The Pony Express is an iconic part of the American West during the mid-1800s. It was developed by a freighting company called Russel, Majors & Waddell answering the Westerner’s call for faster … read more

Driving is a popular equestrian sport, although not as popular as riding. The sport harkens back to the days when horses were the only mode of transportation and were used to pull carriages, wagons … read more

When you think of children and horses you usually imagine a furry, stocky Shetland pony that is happily receiving all the adoration the children bestow upon him. Shetlands are most famous as childr … read more

If you go trail riding frequently there is a guaranteed chance you’ll run into a water crossing at some point. To help this be as non-traumatic and easy as possible for your horse, it is best to ex … read more

Laminitis (also know as founder) is a very severe lameness condition that happens when the laminae – the tissue that surrounds the coffin bone within the hoof – becomes severely inflamed. Due to th … read more

The most important thing to remember about storing hay is keeping it dry. When hay gets wet it will quickly grow mold. Never feed a horse moldy hay, it will make them very sick.When storing hay outs … read more