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Show Some Respect

I did my best to hide my frustration as I left the flat class, trailing…

Every Athlete Has An Off Season. Horses Should, Too

Some of my favorite coverage of the Olympics Games came actually after the events were…

AMA: How Do I Remove Sweat Stains On My Saddle?

Normal wear on the seat and flaps of a leather saddle just comes with regular…

What’s In A Score: Opinion or Ability?

I’d just ridden two First Level tests at a lovely dressage schooling show and was…

Owning A Barn Is Hard Work. But Being A Boarder Sucks Sometimes, Too

Every few months I see it pop up on social media again. It’s a link…

Trust Your Gut

I went around the arena, listening to the clinician as he offered pieces of advice…

Just Buy The Damn Photo Already

A quick scroll through my social feeds never fails to flood me with images of…

Learning from Other Disciplines Doesn’t Make You an Imposter

Knowledge comes from everywhere. My full time job is in the equine industry, but I don’t…

Every Equestrian Has Opinions About Pentathlon

The first time I watched Modern Pentathlon live was in Southwest Florida. Somehow sport officials…

You Don’t Have To Ride To Be An Equestrian

 The identity crisis. Most riders at some point in their lives for one reason or another take…