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…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 56: Epic Fails & Why Georgina Bloomberg Loves All Critters

Everybody fails, even the pros. This week, we’re reminiscing on our biggest mess ups and…

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…

Can’t Keep Her Down: Charlotte Merle-Smith’s Will To Ride

Charlotte Merle-Smith was checking all the boxes. She’d won the one-star at the North American…

Grooming Hacks: Sun-Bleached Tails Be Gone

It’s summer, which means those glorious dark coats fade and bleach out. The struggle is…