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What Is Horse Slavery?

I was astonished to see photos and videos of protesters who dangerously barreled into the…

High Standards Are Healthy, Perfectionism Is Not

When I was a gymnast, I wanted to win gold medals. When I was in…

How To Be The Most Annoying Person in the Warm-Up

As anyone who competes regularly will attest, the warm-up arena at shows can be a…

Crazy Horse People Of The Internet

Horse people are all over social media. We follow Facebook groups, search Instagram hashtags and…

Feminism Is Not A Brand

Don’t call me babe. Or boss babe. Or hustlin’ babe. Or any other #hashtag deviation.…

We’ve Got News: It’s Time for Progress

Hello, Heels Down friends. We need to talk.  Don’t worry, it’s not the kind of…

Where Have All the Para-Riders Gone?

Recently I was called “handicapped” on social media by someone who didn’t know me.  My…

Just Because You Have A Mare, Doesn’t Mean You Should Breed It

By Lauren O’Malley There’s a good chance we’ve all experienced this situation at one time…

Once More With Falling: The Life of an Adult Beginner

I began riding at a local hunter/jumper barn late in life. I can still recall…

What Discipline? No Discipline.

I’m having a bit of an identity crisis. All my life, I’ve ridden the hunters…