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Meet The Team Changing The Horse Show Industry One Circuit At A Time 

Why does it feel like it requires a trip in a time machine in order to submit entries for a horse show… even in 2025? Despite so many tech advancements in sports…

How Doug and Jess Payne Built Their Dream Farm 

When Doug and Jess Payne bought 30 acres in Rougemont, North Carolina, they knew that one day, it would become their home base. At the time, Doug and Jess were running their…

We’re Learning More About Helmet Safety

In 2022, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab released the results of an interesting and telling study on 40 equestrian helmets, ranking them in safety, impact and concussion risk. The results were quite…

AMA: Should I Tip My Horse Hauler?

Is it common practice to tip a professional hauler? For context, my horse is being picked up for a five-day trip to join me in a new state. The hauler has been…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Episode 136: On Building Your Dream Barn

It’s Spring! And we have the latest fashion trends for your riding outfits (hint: there’s no florals). This week, we’re talking about how the Payne’s designed and built their dream barn, and…

Review: Belt It Out Goods Is Back With Beautiful Spring Colors

Last year, we introduced to you a brand that’s quickly become one of our favorite fashion staples in our riding wardrobe: Belt It Out Goods. Well, this women-owned small business is better…