One of the greatest joys in the world is spending time on the back of a horse.  Horse riding is a favorite pastime for many, whether for enjoyment or actual competition.  However, if you are new to the activity of riding horses and are contemplating getting a horse of your own, you must know that [...]

There are many choices on the market today for good dressage saddles. A saddle however is not just something you buy and hope it is the right one. It is an investment so you want to make sure the one you pick is correct for your needs, style and particularly your horse. With variations such [...]

Here’s a horse jumping video featuring “England’s Elite”. There are some great shots here – it’s definitely worth a look!

The American Cream is a draft horse named for its cream colored coat. The American Cream first originated in Iowa around the turn of the 20th century. It is the only draft breed to originate in the US. American Cream horses typically have pink skin and amber eyes that accompany their cream colored coat. American [...]

Here’s a great horse jumping video featuring show jumping. There’s some great action here, check it out.

We relaunched Ask the Farrier 6 months ago with the idea in mind of bringing people a great resource for getting educated about horse care and horse hoof care. We’ve literally provided hundreds of free articles about everything from making your own bran mash to therapeutic horseshoeing. So far, the response has been terrific. Our [...]

Here’s a Belgian horse jumping video. This is a fantastic looking horse – quite large with a beautiful mane and tail. Fascinating watching a large horse move with such grace!

The Alter Real’s history dates back to 1748 Portugal to the town of Alter, the horses namesake. The Alter Real was originally bred from Andalusian Mares that had been imported from Spain and Arabian horses.  The Alter Real is a large and intelligent horse it was used heavily throughout Portugal’s history. In the Peninsula war of 1804, [...]

The Altai (sometimes known as Altay) is a horse named after the great mountain range in Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan converge.  Obviously, the Altai horse also hails from this region. The Altai was developed to survive in some of the harshest conditions, as the Altai mountains feature a very unforgiving climate. The [...]

Here’s a really cute video of horses being silly – it really shows another sweet side of horses, and definitely worth a look!

Albanians are a small and stocky breed of horse, ideal for long distance uses and their origin can be traced to the Balkan peninsula. There are actually two types of Albanian horse, the Mountain breed and the Plains breed (also known as the Myzeqea). There are a few differences between the two varieties, but [...]

Here’s a brand new video featuring some great horse dressage and amazing horse jumping. It’s about 4 and a half minutes long and definitely worth the time. Enjoy!

The Akhal-Teke doesn’t just hail from Turkmenistan, it’s also the country’s national emblem! Turkmenistan is a small country bordered by Afghanistan and Iran plus several other countries, and was a part of the Soviet Union until it’s collapse.
Some say the Akhal-Teke is one of the oldest breeds of horses, possibly favored by the Mongols as [...]

The Aegidienberger is a gaited horse hailing from Germany and became officially recognized as a breed of horse at the end of the 20th century. It is small in stature and tailor made for riding. It’s smaller size helped riders to navigate terrain to rugged for larger horses. The Aegidienberger was developed by breeding a [...]

The Abyssinian breed of horse, also sometimes referred to as a Gala horse or an Ethiopian horse, is a rough and short haired breed of horse that originated in Africa in the country of Ethiopia along the coastlines of the Red Sea. The Abyssinian horse is quite small in stature, standing only about 13 hands high.

The coat [...]

The Abtenauer is the first horse in our new series: Horse Breeds A to Z. As it’s name may indicate, the Abtenauer horse hails from Germany, although some say it originally came from Austria. The Abtenauer is a close relative of the Noriker,  but is smaller in stature.

The Abtenauer breed of horse is small and [...]

Here’s a great video from YouTube about the horses of Iron Springs Farm. These showhorses are amazing and graceful. The background song is called, “Chemicals React” by Aly & AJ. Be sure to watch this!

While out on your regular ride, you notice that your horse seems a little clumsier than usual, tripping over sticks and stumbling.  You put it down to him being lazy, but notice it’s becoming a common pattern.  Should you be concerned?
Many horses with spinal problems will exhibit signs of clumsiness as they are being ridden.  [...]

A horse being exercised on a longe line is a common sight at most stables.  Longeing can be done as exercise for a horse that is recovering from injury and cannot be ridden, or for a young horse who has not yet been thoroughly trained.  Longeing is also useful for teaching a horse how to [...]

Working with horses on the ground can be just as dangerous as riding, with the possibility of a horse stepping on or knocking over their handler. Here are some tips on how to safely lead your horse on the ground.

Stand on the left side of your horse, holding the [...]