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Equestrian Dating: The First Trip To The Barn

Things are getting pretty serious. This relationship might even be Facebook official now. That means…

Signs of Spring with SmartPak

I think there’s one thing we can all agree on: spring needs to hurry up! While there are subtle signs of spring everywhere – like shedding horses and melting ice – the truest sign of spring is bright new apparel.

To My Heart Horse: Thank You For Getting Me Through This

It was a steamy weekend in June and I found myself loading up the trailer…

Famous Last Words, Equestrian Edition

You know what I mean. Or perhaps your significant other does – the kinds of…

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Show Coat

Spring always has me reflecting on pivotal or nostalgic moments in my life – I…

Poop: A New Form of Communication

There are telltale signs: ears pinned back, whites of the eyes showing, a nicker, a…

Am I Over-Horsed? Or Am I Still Learning?

By Julie Steeper I own a horse that, by most accounts, I have no business owning.…

The Adult Amateur’s Horse Show Survival Guide

We adult amateurs are a special breed. We aren’t like our adult counterparts, the professional…

I’m Overweight, But That Doesn’t Give You The Right To Be Rude

By Lisa-Marie Beckwith There’s something wonderful about the internet, Facebook, Twitter and social media in…

What I Wish I Knew Then: Words That Stick

By Rebecca Barber Rebecca is an active event rider and USDF Bronze Medalist from Charlottesville,…