Learn the basics of the equine nervous system: how it affects behavior, health, learning, and the horse's perception of the world

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Horse bits are one of the most common tools in equestrian equipment, serving as the primary means of communication between horse and...

Saddle fitting is a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of equestrianism that directly affects the comfort and performance of both...

The practice of horse breeding has played a crucial role in shaping the horses we see today, from agile racehorses to sturdy draft...

The relationship between women and horses has spanned millennia, evolving from necessity and survival into a deep cultural and...

“Rodeo,” as we know it today, has deep roots in the working practices of North American cowboys and vaqueros. Over the centuries, it has...

What is training? “Training” is the process of teaching and conditioning an animal to respond to specific cues or commands through...

Understanding the Horse’s Gut Horses are unique in their digestive anatomy and function, making gut health a critical aspect of their...

Reading Vital Signs: A Lifesaving Skill Being able to read a horse’s vital signs is an essential skill for anyone who interacts with...

Defining Breakover Breakover is probably the most talked about portion of equine hoof movement. “Breakover” itself is the moment the toe...

In order to understand how human management influences the behavior of domesticated horses, we must compare their behavior to that of...

Protection - The Beginning of Horseshoeing When we domesticated horses some 5000 years ago, we removed them from their “natural” state,...

What is a joint A joint is a structure in the body where two or more bones meet. Joints allow for movement and provide support and...

What is a tendon A tendon is a tough, flexible band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. It transmits the force...

What Are Bar Shoes Bar shoes differ from traditional open-heeled horseshoes in that they incorporate a closed structure at the back,...

Laminitis and founder are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different stages of a progressive disease that...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...

Defining the word “Traction” "Traction" in horseshoes refers to the grip a horseshoe provides to a horse on various surfaces, helping the...