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What It Means To Be An Amateur In This Expensive Sport: Sacrifice

I haven’t ridden on a the A-circuit since I was a junior, and that was…

Warning: I'm Not The Best Horse Trainer

Being a young professional in the equestrian industry is difficult. There are many aspiring professional…

What Comes After Grief

It was just about 7 a.m. and I was still in bed when my phone…

Tik Maynard: “Does The Horse Really Come First?”

Tik Maynard is an advanced-level eventer and firm believer in natural horsemanship. He’s rarely found…

I Know Why The Rail Bird Sings: Surviving The Naysayers and Drama-Makers

By Elena Perea Dr. Perea is a psychiatrist in Asheville, N.C. She teaches and takes…

On Being The Token Western Rider At A Hunter/Jumper Barn

Before moving to a farm in Pennsylvania and keeping my horses in my backyard, I…

Stressed AF, Juggling All The Things

It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday and my butt is still glued to my cubicle…

The Goopified Horse World

Consumer trends come and go. There’s been the low-fat diet crazes, then juice cleanses. Going…

Schooling Shows Are Growing, And The A-Circuit Should Be Worried

I’ve always had a personal rule for determining if I’m ready to show, and it…

If It’s Good Enough for My Horse…

We spend a lot of time taking care of our horses. And even more money. …