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Embrace the Silliness

The other day I was watching a friend of mine work her green horse while…

Stockpiling Horse Show Ribbons? Consider Recycling Them.

Ribbons. The measly prize we get after all the sweat, blood and tears we invest…

Love Your Horse By Instilling Good Manners

I took my horse to a jumping clinic over the summer. The clinician was a…

Against All Odds: Royal The Miracle Horse

When Danielle Ammeson bought the 17.2-hand bay gelding in 2014, she envisioned a serious future…

7 Signs You Should Leave Your Barn

It isn’t always easy to find a barn that fits all of your needs. Oftentimes,…

The Punishing Life of a Show Groom

By Erin Gilmore I spent the longest night of my life huddled in a parking…

The Backyard Barn Dilemma

By Ellie Woznica When I tell my friends who board their horses that I keep…

Tire Kickers: An Analysis

If you’ve ever listed a horse for sale, you’ve dealt with tire kickers. It’s a not-so-lovable term…

Planners, Notebooks and Journals: Your Equestrian Life On Paper

By Katelyn Woodburn Notebooks and planners are a way to keep your crazy life and…

Why I Want To Flunk The Warm-Up

I was ready to move up. I could feel the confidence in my horse lately,…