Soft tissue injuries — particularly bowed tendons — are among the most common injuries faced by competitive equines. Thoroughbreds on the track are especially prone...

  Think back to the beginning of your competitive riding career. If you’re like most American equestrians, it began with pony rides and lessons....

  Shopping for saddles is fun but not easy. And it’s become more difficult since the pandemic closed your favorite tack stores. As income...

  Whether you run jackpots on Friday nights or float around a dressage ring, it’s time for your most trusted, seasoned campaigners to have...

  Eventing is not for the faint of heart! Frankly, it’s the only equine sport that requires riders to wear their medical information on their...

  If you’ve purchased a pre-made kit, double-check that it includes these items: A card with your vet and farrier’s phone numbers Flashlight with...

  Major changes are on the horizon for competitive equestrians. Many of the changes to horse showing in 2021 have to do with social...

  2020 taught us that our healthy time outdoors with our equines is more precious than we imagined. As we look forward to the...

  At Trails West Trailers, we know our customers are passionate about equine sports. We’re experienced horsemen and women with decades of experience in various...

  Laminitis (founder) isn’t directly related to competitive riding or hauling in a horse trailer. But it’s common in competitive horses. Welcome to the...

  Welcome to the third blog in the Trails West Trailers Healthy Hauling Series. To date, we’ve covered the dangers of dehydration for horses at competition...

  Strangles. The very name of this foul bacterial infection is enough to strike fear into equestrians everywhere. It’s nasty, it’s painful, and it’s incredibly...