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 »
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 »