Books and Film
The Equestrian
At first, Sybil H Mair’s short film The Equestrian seems simple: a young man seeks the lost affection of an emotionally absent father through some…
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Books and Film
Ceolchuairt Mongolia: A Irish Fiddler’s Journey
One of the most striking scenes in Ceolchuairt Mongolia doesn’t include a fiddle. Instead, the camera focuses on a little sorrel horse, as wild and…
1 month ago
Books and Film
Tails of Fire, Ice and Horses: an Interview with April Anderson, Director of Tails of Iceland
Shot over 14 days in April and August of 2018, Tails of Iceland delicately weaves the story of how Icelanders and their unique, multi-gaited horses have shaped…
2 months ago
Books and Film
Friday at the Fest
The Equus Film Festival is best defined by passion. Whether a film is about reining, racing, or hunting for the origins of America’s wild horses,…
2 months ago
Big Picture
The Equestrian Privilege Quiz
In 2014, Buzzfeed published a quiz titled “How Privileged Are You?” In the five years since it came out, I often think about that quiz…
2 months ago
Amateur Hour
Six Benefits of Never Ever (Ever) Riding Again
Recently, I was on the receiving end of the news that every rider dreads most. One sunny day in May, I asked my very nice…
2 months ago
Books and Film
Free Spirits: How the American Mustang Exemplifies the Divide Between the East and the West
Free Spirits: Saving America’s Wild Horses opens with chaos. Short clips and sound bites from Bureau of Land Management officials, animal rights activists, news anchors,…
2 months ago
Books and Film
#BarnBFF: Around the Corner
“Canter around the corner. Then walk!” Kelly called out from the middle of the riding ring, a large sandy area surrounded by a bright white…
3 months ago
Books and Film
Horse of Kings: A Film of Spanish Escapism
If there were horses born for a life in front of the camera, it would be the horses of Spain. Andalusians, Lusitanos, and others that…
3 months ago
Books and Film
Starting Right and Starting Over
World-renowned equine expert Linda Tellington-Jones’ healing equine bodywork and innovative training methods have revolutionized the horse training landscape over the last 50 years. Her unique…
4 months ago
Books and Film
Romani Rai, a Cinematic Window into the World of the Gypsy
Tom Lloyd’s documentary Romany Rai isn’t really a horse movie. Instead, horses are the film’s lifeblood, flowing in and out of every scene. Stout Cobs…
4 months ago
Memoir
Beware the Horse Girl
Not long ago, I stumbled upon an article about how women with horses should be avoided at all costs. There are multiple like this particular…
6 months ago
Books and Film
“Lights, Camera, Canter!”
Horses on the big screen isn’t exactly a mainstream draw, so if you wanted to kick back and enjoy a horse flick you might’ve been…
6 months ago
Art
Sherri Wolf: Second Chances Are Made in America
Every fourth of July, Americans gather in backyards and beaches across the country to commemorate the day USA cut ties with the British Monarch and…
7 months ago
Interviews & Profiles
How Rebecca Ray Designs Changed the Face of Equestrian Style with a Little Help from the Amish
The unique designs of Rebecca Ray bags regularly feature vintage images of equestrian memorabilia. They’re also handmade by people committed to living an equestrian life—the Amish.…
1 year ago
Learn
Eat Well (at the Horse Show): One Rider’s Survival Guide
Finding time to eat three healthy meals in the horse show world? Ain’t no one got time for that. Unless, of course, you’re Olivia Minicucci.…
2 years ago
Books and Film
Give Me Your Eyes
Shane Ledyard’s latest novella Sycamore Whispers is a powerful, coming of age story where faith and nature play their mysterious roles perfectly in a young girl’s struggle…
2 years ago
Sponsored
Taylor Kain Is Living Proof that Fairytales Do Come True
It’s a story as old as time. Girl meets boy. Boy buys girl the horse of her dreams. Girl becomes a nationally ranked Grand Prix…
2 years ago
Horsemanship
The 24th Equine Affaire in Massachusetts Is About to Sweep West Springfield Off Its Feet
Come Nov. 9-12, North America’s premiere equestrian gathering will feature four days of non-stop horses, shopping, and horse shopping. And that’s only one of the reasons you’re…
2 years ago
Fox Hunting
A Hunting We Shall Go
Now that Autumn Hunting is well under way in Britain and November’s opening meet is just round the corner, this is the perfect time to…
