And the rest of the Words of the Week…

He never had the chance to put his potential to the track, realize his purpose and carve out his destiny. Fate had different plans for Henry. Plans that will send the colt on a 3,000 mile odyssey and into an entirely different world.

The Remarkable Odyssey of a Failed Racehorse

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Contrary to your high school boyfriend’s opinion, horseback riding is not just the horse doing all the work.

The Daily Grind: Where Horsemen Are Made

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(flickr.com/anoldent)

As a practitioner of “dudeoir” photography—that is, boudoir photography for the dudes—Masika has finally brought her bro shots to the place they always should have been: the horse barn.

It’s Official: Equestrian “Dudeoir” Photography Is a Game Changer

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The following conversation is shared with the permission of Miss Lara’s father, Mr. Steve DeWees. When asked if it could be shared publicly, he stated, “Absolutely. If it could save the life of another child, absolutely.”

Reflections on the Tragic Loss of Barrel Racer Lara DeWees

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(Courtesy of the author)

USET veteran Will Simpson has achieved many great things in his show jumping career. This moment at HITS Thermal in California last week was not one of them…

#MortifiedMonday with Will Simpson

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You didn’t fall off. You were doing equestrian yoga.

That Time You Did Yoga by Accident, Because Horses

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Sit back, relax, hit play and enjoy the Gentleman’s Sport from a whole new perspective: the rider’s seat.