Category Archives: Life

“Sorry Mom.” Those were the first words that came out of a young girl’s mouth after her Pre-Short Stirrup classes at the horse show this weekend “That’s okay, but…” the...

I've gone on at length about the reasons people don't usually choose grooming as their lifelong career. But then, why do I recommend it to every horse lover I know? Why...

If you’re a rider, chances are you’ve been lectured at least once (or 30 times) on the importance of wearing a helmet while you’re on a horse. But assuming you’re...

This is a tale of conflicting emotions. There’s nothing unusual about being dismounted during a show. It happens to the best, it’s all part of the game, everyone is ok,...

In homage to maternal wisdom this Mother’s Day, we asked top riders across North America: “What’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?” [show-list]

I often hear show grooms say that they're going to give up grooming and get a "real job." Most of us don't seem to consider it a career. Why? I...

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There was a time in history when being dubbed an “outlaw” was tantamount to a death sentence. An outlaw was someone whose non-conformist, anti-authoritarian and, frankly, criminal behavior set them...

There has been another tragic death in the equestrian community, a life taken doing what she loved—this time an Australian eventer. I didn’t know this young woman personally, but I know who she likely was at...

Most outdoor horse shows happily serve as secondary dog parks, which is fantastic because dogs are the best and horses are the best and everything is perfect. Our pups live...

Sinead Halpin and Joe Meyer are the first riders to win awards at this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. And what was at stake? Only the accolade of best-dressed. Wednesday's inspection...

Horse nameplate belts. Custom horsehair jewelry. Show ribbon throw-blankets. Monogrammed everything. If you're a self-respecting horse person, you own one or all of the above items and the horse tattoo...

There’s a person in our barn who is constantly borrowing things from everyone else—polo wraps, boots, bits, spurs, stirrups, she even used someone else’s saddle for the entire show season....

Phil Kroll is seldom satisfied with the technical aspects of his photography, but in horses he can find no fault. It’s a dichotomy that is to the great benefit of...

  I am not good enough. I don’t have an equitation body. I’m too nervous, I’m such a wimp. Pretty discouraging isn’t it? Have you ever tried to shame yourself...

Ogden M. "Dinny" Phipps, former Jockey Club Chairman and prominent horseman, died Wednesday night April 6, 2016, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He was 75-years old. A...

Spring is in the air! (Along with the year’s first seasonal flies.) Daffodils are slowly erupting from the ground. (As is hair from your horse’s body parts.) Pastures are greening....

I can’t stand to be around me. I am short tempered and irritable. I hate just about everyone. I have been indulging far too often and regularly to excess. I...

‘Tis the season for two of the county’s largest wild horse adoption events: theBLM Adoption Tour and the Extreme Mustang Makeover. If you’ve ever considered lending a hand to the...

Imagine you’re out for a summer hack with your six besties. Naturally, you’re riding matching horses. And are dressed in your finest racing silks. Which also match. Because that’s just...