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Considering artificial insemination for your mare? Here’s what you need to know first...
Exploring AI for breeding? Understand its complexities first, as it involves precise timing and specialized equipment to ensure success. This method might offer convenience but requires careful planning, especially for horse owners and barn managers.
‘Cavalletti Queen’ Marcia Kulak’s 5 Exercises to Try
Explore 5 simple exercises using poles and cavalletti to boost your horse’s strength and responsiveness. Perfect for riders of all levels, these drills can help refine your riding before the next show or trail ride.
A 3-Part System to Ride Better in Any Discipline
Marcia Kulak’s 3-part system focusing on rhythm, track, and balance can help horse owners improve riding skills. Cavalletti exercises boost strength and confidence in both horses and riders with minimal stress.
Fuertes lluvias azotan el sureste de EE. UU. con la llegada de los remanentes de la Tormenta Tropical Arthur
Heavy rainfall continues to impact the southeastern United States, posing a flood risk that could disrupt riding plans and affect horse owners' barn management strategies.
Why General Motors Is Betting on Sodium-Ion Batteries
General Motors is partnering with Peak Energy to produce sodium-ion batteries, expanding their options in energy storage. This could affect renewable energy sources used by barns, potentially leading to more sustainable power solutions for horse owners and riding centers.
No crisis? Universe’s expansion is accelerating, study says
New research confirms the universe's expansion is speeding up, contradicting previous findings from 2025.
‘It’s been quite a journey’: Olympic rider aims for back-to-back titles as she lands personal best at Luhmühlen
Julia Krajewski achieved a personal best with Tullabeg Platinum at the Luhmühlen Horse Trials, setting her sights on back-to-back titles. This performance could inspire other horse owners and barn managers to focus on their training programs leading into major competitions.
New habitable exoplanets model narrows down search for life
Scientists have created a new model to help identify potentially habitable planets, narrowing the search for extraterrestrial life among rocky exoplanets.
Balance Your Horse’s Turns
Focus on the turn itself, not just the end goal, to avoid biased turns and ensure smooth navigation. Horse owners can practice this by visualizing a specific point during each turn to maintain balance and accuracy.
Bees are buzzing on Michigan State’s campus
Michigan State University is turning mowed lawns into bee-friendly habitats, which could inspire horse owners to create more natural spaces on their properties, attracting beneficial insects that help with plant health and potentially even pollination in garden areas.
Q&A: What do China’s provincial five-year plans say about climate and energy?
China's latest five-year plans emphasize reduced carbon emissions, impacting global supply chains and potentially raising costs for imported goods. Horse owners and barn managers may see increased prices for feed and equipment due to these changes.
‘I’m not completely sure it’s the right thing, but at least the FEI is making an effort,’ says William Funnell about changes to the five-year-old World Breeding Championships
William Funnell discusses efforts by the FEI to update rules for the World Breeding Championships, noting mixed feelings but recognizing their commitment. These changes could impact equestrian events and riding plans, especially for young horses like five-year-olds competing in showjumping.