounting Block

After recent ACL knee surgery, when I was finally allowed to get back on my horse I needed a good mounting block to do so.

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No Missouri Compromise

The turf war between veterinarians and lay equine dentists rages on. The battle line is clear: who should be allowed to float teeth–the removal of

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Trapped in the Fence

It is a scenario that haunts many of us Ñ whether we have actually seen it happen or not. We can just imagine what it

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A Humble (Horsey) Abode

As I’m sure you’re well aware, there are people out there who would do anything for their horses. Maybe you’re one of them. I like

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