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Trendy Manicures And The Barn Just Don't Mix

It was just before the holidays when a slew of young riders at my barn…

Buckers: A Study

Your first buck. Maybe it was on an ornery pony or lanky thoroughbred. Regardless, we…

Productivity Hacks: Run Your Barn Like a Well-Oiled Machine

When Courtney Carson first took on the position as the head groom for Payne Equestrian…

CrossFit, Orangetheory, Barre: What Fitness Brand Is Better for Riding?

When it comes to health and fitness, there are a lot of niche styles and…

Don't Miss Out On The Fun of Bloggers Week, Only In the Heels Down Brief

Everybody’s got a favorite equestrian blogger. Whether it’s a Tumblr account of a rider from…

Finding The One

Finding the right trainer is just like finding the right partner. You’ve heard about a…

Never Underestimate the Power of Instinct

Moving up. It’s a common answer when you ask just about any rider what their…

Chris Kappler: The Cream Always Rises to the Top

Chris Kappler is an Olympic gold and silver medalist with a storied career in the…

Help, I’m Unsupervised

At one point or another, many of us riders – adult amateurs in particular –…

Power in Numbers: The Secret Sauce Of Adult Amateurs

It didn’t take Mary Babick long to admit that the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is…