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Unpopular Opinion: Enough With The “It’s Not Natural”

They keyboard trolls will always find something to attack, but lately I have seen them…

Choose The Horse First And The Sport Second

It’s a sentiment we’ve all heard before as people with horses: “choose the horse first,…

Every Horse Needs “Maintenance”

Scroll through your average horse-related Facebook group and you’ll see the posts – they’re generally…

An Unpopular Wishlist For The Horse World in 2024

2023 was a doozy for me personally. I took on a young, green racehorse and…

Why I Don’t Do PPEs Anymore

What is a PPE? It stands for “Pre-Purchase Exam,” a fairly standard part of the…

On Riding The Spooky Horse

While my horse was on stall rest recovering from an injury, a generous boarder at…

Unpopular Opinion: I Like When a Horse Knows It’s Okay to Say “No.”

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of horse ads and although I am by no…

The Culture Of No-Shows

On a warm May Saturday morning, my barn was bustling with activity. This of course…

Did You Read The Fine Print On Your Boarding Contract?

Did you read your boarding contract completely before signing it? If you’re like me, there…

How Do The Rules Still Honor The Spirit Of The Sport?

Back in October, American eventer Lauren Nicholson strode into the show jumping arena aboard the…