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The Joys of the Warm Up Arena

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

Actress Alisha Newton Talks Horses and Heartland

Alisha Newton’s mare is a bit of a diva. Within a couple minutes of meeting…

You're Up – Kama Godek: The Problem with Pay-to-Play

International show jumper Kama Godek says that having more than a few pay cards in…

Spicer’s Corner: There’s Nothing Typical About Thoroughbreds

By Victoria Goff If there’s one sentence that is bound to wind up my friend…

Should Horses Be Able To Sue People?

Justice, a Quarter Horse/Appaloosa cross, was rescued from his home in Washington County, Oregon in…

Spicer's Corner: You’ve Got to Love a Derby

In the days of modern show jumping, there is something gloriously traditional about a derby.…

Why Is Everything So Complicated in Equestrian Sports?

At its origins, horse sport was simple: it required a rider to pilot a horse…

Are We Doing Right By Our Horses?

Our sport is nothing without the horses. It’s a difficult position to be in, a…

Whenever I Die, Spread My Ashes at Kentucky Horse Park

My first trip to the Kentucky Horse Park was in 2002, when I was in…

Working Women

“Women working in the horse industry, particularly those who are impassioned, knowledgeable and empathic, are…