DeAnn Long Sloan

Friday the 13th at the Barn: 9 Horse Superstitions That Might (or Might Not) Doom Your Ride

From renaming horses to wearing the wrong color at a show, the horse world has its fair share of superstitions. In honor of Friday the 13th, let’s take a look at the barn beliefs that supposedly bring bad luck (whether we believe them or not).

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Sleepy Ponies

Enjoy these 13 photos of horses taking a snooze!

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Aubrey Graham

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Keeping Them Safe

When a cheap horse, an uncertain prognosis, and a questionable future collide, sometimes the only thing standing between a horse and the wrong outcome is someone willing to take the risk.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Horses at Home

Because part of Livin’ the Dream involves never knowing what it means to sleep past 7:00 am…

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Marcella Gruchalak

Leadership Change at AQHA: CEO Karl Stressman Relieved of Duties One Month Before Retirement

Just weeks before his planned retirement, AQHA CEO Karl Stressman was abruptly removed from his role. The horse industry is asking why.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Strangeness

Something really weird is going on in this pasture!

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Gwyneth McPherson

Training in the Right Way: It’s all About the Process

While having goals is important, more important is remembering that reaching them is entirely dependent on your process. It does you no good to get wrapped up in the end goal first without recognizing the path needed.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Grey Horse Show Prep

God help you if you have a 7:30 am ride time…

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Amanda Uechi Ronan

Women’s History Month – Isabella Stewart Gardner

Eccentric art collector. Passionate traveler. Lifelong horse lover. Meet the woman behind one of Boston’s most unique museums: Isabella Stewart Gardner.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Deciphering Your Dressage Tests

Because writing comments at breakneck speed doesn’t often result in excellent penmanship…

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Bone Density and Conditioning, From Kentucky Performance Products

Why gradual conditioning, consistent exercise, and balanced nutrition are essential for supporting bone remodeling and preventing skeletal injuries in horses.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Glued to the TV

Some horses love their job. This guy takes that to the next level.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Remembering Comp’s Bucket of Cash: A Rising Star Gone Too Soon

The mounted shooting world remembers Comps Bucket of Cash and the incredible partnership he shared with Dianne Lipham.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Communication

Sometimes it’s harder than you’d think…

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Marcella Gruchalak

Adios Pantalones Injury Casts Uncertainty Over 2026 Season

From record-breaking runs to an uncertain road ahead, Adios Pantalones’ injury pauses one of barrel racing’s most electric partnerships.

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