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Riding Arena Mud-Busting Tips -- What to do about that muddy riding arena
What to do about a muddy riding arena -- Horse & Rider magazine readers offer their best riding arena mud-busting tips.
Aron Moon is 2006 AHA Distance Horse of the Year
The Arabian Horse Assocaition awarded Aron Moon+// the 2006 Distance Horse of the Year honors for his outstanding career accomplishments.
Equine Art and Graphics
Here you'll find stories about horse art, traditional sporting art, contemporary equine artists as well as links to horse clip art.
Artist Andre Pater: A Matter of Light
Basking in the spotlight of critical and popular acclaim, Lexington-based equestrian artist Andre Pater breathes life into his sporting-art canvases.
Ashado Scholarship to Benefit Female Equine Studies Student
The four-year Ashado scholarship, administered by The Race for Education, will benefit a female college student studying an equine-related subject.
Ask the Experts - Crooked Canter and How to Fix It
Barb Crabbe, DVM, answers a Dressage Today reader's question about her horse's crookedness at canter and offers some exercises to help strengthen him and straighten the canter.
Ask The Experts - Equine Professionals Answer Readers' Questions
Professional trainers, vets and other equine experts answer questions from readers on a variety of topics.
Ask the Experts: How to Best Hold the Reins for Dressage
USDF bronze medalist Jo Moran discusses the correct width to hold your hands on the reins when riding in dressage.
Ask the Experts: How Much Hay Does an Adult Horse Need?
A veterinarian provides advice on daily hay, grain and grass portions for adult horses.
Ask the Dressage Experts: Developing Trust in Your Hand
Dressage trainer and clinician Jeremy Beale answers a rider's question about establishing the correct contact. From the Editors of Dressage Today magazine.
Ask the Experts: Dressage Stirrup Length
Think your stirrup's in just the right place? Dressage expert Steven Wolgemuth has some ways to know for sure.
Ask the Experts: Dressage Horse Selling Strategies
Dressage Today asked the experts about options for selling a sport horse to the best possible home at the best possible price.
Ask the Experts: Horse that Leans on the Inside Rein
Better throughness, balance and suppleness can keep your horse from leaning on the inside rein.
Ask the Experts: Improving the Dressage Seat
USDF gold medalist Anneliese Vogt-Harber answers a reader's question on how strengthen and improve the seat and position for dressage riding.
Ask the Experts: Strength Training for Collection in the Dressage Horse
How to build your horse's strength for early collection through hill work, cavalletti and transitions.
Ask the Experts: Putting Your Horse onto the Bit
A legendary event rider and U.S. Dressage Federation gold medalist explains putting a horse onto the bit.
Ask the Dressage Experts: Returning a Broodmare to Work
What do you need to know about conditioning a broodmare for dressage training and competition? Here are some tips from sport horse breeder and dressage judge Lorraine Stubbs. From Dressage Today magazine
Ask the Experts: Rider Who Pumps with the Upper Body
A trainer, teacher and accomplished dressage competitor advises how to correct pumping with the upper body at the canter.
Ask the Experts: Riding Accurate Dressage Movements
A dressage and sport horse breeding judge gives advice on improving test movements.
Ask the Experts: Turnout for Dressage Horses
A veterinarian specializing in performance horse care discusses the benefits of turnout for dressage horses.
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Giving Intramuscular Injections
Dr. Joyce Harman advises a concerned horse owner about the dos and don'ts of giving a horse an intramuscular injection in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.
ASPCA Maclay to Stay at Syracuse in 2008
The ASPCA Maclay National Championship will stay at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in 2008.
Assess, Help Your Horse's Health While Grooming
A grooming routine that will help keep your horse healthy.
Assets Increase An Important Tax Factor
If your horse related business is audited, you will need to put forward credible evidence to deal with the burden of proof problem. By John Alan Cohan for EquiSearch.
Equestrian Associations and Organizations
When in doubt, go to the source. These are the organizations who call the shots in almost every sport or breed in the horse business -- including breed registries and associations, educational organizations, libraries and museums and show & sport organizations.
At Home with Dressage Olympian Anky van Grunsven
Follow Dressage Today's Technical Editor Beth Baumert as she tours the stables of Olympic dressage champion Anky van Grunsven.
Audio Highlights of the 2006 Rolex Course Walk with Jim Wofford
Listen to Jim Wofford on his Practical Horseman-sponsored course walk at the 2006 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Audio Samples of Common Horse Vocalizations
Listen to audio recordings of a horse's whinny, nicker, blow and squeal.
Aussie Horses
The history of Australia could be said to have been written on the back of a horse. Learn about the horses of Australia. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Australia Leads, U.S. Eventers Third After Final Day of Dressage
After the final day of dressage, the U.S. Olympic eventing team is third behind Australia and Great Britain going into cross-country.
Austria Wins 2005 FEI World Driving Championship Pairs
Austria won the 2005 FEI World Driving Championship Pairs September 11 with a final score of 248.58. The Americans finished seventh with 296.13 points.
Austrian Wins 2007 FEI World Reining Masters
Austrian Rudi Kronsteiner broke a three-way tie with Americans Casey Hinton and Gabe Hutchins to win gold at the 2007 FEI World Reining Masters November 29.
Avila Wins NRCHA Stakes with Chics Magic Potion
Bob Avila and Chics Magic Potion won the 2005 National Reined Cow Horse Association Stakes in Tucson, Ariz., April 3.
Avila Wins 2007 NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman
Bob Avila and Light N Fine captured the 2007 World's Greatest Horseman title at the Fort Dodge Animal Health Celebration of Champions in Stephenville, Texas.
Avila, Bremel Earn Hackamore Classic Championships
Bob Avila rode Chics Magic Potion to win the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hackamore Classic Open title on May 1. Polly Bremel won her first-ever major Non Pro title on Uno Smart Starlight.
Avoid Equine Insurance Claim Calamity
An emergency is no time to be deciphering the fine print of your equine insurance policy. A clear understanding of policy terms and the requirements for filing a claim will help you avoid unpleasant surprises.
AYHC Names National Youth Horse Leader of the Year
The American Youth Horse Council named Will Swerienga the National Youth Horse Leader of the Year for his work with the Walworth County 4-H driving program.
AYHC Recognizes Leadership in Youth Horse Industry
The American Youth Horse Council honored Pamila Cronkhite, Jodi Lenhart and Ashley Griffin at the National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium March 10, 2007.
Bachman Wins 2006 Wellpride American Eventing Championships Advanced Division
Kristin Bachman finished on 37.3 penalites to win the Advanced division at the 2006 Wellpride American Eventing Championships.
Back Issues and Reprints of EQUUS, Dressage Today, Practical Horseman and Horse & Rider
Get customized reprints and back issues of EQUUS, Dressage Today, Practical Horseman and Horse & Rider.
Backing 'Out the Door' for Hind-End Control
Work your horse laterally and back through an opening to fine-tune his responsiveness to your leg.
Backstage at the Spanish Riding School Tour
Check out EquiSearch's Spanish Riding School blog for exclusive news from the American tour, information about the horses and School and more!
Backstage: A Lipizzan Locker Room at the 2005 Spanish Riding School USA Tour
Get behind the scenes on the 2005 Spanish Riding School's American tour with a photo gallery by Fran Jurga of how the great Lipizzan stallion Mantua gets ready for a performance.
Collagen Granuloma -- Baffling Skin Bumps
EQUUS Medical Editor Matthew Mackay-Smith addresses a reader's concerns about mysterious back bumps--Collagen Granuloma.
Balance Comes First in Western Pleasure
Have you sacrificed balance for slower speed in your western pleasure horse's lope? Troy Compton explains why balance should come first.
Balance Golf and Riding on Vacation
Like golf, horseback riding generates a lot of passion. When families find their loyalties divided between these two pursuits at vacation time, it can mean chaos -- or the vacation of a lifetime. Written for EquiSearch by Dale Leatherman.
Balancing Horse Shows and College Schoolwork
Balancing intercollegiate and USA Equestrian horse shows with schoolwork can be a difficult task. Jordan Siegel describes how she stays steady at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Barrel Racing: Curing the Balky Barrel Racer
Top barrel horse trainer Ed Wright offers suggestions for curing the balky barrel racer blues. From Horse & Rider magazine.
Barbaro Model Proceeds Benefit Laminitis Research
More Breyer portrait models of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will soon be available, with proceeds benefiting the Fund to Fight Laminitis.
Barbaro's Owners Donate $3M for Equine Disease Research
Roy and Gretchen Jackson presented a $3-million gift for the endowment of a new chair for equine disease research at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine.
Bareback Summertime Freedom
Remember when summertime freedom meant riding bareback? EquiSearch.com columnist Suzanne Drnec relives those summer rides and grants her own kind of equine therapy.
Barefoot on the Web
Are you managing a barefoot horse? Check out these video links and Horse & Rider resources for more info.
Barn and Aisleway Safety
Whether you're starting from scratch or redesigning an existing barn for your horses, keep these safety guidelines in mind.
Suzi Drnec: Barn Blind
Columnist Suzanne Drnec shares her view of the perfect barn-maybe not perfect to all standards, but beloved just the same.
Barn Etiquette While Horse Shopping
Whether you're buying or selling a horse, these tips will help you when visiting another barn or inviting someone else into yours.
Barn Heating and Ventilation
In this adaptation from Horse Housing: How to Plan, Build and Remodel Barns and Sheds, award-winning authors Richard Klimesh and Cherry Hill explain how a good barn design addresses airflow, temperature regulation and humidity.
Horse Barns
Look here for links and articles on how to build the perfect horse barn or storage shed for your situation; create a safe, healthy and happy atmosphere for your horses; and keep it that way through savvy maintenance.
Barrel Race with Controlled Speed
Martha Josey explains how to calm your anxious barrel racing horse--and shave seconds off your time.
Barrel Racer Wears Troxel Helmet at National Finals Rodeo
Delores Toole became the first barrel racer ever to wear a Troxel helmet at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December 2004.
Barrel Racing
News, articles and training tips from the experts in one of the most exciting speed sports in Western riding--barrel racing.
Barrel Racing - Improving the first barrel turn
Take control of your too-aggressive barrel racing horse and improve his first barrel turn with these training tips from futurity champ Talmadge Green. From Horse & Rider magazine.
Basic Clicker Training for Your Horse
These clicker-training basics from On Target Training [TM] expert Shawna Karrasch can open a new world of learning and cooperation for you and your horse. From Practical Horseman.
Basic Qualities of the Perfect Fly Sheet
Thanks to advances in fabric and design, a fly sheet is a more effective option than ever for helping your horse stay comfortable during bug season.
Basic Schooling of the Horse
Here you will find articles on the basic schooling and training of the horse, from working on the ground to starting out under saddle.
Basic Trailer Training
Instructor and trainer Ron Meredith discusses the basics of loading a horse into a trailer.
Basics of Bathing Your Horse
You can use this A-circuit groom's bathing technique to leave your horse with a glistening coat--and both of you feeling good.
Bates Retailers Carrying Horsemanship Brochure
To pick up a hard copy of Practical Horseman's 7 Essential Steps to Better Horsemanship brochure and to take a Test Ride in a Bates saddle, visit one of these Bates retailers.
Baxter Black: A Horse Matters
Cowboy poet and former large animal vet Baxter Black likes being a person to whom a horse matters.
Champion Cowgirl
EquiSearch columnist and poet Baxter Black clues in a clueless Dad about the income potential of barrel racing.
Baxter Black: Horse People
EquiSearch columnist and cowboy poet Baxter Black on discovering that he is just like all those "horse people."
Poo Bah
Enjoy the wit and wisdom of Baxter Black--the cowboy poet and ex-veterinarian who was once a regular on the Johnny Carson Tonight Show.
Baxter Black: Second Time Around
Equisearch columnist Baxter Black ponders the hard choices when the sprawl starts reaching to the fence lines of the old homestead.
Baxter Black: The Horse Mumbler
If you've ever wondered what horses say to one another at a "horse whisperer" clinic, listen up. EquiSearch columnist Baxter Black has been eavesdropping...
Baxter Black: The Lipstick and the Spur
Enjoy the wit and wisdom of the cowboy poet and ex-veterinarian Baxter Black.
Baxter Black: The Romantic Cowboy
Enjoy the wit and wisdom of a cowboy poet and ex-veterinarian in Baxter Black's column on EquiSearch.
Where's the Horsemeat!
Join poet Baxter Black as he examines the "what ifs." What if we herded horses with cows?
Be an Equine Advocate at Shows
Here's how you can promote and advocate the welfare of horses at shows.
Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) offers these tips to help you prepare for any equine emergency.
Be Prepared for the Horse Show: Countdown to Competition
Be Prepared for Horse Shows! Whether you and your horse are show-ring rookies or seasoned pros, show-ring jitters can send you both on an emotional roller coaster. Here's a show preparation timeline to help make your show day a success.
Beat the Barn-Sour Horse Blues
Establish control over your barn-sour horse with this sure-fire fix from the new book John Lyons' Troubleshooting.
Beating the Big Spook on the Trail
Trail-riding expert Lori Stewart helps you spot a spook or blowup in the making and deal with it.
Learning to Ride -- Become a Learning Machine
Here is Kip Rosenthal's "multisensory" approach for riders who want to learn well and quickly.
Before You Buy a Saddle
A new saddle is probably the most expensive piece of equipment you will buy, after the horse. Here are some things to take into consideration when making your selection to buy a saddle.
Learning to Ride - Resources for the Beginning Rider
A selection of articles and resources especially for those interested in taking horseback riding lessons and getting started with horses.
Horse Behavior
Delve into the world of horse behavior with tips, in-depth analyses and more.
Behind the Gates: Loudoun County's Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour
Some of Virginia's finest estates will open their doors for Loudoun County's annual Hunt Country Stable Tour each year.
Behind the Medals with Anky van Grunsven
Following her dressage freestyle demonstrations at the 2006 Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament, Anky van Grunsven Anky van Grunsven gave a glimpse into her life behind the medals.
Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery: Preparing for the Badminton Horse Trials
Come with us behind the scenes as the final preparations are completed for the world-famous May 2006 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials.
Being Prepared: How to Help Your Horses in an Emergency
Recent events have drawn the issue of community and family preparedness into the spotlight. Here are some resources recommended by the Humanitarian Resource Institute.
Belmont Fans Offer Barbaro Best Wishes
About 20,000 people at the Belmont Stakes Day celebration signed a get-well card for injured Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.
Benefits in Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
The U.S. horse industry will benefit from two tax incentives signed into law with the Economic Stimulus Act on February 13.
Benefits of Schooling Twice a Day
A trainer discusses the benefits of riding your horse twice a day to build up strength and understanding. Written by Judy Westlake for Dressage Today.
Benefits of Trails and Greenways
Some abandoned rail lines have become multi-use trails; here's more about what trail establishment can do for communities.
Bergen Becomes NRCHA Million Dollar Rider
Todd Bergen became the sixth National Reined Cow Horse Association Million Dollar Rider after two top 10 finishes in the 2007 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finals.
Bert de Nemethy Dead at 90
Jan. 16, 2002 – Bertalan de Nemethy, the former U.S. Equestrian Team show jumping coach who was admired around the world, died early this morning after a brief illness.
Betsy Rebar Sell: Go For Perfection in Dressage
Go For Perfection in Dressage -- Your dressage test will be better if you push yourself and your horse for your best possible performance -- even if you make an occasional mistake in the effort, says Betsy Rebar Sell.
Betsy Steiner's Thirty Minute Dressage Warm-Up
From top FEI dressage rider/trainer Betsy Steiner, an easy-to-remember warm-up program that completely prepares you and your dressage horse to school, take a lesson, or ride a test. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.
Protect your horses from winter wind
Protect your horses from winter's wicked winds. Learn about the three potential health hazards that come blowing in the winter wind.
Beyond Two-Point: Full Seat and Half-Seat Positions
A top trainer explains how having a range of positions like full seat and half-seat in your 'toolbox' will improve your riding and help your horse go better.
Birdstone Outruns Smarty Jones in Belmont Stakes
Birdstone raced to the win in the Belmont Stakes, dashing Smarty Jones' hope of a Triple Crown sweep. Smarty Jones became the ninth horse since 1978 to win the Derby and Preakness and come up short in the Belmont.
The Bit Gallery - Correction Bit
Description and uses of the correction bit.
The Bit Gallery
A pictorial guide to horse bits, what they are made of and how they work.
Blind Hunter Rider, Blind Trust over Fences
Blind hunter rider -- The young mare that a trainer said would be this visually disabled rider's 'death warrant' has taken her to over-fences ribbons in APHA hunter classes.
Blog: Inside the O'Connor Cavalry with Max Corcoran
Get an inside look at one of U.S. eventing's top teams from Max Corcoran, Karen O'Connor's head groom, in this new EquiSearch.com blog.
Blogs for Horse People
Explore all the facets of the horse world with EquiSearch.com's bloggers, who write about their experiences with horses in lively, entertaining web journals.
Bloomberg Debuts Rider's Closet Charity for Intercollegiate Riders
A new charity, The Rider's Closet, created by Georgina Bloomberg, will collect used show clothes and donate them to intercollegiate riding programs.
Horse Boarding Check List
Time to move your horse? Use our eight-step checklist to chose the perfect horse boarding facility.
Horse Boarding is a Customer-Driven Business
The interactions of boarders and stable owners comprise one of the most vital relationships in the horse business. But why do some stables prosper while others fail? Here are some hints for stable owners.
Bob Avila: How to Spot Balance in a Horse
Learn how to spot balance in a horse--and how it can affect athleticism.
Body and Spirit: For Special Riders Only
Body and Spirit, based at McFadden Ranch in Greybull, WY, is a therapeutic riding program for the mentally or physically challenged.
Bolero's Hanoverian Bloodlines Impact Dressage
The Hanoverian stallion Bolero continues to impact the international dressage scene through his progeny.
Bone and Joint Problems Chart
What to expect when your horse has a common lameness-causing condition in his bones and joints.
Bonus Balimo Exercises
Improve your effectiveness in the saddle with these exercises for better balance from a top sports physiologist.
Book Excerpt: Bombproof Your Horse
As a mounted police officer Sergeant Rick Pelicano trains horses to remain calm, responsive and obedient no matter what they encounter. Check out this excerpt from his book, Bombproof Your Horse, in which he shares the secrets of his success.
Book Excerpt: Dressage Principles Illuminated
In this exclusive excerpt from Charles de Kunffy's book Dressage Principles Illuminated, the judge and popular clinician reviews the concept of longitudinal flexion.
Book Excerpt: Eventer Fights Ovarian Cancer
Amateur eventer Kim Tester shares her fight with ovarian cancer and return to competition in this case study from the book Back to Work.
Book Excerpt: Finding a Trainer for Your Child
This excerpt from the book, The In-Gate: A Complete Guide for Novice Horse Show Parents, by Ange Dickson Finn, is a valuable resource for anyone who's about to become a "horse show mom."
Book Excerpt: Help Your Horse Flex to the Halter
This excerpt from Clinton Anderson's book Downunder Horsemanship gives you the tools for teaching your horse to flex to the halter--which will help make him light and supple.
Book Excerpt: How to Assess Body Condition
Learn how to put a horse's condition into quantitative terms that even the courts can understand in this excerpt from the new book How to Start and Run a Rescue.
Book Excerpt: Jump Single Fences Fear-Free
Use this great exercise from the new book Build Confidence Over Fences for taking the fear out of jumping single fences. It'll also help develop your eye for a distance.
Book Excerpt: Life in the Galloping Lane
In this excerpt from Olympians Karen and David O'Connor's book, Life in the Galloping Lane, David tells the story of an epic cross-country ride from his childhood--a horseback trek from Maryland to Oregon with his mother, Sally, and brother, Brian.
Book Excerpt: Real Life Dressage, Training Advice from Novice to Grand Prix
The book Real Life Dressage by Carl Hester and Polly Ellison provides instruction for every stage of training from Novice to Grand Prix. From the editors of Dressage Today magazine.
Book Excerpt: Recognizing Saddle Problems
What are the signs of pain caused by the saddle? A horse's physical symptoms, behavior problems and performance issues can all give clues.
Book Excerpt: Ride Right with Daniel Stewart with the Bicycle Two-Point
In this excerpt from Ride Right with Daniel Stewart, you'll discover how bicycle two-point interval training can improve your stamina and balance in the saddle.
Book Excerpt: The Competitive Edge III--The Effect of Weight, the Most Sophisticated Aid
An exciting addition to a successful instructional series explores the effective use of weight as an aid. An excerpt from The Competitive Edge III: Gravity, Balance and Kinetics of the Horse and Rider by Max Gahwyler, M.D.
Book Review - All the Pretty Saddles
This book by Nick Pernokas discusses western saddles, their construction and the different features that suit them to activities such as cutting and barrel racing. Reviewed by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review - Miniature Horses by Rebecca Frankeny, VMD
A review of the book Miniature Horses -- A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders, written by Rebecca L. Frankeny, VMD. Reviewed for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: Riding Into the Wind
The movie Hidalgo is great entertainment, but viewers should take the riding feats with a grain of salt. Get the real story on long-distance trekking in this astounding chronicle of a five-year, 22,000-mile ride by Elly and Nathan Foote. Reviewed by Dale Leatherman for EquiSearch.
Book Review: 10,001 Names for Horses
If you breed horses, or have just purchased a new horse, this little book will help you choose a name. Reviewed for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: Appaloosa Zebra, A Horse Lover's Alphabet
A review of the children's book Appaloosa Zebra: A Horse Lover's Alphabet by Jessie Haas. Reviewed by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Book Review: Arena Pocket Guides
A review of the Arena Pocket Guides series of books by author Cherry Hill. Reviewed by Jayne Pedigo for About Horses.
Book Review: Bringing Up Baby, by John Lyons
This book, written by John Lyons, with Jennifer Dennison, gives a series of multi-step lesson plans that together comprise a progressive training system for the young horse. Reviewed for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: Cutting: A Guide for the Non-Pro Competitor
Sally Harrison's comprehensive book on cutting is an all-around review of cutting history, breeding and selection, basic cutting training and troubleshooting. Published by Howell Book House.
Book Review: Don Dodge - The Way It Was
Few horsemen can claim to being inducted into three equestrian halls of fame, but Don Dodge can brag all that and much more. Here's a review of the book, "Don Dodge -- The Way It Was".
Book Review - Enter at A Laughing, by Brian McKeown
A review of the book, Enter at A, Laughing, a collection of amusing and irreverent essays about the horses and riders in the world of dressage. Reviewed by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Book Review: Getting the Most from Riding Lessons
A review of the book, Getting the Most from Riding Lessons, by Mike Smith. Reviewed for About Horses by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing
This book, written by Hilary Vernon, is one of the popular "Allen Illustrated Guide" series. Reviewed for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America
A review of the book A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America by Anthony Knight and Richard Walter. Reviewed for About Horses by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: Hands-On Horse Care
This book by Karen Hayes, in cooperation with the AAEP, will help you make the right decisions about your horse's care and help you build your horsekeeping skills with step-by-step instructions. Reviewed for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Book Review: Hands-On Senior Horse Care
Hands-On Senior Horse Care by Karen Hayes, DVM, and Sue Copeland is a must-read for anyone whose equine partner is getting on in years.
Book Review: Hoofprints in the Sand
In her first book, Bonnie S. Urquhart does a fine job of bringing to light the diverse ancestry of wild horses on East Coast barrier islands.
Book Review: Horse Housing
Planning your dream barn? Horse Housing: How to Plan, Build, and Remodel Barns and Sheds by Richard Klimesh and Cherry Hill can help you realize those dreams. Reviewed for EquiSearch.com by Jessica Jahiel, Ph.D.
Book Review: Hotspur
In this page-turner about murder and mayhem in the hunt country of Virginia, author and Master of Foxhounds Rita Mae Brown reprises some of the fine characters she introduced in . Book Review by Dale Leatherman for EquiSearch.
Book Review: Looking Back, Going Forward
Explore the world of the Saddlebred with Chris Larson, the official photographer for Horse World magazine, in this coffee table photo collection.
Book Review: More Than Color
More Than Color: Paint Horse Legends by Frank Holmes gives readers a deeper understanding about the American Paint Horse and the outstanding horses that had the biggest impact on shaping the breed.
Book Review: Real Riding
This book by Perry Wood uses wit, humor and common sense to help the rider really understand his horse and improve his riding at the same time. Reviewed by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Book Review: Spirit of the West
Spirit of the West perfectly describes the traditional Western images that come alive on the pages of this soon-to-be coffee table classic. Well-known photographer David Stoecklein has chosen his favorite Western images for his latest book. By Teri Kramer.
Book Review: Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners
How you should behave so your horse does too. A review of Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners by trainer Kelly Marks. Reviewed by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
American Paint Horse Photo Book
The American Paint Horse, a colorful 264-page book about American Paints, speaks volumes about the popular breed of horse.
Book Review: The Chase
In The Chase, a sequel to The Hunt, Jan Neuharth continues an entertaining tale of murder and mayhem in Virginia hunt country.
Book Review: The Golden Age of the Track
This wonderful collection of horse and track photographs is a pictorial and sociological history of the 1930s-1950s.
Book Review: The Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary
Did you know that the term canter was coined in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales? This equine dictionary reveals a plethora of interesting horse-world facts.
Book Review: The Hunt
In her first novel, Jan Neuharth, founder of Paper Chase Farms in Middleburg, Va., takes us inside this enclave of the wealthy for a tale of foxhunting and foul play.
Book Review: Yoga for Equestrians
For centuries, the two ancient arts of yoga and dressage have taught people harmony, energy and balance. It makes sense to bring them together, as this book explains.
Book Review: Blindfold and Cut Throat - Lyndon Stacey
Lyndon Stacey's two new novels are set in the show jumping and eventing worlds but rival Dick Francis' racing classics for mystery and authenticity. Reviewed by Dale Leatherman for EquiSearch.
Boost Your Balance
Add this balance-boosting equitation exercise to your riding routine, and watch your body alignment, strength, and effectiveness improve. By Chad and Barbie Evans for Horse & Rider magazine.
Borg, Swift, Roemer to Join USDF Hall of Fame
Major Robert Borg, Sarah (Sally) Swift and Roemer will be inducted into the U.S. Dressage Federation Hall of Fame in November.
Bowed Tendon in Horses
Bowed Tendon - A simple mis-step caused my horse Annapolis to re-bow the tendon that ended his racing career. By Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Bowed Tendon Update
Bowed Tendon Update - Annapolis returns to the vet for a follow-up ultrasound exam.
Break-In Heightens Cian O'Connor/Waterford Crystal Mystery
The bizarre Olympic doping case involving show jumping individual gold medalist Cian O'Connor's horse, Waterford Crystal, continued today with a break-in at the Irish equestrian federation offices. In this Practical Horseman/EquiSearch exclusive, Nancy Jaffer attempts to sort it all out.
Breaking Versus Training
Instructor and trainer Ron Meredith discusses the difference between breaking and training, and how training in a horse logical fashion will prepare your horse for whatever his future has to offer.
Breed a Superior Dressage Horse
Genetic specialist Dr. Ludwig Christmann gives a seminar on Hanoverian mare and stallion selection for dressage. By Anne Schmidt for Dressage Today magazine.
Equine Breed Associations - A to F
Links to equine breed associations and registries, from the Akhal Teke to the Friesian.
Equine Breed Associations - G to L
Links to breed associations and registries, from the Gypsy Vanner to the Lippizan.
Equine Breed Associations M to R
Links to equine breed associations and registries, from the Miniature Donkey to the Quarter Pony.
Equine Breed Associations S to Z
Links to breed associations from the Saddlebred to the Welsh Pony.
Breed Profile - Connemara Pony
Profile, description and history of the Connemara Pony. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquSearch.
Horse Breeds - The Friesian Horse
The Friesian horse is an ancient breed, descended from the Forest Horse. Learn more about the history, characteristics and uses of the Friesian horse.
Breed Profile - Haflinger
Origins, characteristics and uses of the Haflinger, a breed of horse best known for its distinctive coloring. Its many other qualities make it a versatile pony, in harness and under saddle. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile - Missouri Fox Trotter
The Missouri Fox Trotter, known for its comfortable gait, is one of the oldest of the American horse breeds. Learn more about this attractive horse and its unique gait. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile - Shetland Pony
Origins and characteristics of the Shetland Pony, one of the native breeds of Great Britain. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Akhal-Teke
Profile, description, history and uses of the Akhal-Teke horse. Written by Jessica Eile Keith.
Breed Profile: American Cream Draft Horse
Profile, description and history of the American Cream Draft Horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Andalusian
Profile, description, history and uses of the Andalusian horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch
Breed Profile: Appaloosa
The Appaloosa horse has an interesting history. Learn more about this attractive and versatile breed in this breed profile written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Arabian
Profile, description and history of the Arabian Horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Azteca
Profile, description and history of the Azteca Horse. Written for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo
Breed Profile: Bashkir Curly
Profile, description and history of the Bashkir Curly Horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquSearch.
Breed Profile: Belgian Draft Horse
Profile, description and history of the Belgian Draft Horse.
Breed Profile: Brindle Horse
Profile, description and history of the Brindle Horse
Breed Profile: British Spotted Pony
Profile, description and history of the British Spotted Pony. Written for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Breed Profile: Budenny
Profile, description and history of the Budenny Horse. Written for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo
Breed Profile: Canadian Horse
Profile, description and history of the Canadian Horse or Cheval Canadien. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Cleveland Bay
Profile, description and history of the Cleveland Bay Horse. Written for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo
Breed Profile: Clydesdale
Profile, description and history of the Clydesdale Horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Colorado Ranger Horse
Question - Which American breed of horse traces its roots back to Constantinople? Answer - The Colorado Ranger Horse. History, characteristics and uses of the Colorado Ranger Horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Dartmoor Pony
Origins, characteristics and uses of the Dartmoor Pony, one of the native breeds of Great Britain, Written by Jayne Pedigo for About Horses.
Breed Profile - Dutch Warmblood
Profile, description and history of the Dutch Warmblood horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Exmoor Pony
Profile, description and history of the Exmoor Pony, one of the native breeds of Great Britain. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Highland Pony
Origins, characteristics and uses of the Highland Pony, one of the native breeds of Great Britain. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Horse Breeds - Icelandic Horse
Discover the history, characteristics and uses of the unique Icelandic Horse. Written for EquiSearch by Jayne Pedigo.
Breed Profile: New Forest Pony
Profile, description and history of the New Forest Pony. One of a series of features looking at the native horses and ponies of Britain. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Breed Profile: Welsh Pony and Cob
Profile, description and history of the Welsh Pony and Welsh Cob. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.
Legendary Sires: Breed Legend Round-Up
Here's a roundup of legendary horse names you'll see on today's stellar pedigrees. By Teri Kramer for Horse & Rider magazine.
Horse Breeding and Equine Reproduction
Articles on horse breeding and equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, equine color genetics and more.
Breeding Stats: How Fertile are Horses?
Consider scientific and medical advances in horse breeding and their impact on equine fertility rates. Written by Laura Hillenbrand for EQUUS magazine.
Lisa Wilcox: Gestuet Vorwerk Stud Farm Dressage Breeding Program
German-based American dressage rider Lisa Wilcox explains how the breeding program works at Gestuet Vorwerk, and introduces her top competitive stallions.
Breeding the Purebred Spanish Horse (Andalusian)
The National Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders' Association of Spain strives to preserve the purity of Europe's oldest breed, known to most of the world as the "Andalusian."
Brentina Given Clean Bill of Health after Uncharacteristic Performance at 2008 Olympic Games
The morning after the grand prix, U.S. team veterinarian Dr. Rick Mitchell gave Brentina a thorough exam and pronounced her fit, as he had just before she went into the warm-up for the competition.