WHAT TO DO

On the JOB

TOM WERNER T his month, we have a

July

LAND ROVER RESULTS After grassroots fundraising efforts by

The Morgan Horse

Personable, beautiful, and versatile, the horses of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm are ambassadors for Vermont’s native breed

Parting shot

CALLIPSO/SHUTTERSTOCK

Summer LOVING

Emily makes a vow not to complain now that winter is finally a distant memory and everything is... damp

Project Rehab

A pair of feral ponies need a good dose of vet care and an even bigger helping of TLC

Communicating PAIN

Since they can’t tell us what’s wrong, we must be alert to subtle signals horses give out

Dressage with differences

Born without a left hand, Holly Bergay was able to establish her own training program because of her positive mindset and willingness to overcome setbacks

Prepare to PIVOT

Nail the most challenging maneuver in showmanship

Going SIDEWAYS

LEG-YIELD SERIES: PART I

TOP DANGERS of summer

Here’s a rundown of what to be on the lookout for as the weather heats up

The Invisible CITY

Billions of tiny helpers teem within your horse’s gut to digest his food and help keep him healthy

AT THE Crossroads

Follow the stories of three horse owners whose equine Mr. Right was no longer right for them, and how they decided what to do next

EQUINES FIGHTING FIRES

Horses and mules provide support for fire prevention, mitigation, and active suppression efforts

Help for Hard-Working Equines

Brooke USA teaches compassionate care for many of the world’s hardest-working horses, mules and donkeys