Equestrian trail riders enjoy a panoramic view of plenty of Wisconsin state parks, as they guide their horses through miles of Badger State nature scenes. At the same time, horseback riders may be the first to spot suspected violations that...

While the 2015 show season is winding down, there are still plenty of fun, upcoming events to wrap up this year’s competitive celebrations. Here we’ve listed a few that you won’t want to miss;The Utah State Fair begins today ...

With his win in this weekends ‘Win and your in,” Woodward Handicap, Liam’s Map guaranteed a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.Before the race, trainer Todd Pletcher had his mind set on entering Liam’s Map in the $1...

Active equestrians tend to collect plenty of horse show ribbons, particularly if they take their ponies on the circuit (in nearly any equestrian discipline) during peak season. From multi-colored rosettes to neck sashes and single colored ribbons,...

Horse owners cringe to hear of confirmed cases of equine strangles at boarding barns or show facilities within their own areas. Although often not life-threatening, strangles is one of the most contagious diseases affecting horses. And because...

As the 2015 horse show season nears its end and the holiday season approaches, scores of equestrian groups and horse stables host fall tack sales across the Upper Midwest. Horse lovers can scoop up super savings on new and used saddles, bridles,...

There was a time not too long ago when many barefoot hoof practitioners wouldn’t take on clients who kept their horses in boarding stables.Why would reputable hoof trimmers oppose horses being kept at a boarding stable? There are two primary...

The way American Pharoah won the Haskell Invitational earlier this month it seemed the only way that runner-up Keen Ice would ever beat him would be if jockey Victor Espinoza had geared the Triple Crown winner down to a complete stop before...

There are definitely horse/human pairings that are not meant to be. Certain personality traits just do not work well together, no matter how much training and discipline are involved. In these cases, an owner may be best advised to let their horse...

Measuring a horse’s height is not terribly tricky, given a basic understanding.Here's a trick question, unless one knows horses: The tall, dark and handsome thoroughbred hunter-jumper stands 16 hands high. His flashy Arabian show horse...

Horse racing is a pari-mutual game, which means the public dictates the odds and payouts. What this really means is that the art of handicapping is really where to find inconsistencies in public opinion.Steven Crist’s bookExotic...

While the show season is in full swing during the summer months and rodeos take place regularly across the state, many equestrians in the greater Salt Lake area enjoy heading out for some relaxing, non-competitive horseback adventure.Fortunately,...

After last weeks romp in the Haskell Invitational it is clear that American Pharoah will draw legions of initiated fans wherever he goes, even if it is for a picture in the barn before he goes off to his stud duties. However after last Sunday...