Helping equines and people in some of the world's poorest communities. by Jocelyn Pierce Are you concerned about the quality of the horses that you may use for trekking around the world? Have you ever traveled internationally and been disappointed by the condition of the horses? Read on to...

Sergeant Erik Eide patrols the City of Detroit with the help of horses. by Karen Braschayko Imagine if at your job your horse was your partner, carrying you across streets and through crowds, working with you to spot trouble and protect citizens. For Sergeant Erik Eide, a horse lover since c...

Yvonne Barteau is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist and an FEI trainer for both horse and rider. She has experience training many different breeds and horses to the Grand Prix level. She and her husband Kim comprise KYB Dressage, a dressage training and exhibition operation located at Grand...

How to find your dream horse. Where to look, how to start and most importantly, are you ready? by Karen Prell Okay, now you’ve read that title and you’re scratching your head, thinking “There is no perfect horse”. Well what I’m talking about here is finding your p...

Using the wisdom and patience of age to discover a new way to ride and work with horses by Juliette Ober My husband is a competitive masters runner. We have a family friend who is one of the fastest runners in the world for men over 40. I’ve heard people laugh at this accomplishment - &l...

Creating pathways for equestrians to experience the outdoors with their horses is Susan Stormer’s horse-related career. by Karen Braschayko Many of us only wish we could earn a living riding horses through forests and across beautiful landscapes, but Susan Stormer has found a way to do...

Helping horses (and their owners!) feel better is Dr. Crystal DeWitt’s equine career. by Karen Braschayko When your horse gets sick or looks lame, you put your faith in the person you call for help, hoping that veterinarian is competent, knowledgeable, and understands devotion to horse...

Susan Jeffers has made her career illustrating children’s books – many of them about horses. by Karen Braschayko Your local library probably holds several of Susan Jeffers’ children’s books, since she has illustrated around 40 of them. From portraying classics like Bl...

Learn about what it's like to be a volunteer for Donkey Assisted Therapy from Sarah Faulkner, a Saturday volunteer at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Centre in Sidmouth. by Sarah Faulkner I am a volunteer at The Donkey Sanctuary's Donkey Assisted Therapy (DAT) Centre in Sidmouth and ...

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centres provide unique donkey riding therapy to children with special needs and disabilities and therapeutic visits for adults in care homes and hospices. by Claudia Foxcroft   Every year, approximately 46,000 children arrive at T...