Your horse's health is your responsibility No if's, no but's, it is completely and entirely down to you to ensure that your horse is well...

Laminitis is a condition which is affecting more and more horses and ponies with devastating effect One of the principle management factors in horse health is a good understanding of conditions and how they develop, that way you can act to prevent condition like Laminitis from occurring in the first place...

Some of us just love horses, regardless of age or sex, we just love them I can remember being a very small child and always asking Santa for a pony for Christmas, or when birthdays came around or instead of an Easter Egg – any excuse for a present was an excuse to ask for a pony...

MAIDEN This is not about the sex of a horse; When a horse, colt, gelding or filly has not won a race then it’s known as a maiden...

There are currently four all-weather tracks in the UK, with a further course in development in Essex...

The horse breeding industry is highly competitive Breeders need to be not only the best at what they do, but also first at successfully marketing themselves to potential buyers...

I recently re-mortgaged our house, sold all my shares, emptied the savings account, drained the kids’ Trust Fund…...

You love riding You spend all your days at the barn soaking up as much horse as you can...

Having the right equipment in sports is important not only for winning, but to remain safe You wouldn’t play football without a helmet and proper padding or box without gloves and mouth guards...

You've loved horses ever since you were a kid and have always dreamed of owning one You've spent the last three years taking horseback riding lessons...

HANDICAP When horses in a race are allocated different weights to carry, in order that each horse has an “equal” theoretic chance of winning, it is called a “Handicap” race...

GELDING After being castrated a male or colt horse is said to have been “gelded” There are a variety of reasons behind this seemingly rather harsh practice...

EACH WAY BET The practice of staking equal amounts for a place and for a win is known as making an “Each Way Bet”...

Gordon Ramsay, England’s foul-mouthed, fire-tempered master chef recently landed himself in hot water...

After having the unique opportunity to see the software in action, I decided to write this Lay2Lose review to share my experiences...

For animal lovers there is nothing more satisfying than knowing that an animal has a good home While this fact is difficult to establish for wild animals it is slightly easier for domestic animals...

Taking care of a horse can be a fun and rewarding experience Just like any domesticated animal or pet, they rely on us for their well-being...

For as long as people have made horses a part of their lives, there have been horse related emergencies...

With age comes experience, patience, and understanding Three qualities any horse owner wants in a horse...

How do you avoid doing your money when betting on National Hunt horse racing By definition jumps racing brings with it additional risk every time your horse leaves the ground...

When you hear someone say they are breaking-in a horse what comes to mind Do you think of cowboys bucking a horse around a yard until it stops...

Broken colored horses are associated in the popular imagination with the old American west In particular, they are associated with Native Americans, with whom they were a popular choice, as the pattern of broken colors made the horses hard to see, either during a hunt or during war...

Horses are living creatures with needs and emotions But if you love horses, you don't need to be told that...

Few breeds of horse have captured the imagination like the Arabian horse has Since the dawn of history, Arabian horses have inspired and influenced many people...

When most of us start out learning about horses, we are told that a horse is a member of Equus caballus that is over 14 hands high (a hand, we quickly learned, is 10 cm)...

Choosing the right horse boarding stable will ensure your horse's health, safety, and happiness In order to find a stable that meets your horse’s specific needs, it is important to find out exactly what services they offer...

Colic is one of the most common horse conditions in which you will need to call your Veterinarian Colic is not a disease; it is a clinical sign of many possible diseases...

Our older horses are loyal horses and many of them are still eager to hit the trails or even compete at a local show...

The size difference between dogs and horses is usually that the horse is very much larger than the dog...

How can you tell which deworming program is right for you ollowing a traditional plan may mean that you are worming your horse too often...