One of our certified Saddlefit 4 Life® saddle ergonomists in Europe recently came across this horse – which had a shoulder blade that was higher than the withers. She said that the 'best' fitting saddle for it had a half panel to accommodate this unique conformation, but asked for my advice. Does anyone else recognize seeing a horse like this before?…

From recycled racehorses to recycled horse manure, there are tons of ways to recycle around the barn. With America Recycles Day upon us, here are some creative ways to recycle and repurpose things around the barn to get you started on your recycling.

Repurpose…

Marketing is an important aspect of running a successful boarding barn business. But marketing a barn is very different from marketing a product. Are you looking for different ways to market your boarding barn and to increase your business? We’ve…

The Spanish Riding School



With its world famous Lipizzaner stallions and dressage training and techniques, the Spanish Riding School is definitely a Mecca for any horse lover. Take in one of their daily shows and be awed by the power and grace of…

There are lots of different items you can buy at your local tack store geared towards healing a cut on your horse. A few of them have ingredients that can be hard to read. However there are several more natural methods that have been used for years that cure equine cuts just as well. Maybe even reduce scarring.



One method is honey. Try picking up the most natural and organic product you can find. This will work the best. Also try hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel. Both can…

In every business there are risks. Owning and/or running a stable is no different. Just be knowledgeable about the risks so you have an idea of how to prevent them. Thefts, people who come for lessons without an intention of ever paying and rider accountability are just three of them. Here are a few tips on preventing either of them.…

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and the December holidays aren’t far behind. Holidays sometimes necessitate that we be away from our horses, and finding good horse care over the holidays can be a challenge. If you know that the holidays will be keeping you away from the barn, here are some ways that you can make sure your horse still gets the care that…

If you want to know more about Join up techniques you might want to visit Beth's blog "horsey experiences" and read my guest post. I compare the hooking on methods used by Monty Roberts, Warwick Schiller and Pat…

Your Prom Dress, whether discounted or full priced, is one of the keys to enjoying yourself. You want to look totally fabulous. This is an occasion where you get to have a great time with friends while showing off your personality and style. Your wedding prom dresses are probably the most important part of your evening, and what you’re wearing will be noticed by everyone – most importantly your date. The bad news is that prom dresses can be really expensive. The good news is that you can…

The Beautiful Horses of Maryland and Delaware series is done! You are invited to vote for your favorite painting.http://www.karenbrenner.com/VOTE_MD_Del.html

Horses have faithfully served our country through countless battles, becoming an integral part of America’s military history. Top leaders are often depicted in statues, and they’re frequently mounted on horses. It’s long been said that military horse statues follow a certain “code” – but is it true?

The Military Statue…

Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light. ~Dylan Thomas



Scholars will tell you that this Dylan Thomas poem is about old age and death. It’s a little known fact, probably made up, that this poem was actually not written by Dylan Thomas at…

Part two in our Dressage for Every Discipline series examines the transition and how it can improve your communication with your horse, no matter what discipline you ride.

Why are Transitions…

As winter approaches, an indoor wash stall can definitely come in handy. An indoor wash stall is practical and makes bathing and caring for horses much easier, but the wash stall must be designed well in order for it to be effective. Looking for creative ways to improve your wash stall and to make it more effective? Here are a few great ones.

Install…

Have you ever thought about investing in a camera or video monitoring system for your barn or horse trailer? There are many great reasons to set up a horsecam on your property. If you can come up with the funds to initially purchase the camera, chances are that installing a camera in your horse barn or horse trailer is a decision that you won’t regret.

Peace…

What do you get when you take the flashy appearance of the Appaloosa, the build of the Quarter Horse, and the elegance of the Arabian? The answer? The Pony of the Americas.

History

The Pony of the Americas was first developed in the 1950s. As you might guess, the breed is a true American breed – Les Boomhower, a…