August Excerpt: Shane Sweetnam – A Family Affair
byShane Sweetnam proudly wears a sharp, hunter green show coat every time he enters the grand prix arena, whether he’s riding on an Irish…
Stories
“Those Aren’t Real Riding Boots!”: Why Do We Get So Mad When Equestrian Style Crosses Over?
byHell hath no fury like a rider on a rant about how dumb “fashion imitation” riding boots are. You know the ones – extremely…
August Excerpt: Cleaning Out for Cash
byBy Sally Spickard We’ve all got it: that tack trunk or closet (or garage or storage room – or all of the above) full…
Decorate Your Home With Horses In Mind
byIf you want to expand your horizons beyond that one vintage horse poster Ikea made and we all bought, there are many options that…
Family Traditions: A Neglected Hobby Horse Returns to His Former Glory
byAs soon as I could crawl, I would clamber up onto the back of the couch, where I would sit with one leg on…
August Excerpt: Footwork – Improve Your Horse’s Coordination
byOn a recent trip to the gym, a workout buddy pulled out the agility ladder and laid it out on the ground. Pointing at…
How to Ride an Effective Warm Up in the Dressage Ring
byA horse’s warm up sets the expectation for the entire ride. Keeping the horse on the aids with simple patterns gives him time to…
What Is It Like to Run on a Horse?
by“What is it like to run on a horse?” Her doe brown eyes held wonder and intrigue, as though she had just asked me…
Equestrian Dating: Competing for Attention
byIf your significant other is feeling like they’ve been cast aside, it’s important to take an introspective look at your relationship…and yourself. Are you…