Horse Safety

Learn how to tie a rope halter in five steps.

Following directions and accepting that you don't know everything is the first key to safety around horses.

These key horseback riding and handling guidelines will help keep you safe in the saddle and at the barn. Important for everyone, they're especially critical for novices and children.

Learn what horse owners should never have in their barn before you start your next spring-cleaning escapade.

Pro reiner Darren Stancik discusses navigating the giant mixmaster that is a reining warm-up arena; Carol Metcalf covers maintaining a horse’s condition.

When you feed horses in a group, follow this advice to make sure everyone eats and stays safe.

What to know and do to keep your horse from panicking and possibly hurting himself at the sound of Fourth of July celebrations.

Don’t get stuck with a muddy, messy, unhealthy living space for your horse this winter. Learn top tips for mud control from a veterinarian who’s seen it all.

Make horseback riding and all equine activities safer by following these key safety principles whenever you're around horses.

These true stories from my vet files may horrify you, but they'll also make you rethink your horse's safety around the barn.

Before you add or replace fencing on your horse property, get familiar with the pros, cons, and costs of your many choices in materials.

Learn five ways that the greed in the horse industry can be hazardous to horses and people.