Horse trials, otherwise known as “Eventing,” are often called the equestrian “triathalon.” The sport, which originated in cavalries in Europe as a way of gauging riding mastery, is a hugely popular sport and events can be found around the country and across the globe,...
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Old Friends at Cabin Creek, in Greenfield, NY, Offers Home for Retired Thoroughbreds
It’s called the sport of kings, but far too often the majestic thoroughbreds that make up the royal family are sent off to slaughterhouses in Mexico or Canada, a cruel and unusual end to an all too short life of training, racing, and perpetuating bloodlines. It seems...
What is Equine Therapy and Who Does it Help?
Hippotherapy is defined as “the use of horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, especially as a means of improving coordination, balance, and strength." There are many equine therapy programs across the country that are dedicated to helping...
D-Rings, D-Ring Harnesses and Panic Snaps for the Equine Industry
How can you keep your horse in place safely? What happens if your horse, donkey or mule needs to move quickly due to emergency? Can you get the animal unharnessed quickly? A D-ring on a lead with a panic snap can help. Paired with a quick-release panic snap, this...