Channel Archives: Laugh

Saddle seat riding is fun, but it isn't for the faint of heart. It combines powerful, animated horses, tough competition and, sometimes, a lot of (self-imposed) pressure. Things don't always...

“What do we need?” “MORE COWBELL!” These are the words that echo in my mind each time I ride Nixon when he's in one of his "moods". I own a...

The great thing about telling yourself lies is that you can just pretend to believe yourself. The lie you tell you today can directly contradict the one from yesterday. What are...

We all know that drinking and horseback riding have a long and distinguished history together. Whether it’s a sip of a flask on a fox hunt, or a beer on...

Saddle seat riders are a unique group. Representing one of the smaller sections of the equestrian world, they have their own habits, trends and even their own language. True, they’re...

Warm-up ring (noun): The equestrian version of "chicken" wherein you maneuver your horse around 20 other riders trying prepare for a good class whilst not losing your mind, nerve and/or jump. Enter:...

We all know honesty is the best policy. Lying is wrong. However, every groom knows that sometimes, a rider doesn't actually want to hear the truth from the hired help....

Boyd Martin (USA) had many plans for the clinic he taught at Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX. Getting run over wasn't one of them. The Rio Olympian was unsuspectingly schooled...

As someone who buys and sells horses, my nightmare is the client who messages me a photo of some “really affordable” horse they found on the Internet. I believe that...

As I mentioned in The Mare Agreement, my Arabian mare, Haley, is a bit of a drama queen. She does not tolerate discomfort of any kind under any circumstances—unless it is...

It has been said that there is no such thing as a stupid question, and for the most part, that’s true. However, sometimes people don’t think before they speak. At...

Kid: "What?! I thought horses love Christmas! Who doesn't want extra carrots and peppermints?" Horse: "And that's where you're wrong, young padawan. Let's count the ways that Christmas stinks..." 1. Santa Hats [caption...

My husband hates watching TV with me if the program is something I am deeply involved in. Greys Anatomy? I am usually yelling at Shonda Rhimes for killing off another...

We try so hard to get it right. You don't even know how hard we try. And most of the time we do. But every now and then, even judges,...

Horse girls have a bad rep. Somewhere between middle school and middle age, the "weird horse girl" labels morphs into "crazy cat lady with more money." While there may, occassionally, be...

Who says Royal Ascot racecourse, the famed hangout of England’s upper crust, hasn’t got a sense of humor? The have—at least for the holiday season! The cheeky team has unveiled...

Crushing on a co-worker? Think your trainer is sus? Low key worried your horse has a drinking problem? Tell it to horse confessions! The anonymous Twitter account dedicated to releasing your deepest darkest secrets into...

Turns out, the things I look for in a horse are disturbingly similar to what I look for in a man... 1. Athletic I'm just sayin', a few toned muscles never hurt...

[Cue band] On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me... (Now try getting that ear worm out of your head.) Merry Christmas! About the Author (©Nature of...

Skijoring and snow polo. Horse racing skiers and sledding. Every sport is improved by adding a little horse. Some we just haven't gotten around to inventing—until now. Ice dressage Does your dressage...