While sitting in the stands at a major event, you may catch yourself admiring elite horse and rider teams as they stride into the pen.

Botulism is a highly fatal disease caused by toxins produced by spore-forming bacteria (several types of Clostridium botulinum) found in the environment, generally in the soil.

I believe the vast majority of highly successful horse breeders would agree that the real cornerstone of a breeding program is a good broodmare, and that the right mare will be the single most important purchase that, over time, will dictate the success or failure of their breeding program.

When searching for a horse show outfit, the selection can be daunting. Have no fear; by following a few simple steps even the most inexperienced shopper can be on their way to finding the perfect complement to his/her equine partner.

Video is used as a review mechanism for most major sports these days. While we’re familiar with the sight of NFL referees huddled around a screen, reviewing a disputed call, many longtime competitors and even trainers may not know why or how video review is used at multi-judge events such as the World Championship Shows and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Read on to get a better idea of how judges use video review to get a second look…

Even if you’re a newbie to the horse industry it takes only about 30 seconds to discover that caring for an equine companion is expensive.