By EquiSearch
Summer is super for riding, but it also brings potential health challenges. Here’s what you need to know and do to protect your horse. Read more »
By USRider
When was the last time you took a really good look at the tires on your horse trailer? While air pressure is very important, it’s not the only thing that counts when it comes to tire safety. Everything you need to know about your horse trailer tires is printed on the sidewall of the tires, and knowing what all those markings mean could prevent you from having a blowout. Read more »
By April Fingerlos
Whether this is something new to you or something you’ve long accepted as the norm for the particular horse game you play, headquartering from a parked trailer, not a rented showgrounds stall and tack room, happens to be your reality. Read more »
1/2/2018
When the weather turns colder, certain types of colic are more common. But four measures can help protect your horse from seasonal pains in the gut. Read more »
By Barb Crabbe, DVM
Did you know that over a million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year? And that 46 percent of lakes in America are too polluted for aquatic life to survive? It’s... Read more »
By Horse Journal
You’ve read the ads, seen the endoscope studies results and heard the talk: Gastric ulcers are incredibly common in domesticated horses. The incidence is higher in heavily stressed horses, like... Read more »
By EquiSearch
You said it wouldn't happen again, but here you are: Your horse is confined and your checkbook is out, as you wait for your farrier to come and fix your horse's ailing hooves. Meanwhile, you're... Read more »
3/22/2017
By Jennifer Williams, PhD
Credit: Photos.com
If you have a horse come into your barn with dull or coarse hair, start a good feeding program right away. The trickiest problem might be getting the correct balance of vitamins,... Read more »
3/16/2017
Tire blow-outs on horse trailers are common. Tire blow-outs on your horse trailer can and do happen to anyone, but... Read more »
By Michigan State University
Careful management in the spring will increase the grazing potential of your pasture. We may be off to a slow start for spring, but following some essential pasture management guidelines will help ensure a nutritious pasture for horses during the grazing season. Read more »
2/27/2017
By Charlotte Brown
I first bought USRider when I made plans to trailer my horse to some out-of-state shows. I had only heard positive things about them and it seemed like a good idea to have coverage that would protect... Read more »
2/1/2017
By Jennifer Keeler
Colic. Perhaps no other word strikes more fear in the heart of horsemen and -women than this painful condition, which can strike at any time and often seemingly without cause. It is indiscriminate and... Read more »
11/17/2016
By Equine Guelph
The horse is telling you something hurts when they avoid looking at you, appear despondent, clench their jaw, flatten ears back and/or squint their eyes.
Hiding pain is... Read more »
10/19/2016
By Barb Crabbe, DVM
Winter, spring, summer, or fall…all you’ve got to do is remember what your horse needs to stay healthy. Our seasonal guide will help you.
Pumpkin-spiced lattes and... Read more »
10/5/2016
By Robert Eversole - TrailMeister
Natchaug State Forest – Ashford, Connecticut
Trailhead Coordinates: 41.826577, -72.080049
For most New England horse owners and riders, equine camping in Connecticut means the Natchaug... Read more »
9/27/2016
By Equus
Over the past 75 years, vaccines have saved the lives of thousands of horses and rendered a number of terrible equine diseases exceedingly rare. They remain among the most effective weapons for... Read more »
8/24/2016
By EquiSearch
Summer's heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable. They can be deadly. Horses lose their lives every year to heat stroke. Countless others struggle through anything from weakness... Read more »
8/3/2016
By Dan Aadland
Some of the American West's most spectacular trails take riders to elevations of 10,000 feet or more. The most obvious effect on our bodies of such altitude is the shortness of breath caused by... Read more »
7/27/2016
By Equus
Do you know all you need to keep your horse cool and comfortable this summer?
Heat waves
Unlike dogs and most other animals, horses have sweat glands throughout their skin.... Read more »
7/7/2016
By Horse & Rider
Theft is something we prefer not to think about—until it happens. But the right time to safeguard your gear is before thieves come calling. Here are the precautions you should consider in order... Read more »
7/6/2016
By Jan Newell
Driving along the road with horses is stressful enough; but when you add in a breakdown, stress levels take an all-time high. I have to share how pleased I am with the services of USRider.... Read more »
6/13/2016
By Heather Smith Thomas
You arrive at the barn to discover your horse covered in small, flat-topped bumps. But he doesn’t seem to be bothered by them, so you decide to wait to see how he does. Sure enough, in a few... Read more »
5/4/2016
I was taking my 1995 Dodge Ram & 1996 Glick 2-horse bumper pull in for some maintenance and repairs, when I realized I didn’t have any breaks on my truck coming down the driveway!... Read more »
4/7/2016
By Jessie Warner
On January 15, 2016, I was visiting Phoenix for a mounted shooting competition with a few horses. Once arriving at the arena, I noticed both rear tires were damp on the inside. After crawling under my 96... Read more »
2/1/2016
By Horse & Rider
What Proud Flesh Is:
As your horse's wound begins to heal, pinkish granulation tissue fills in the gaps between soft tissues. Granulation tissue normally stops forming as the skin edges grow together... Read more »
1/7/2016
By Connie Caudill
Two of my friends and I, along with 3 horses, were on the road coming home to Indiana from a Michigan endurance ride. We were about half way home when I noticed my engine light flick on. A few miles... Read more »
11/1/2015
By Harold Ramsey
My Wife and I left our home near Chicago in late June 2009. We took a trip through the Western United States that would take us North from Montana into and across Canada, then down the west coast if... Read more »
10/4/2015
After a long Saturday afternoon of trail riding at the Moss Foundation in Southern Pines, North Carolina, that included getting lost and drenched in a thunderstorm, I get back to a truck that... Read more »
8/18/2015
I just became a member of U.S Rider. Why? Well, USRider was there when we were stranded late at night and in possible danger from an unknown vehicle. Late Sunday night, July... Read more »
7/26/2015
By Jennifer McRae
My husband Neal and I were expecting a grand adventure as part of our honeymoon, but we had no idea what lay in store for us and how grateful we would be for US Rider. On Sunday, September 21st, the... Read more »
6/26/2015
By Lindsey Mulvany
A flat tire is one hiccup that we all fear, especially as equestrians. USRider reminds equestrians to check their tires as they can lose their footing long before they’re worn out. Testing... Read more »
4/27/2015
By Lindsey Mulvany
You’re committed. You took the plunge. You have bought your first show horse and are now ready to reach your goals together. The trailer you currently have suited your other horse just fine, but... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
Lexington, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2015) – While many of us are currently buried up to our noses in snow, travel season is just around the corner. Before the start of this season, it is critically... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2015) – He’s an old friend. A companion you’ve had for years with whom you have overcome challenges that have made you the team you are today. The aging... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
LEXINGTON, Ky (Dec. 10, 2014) – As horse owners, many of us fear trailering in the winter due to lack of poise that the horse is comfortable. While we have the amenity of a heated vehicle and... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
LEXINGTON, Ky (Nov. 25, 2014) - Winter is coming. For some of us winter is already here! USRider reminds everyone who travels with horses to be careful, and to invest time performing routine... Read more »
By James Hamilton, DVM and Neva Kittrell Scheve
LEXINGTON, Ky (Nov. 25, 2014) - Winter is coming. For some of us winter is already here! USRider reminds everyone who travels with horses to be careful, and to invest time performing routine... Read more »
11/19/2014
Lexington, Ky. (November 20, 2014) - USRider, America's premier motor plan created to provide roadside assistance to equestrians traveling with their horses, is pleased to recognize a number of... Read more »
10/22/2014
Lexington, Ky. (October 23, 2014) - We've all been there. Stuck on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere, with a flat tire. As equestrians, this situation is especially stressful when your... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
Lexington, Ky. (September 17, 2014) - Each year, technology seems to advance in every way possible. From smart phones that have the ability to track our eating habits and daily exercise routines to... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
LEXINGTON, KY (Aug. 13, 2014) – Each summer, equestrians travel with their horses to explore different parts of North America. The summer heat and bugs create a melting pot for equine viruses to... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jul. 23, 2014) -- With summer now at the peak of its season, the annoying buzz of insects is at high volume. While many of us may have found the best solutions to fly control for our... Read more »
By Lindsey Mulvany
LEXINGTON, KY (June 10, 2014) – The severe summer weather season is upon us, and when things get rough, we’re reminded to DUCK:
· D... Read more »
By Linda Lee
Lexington, Kentucky. With bitter cold, snow and ice sweeping over much of the country, USRider – the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians – reminds those who... Read more »
By Linda Lee
Lexington, Kentucky. Studies show that the leading factor in roadside breakdowns is tires. As temperatures cool across the country, tire pressures will decrease. Given these facts,... Read more »
By Linda Lee
Lexington, Kentucky. When was the last time you took a really good look at the tires on your horse trailer? While air pressure is very important, it’s not the only thing that counts when... Read more »
By Linda Lee
Lexington, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2013) – Before travel season begins, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national... Read more »
By Linda Lee
On toll roads, thruways, turnpikes and other roadways with limited access, service providers trying to render assistance to motorists can encounter delays. For this reason, USRider, the national... Read more »
By Linda Lee
With massive wildfires scorching through millions of acres in the western U.S., USRider – national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners – urges equestrians and others... Read more »
By Linda Lee
After several years of analyzing accidents involving horse trailers, USRider – national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners – has developed a checklist to help... Read more »