When buying a horse for the first time, it is not uncommon to make some mistakes These are some of the most common pitfalls first-time buyers encounter when buying their first horse...

Short Description: Everyone likes an occasional tip or two, especially those that seem sound and worth trying...

Short Description: There are many, many strategies when it comes to horse race betting Some players get their thrills from placing wagers on risky bets...

There are many different opinions on the importance of shoes on a horse Some farriers and trainers insist that without a shoe, your horse will never remain sound...

When shopping for horses, it can be scary how expensive they can be But what makes at $10,000 horse so different than a $1000 horse...

Many horse owners consider if it might be nicer to have their horse at home They would be able to see him any time they wanted, and transportation would never be an issue when it came to riding...

One of the first steps in training a horse is to teach him to longe The longe line is the best place to train a horse many of the basics, from learning its transitions to accepting tack, and even accepting a rider for the first time...

Everyone does it Taking pictures of your horse is just as common as taking pictures of your kids...

Horses often become dead to the aids over time They are not as responsive and get bored of what they are doing under saddle...

You may have seen it at a show, a lovely horse trotting around the ring sporting a fancy red ribbon in his tail...

It can be difficult to know when, or how to introduce tack for the first time when training a young horse...

With a growing number of people suffering from obesity, it is not surprising that many riders are questioning their horse’s comfort at carrying their weight...

It is a story heard time and time again: “My horse is too old to be ridden any more I’m offering him free to a good home...

We have all hear it one time or another in our riding career; it takes 10, 50 or even 100 falls to make a good rider...

Even with horse racing tips coming from bookers, trainers and owners, jockeys, and successful gamblers, you shouldn't only bet your money on a particular horse simply because they said so...

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, it is necessary to sell a horse through auction While this can be a quick fix, often the sale price you receive at an auction is well below your horse’s actual value...

When a client is coming out to look at a horse that is for sale, it is very important to make a good first impression...

While riding is great fun, many horse owners would love to have other games that they can play with their horse...

While it might seem that grooming a horse is purely cosmetic, it is in fact an important part of your horse’s care...

When attending a show it is important that your horse look its best Adding a few finishing touches can make all the difference between a nice looking horse, and an animal that wins the class...

The time has come and you are finally ready to go out and buy a horse of your own But how do you know what to look for...

Whether you are a natural horsemanship fanatic, or you prefer traditional methods, it is important to bond with your horse before pursuing advanced training...

Most horse owners are not looking to merely become friends with their horse They also expect to be able to ride that horse, and to train it to be suitable for their needs...

An ongoing debate in the equine community is whether it is better to use boots or bandages when working your horse...

Once you have established boundaries, you can begin to become your horse’s friend Even in herds where there is a strongly dominant mare, you will see that many horses develop strong friendships with one another...

All basic training is built upon cause and effect Horses can not think in a logical fashion...

With prices of horses at an all-time low, more and more people are considering the auction as a place to purchase their next horse...

Like humans, horses have many different types of personalities, making some easier to get along with than others...

China’s various national industries began to take shape after the May Fourth movement in the 1919 During that time, the semi-colonized China was constantly subjected to the divisions of the big powers...

There are several different types of blankets that can be important additions to your tack room and definitely can help your horse in staying comfortable in all types of weather conditions...