A charley horse is a painful, involuntary muscle spasm or cramp, usually in the calf. Treatment includes stretching and massaging the muscle.

Horse Bits Have Been Used for Thousands of Years. Now They’re Being Reconsidered. They are used to steer a horse, but some think placing a hunk of metal in their mouths and tugging on it is cruel.

Any horse under 14.2 hands high, or about 4.5 feet tall is considered a pony. Ponies were bred for all the same activities as larger horses, including riding, pulling wagons, and carrying burdens.

Why is it so important to fit a saddle properly to a rider and their mount? The main thing is the horse’s welfare when they’re working. Saddle fitters optimize the fit, depending on the ...