How to Show Prep As a Nervous AF Adult Ammy

Getting ready for a horse show can be a daunting task. Are you ready? Is…

Doug Payne's 5 Commandments for Cross-Country Riding

Pro eventer Doug Payne is a technical guy. Not only is he a master of…

Show Ready: Manage Your Mind to Achieve a Personal Best

At the end of the day, there’s always somebody better than you. That might be…

The German Riding Instructor: "Riders Are The Worst Thing That Can Happen To A Horse"

Ronny Riemer described a scene he sees over and over again as a trainer and…

How One Story Rocked The Horse World

It started with a rumor. It made the rounds quietly, no louder than a whisper.…

Mindfulness: Riding and Training with Intention

In a previous article, I opened the door on meditation for equestrian athletes. Something that…

Taking My Own Advice

People in the horse world love dishing out advice, don’t they? Especially unsolicited, and usually…

Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast 44: Men’s Riding Fashion And Death To The Side Hustle

The struggle is real, apparently, for male riders looking for quality men’s riding clothes. This…

5 Gymnastic Jumping Exercises To Get You Ready For Show Season

The spring show season is nearly here. For some of us, that means finally being…

Do You Want Some Drama With That?

There are generally two kinds of horses: the stoic horses – who will bear the…