At 12 years old, Tracey Hehr was horse crazy. Like many in the horse show crowd, she began her equestrian career on the back of a Shetland pony, competing in all-around events at 4-H and local open shows in Mason, Michigan.

It takes an extraordinary person to earn the respect of the entire horse industry. When it’s an entire family that has done so, you know you have a remarkable group.

“If you don’t know a single thing about horses, you probably still know enough to stay away from the back end of one,” drawls Bill Richey.

The law regarding releases of liability (also known as “waivers”) has become tremendously complex. Gone are the days when a 16- word document can dismiss a personal injury lawsuit, thanks to numerous state statutes and court cases.

Horses sometimes experience mouth or tongue injuries, such as punctures from sharp objects, an accident with a bit, something jammed between the teeth or a broken tooth.

Long distance relationships, while successful for some couples, are known for their challenges and hurdles. When it comes to your horse, making the decision to send him to another state or even all the way across country might seem unfathomable.

Sixteen-year-old Kathryn Bunting of Wichita, Kansas, is a relative newcomer to the world stage, but she’s off to an impressive start.

The Arizona Quarter Horse Association has taken a bold step to keep it positioned as an influential and innovative organization in the American Quarter Horse industry. The Association has created a position of CEO and named Doug Huls to take the reins

A little girl with a blond ponytail is busily working with her pony while watching her parents ride a pair of young horses. Mom turns the colt left; the little girl turns her pony left.

Setbacks are an inevitable and unfortunate part of life. News of horses suffering mysterious illnesses, incurring freak injuries, or coming down with colic is common ringside chatter.