Newly analyzed bamboo slips dating from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) have revealed the earliest known Chinese writings focused on horse care and management. Discovered within a large collection held by Tsinghua University, these texts provide detailed instructions...
Michigan’s Rise & Ride Ranch in Allegan offers a unique winter activity to combat the cold-weather blues: glow-in-the-dark horseback riding. Founded by two sisters and their husbands, this family-owned ranch specializes in rescue horses and provides various riding experiences,...
Tomten Farm and Sanctuary in Haverhill, N.H., recently rescued a severely neglected 22-year-old Standardbred stallion, formerly known as Days of Courage, from a dire situation on a New York farm where he and other animals were confined in filthy,...
Researchers at University College London, led by Professor Mohan Edirisinghe and working with muck heap removal expert Perry Robinson, are developing a sustainable method to convert horse manure into cellulose—a biodegradable material that could replace some plastics. Using a...
Ruidoso Downs racetrack in New Mexico will not host live racing in 2026 after an engineer’s report found the venue faces serious, ongoing flood risks that cannot be effectively mitigated. The track has been closed since July 2025 when...
Show jumping stands out as the most lucrative discipline in equestrian sports, with the top thirty riders earning significantly more than their counterparts in dressage and eventing. This financial dominance is driven by a high volume of international competitions...
