From the Latin word equester, we get the word equestrian, meaning a person who rides horses, or is mounted on a horse. In the broadest sense of the word, if you have ridden a horse, you can be considered an equestrian, although we have come to think of the word as meaning a trained or […]

Knowing the proper trail etiquette is important when trail riding on horseback in order to keep it safe and enjoyable for everyone. It might appear that everyone simply mounts up and rides off into the woods, but there are actually many unwritten rules and customs that trail riders follow. Although the rules are relaxed somewhat […]

Choosing the right flooring in your horse’s stall is very important to his health and overall fitness, especially the fitness of his legs and feet. He’s going to spend a lot of down time in there and it’s only fair to him, as well as to you as his owner, to provide a floor that […]