Horseshoes are made from numerous types of materials, including steel, aluminum, rubber and plastic. What are the differences and similarities between the metal shoes, specifically aluminum, steel and the tempered tool steel that is used to manufacture Razer horseshoes? Studies show that a heavier shoe increases strain on the legs and increases risk for lameness. [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL (February 25, 2015)— Dorothy “Dottie” Morkis and her own Artiest, a ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Trento B-Norene, Zichem), notched another win after claiming the blue ribbon for the FEI Prix St. Georges at the Global Dressage Festival— she also won the Vita Flex Victory Pass Award. Morkis and Artiest earned a 71.184 percent [...] Continue reading →

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Many horses rely entirely on hay for their forage needs. Is hay nutritious? Not very. Hay is dead grass; it no longer contains many of the vitamins, omega 3s and omega 6s it once had as living pasture. It does, however, contain protein, carbohydrates, and minerals, and is a significant [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL (February 23, 2015) – We’ve all heard the phrase, “dress to impress.” First impressions are vital in situations where a judgment must be made in a short amount of time. Equestrian Lauren Sammis compares the short amount of time a dressage rider has in the ring to a job interview. “It’s like going [...] Continue reading →

By Horse Canada When I received the February 10, 2015 Equine Canada announcement that my vote was being sought on new bylaws, my first thought was that I should attempt to understand what impact these bylaws would have on me individually. When I received an announcement about the bylaw vote from Horse Council BC three [...] Continue reading →

Mark Bellissimo. Photo credit: Julie Unger. Wellington, Florida. February 22, 2015 – The equestrian community and Palm Beach residents gathered together on Sunday, February 22, 2015 for the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s “A Night of Legends.” An evening of cocktails, dinner and unique entertainment, the event was held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL (February 20, 2015)— For Jacqueline Brooks, who has been a dressage competitor, trainer, and coach for more than twenty years, show success starts at the stall. Brooks recently won The Tackeria Stabling Award at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival during the CDI 5* week for her eye-catching stabling arrangement on the show [...] Continue reading →