April Bilodeau

By APRIL BILODEAU Skin irritations can be some of the most difficult horse care issues that owners have to deal with. While allergies and bugs are some common culprits for the average equine, some horses just have the tendency to have more sensitive coats and skin than others.

By APRIL BILODEAU Tucked in the foothills of Coachella Valley, Rancho Polo Equestrian Club sits nestled among shady trees, green grass fields, a quiet boutique country life, boasting amenities beyond imagination. The property sprawls over 80 acres in Thermal, CA, minutes between the world famous Desert International Horse Park for the Hunter/Jumper, rider, and Eldorado Polo Club for Polo. The property includes a world class Polo field, as well as a fully-equipped hunter/jumper facility.

By APRIL BILODEAU Last year, Amy Hassinger was busy getting ready to launch her new clothing line, one of her many business ventures under the Hassinger name. Hassinger has a reputation of recognizing problems or gaps in the equine industry and inventing solutions herself. From better fitting earplugs, like the well-known POMMS, to Bit Butter, Hassinger is all about improving the things that equestrians use on a daily basis. Her clothing line, AP Hassinger, was intended to improve upon breeches.