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It may be tempting to offer medical advice over social media in an effort to help someone but there may be information you do not have that could make the difference between life and death!

Sometimes ‘active’ training is not the best approach. Good horse trainers understand when to take a more passive approach for long-term success.

Differences in how we use terminology can be the source of heated debate. Here are just a few colour terms that cause arguments!

We tend to think of “training” as something distinct from other things we do with our horses, but this is a very human mindset…

Summer is approaching and we all have fewer and fewer pockets! Wondering where to put your belongings while riding? This might be the answer!

The use of gadgets splits opinion but it is important to take a step back from the broader debate to carefully evaluate specific equipment and methods.

Do you wonder why your horse doesn’t want to get caught? Here is a simple tip that will help change your horse’s opinion!

An old bit can be a neat addition to your home decor with a little imagination!

This 9-part series of videos presented by Jochen Schleese is a good way to start learning about the complex topic of saddle fit and saddle design.

Thoroughbreds sometimes get a bad rap but they deserve more recognition! Here are 7 awesome ways Thoroughbreds have helped shape the equestrian world.

Watch this video to see how one photographer dared to capture a unique perspective of the horse.

Polarised opinions dominate discussion of high-risk equestrian sports. But finding a middle ground is important and paves the way for better horse welfare.

Some will see a cute game while others will be horrified. But what’s really going on and how should we interpret this pony’s behaviour?

Watch these two stallions tussling in a parking lot. Do any of their movements look familiar? Some of the things we train horses to do have surprising roots in wild horse behaviour. The best training takes into account both the horse’s understanding of a behaviour and their physical ability to perform it.

Sycamore poisoning is a devastating condition that has very high mortality rates. Find out what the symptoms are and how to identify this deadly tree.

You’ve probably never thought about joining a gang… But these cute ponies just might inspire you to start your own!

Many horses enjoy Polo mints as a treat, but the sugar found in normal Polos might be a worry for

Why is it called a ‘frog’? Ever wondered what connects this part of a horse’s hoof with the amphibious animal? I did some digging to find out where this term really comes from.

Does this video show a horse with bad manners? Sometimes we get so caught up in controlling everything our horses do that maybe we forget some of what we love so much about horses in the first place.

A lot of people who have horses also own dogs and enjoy taking their dogs with them to the yard.