Horses sleep in two different ways. There is what you see most often where the horse is standing with one hind leg cocked and eyes closed. Horses have a special “stay apparatus” in their legs that … read more

Did you ever pretend to ride side saddle when you were a kid? Those times after lessons while you were cooling your horse down or just having fun with your friends? Side saddle is not as common as … read more

In the 16th century the Spaniards traveling to America brought along horses. It’s them we have to thank for the beautiful, but rare, breed of Spanish Mustangs!Although the Spanish Mustangs played a … read more

If there’s a constant in this life it would be mucking after the horses. It’s a never-ending job and sometimes a hard and boring one at that. We may wonder if keeping our horse’s stall or paddock c … read more

Even though it’s still winter there is a lot you can do to prepare you and your horse for an amazing summer of trail rides! If you start now, you and your horse will be able to enjoy yourselves muc … read more

Did you know that stirrups weren’t invented until several centuries after the saddle? And before the treed saddle, people rode bareback or with a treeless saddle! They must have been pretty good rid … read more