The ski industry around the world is taking hits from rising costs, a decline in participants and shorter seasons due to climate change. But resorts in France have taken a creative approach to remedy the situation. Eagles and horses offer a new way to enjoy the slopes whether or not they are on skis and add something new to the skiing experience.
Skijoring is a lot of fun, and it’s turned into a legitimate sport. The skier wears a full complement of safety gear, but what helps the horses stay on their feet? Here’s a look at the leg protection and special shoes a horse wear ...
Winter feels long, especially for those of us still in lockdown and we need interesting ways to fill the time. So why not dig up those old downhill skis and dust off that old driving harness? ...
For some of us, winter is the off-season and our horses are enjoying a lighter workload. But for others, winter brings snow and a chance to indulge in an exciting sport. Watch as Harlow and Family take off to France and discover a ...
The ski industry around the world is taking hits from rising costs, a decline in participants and shorter seasons due to climate change. But resorts in France have taken a creative approach to remedy the situation. Eagles and hors ...
Exploring the History of Our Past looks at the transition from equine power to motor vehicles almost one hundred and twenty years ago in the mountains of Appalachia. Whether ridden or driven, the horse and mule were central to tra ...
Although the Kentucky Derby is over and eyes are on the upcoming Preakness questions about why seven horses died in the leadup to the Derby are lingering. One trainer has received an indefinite suspension when 2 horses under his c ...
Horses are a part of many festivals worldwide. Some elements of these events may look familiar to us, but others are less so. The Japanese Tado Festival happens the first week in May and part of the festival is a horse-jumping con ...
Event rider Oliver Townend of Great Britain has been disciplined by the FEI for dangerous riding of dangerous jumps. And, says this young eventer, it’s not the first time Townend has been under scrutiny. It could be time for those ...
After a brutal training session with a foal, a man is charged with animal abuse. The incident, which was said to last about 45 minutes and captured on the stable’s CCTV. The 42-year-old man was charged and sentenced to five months ...
3P *JimJam* has ousted comeback star 3Pa *Avast, Ye Myth who slipped to an altogether respectable 14th place after capturing the top spot twice. JimJam is a Standardbred stallion out of the PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR stables. At th ...
Despite training, and practice things can still go awry when it involves horses. The coronation of King Charles was sure to be a family drama, but the horses joined in as well. Several horses participating in the parade appeared o ...
Teaching a horse self-carriage is challenging, especially if you have bad riding habits. Here are some thoughts on riding position, your horse’s suppleness and an interpretation of dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin’s theory of ‘sh ...
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