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Backcountry survival takes on a whole new meaning when you prepare not only for yourself but also for your horse. Exploring the rugged outdoors demands careful planning and gear selection to navigate beauty and unpredictability safely. In this guide, I share detailed insights and practical tips every horse owner should consider before setting off on …
Training horses for survival in a disaster situation is both challenging and rewarding. When disasters strike, horses need more than just basic care. They require specialized training focused on self-sufficiency, adaptability, and resilience. This article explains how to prepare your horse for unexpected emergencies by building trust, teaching survival skills, and simulating realistic emergency scenarios. …
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Training a horse for emergency survival and evasion takes preparation, clear instructions, and dedicated practice. I have learned that having a well-trained equine companion can make a big difference during unforeseen situations. In this article, I explain practical steps and strategies to ensure your horse is ready for emergencies. Equine Emergency Preparedness Preparing for emergencies …
Hurricanes can be a real nightmare, especially when a beloved horse is involved. The hurricane’s powerful winds and heavy rainfall create challenging conditions that can severely affect livestock and facilities. It’s crucial to know what’s at stake. I’ve been through a few hurricanes myself. It takes a lot of planning and work to coordinate care of …
Nanna Skodborg Merrald (DEN) and Blue Hors Zepter © FEI/Stefan Lafrenz Nanna Skodborg Merrald brought a sense of déjà vu to Neumünster (GER), clinching the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier victory with Blue Hors Zepter, just as she did two years ago. It was a thrilling showdown with Isabel Freese (NOR) and Total Hope OLD. …
Liza Towell Boyd & Ondine D’Orleans. Photo © Sportfot World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a celebrated peak at Wellington International on Saturday evening. The country’s best hunter combinations went head-to-head in the $150,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular with a win for Liza …
Patricia Griffith & Divine Romance. Photo © Sportfot Patricia Griffith opened World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a champion tricolor in Section A of the Equine Tack & Nutritionals 3’6” Green Hunter division on Thursday. An impressive hunter lineup took to the International Arena at Wellington International …
Adrienne Lyle & Helix. Photo ©susanjstickle.com In a beautiful display of riding, Adrienne Lyle (USA) pulled off a huge new personal best of 80.325% on Friday, February 7, in the FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle, sponsored by The Dutta Corp, on her Paris 2024 Olympic partner, Helix. With it, she booked a starting place …
Week three of the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida was a time of extreme highs and lows for para-athlete Kate Shoemaker. She put in three outstanding performances inside the white boards on her nine-year-old Vitalis mare, Vianne — culminating in a plus-80% freestyle victory in the CPEDI3* FEI Para Grand Prix …
Horses who traveled to Florida for the winter season did not have to acclimate to the weather on Thursday, January 23, as the opening day of week three at the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington brought unusually low temperatures in the mid-50s and a chilly wind. None of that fazed 23-year-old German …