Bombproofing Your Horse: It Takes a Zoo
Alexandra Beckstett
February 17, 2016
Ozzy the Goat is a fixture at the barn. Photo: Courtesy Ashley Watts You’ve probably read about the racehorse that shares a stall with a
Ozzy the Goat is a fixture at the barn. Photo: Courtesy Ashley Watts You’ve probably read about the racehorse that shares a stall with a
Exercises on the ground can help improve your symmetry and coordination in the saddle. Photo: Courtesy Alexandra Beckstett I’ve always relied on my riding to
Sunday, Oct. 25, concluded the third annual Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, which made its Bluegrass debut at the Kentucky Horse Park this past week.
Last week I returned from my one big out-of-town summer horse show adventure: two weeks competing at the new Tryon International Equestrian Center in North
Hannah was a happy pony after receiving what I now call her “magic staple.” Photo: Alexandra Beckstett At horse shows, it’s not unusual for our
Here are my top 6 takeaways from a two-day introduction to saddle fitting.
Chances are, if you’ve ever bought a horse with the intention of competing him, you had a veterinarian conduct a prepurchase exam before signing the
Tack and equipment purchases, travel expenses, and show bills can really add up. Photo: Alexandra Beckstett One of my joys of horse ownership is the
When covering veterinary conferences, there’s always that one presentation that stands out among the rest. At the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention held
When it comes to selling a horse, I’m a big believer in letting it go “on trial” with the prospective buyer. After all, if you
The entire month of December is a wash for me, riding-wise. Week 1 saw magazine deadline and AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) Convention prep,
Once a month TheHorse.com hosts a live “Ask the Vet” question and answer session on a specific topic. Usually when I’m listening in I’m one
What riding conditions give you pause, and how do you protect your horse from footing-related injuries?
Let me start by saying I love a good thunderstorm. I like the excitement of watching the clouds roll in, listening to the thunder rumble,
Since starting Hannah under saddle three years ago, I’ve been willing her to either shrink or grow. A few inches shorter and she’d be a
While at a conference I learned about a quick way to see if your saddle fits your horse, and I put it to the test.
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