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So Long, Top Hats

It was 2012, and I was covering the World Dressage Masters in sunny Wellington, Fla.…

I’m Anti ‘No Stirrup November’ And This Is Why

By Becky Shipps We’re just past the midpoint of #NoStirrupNovember and guess how many times…

Polo Wraps Aren’t Dangerous, Lack of Knowledge Is

By Becky Shipps Every time I read a comment online that says something to the…

We Should Learn From Other Disciplines, Not Berate Them

The ASPCA Maclay Finals just happened, for all you riders out there who don’t follow one…

Dress For The Ride You Want

By Lauren O’Malley To be honest, I typed and deleted this first sentence about three…

When It Comes to Horses, Vegans Need An Attitude Adjustment

By Megan Blanchard In my twenties, I was editor of several vegan websites and I…

I Hate When People Watch Me Ride

By Lauren O’Malley I’ve been riding for about half my life at this point, and…

Horses Are My Life, But I’m Glad It’s Not My Career

I’ve loved horses from the moment someone threw me up in the saddle for my…

Why Are All The ‘Legends’ In Our Sport Men?

Growing up riding and competing horses, my personal trainers regularly quoted veteran riders who’d collected…

My Muffin Top Does Not Make Me A Bad Rider

By Ellie Woznica Right out of college, I interviewed for an assistant trainer position at…