Hugs, Tears, Trembling: The Spirit of Eventing
This is the only sport I can think of where competitors help each other out. Riders are competitive. They want to win. But eventing…
What English Riders Can Learn From WEG Reining Contender Robyn Schiller
Robyn Schiller describes the signature move of a reining pattern — riding at a full gallop and into a sliding stop — as an…
Karen Polle To Represent Japan At WEG On Her “Horse Of A Lifetime”
Karen Polle’s favorite thing to talk about is her horse. That should come as no surprise: most equestrians, from hobby enthusiasts to the athletes…
Cartoons, Chris Pratt & Counting Down to WEG: Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 31
If you had two minutes to explain horse sports to a stranger, would you use cartoons? The FEI did. An eventer got a well-deserved…
Living In A Fog: Life With Second Impact Syndrome
Have you ever walked through the halls of your high school with tears streaming down your face, but you didn’t know why? Imagine all…
I Wore My Riding Clothes To A Brewery On A Friday Night. This Is What Happened.
I’ve worn my riding clothes out in the “real world” before, sure. I’ve sported manure-stained breeches and clunky muck boots at the grocery store…
Horse Trailer Shopping Checklist: What You Need To Know Before You Buy, Presented by Wahl
Whether you’re a weekend warrior amateur rider or making a serious go at it trucking to horse shows all over, finding a safe and…
Dressage For Jumpers & Riding On Your Period: Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 30
If you’re a woman, then you’ve likely had to tackle tight white breeches & tampons at the same time. We feel you, girl. This…
Conformational Nightmares & Dysfunctional Barn Families: Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 29
Breyers are the horse gateway drug, am I right? This week, we’re talking about how the barn brings us all together, no matter our…