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WEIRD HORSE NEWS-A STIFF D …


Do you have those times when you need a little pick-me-up? You see those commercials for energy shots and drinks that “give you wings” for
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TOP TEN REASONS ITS COOL T …


By Martha McNiel It’s cool to wear a riding helmet because the brain you’ve got is the only one you’re going to get. Take good
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WHAT ARE THE MORE COMMON W …


What are the more common ways that a horse would contract rabies? In Eastern states, the most likely way by far for horses to contract
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TRAINER LIABILITY


If you train riders in any discipline, at any level, a recent decision from an appellate court in California should give you pause. In November
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HORSES AND THE LAW YEAR IN …


A lot happened during 2010, some things good, some not so good. Looking back through the year’s blogs I came up with some highlights. What
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COMBAT COLD WEATHER STRESS …


People combat cold weather by putting on additional clothing, but horses fight the elements by using more energy to maintain body temperature. While most people
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VETERINARIAN’S OATH REVI …


The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has revised the Veterinarian’s Oath–which all graduates of U.S. veterinary schools take–to stress the importance of animal welfare. The
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TIPS ON MERGING WHILE PULL …


How many tDSC 0002-150x106imes have you encountered this scenario?: You’re driving in a merge lane, accelerating your vehicle to match traffic on the highway, then
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