When we think of Japan, we might not think of horse or pony breeds. But Japan has several native horses and ponies used for riding and pulling loads. The Kiso Horse is one of these and in this video, Alyssa of the DiscovertheHorse channel, who has a goal of riding every horse breed in the world, tries out this sturdy and versatile mount.
When we think of Japan, we might not think of horse or pony breeds. But Japan has several native horses and ponies used for riding and pulling loads. The Kiso Horse is one of these and in this video, Alyssa of the DiscovertheHorse ...
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 ...
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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