My New Horse

Category: Riding

a woman wearing sunglasses in the summer leads her chestnut horse down a path and wonders how to stay cool at the barn
Hot Weather Hacks: How to Stay Cool at the Barn 
June 21, 2025
Here are tips for staying cool and comfortable while spending time with your horse.
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A bay horse sweating while being ridden in a jumping arena
3 Fascinating Facts About Equine Perspiration 
June 11, 2025
Perspiration is the main mechanism the horse’s body uses to stay cool. Understand how it works so you...
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horses can swim naturally. Here a palomino horse swims in a body of water with his head just above the water.
Can Horses Swim? What Every Rider Should Know 
June 3, 2025
Yes, horses can swim! Learn how to introduce your horse to water and stay safe in the process. 
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close up photo of a dark gray horse's face and eye as a man saddles him out of focus in the background
How Much Weight Can a Horse Carry? 
May 20, 2025
Learn how much weight a horse can carry safely based on breed, fitness, rider size, and—most importa...
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a woman curries her gray horse's neck
How to Treat and Prevent Muscle Soreness in Horses 
May 14, 2025
Muscle soreness in horses is manageable—and, in many cases, preventable—with a few thoughtful steps.
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a dapple gray horse gallops away from the camera loose in a field
What to Do If Your Horse Gets Loose 
April 21, 2025
Learn how to catch a loose horse safely and effectively, be it at home, on the trail, or at a busy horse...
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a cowgirl canters a western buckskin horse over a raised pole in an arena
Poll: Horse Showing: Yea or Nay?
February 18, 2025
A little friendly equestrian competition can be exciting for some riders and terrifying for others. Which...
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A chestnut misbehaving horse bucks while running in the paddock
How to Find Help if Your Horse Is Misbehaving  
January 15, 2025
If your horse is misbehaving, it's important to understand why he's reacting the way he is and how to...
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a young woman riding a bay horse in an arena in english tack and the horse looks bored with their riding routine
Is Your Horse Bored of Your Riding Routine?
December 2, 2024
Horses can get bored doing the same activities over and over—here's how to get out of a riding routine...
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A cowgirl rides her palomino horse through the hills at sunset
Poll: Do Shorter Days Mean Less Time for Riding?
November 20, 2024
How do you fit horseback riding into your daily routine when the sun is setting before you can even make...
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a spooky horse with a chestnut blaze stares at a scary object
What To Do If Your Horse Is Spooky 
November 15, 2024
Equine behavior consultant Lauren Fraser offers some do’s and don’ts when dealing with a spooky hors...
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a woman in a blue shirt longes a chestnut quarter horse on a bright sunny summer day in a round pen
How To Longe a Horse
November 4, 2024
In this video, we'll demonstrate how to longe a horse, including the equipment you need and where to...
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