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Imposter Syndrome in the Horse World

Over the weekend, my boyfriend, dog and I stopped at a beachside pizzeria here in…

Riding for Pleasure Is Not a Lesser Form of Riding, It’s The Foundation

Back in high school, my notebooks were riddled with equestrian doodles. Sketches of muscled crests,…

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.…