Nine Myths About Equine Rescues Debunked
Organizations that help horses in need are more important now than ever, but many misconceptions about them remain. Here?s how to sort the fact from fiction.
A New Horse?
Was I really going to look at another horse? A rescue horse that was deemed a killer and had been standing in a field for a year? My heart said yes, but my brain was trying to take over, producing all the reasons I shouldn’t do this. For starters, I was already leasing a nice […]
The Unwanted Horse: What’s His Fate?
With a struggling economy, closure of U.S. slaughterhouses, and lack of resources to support equine rescue, thefate of the unwanted horse is one of the most heated topics among U.S. horsemen today. Here are answers to some of the most common questions.
Buying the Dream Farm
For many professionals in the horse world, having their own farm is an important goal. Whether you are a trainer hoping for your own training barn, a barn manager looking to open your own boarding facility, or a horse owner wanting to start a breeding operation, having your own farm is a necessity if you […]
Adopt a Rescue Horse – What You Need to Know
Doing your research before you adopt a rescue horse can help you avoid trouble and find a suitable match.
Which Thoroughbred Best Fits My Needs?
Guidelines to consider when choosing an off-the-track Thoroughbred for a specific English discipline, from the book Beyond the Track.
Value of Microchips in Horses
Regardless of the natural disaster, horses often get lost in the shuffle of catastrophe. If a horse has a microchip, it can not only save them, but return them to their owners once the dust clears.
Retraining Ex-Racehorses
Retraining ex-racehorses takes patience and tolerance, but can eventually result in excellent riding horses in any number of equestrian fields. By Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.