Fans are essential in horse barns. Years ago, I tied box fans with hay string to the stall windows and increased air circulation for the horses because it was so hot out. Today there is no need to...

When getting our horses ready to ride, I choose the bits to use for each horse and rider. This procedure piqued my young friends' interest, and he asked how I decide which bits to use and if every...

My friend euthanized his horse after its leg broke during a race. We knew the horse well, and it was a favorite of my grandson’s. He immediately asked why they couldn’t fix his broken leg or let...

Recently my grandson was cleaning a stall and asked me why his horse licked so much salt. Instead of answering, I decided to quiz him and asked, do horses need salt, and can they get enough from a...

You are out for your regular Saturday morning ride. The day is bright and clear. The horse knows the trail well. It’s wide open, smooth and flat. Then, it happens. The horse suddenly stumbles. What...

My granddaughter and I tried a horse advertised as a kid's prospect. She rode the filly, but I decided against bringing it home and told her the horse is too green for kids. She said that horse...