Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? April and May are the perfect times of year to not only enjoy "The Horse Capital of the World," but there are some major events to enjoy during that time.  Late April is the Range Rover Three Day Event - the USA's only 4-star horse three day event.  The first weekend of May is, of course, the Kentucky Derby in nearby Louisville.  There are tons of things for horse lovers to do in Lexington - and non-horselovers as well.  Here are some reasons why you might want to take a trip to Lexington.

There are many "alternative" treatments for your horse - chiropractor, acupuncture, massage to name a few.  Most of these require special training to do them correctly. But with some basic education, aromatherapy can be used by anyone for a variety of ailments.

A while back, we wrote a blog about three things to consider before building your barn.  I want to clarify two of them.

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If you are looking for a new horse, especially if you'd like to have the unique, consider the  Hackney Pony. This flashy, high-stepping pony has an intriguing history and makes a popular horse show competitor.

Spring is finally here (or at least almost here...)! For riders, spring means many things – some of them good, some of them not so great. Here are some of the things that we love – and hate – about spring!

One of the best ways to succeed jumping at a show is to get your horse as familiar as possible with a variety of jumps in the safety of your own arena.  Most jumps at shows are fairly straightforward - vertical and oxer.  What so often scares horses are the bright colors, flags, flowers and other design elements.

With the Irish celebration of St. Patrick's Day  just a few days from now, here is one of the many Celtic legends that include the horse.  Thank to "Symbolic Horse Education Resources" for the information.

Whether you are building a new barn or renovating an old one, the best way to get the barn you want is to remember the old adage, “form follows function.”  There are so many options for both the outside and the inside of your dream barn that you'll have little trouble putting together the barn that's right for you and your horses.  But before you start planning your barn, think about the following things: