A Kentucky-based animal communicator has been banned from a prominent equestrian centre in Lexington after a rider was displeased with what her horse had to say. Anna Sykik, who has...
I don’t think I’m alone here when I say that I have a love/hate relationship with Instagram. Mainly, it’s a relationship borne out of envy. It seems like every rider...
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...
Five nations will contest the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ of Canada this week at Langley's Thunderbird Show Park. But before they tackle that gruelling test, they had to get through...
Never turning pro? Zero ambition to upgrade your horse, fancify your tack and/or move up a division? Aiming for inches? Ammy and you know it! These are 10 signs you...
A 10-time American Grandprix Association Rider of the Year walks into a bar... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu5hRFgGc8o&lc=z235upj5srnnwzj5404t1aokgqddbplvf2enzbfokbfurk0h00410
Day One of WEG is complete. The riders have ridden, the spectators have spectated, and the construction workers have continued to construct. And while things are starting to move smoothly,...
Here at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) this week, there are a number of interesting spectator topics floating through the stands. These include things like: How many shuttle busses have...
It's not exactly clear what is happening here. But judging by appearances, it looks like France and Croatia, represented by two rotund white ponies adorned in flags at CHIO Aachen,...
Brothers. Romantic rivals. Occasional hostage holders. Spend a minute with Ireland's Daniel and Jordan Coyle at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e07laeQmIJc Brought to you by Equithrive! Get 15%...
Let's say, you wanted to spend three nights and four days at the world's most elite equestrian championship, this summer. Naturally, you need tickets to get in and a car...
Coursenesia is a condition that selectively affects hunter and jumper riders and involves disruptions or breakdowns of memory, consciousness, awareness and/or perception. These symptoms can interfere with a person's general...
Well, I did it. I’ve joined the ranks of adult pony owners everywhere, and I couldn’t be more pleased. And while I love my little tyrant, I’ve noticed there’s a...
For a long time, I thought people were just casually negligent about their grooms' safety. Eventually, it became obvious that a lot of people are actively trying to kill their...
Okay, they are totes adorbs. The ponies and the kids. But the pony years also come with their drawbacks. Here's why having a junior rider is soooo much better. 1....
Nobody is perfect—statement of fact. We are all guilty of occasionally cutting corners or running out of time and brushing something off with a muttered, "Urgh, it’ll be fine." That...
I want to talk about that person behind the scenes who does her best to hold the sh*t show that is my show career together while working her tail off...
Before I started grooming for amateurs, I thought I knew stuff. I thought that horses were amazing creatures with saintly souls and we should honor them for the fact that...
You have exactly one hour to groom, saddle, and ride your horse before you need to get back to other life duties. Only when you call your horse up from...
If you want to learn how to ride, get a horse. If you want to learn how to fall, get a pony. That’s the advice I’ve given countless starry-eyed parents...
