Young Rider Champions Mental-Health Issues
College student and equestrian Mackenzie Drazan has launched two organizations to serve as resources for those struggling with mental-health issues.
Rider Health
Jim Wofford: Ready to Ride?
Jim advices riders not to overlook this essential in preparing for your new competitive season.
Horses Help Veterans
Research shows that therapeutic riding can bring relief to military veterans suffering from combat-induced post-traumatic stress disorder.
Mental Skills: What's in Your Toolbox?
Mental skills coach Tonya Johnston explains that great show days take preparation, inspiration and focus and shares top hunter pro Liza Boyd's personal strategy.
6 Ways to Set Goals for Riding Success
Whether you ride for pleasure or the thrill of competition, setting realistic goals can increase your enjoyment of the time you spend in the saddle.
All Head Injuries Aren't Equal
Multisport research on brain injuries gives riders all the more reason to wear a certified helmet.
Stay Safe at the In-Gate
Follow these tips to keep you and your horse safe at the in-gate at horse shows.
How Hard Should Eventers Train?
New research is showing that eventers may want to tweak their horse's conditioning routines, based on heart-rate data.
Tuck and Roll for Safer Horseback Riding Falls
For when—not if—you fall off your horse, here’s how to make the best of it.
Do Horses Prefer Male or Female Riders?
A new study indicates that horses apparently don't care which gender is in the saddle.
Rider to Rider: Biggest Horse-Care Mistake
Practical Horseman readers confess the horse-care faux pas that taught them valuable lessons.
Here's How: How much longeing is too much for a young horse?
Dressage trainer Alyssa Pitts answers a reader's question.
Health Update: Weather Changes Affecting Horse Health, Hay Supply
A mild winter with little snow and a warm, early spring may have some unwanted effects on horse health and hay prices.
Safe Disposal of Expired Medications
Learn what to do?and what NOT to do?with unused medications.
Combining NSAIDs in Horses: Two Isn't Better Than One
A study shows that stacking two anti-inflammatories is no more effective at easing lameness in horses than giving just one NSAID.
Understand the USEF Equine Drug Testing Rules
If you compete in rated shows, here's what you need to know to keep your horse healthy and maintain a level playing field.
Jim Wofford: Design a Horse Fitness Plan for Eventing
Help your horse feel as good at the end of cross country as he does at the beginning with a solid horse fitness plan.
How do I ?select and use a cooler for my horse?
A professional groom discusses how to properly choose and use a horse cooler to dry your horse and keep him warm.
New Process Reclaims Wood Shavings from Used Horse Bedding
A revolutionary process allows wood shavings from horse bedding to be reused.
Cutting Edge Cell-Based Therapies for Horses
Regenerative therapies, such as stem-cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma, can help speed up healing in equine tendon and ligament injuries and make the repairs stronger.
Horse Rehabilitation Tips
Experts and riders share their best treatments to get a horse back to work in this excerpt of Chapter 5 from the book Back to Work.
The Horse Cloning Conundrum
Science has made it possible to genetically replicate a horse through horse cloning. What does the process involve, and what does it mean for the future of competitive equestrian sports?
What's the Ideal Endurance Horse Conformation?
Endurance competitor Dr. Michelle Roush explains what to look for in endurance horse conformation.
