Contrary to what some might think, most racehorses do have a rudimentary understanding of rhythm; it’s just at a faster pace ...

Quick Take Western Training emphasizes minimal rein contact and neck reining, relying on seat and balance for long-day ranch work. English training emphasizes steady rein contact to achieve collection ...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Paul Geray spends two to three hours a day training his Belgians. The draft horses pull a lugging skid, which weighs 1,500 to 2,000 pounds, 2 to 4 miles a day to build their ...

Racehorses are typically fed a high-starch, grain-based diet, but research has shown that a high-fiber diet can actually improve performance by delaying the onset of muscle fatigue.

Top Stories from Dec. 30, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile has announced a free horse rider training class for ...

Warwick Bayly has always been fascinated by horses. He’d go to races, not to place bets, but to watch them run. “It’s just been about the purity of the effort and how great their effort is,” Bayly ...

Spending time with animals is beneficial. Pets are good for physical and mental health, thanks to their unconditional love and the stress-reducing effects of being around them. Most people think of ...

Did you know that the prevalence of gastric discomfort in active horses is high? Studies indicate that the prevalence of gastric ulcers in performance horses is 90% or more1. Gastric discomfort may ...