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Horse World In the Office

The horse world and the corporate world aren’t that dissimilar, if you think about it.…

When You Came to Win But Other Things Happened Instead

By Rebecca Agocs The preparation has been done in advance. You’ve dropped your stirrups for…

American Globetrotters: U.S. Show Jumpers Developing with European Coaches

More young show jumpers are training overseas and Frank Madden says that’s great for the…

Tight White Breeches: Body Positivity in Equestrian Sport

By Katelyn Woodburn Looking at yourself in a full-length mirror can bring about a variety…

Spicer’s Corner: Why Do I Do It?

When it came down to it, a long-awaited pregnancy combined with a couple of early…

Bullied at the Barn: Emotional Abuse from My Trainer Almost Broke Me

We would roll our eyes and cry on each others’ shoulders when we got called…

You're Up – Erik Duvander: There Needs To Be Joy In Your Training

If you want to be the best of the world, there needs to be joy…

Under the Rug: Depression Among Equestrian Athletes Is Very Common But Still Taboo

Riders will talk openly about their physical injuries and scars like a badge of honor.…

The Unstoppable Golden Oldies

By the time they’re in their 60s, most men are considering their impending retirement or…

The Joys of the Warm Up Arena

Horse shows can be terrifying. There are the usual competition nerves, plus dealing with the…