Is Horseback Riding Really Exercise? You may have heard some “non” horsey friends pose this query! Perhaps even express the opinion that the horse actually does all the work, with the rider being a simple tag-along. Those misguided souls need some enlightening…and The British Horse Society is here to help! Burn Those Calories! Riding a horse Read More
Life With Horses Throughout my life with horses, I have been fortunate enough to learn from many of the best professionals in the business. Trainers, clinicians, farriers, veterinarians, and many more. Having cared for horses here at home, I’ve learned the ins and outs of “horse management” and all that it entails. For many years Read More
Have you ever had a horse colic? I have, and it’s a devastating situation. Would he have had better gut health if I fed him probiotics? I have no idea what brought the colic on. I received a frantic phone call from the boarding facility that Wimsey was in at the time. I rushed out Read More
Happy New Year From The Barngoddess Chronicles! May All your Horse Wishes come true in 2024! Some of mine would be that my horse would… Stand still at the mounting block while I’m getting on …each and every time. Read More
Ivy Snow Mystery Series Special – Purchase All Three And Save! It all began with “Murder at Morgan House” the first Ivy Snow Mystery! When Ivy Snow, former Olympic Eventing hopeful, moves to the charming town of Wellington Pennsylvania to publish Equestrian Style magazine she never dreams that her family’s idyllic lives Read More
Give The Gift Of Great Horse Books! We All Love Books About Horses & The Equestrian Lifestyle! Education, inspiration, entertainment…whatever the need or the mood there are books to fit the bill! Let’s do some cyber shopping and take a look at some great ones for holiday gift giving! Click on any photo to Read More
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Love Of The Horse I believe that there are some things that all horse people have in common. No matter your breed of choice, or favorite discipline, we all share a sense of adventure, a commitment to learning and improving our riding, and a quest to discover the best care for our horses. We manifest Read More
Thoughts on Shoeing Your Horse Just the other day, while Pirate and Denver were being trimmed I was talking to my trainer about putting shoes back on my Saddlebred, Denver. For most of his life, Denver wore shoes year-round. In addition to ring work, we went trail riding, and participated in a hunter pace or Read More
Anatomy of the Hoof There’s been a lot of interest in topics surrounding hoof care lately. It’s a vitally important part of the anatomy, for as the saying goes “No Hoof, No Horse.” Out of an unfortunate necessity, I had to learn more than I ever wanted to know on the subject. My first horse, Read More