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Not only does she have one of the most unforgettable names in the horse business, Rosalind Canter is a serious contender. Having come up the ranks on a combination of...

Ah, ponies. Deceptively cute and decidedly evil, they are the ones that most children learned to ride on, our tiny legs flailing uselessly and bodies bobbing in out-of-rhythm attempts to...

You’ll meet a lot of different people at a trail stable, from those with heaps of false confidence to the shaking kids who are terrified to mount. I’ve spent four...

It's Monday and you no doubt have many important things to do. These are not those things. But we suggest you stop here all the same. Dani Waldman, of #flamingfeathers...

Ah, autumn. The crisp air. The colorful leaves. For many people, fall is a favorite time of year. It means hot chocolate, cozy scarves, Halloween movies and, of course, all...

Happy Monday! The international day off for equestrians everywhere. If you're looking for ideas on how to unwind, the hashtag #SelfCare has 32 million hits on Instagram alone. A scroll...

Life is weird right now. Which I know is probably the understatement of the century. But despite all the current weirdness (or maybe because of it), I've discovered there’s a...

Whether it’s our main riding pursuit, just something to change up your everyday routine, or a treat you only allow yourself on holidays, most horse riders have at one point...

It’s here again. Fly mask season. Just as soon as we’ve all escaped from another muddy spring and right as our thoughts turn to sunny afternoon gallops, the first flies...

Many of us, at some point in our horse careers, end up as trail guides. Whether it’s taking out guests occasionally at your regular riding stable, or a summer job...

Recently, I was on the receiving end of the news that every rider dreads most. One sunny day in May, I asked my very nice neurosurgeon if he was absolutely,...

They’re the fluffy speed demons eliciting "Awwwws" and squeals in equal measure on pony steeplechase courses around the country. They’re backyard pets, cart-pulling machines and the preferred mount of pony...

Let's all take a moment to TALK ABOUT ME... Ha, ha. Just kidding. (Only I'm not.) The recipients of the 2018 Equestrian Canada (EC) National Awards were announced yesterday and my name...

So many young people grow up with horses and want to make a career in the sport. The image of travelling to horse shows and competing with your peers or...

There are a lot of articles out there about all types of amazing barns. Real barns with beautiful vaulted ceilings, ornate stall fronts, with tack rooms that make my living...

Owning a horse is like having an addiction. One is never enough and you frequently find yourself coming up with a series of outlandish excuses that justify the extortionate expense to...

To hold on or to let go. That is the question this latest playlist tackles. This query is common both in horseback riding and life. From on top of the...

Horses are beautiful, powerful, intelligent, and fun. Unfortunately, they are also expensive. Owning a horse comes with a sea of bills from the vet, the farrier, the tack shop, the feed...

From our family to yours...

Horse nickers, sunny winter days, barn friends and family—there are so many things to be thankful for when you have horse love in your life. But ear bonnets are right near the...