Change is Inevitable, but Remember the Tradition
The hunter/jumper community, like most parts of the greater horse community, is a small one. I heard through ...
Editor's Note: While not documented in this account, action was taken by the author to ensure the working student's safety and well-being.
I am not immu...
You've all heard it and likely said it, probably at nauseam. I'll be the first to admit it, I've said it too. But the question remains, why do we say "up-down"?...
I can remember it clearly. I had just returned to riding after a two-year hiatus when that dreadful feeling in my ankles returned on my fourth or fifth ride. No...
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It was a normal horse show day. I had wrapped up my rounds and was waiting for my teammates to make their way to the ring when I d...
Professional equestrian Robert Gage committed suicide on June 12th, 2019 following a recent ruling of permanent ineligibility to participate in USEF sanctioned ...
I could feel the tears of frustration welling up in my eyes as I exited the show jumping ring this weekend. Another less-than-perfect round, another handful of ...
When it comes to pre-purchase exams, there is no way to tread lightly on the subject. As the owner of a sale barn, I spend more of my time and energy on pre-pur...
It seems like success is only measured by how many Facebook or Instagram “likes” and comments your post receives. After all, if you didn’t get it on video, did ...
Life has been pretty good to me lately. I got a new show horse earlier this year, I was able to upgrade my trailer, I saved up and competed at the RRP Thoroughb...
