As anyone who has spent real time with horses knows, they are so often the teachers in this journey through life. “As we strive to learn the best ways to motivate our horses, they motivate us to be …
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Bud’s Clydesdales Are Advertising Pros
February 15, 2024 by
They are pampered to the max, never travel coach and demand 60 pounds of hay a day. But advertising directors are dying to work with them.
“I’ve had actors that are more trouble,” says Greg Popp, a …
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Caring for Horses in Cold Weather
January 14, 2024 by
During dark winter months, we often start to worry about our horses being outside in the cold. How do they stay warm? Horses adapt very well to colder weather. During the fall months, as temperatures …
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Your Horse: Heat Stress and Hydration
July 28, 2023 by
Dreamstime/Jason Mark Schulz
Is it hot enough for you?
If you feel suppressed by repeated days of hot and humid weather, you can be sure that your horse feels worse.
Horses have …
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Lunging Horses – Why Bother?
February 5, 2023 by
Lunging Horses - The HOOFBEAT
Leaving the lunge line in the tack room seems logical when time is of the essence. Skipping extra steps is compatible with our instant society. For many riders, …
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How to Choose a Commercial Horse Hauler
August 30, 2022 by
Of the various forms of commercial transport, one of the most demanding is arguably that of horse transport. Strangely, it also attracts the least qualified, the most poorly equipped, and the most …
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