Hope Ellis-Ashburn

The spotted pony wasn’t the horse I wanted, but she turned out to be the one I needed.

I thought I was prepared for a smooth show day, but my mare, Sally, had other ideas.

With planning and some ongoing effort, you can create a grass-free enclosure that will keep your horse safe, healthy and happy.

Don’t let a flat ruin your day. Here are four ways to make sure your trailer tires are in good shape and ready to roll.

Only when I stopped comparing my mare to my “once-in-a-lifetime” gelding did I realize just how special she is to me.

A few simple measures can help you head off trouble and give you peace of mind.

An owner’s search for ways to keep her “suddenly single” mare from becoming lonely leads to a surprising realization.

The last lesson my “horse of a lifetime” taught me was how to say goodbye without regrets.

Equine extension agents are often asked whether thin horses should be reported to the authorities. The answer was not always simple.