Life

Expensive Breeches Don’t Make You Ride Better

By Megan Blanchard When I started riding, I wore jeans and sneakers. I was exactly…

I Get Knocked Down But Get Up Again

Picture this. I’m in high school. I have a talented horse I’ve been putting together…

Heartbreak Is Part Of The Sport. But So Is Community.

It’s the stuff of nightmares. Injury is unfortunately just part of our sport, with great…

All Breeds Go At The American Eventing Championships

Earlier this summer, I came across an “ISO” post on Facebook for someone looking to…

The Horrors of Explaining Sheath Cleaning To Your Boyfriend

When I first started dating my now-husband, he knew nothing about horses. Like many of…

The Highs And Lows Of Being A Military Wife & Horse Lover

By Lauren O’Malley I was very fortunate to grow up in a great horse community.…

Recycling 101: How To Do Better At The Barn

It’s 2019, which means most of us are pretty mindful of our waste and where…

Crazy Horse People Of The Internet

Horse people are all over social media. We follow Facebook groups, search Instagram hashtags and…

Reflections From The Pan Ams In Lima: Keep Smiling

“Sigue sonriendo” the barista writes on my Starbucks cup. “Keep smiling”. I’m across the street…

A Lease Ain’t Nothin but a Number (A Really, Really Big Number)

Lately, I’ve been looking at leasing a school horse. Explaining the price tag to my…