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INTERNATIONAL MODERN PENTATHLON REMOVES JUMPING

American CREAM DRAFT

Meet some of the horse owners working to keep America’s only native draft breed alive

Horse Hair jewelry

Wear a piece of your heart horse, past or present, with jewelry made from his mane or tail

Feeding for HOOF HEALTH

If your horse’s feet aren’t the best they could be, the missing ingredient may be in his diet

Just a QUICK QUESTION

Getting peppered with random inquiries at all hours takes a toll on the vet

Forever a horse lover

Despite a physical disability, Jewell pressed on to achieve her dream of owning a horse

At the CORE

Learn a complementary approach to developing core stability for horse and rider

Hitching A RIDE

Adoptable horses can now ride the fast lane to a new home thanks to the ASPCA Horse Adoption Express

Master the LONG TROT

Learn this signature move of ranch riding with trainer Aaron Ralston

Set Up for SUCCESS

If the first jump gets you every time, it may actually be the canter quality that needs attention

All STOCKED UP

When are swollen legs a problem, and when are they no big deal?

CONQUERING KISSING SPINE

Find out what kissing spine really entails— and what the outcome might be

HORSES AIDING RECOVERY

A pilot program in Kentucky is using horses to address both labor shortages and second chances in a post-pandemic world

Hi Ho Silver Screen

A lifetime of horse experience and a little luck lead Mary Towslee to a dream job wrangling horses in the entertainment industry

FIT IS Everything

A correct saddle fit will ensure better harmony between you and your horse and keep him from long-term damage