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10 summer riding tops you’ll want to add to your wardrobe
Explore new riding tops this summer that keep you cool and comfortable while looking great. From tech polos to breathable T-shirts, find pieces that enhance your ride and last through frequent use. Perfect for both training and leisure rides.
Meet the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police
Explore the Kentucky Horse Park with mounted police guiding the way; their presence ensures safety and captivates visitors, offering a unique experience for horse owners and riders to enjoy.
Latinos hit hard as energy prices increase
Energy prices are soaring due to increased temperatures, straining budgets for many, including horse owners who rely on electricity for barn operations and care.
How one farmer is turning dirt into a climate solution
A farmer is improving soil health to boost crop resilience against extreme weather. This could inspire horse owners to enhance pasture quality, ensuring better feed for their equines even in uncertain climatic conditions.
Why did big, fierce T. Rex have such tiny arms?
Studying T. Rex's evolution reveals its small arms may have given way to a larger head, crucial for hunting.
Residents Wrangle Over Transmission Line Proposal for Rural Virginia
Residents in rural Virginia are debating a large transmission line project aimed at powering nearby data centers, which could affect local landscapes and potentially impact barn operations and riding plans.
Spica, the bright beacon of Virgo, is 2 stars
StableWeather notes that Spica, a key star for night sky watchers in Virgo, consists of two closely orbiting stars, one of which could potentially explode someday.
When a Horse Lives Alone
Learn about the importance of social interaction for horses—companionship is key for their happiness and well-being, especially if they live alone.
Analysis: China’s new carbon metric leaves Germany-sized gap in its emissions
China has updated its carbon measurement method, which could widen the gap in reported emissions by a significant amount—equivalent to Germany's yearly output. This shift might impact global climate goals and affect how countries like China are viewed in international environmental agreements.
There Are No Words for Richie Vogel & United Touch S
Richie Vogel's performance with United Touch S sets a new standard in jumping. Horse owners and trainers might want to take note of his exceptional scope and adjustability for their own riding plans.
Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021
Floods have caused at least 67 NHS hospital closures in the UK since 2021, impacting healthcare services. While this news affects primarily human health, it highlights the importance of considering flood risks when planning barn locations and emergency preparedness for horse owners and managers.
Research finds UK is ‘failing donkeys’ as families urged to consider welfare before they take beach rides
Research from The Donkey Sanctuary warns UK families about donkey welfare when taking beach rides, urging consideration of these animals' well-being. Horse owners and barn managers should ensure ethical practices to protect working equines.