“Doping in performance horses is defined as the “illegal application of any substance, except normal diet, that might modify the natural and present capacities of the horse at
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The Truth in Boarding Barns
The Chronicle of the Horse July 27, 2015 article titled Boarding barns: The Good, The Bad and The Dramatic and Practical Horseman’s August 2014 This month’s question: What
Should Fat People Ride Horses?
If the title of this post made you feel out rage, anger or any other emotion, believe me…it was meant to get your attention. In the past couple
I Really, Really Want A Horse! Puleeeeze
What do you do when a student or your child says “I want a horse”? Buying the first horse can feel like jumping into a crater lake when you
Who Is the Future of Horsemanship in America?
Most of the old time horsemen have asked the same question during the past few years. Where have the horsemen (and women) gone? I think it’s fair to
Drugs, Ponies & Birthdays
Drugs, ponies, and kids are a poor mixture. Not long ago horse sites on the internet had a heated discussion about a pony named Humble. Humble died at
Top 3 Reasons Why America’s Producing so Many Mediocre Instructors
Vince Lombardi, the famous coach of the Green Bay Packers, once said, “Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we
Beginner Riding Instructor – What’s Your Value?
I’m neither for nor against riding instructor certification because after all these many years of limited certification in the U.S., I’m convinced that certification has little to do