Aging horses We’ve all heard about America’s statistical aging—when the baby boomer generation reaches the age of 40, the median age of America’s population will begin to decline steadily. The same has happened…

One of the foundations of a comfortable standing for a horse is a well-chosen bedding option, because it is in the stall (even with long walks) that your pet spends a lot of…

Riding is the most important stage in training a riding horse. Incorrectly carried out, a ride can not only frighten the horse or lay the foundation for the acquisition of bad habits under…

Holidays with a horse Like many equestrians, my husband and I dreamed of our own stable in the country and the opportunity to spend the summer with horses. We were prompted to take…

Equestrian archaeologist Vera Borisovna Kovalevskaya Even before I met Vera Borisovna, I was familiar with a number of her archaeological works, among which the book “Horse and Rider” stood out in particular. From…

What is a horse to you? Invitation to discussion Flipping through the pages of the online publication www.writingofriding.com, I became interested in an article by Erika Franz. Erica is a well-known blogger and…

A place in the sun for farriers This article is addressed mainly to those who are just starting their career in farriery. Having worked in this field for almost 20 years, I watched…

Maintaining the fitness of older sport horses Many older horses continue to compete despite their advanced age. Just like humans, horses can stay active and fit well into old age. Their condition is…

American miniature horses: not a dream, but a reality! Miniature horses seem to us amazing fairy-tale creatures – they are so beautiful and graceful that it is hard to believe in their reality.…

Working with a free horse Work in freedom is used by a lot of trainers, and some of them even demonstrate it in show programs. Every equestrian knows the excellent craftsmen brothers François…