“Sometimes the decisions we make (with) our heart and not our heads… are the ones that change the course of our lives in the way that they’re meant to. In...
For equine rescue organizations, adoption is a critical component to helping a greater number of horses. Once rescue horses are healthy and have found new homes, organizations can open their...
Do you remember when leather riding boots came with the warning label, “Wear at your own peril!”? That was an era when riders had a strong constitution. There was no...
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If you were glued to equestrian during the Paris Olympic Games, you likely witnessed some of my favorite moments unfolding across the disciplines. Harry Charles helping Great Britain win team...
A few years ago, Rusty Sullivan, Executive Director of The Sports Museum in Boston, appeared on a local radio show to talk about the museum’s award-winning bullying prevention program, Boston...
Matthew and Candace Chew left the big city behind for a simpler, quieter life. But when the California natives moved to Northern Idaho, they didn’t leave behind their passion for...
“Getting back [in the show ring] feels great. It’s been a long and hard 17 months…” That was Jonathon Millar’s message to me several days ago. He had sent me...
I grew up riding in New Jersey and continued eventing while at college, before going on to law school, where I did fox hunting. I always knew I wanted to...
I have always enjoyed teaching. Every day that I walk into the ring, I get excited that I can help someone get better and that I can become a better...
In October 2023, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) responded to a call from Animal Control regarding a neglect case in Carroll County, Maryland. DEFHR staff arrived on scene and...
Opportunity is everything. I know because I’ve been on both sides of it. My parents are professionals so I grew up in the barn with a lot of access to...
In my junior year of college, I was given a piece of advice that would change my life forever. It was the final day of the Collegiate Horsemen's Association's Annual...
Owning a horse was a childhood dream that I was fortunate enough to turn into a reality upon gaining a financially stable career as a nurse. Little did I know...
In October 2023, a 26-year-old gelding, now named Valiant Victor, arrived at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, Maryland, with seven other horses that had been seized by...
When it comes to creating a major cultural shift, don’t discount the little things. Often, a handful of small-yet-thoughtful actions can be just as effective as, or more than, major...
