Contrary to what some might think, most racehorses do have a rudimentary understanding of rhythm; it’s just at a faster pace ...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Paul Geray spends two to three hours a day training his Belgians. The draft horses pull a lugging skid, which weighs 1,500 to 2,000 pounds, 2 to 4 miles a day to build their ...

Quick Take Western Training emphasizes minimal rein contact and neck reining, relying on seat and balance for long-day ranch work. English training emphasizes steady rein contact to achieve collection ...

Whether you are watching a master Liberty trainer like Ben Atkinson at work at Your Horse Live or you are trying it at home ...

Warwick Bayly has always been fascinated by horses. He’d go to races, not to place bets, but to watch them run. “It’s just been about the purity of the effort and how great their effort is,” Bayly ...

Spending time with animals is beneficial. Pets are good for physical and mental health, thanks to their unconditional love and the stress-reducing effects of being around them. Most people think of ...

A controversial mandatory fitness exam for exercise riders in California is finally set to launch April 18 after adjustments inspired by industry feedback were implemented. The test was announced at ...

Did you know that the prevalence of gastric discomfort in active horses is high? Studies indicate that the prevalence of gastric ulcers in performance horses is 90% or more1. Gastric discomfort may ...