Considered to be hypoallergenic to most people–It's the horse breed with a twist. Is the Curly Sport Horse the right breed for you? Equitrekking interviews Linda VavRosky of Creekside Curlies. Linda shares with us the origins and characteristics of this fairly new and truly unique breed of horse.   A young… Read more »

Is the Morgan the right horse for you? Learn about this stylish mount and famous Morgans from the past. Equitrekking interviews Julie M. Broadway, Executive Director of the American Morgan Horse Association. Julie shares with us some interesting facts and history related to America’s first horse breed, the Morgan.  Photo ©… Read more »

Since I began reading "The Art of Horsemanship" by Xenophon and "Reflections On Equestrian Art" by Nuno Oliveira, I've become interested in using classical methods for training my horse, Bahamut. During my research I came across Marijke de Jong and a riding discipline that she uses and teaches called the Academic… Read more »

Learn interesting facts about the Rocky Mountain horse an American horse breed. Equitrekking interviews Ron Hatcher, a breeder of Rocky Mountain Horses at his Rebel Ridge Farm. Find out what makes the Rocky Mountain Horse unique as an American horse breed. Is this the right horse breed for you? A rider… Read more »

by Heidi Longaberger Classical dressage master and trainer Ralf Schmitzer approaches my horse Thomas with a look of amusement and affection, offering him a cookie for a job well done. We have just spent the last hour working on my balance and position in the saddle, while my horse pranced,… Read more »

Take a trip through Brazil's Pantanal with cowboys who can rope a crocodile or an anteater as easily as they can a cow. By Susan Seligman Imagine horses that will cross chest high caiman infested water. Imagine cowboys who can rope a crocodile or an anteater as easily as they can… Read more »

“Essence: The Horses of Deborah Butterfield” is a new equine art exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. by Karen Braschayko Appealing to horse enthusiasts, to lovers of sculpture, and as a special treat for those with a passion for both, “Essence: The Horses of… Read more »

Donna Barton Brothers, a 2nd generation top jockey, daughter of Patti Barton and equestrian media personality shares moments from her career in horseracing. by Raina Paucar Donna Barton Brothers is the daughter of one of the first pioneering woman jockeys in America, Patti Barton. Her father was a rough stock… Read more »

Equitrekking Interviews Jim Bret Campbell, AQHA Senior Director of Marketing and Publications, examining the history and legacy of the American Quarter Horse. Founded in 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association is the largest equine breed organization in the world. With headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, AQHA has a membership of more… Read more »

Equitrekking interviews Gale Park Frederick, founder of The National Chincoteague Pony Association and the world's first Chincoteague Pony Registry. Gale shares the unique story of these American Ponies. Learn about their history, characteristics and some interesting facts about this breed. Discover if the Chicoteague Pony is the right horse breed for you!… Read more »