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Kentucky Three-Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Equestrians

Kentucky Three-Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Equestrians

By: Zoetis Equine in partnership with United States Pony Clubs At Pegasus , we believe in supporting the education, wellness, and lifelong care of horses - both in and out of the show ring.

April 8, 2025
Disaster Planning for Horses in Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Flooding, Part Three

Disaster Planning for Horses in Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Flooding, Part Three

By Lori Tankel, Author of Common Sense Horse Keeping HURRICANES, FLOODING AND TORNADOES If you live in any state that touches the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico, you will experience a hurricane at…

October 10, 2024
Disaster Planning for Horses in Wildfires, Part Two

Disaster Planning for Horses in Wildfires, Part Two

By Lori Tankel, Author of Common Sense Horse Keeping Wildfires are the most frightening of all disasters, as you may have no time to evacuate.

October 8, 2024
Disaster Planning for Horses, Part One

Disaster Planning for Horses, Part One

By Lori Tankel, Author of Common Sense Horse Keeping No matter where you call home, your farm will be subject to some natural disaster or local emergency, whether it be hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfir…

October 8, 2024
Your Horse Checklist for Natural Disasters

Your Horse Checklist for Natural Disasters

By Lori Tankel, Author of Common Sense Horse Keeping It's a busy time for Mother Nature, unleashing hurricanes, floods, wildfires, droughts, heatwaves and other disasters to remind us that we are jus…

October 6, 2024
So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part III: Creating a Lasting Relationship

So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part III: Creating a Lasting Relationship

By Clare Mansmann for Pegasus You’ve done your research, bought your first OTTB and put a solid foundation of exposure and ground work on your horse: how do you move forward now in training?

April 9, 2024
So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part II: The First Few Dates

So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part II: The First Few Dates

By Clare Mansmann for Pegasus Retraining your OTTB for a second career after racing can be a rewarding process (plus a lot of hard work).

April 8, 2024
So You Want to Get An OTTB, Part I: Swipe Right or Left

So You Want to Get An OTTB, Part I: Swipe Right or Left

By Clare Mansmann for Pegasus Off-track Thoroughbreds are becoming increasingly popular as versatile sporthorse projects that are often fairly inexpensive — but finding the perfect partner can be int…

April 7, 2024
Clare’s Road to the Makeover: Here for The Pictures

Clare’s Road to the Makeover: Here for The Pictures

By: Clare Mansmann for Pegasus For 673 accepted trainers, the 2019 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover is now in the rearview.

April 6, 2024
Position Matters: 10 Truths to Live By in the Tack

Position Matters: 10 Truths to Live By in the Tack

By Clare Mansmann for Pegasus Photo by Anna Purdy.

April 5, 2024