This episode of Horse Person was made possible by our presenting sponsor, Connaway and Associates Equine Insurance Services. Two of the toughest events in Anna Buffini’s career have happened over...
“Your brain is three pounds of Jell-O.” The doctor was speaking, holding a colorful model of a human brain in her hands. Is my brain three pounds of Jell-O? I...
Trigger warning: this story discusses themes of sexual misconduct and intimidation in the workplace that may be triggering for some individuals. In 2023, I was part of a U.S. Center...
If there’s one certainty in this industry, it’s that riders love to jump for a good cause. In its third year running, the $20,000 MeadowGrove & Friends 1.20m Open Classic...
I want some drama. “If I were you I’d get off the phone with me right now and start calling every hand surgeon from Miami to Jacksonville,” says the doctor...
There’s something different about losing a horse. Horses don’t just take up space in our lives; they shape our days, our routines, and our identities. We have hopes and dreams...
Trigger warning: this post contains references to suicide, which some individuals may find distressing. Sometimes, you think you have it all planned out—the path for yourself, the path for your...
It can be the case that we look back on our lives and can easily identify inflection points—the key moments and events that led to change, to new goals, to...
Mark your calendars: The $20,000 MeadowGrove & Friends 1.20 Classic returns to Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) this weekend on Sunday, March 9—and it’s bringing its biggest year yet. Just...
We are in the thick of it. Mid-WEF, thick like syrup. You have three places to go every day, and more in the evening. Nights go late at fundraisers, galas,...
Full disclosure: I have never been a fearless rider. I’ve always been a worrier. And here’s another truth bomb. At times, I’ve envied my brave friends. But learning to approach...
“It’s something meaningful I can do to improve a few lives.” — Sigrid Haines on adopting nine horses from Days End Farm Horse Rescue -As told to Alice Collins /...
You think you know the game. A rider enters the ring. She is riding a horse. Together, they negotiate a series of obstacles—jumps—and come out with a score based on...
A menacing face hangs over the arena—huge eyes hollowed out by shadows. It is Ben Maher, looking as grim as anyone ever has. Flash! Boom! Pow! Bam! A veiny hand...
Dear Moms, Fair warning: horses are going to steal your kid’s heart. Buckle up, buttercup—you’re in for a wild ride. Which is exactly why I wish I’d had a mentor...
In today’s world, our schooling togs and accessories are just as fancy as our show ones. In my day, however, the idea of high-end schooling gear had yet to be...
If you’ve ever trudged into the field, halter in hand, only to watch your horse turn tail and leave like they just saw a tax collector—congratulations, you’re not alone. Few...
A regiment of kilt-wearing, bagpipe-playing Scotsmen enter the ring. Dozens-strong, unexpected, they give every neck whiplash as all eyes turn to them, a triumphant parade of pomp. A small troupe...
