The Importance of Peace and Quiet In the Barn

Perhaps one of the more peaceful settings in the world is that of a quiet…

Fifty Shades of Gray: How Top Grooms Keep Gray Horses Bright White

Try as we might to will the dapple gray youngster to stay dark forever, there…

Should Horses Be Able To Sue People?

Justice, a Quarter Horse/Appaloosa cross, was rescued from his home in Washington County, Oregon in…

Spicer's Corner: You’ve Got to Love a Derby

In the days of modern show jumping, there is something gloriously traditional about a derby.…

Explained: No Outside Shavings Rule

If you’ve ever stalled a horse at a show, you’ve undoubtedly seen the “no outside…

Why Is Everything So Complicated in Equestrian Sports?

At its origins, horse sport was simple: it required a rider to pilot a horse…

Toto, We're Not In Dressage-Land Anymore

As is such with policy and rule changes from the FEI, the eventing dressage co-efficient…

Are We Doing Right By Our Horses?

Our sport is nothing without the horses. It’s a difficult position to be in, a…

Slam Dunk: Are We About To See A Third Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing?

This week just got a whole lot more exciting. When Oliver Townend won the Land…

Whenever I Die, Spread My Ashes at Kentucky Horse Park

My first trip to the Kentucky Horse Park was in 2002, when I was in…