Margaret Freeman

Did you get a great Christmas gift?

A powerful little helper.

Over-busy hands throw the formula out of whack.

Your horse's closet needs diversity.

My horse loses his mane every winter.

They may even improve your stability in the saddle.

This simple appliance provides warm, dry blankets for your horses in even foul weather conditions.

Glues and adhesive tapes can be used for small repairs that will take your blankets through spring.

The stirrup pad can make quite a difference.

Tryon Resort and Equestrian Center needs nearby resturants and hotels.

But not everyone understands what that really means when you ride.

You may find you need to keep reminding yourself.

And if jackets are excused, take advantage of it.

It balances the horse.

Should we be asking for submission or cooperation?

It doesn’t have to be a problem in a boarding barn.

A new USEF division shows a growing interest in Western Dressage.

Showing when the temps go past 90 requires fitness.

An excellent resource for anyone considering chiropractic work for their horse.

Picking manure from the arena is worth the (group) effort.

A day spent fly fishing helps hone longe whip techniques.

It absolutely does make a difference to your horse.

The buttons are there; now I need to get with the groove.

I positively love finding a bargain or a useful item out of its usual context.

Orange is becoming the new grey.

I am trying to decide if I can fit a freestyle into the schedule for this year.

Zippers fail at the most inconvenient times.

Shopping: There are basic biomechanical differences between the sexes that might affect saddle choice.

The judging of the figure skating has parallels with dressage judging.

Metropolitan Museum of Art has wonderful exhibits for horse lovers.

Horse Journal turns 20 years old this month, and we reflect on technology and trends we've seen in horse keeping, like computers and cell phones in barns.

Windy is enjoying the Florida sun.

Static electricity can give your horse and you quite a charge!

You can teach an old rider new tricks.

This series will suit Buck Brannaman fans well.

We found a new meaning to wash and wear.