Shoot. Here comes the kid. Maybe if I look away, Kid will forget I’m here and choose another victim to torture. Oh man. She’s still walking towards me, singing Taylor Swift. I...
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...
I’m branching away from the norm this week because I have been wondering about something. Is there a difference between finding a horse and finding a man? I don’t know...
Since horse racing has been around for hundreds of years it makes sense that many of the expressions we use in our day-to-day life stem from the racehorse world. I’ve...
Did I download Tinder for the purpose of this experiment? Yes. Yes, I did. Begrudgingly, of course. But fight it all you want, the era of online dating is here....
The grey texts that bubbled up on my phone were from my French rider friend, so I took the comment in good faith. Actually, I was flattered to be compared...
Horse shows can be truly mystifying to the metropolitan journalist, as expressed by their often convoluted coverage. While I won't name exactly which publication has fallen victim to this teachable...
Let's be real, horse show boyfriend is auditioning for the much more grueling role as horse show husband. Before they have to pull your trailer, repair broken fences and drag...
We’ve all had the misfortune of hearing a non-horse person say, upon learning that you ride, “I rode a horse once…” It’s inevitable. The classic follow-up statement is: “It took...
For the non-horse people in my life watching the Olympics: Thank you for appreciating the "horse dancing," we are now on the "show jumping" portion of the program. I hope...
Welcome, human, to the trail ride! My name is Angel and I’ll be your horse for the next hour. One hour, exactly. Don’t you worry, we'll get home on time....
We spend a lot of time here waxing poetic about the numerous and varied ways horses enrich our lives, empty our bank accounts, and make the world a better place....
Dear Fellow Equines, It has recently come to my attention that the world is changing. And I don’t mean that the bright thing in the sky is up there for...
With COVID-19 cases in North America soaring to nearly a third of the global total this week, you'd be forgiven if you're feeling a little stressed right now. And if,...
A Wyoming woman who has been living in isolation on her horse ranch for 15 years has declared she’s going back into hiding permanently after making contact with the outside...
If there’s one thing all disciplines can agree upon, it’s that being stuck inside stinks. Unless you’re lucky enough to have your horses at home, you may be facing some...
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...
According to Oprah magazine, positive self affirmation is shown to help combat stress, boost your overall health and bring more positive energy into your life. If it's good enough for...
The clock strikes 4:45 a.m. and "Blank Space" bursts forth from your speakers, swiftly shaking you from your REM induced bliss. Suddenly possessed by the spirit of Gollum, a guttural...
There are BFFs. And then there are barn BFFS, the best of all BFFs. Let us count the reasons why: 1. Because together... You’ve both been coated in blood (probably...
