Sharon Biggs Waller
Sharon Biggs Waller is a freelance writer for equine science and human interest publications. Her work has appeared in several publications and on several websites, and she is a classical dressage instructor.
Articles by Sharon Biggs Waller
Barn Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements
September 15, 2012
If you have property with horses on it, you'll need equipment to care for it; here's a guide. Read More
Horses Grazing Summer Pastures
May 01, 2012
Regulate grass intake to prevent excess weight gain when fields are at their greenest. Read More
The Long and Short of Horse Trailering
August 01, 2011
In true summer riding season fashion, horse owners are heading down the road to trail rides and shows. Read More
Digestive Health Through the Seasons
June 24, 2011
With a little forethought you can maintain that all-important digestive health throughout the year. Read More
Investigating Horse Immunity
April 01, 2011
The immune system allows humans and animals including horses to survive in a complex world filled with harmful bacteria and viruses that can use our bodies for nourishment and reproduce within us. The immune system protects us from those organisms Read More
Proposed Mongolian Horse Race Raises Welfare Concerns
July 11, 2009
A planned horse race over the Mongolian Steppes has raised the ire of several equestrian groups concerned about the welfare of the more than 700 horses that will take part in the 1,000-kilometer Mongolian Derby.
The League of Adventurists Read More
Greener Pastures
July 01, 2009
A good pasture is not just a grassy field surrounded by a fence. It's a place of beauty, a weed-free meadow where horses Read More
Farm Equipment
February 01, 2009
Tailor your selections to your facility's specific needs. Read More
Horses Appear in Inaugural Celebrations
January 21, 2009
The President's Inaugural Parade has a long tradition of including horses in the festivities, and this year was no different. With more than 200 horses representing 10 teams from throughout the United States, riders helped make this histori Read More
Inaugural Parade Horse Sustains Minor Injuries
January 21, 2009
The Southern Ohio Ladies Aside team is counting itself lucky after an accident involving one of their horses and a Secret Service truck at Tuesday's President's Inaugural Parade in Washington.
Mouse, an Appaloosa ridden by Deb Fuller, was Read More
Breeding Equipment
October 01, 2008
Want your mare in Texas bred to a stallion in Germany? It’s easy with today's equipment and technology. Read More
Ergonomic Tack
March 01, 2008
How do you choose the tack that is comfortable for your horse and helps him remain healthy?
Flip through any horse supply catalog and you'll see a myriad of tack choices designed to Read More
Barn Innovations
October 01, 2007
We've come a long way since the days of the simple tie stall and the humble hitching post. Necessity is the mother of invention, and through the years we've added stall mats, cross-ties, hay racks, and automatic waterers to the mix. Read More
Drought: Wild Predators Frequenting Suburban Areas
September 18, 2007
The recent drought in some Western states, coupled with the aftermath of wildfires, has compounded the problem of wildlife visiting populated areas. Horse owners can initiate simple changes in equine and farm management to reduce the risk Read More
Millionaire Pacer Sharky Spur Recovering From Training Injury
September 09, 2007
The Standardbred racing industry was rocked when one of their superstars, millionaire pacer Sharky Spur, suffered a career-ending injury when a training accident June 6 left the long pastern bone of his right front leg shattered.
With an Read More
Trailer Driving Tips
April 01, 2007
While most of us learn to drive a passenger vehicle through driver's education, the majority of us learn to drive horse trailers through experience. When you consider how precious the cargo is, cutting our towing teeth at the "school of hard knocks Read More
Challenges of Feeding High-Performance Horses
April 01, 2007
"A horse that's working hard does have a high energy requirement," says Nielsen. "And when we are trying to get that into a horse, we have to feed him a fair bit of concentrate, meaning grain, of course. In this case, we run the risk of health Read More
Fencing for Pastures
April 01, 2007
What is the correct fencing for your farm? The correct answer is: it depends. It would be wonderful if there existed one type of Good Horse Fencing that we could all install and be done. While there is unacceptable fencing for horses, there is no Read More
Healthy Habitats for Your Horse
March 01, 2007
There are many benefits to keeping horses on your own property, but there are also responsibilities, and one of the biggest is barn maintenance. Whether your barn is old or new, there are products on the market that can help ease the burden. Read More
Warming Up to the Idea
February 01, 2007
Riders understand the importance of warming up as a way to ready the horse's mind and body for the challenges ahead, but there is more to a warm-up than simple preparation. Correctly done, prior exercise substantially benefits physical performance Read More
Transport Ruling Raises Questions Among U.K. Equine Organizations
January 25, 2007
The United Kingdom has always been among the world leaders in animal protection, but the latest European Union Regulation on the Protection of Animals during Transport (Jan. 5) has left many U.K. organizations wondering if the ruling has gone fa Read More
Mobile Veterinarians (Mobile Veterinary Equipment)
January 01, 2007
In the early days of the large animal veterinarian, all medical supplies had to either fit into the back of a small car or a satchel. A bucket of cold water, a rough piece of burlap, and a hard bar of soap were the only things available for washing Read More
Trailer Maintenance, Right on Schedule
September 01, 2006
We rely on our trailers to transport our horses safely and reliably. So it stands to reason that we should pay close attention to their maintenance and soundness. But in the busy life of the modern equestrian, trailer upkeep can easily be pushed Read More
Badminton Veterinarian Weighs in on Eventing's New Short Course
July 01, 2006
At the May 4-7 Badminton Horse Trials in England, veterinarians conducted an informal study to assess weight loss of elite eventing horses during the sport's new shortened endurance phase. Preliminary results suggest weights of well-conditioned Read More
Interval Training: A Better Option?
May 01, 2006
Musculoskeletal injury is the main cause of wastage in Thoroughbred racehorses worldwide, with nearly 30% of all fractures being pelvic and tibial stress fractures. California studies in the late 1990s suggested fast work increased the risk of Read More
