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Choosing the Right Bit
Before trying to choose the right bit for your horse you should get his teeth checked by a veterinarian. Sometimes the teeth may have sharp points or hooks that interfere with the use of the bit. A veterinarian can properly float the horse’s teeth and prevent problems that may occur down the road with bad teeth. Once the teeth are checked out, then you may begin deciding on which bit is best for your horse. ... Read the full article

Ride a Horse, Rope some Fun at March 29 Paint Horse Kids Day
Is your child interested in horses and the Western lifestyle? Then don’t miss the chance to let your buckaroo ride a horse and learn some cowboy skills. On Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will be offering horseback rides at its free Kids Day, held at APHA headquarters, 2800 Meacham Blvd., in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition, children can experience many other hands-on activities, including instruction about grooming and caring for a horse, an animal petting area, a stick horse barrel race, beginner roping lessons and much more. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: Save Your Horse’s Mouth, Stop with Your Seat
You probably learned to “kick to go” and “pull to whoa” from the very start of your riding career. While this simplistic view of communicating with your horse may get you through the first few rides, you want to learn some finesse. While all the natural aids are important to master— seat, legs, hands and voice—your horse will feel your seat aids first. When you make sure that you’re using your seat correctly, you won’t have to pull so hard to make your horse whoa. Your refined and combined cues will save your horses mouth and ensure your horse gets your message as soon as possible. ... Read the full article

StoneCreek Ranch Combines Vacation with Instruction for an All-Out Horsemanship Experience
StoneCreek Ranch and Resort in Mountain Home, Arkansas offers guests more than just a trail ride as they provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to learn all about horsemanship and riding, while still being able to relax and enjoy a vacation. Owned by Arvell and Karry Bass, this ranch nestled in the Ozark Mountains has endless opportunities for the avid outdoorsman, horse enthusiast or just someone wanting to get away from the big city and learn about horses. ... Read the full article

West Coast Active Riders Leadership Changes Hands in 2006
Wellington, FL- December 19- Gabriella Salick, Executive Director of the West Coast Active Riders organization, has resigned from her California WCAR position to begin a new job on the East Coast. Salick has assured WCAR participants that they will b ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Announces Goodnight Rope Reins
Julie Goodnight’s custom-designed rope reins give the feel of popular rope mecates without complicating knots to tie. The 10-foot, marine-quality rope reins sell for $59.95 and are available now. Goodnight also announces special discount packages (including the reins) just in time for Christmas shopping. See the new reins and all the product combinations at: http://juliegoodnight.com/products.html ... Read the full article

Regular cleaning keeps leather safe and durable
As the weather turns cooler, now’s the perfect time to clean your tack for winter storage. ... Read the full article

Alison Lohman and Katy Learn about Life and Riding in "Flicka"
Lohman Shares Her Thoughts on the Movie and on Her Riding Experiences “I see in them my own restless spirit,” said Katy McLaughlin, played by Alison Lohman, when talking about the Wild Mustangs in the movie Flicka, which will be released on Octobe ... Read the full article

APHA Ride America® Participant earns 10,000 Hours
Chuck Stuart of Tuttle, Okla., was recently recognized by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) for being the second Ride America® participant to reach the 10,000-hour level in that program’s history. The recreational riding initiative recognizes APHA members’ independent riding time on their American Paint Horses. Stuart logged his remarkable number of hours aboard his 9-year-old sorrel tovero gelding Pretty And Cool, which he calls “Toby.” ... Read the full article

AERC Reports Record Numbers for Multi-Day Events
AUBURN, Ca. – Faced with the high price of fuel, more endurance riders are participating in multi-day events as a way to get more miles for their money, the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), the governing body for endurance riding in the Uni ... Read the full article

Escape to APHA’s 12th annual Fort Robinson trail ride
Take the ultimate equine destination vacation with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1–6, on the all-inclusive Fort Robinson Trail Ride at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, Nebraska. Rich in the history of the American West, Fort Robinson served as a military outpost from 1874 to 1948 and is located in the heart of the rugged Pine Ridge region of northern Nebraska. Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and Walter Reed were just a few of the historic figures who helped carve the fort's place in history. ... Read the full article

Learn to Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse’s health. ... Read the full article

It’s Time to Get a Grip!
Tucson, AZ – February 27, 2007 – An Easyboot Grip that is! The wait is over. EasyCare currently has a stock of the new Easyboot Grip hoof boot. This new design is well suited for soft conditions where a more aggressive tread pattern may be warrante ... Read the full article

Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis
Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure the coffin bone to the hoof wall. While the exact mechanisms by which the feet are damaged remain a mystery, certain precipitating events can produce laminitis. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, the underlying cause is often a disturbance elsewhere in the horse’s body. ... Read the full article

Join APHA in the Fight Against Catastrophic Childhood Illness
Ride along with APHA at the upcoming Saddle Up! for St. Jude trail ride, set for May 3 at Benbrook Stables in Benbrook, Texas. The 10-mile adventure will take riders along the trails surrounding beautiful Lake Benbrook. It will be a great way to ... Read the full article

Second Annual Three Phase Event
There are three day events for jumping horses that trot and canter and combined driving events for horses that pull carts or wagons but there was never an event for soft gaited horses that are versatile but do not jump or drive. All that has changed ... Read the full article

Five Fundamentals that Translate Under Saddle for a Safer Ride, by Missy Wryn
The newest release of Missy Wryn’s “W”Holistic Horsemanship training DVD’s, Five Fundamentals That Translate Under Saddle for a Safer Ride completes the Starter KIT which includes a WH Rope Halter & Lead Rope, WH Training Stick & String and the first ... Read the full article

Troxel Upgrades Best-Selling Spirit Helmet
Troxel LLC, the worldwide leader in ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, has improved the very popular Spirit helmet. ... Read the full article

Clean but Still Coarse?
You just bathed your horse, yet his coat still feels coarse and looks dull. That’s because your grooming products aren’t removing the mineral buildup on his hair. We’ve all experienced the difference between taking a shower or bath in soft water a ... Read the full article

Laying Down the Law has a Domino Effect
London, 14 August/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS News Release (208/06) issued by The Government News Network on 14 August 2006 Merseyside resident Domino has never fallen foul of the law. On the contrary, he has taken rather well to ... Read the full article