Sierra Wick shares the story of a big-hearted mustang mare who found her calling in a sport traditionally dominated by warmbloods. (more…)
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Tuesday Video From Dubarry: A Heartwarming Father-Daughter Moment at WEG
What do you do when your dad becomes the new world show-jumping champion and the hero of a nation? Grab his neck and never, ever let go. (more…)
USA Finishes Fourth in Total WEG Medal Count
Thanks mostly to our killer reining team. Great Britain claims top spot with the Netherlands in #2 and Germany in #3. (more…)
Monday Morning Feed From SmartPak: Go Mandy!
There was plenty of girl power on the 2014 WEG reining podium with the USA’s Mandy McCutcheon clinching Individual Bronze and Team Gold. (more…)
Starting the Young Horse Under Saddle: The Buck Stops Here
A horse’s first time under saddle needn’t be a stressful or dangerous occasion — and it won’t be if you lay the proper groundwork first, says Kristen Pierce. (more…)
You Better Shop Around
A good horse is hard to find. After tagging along on her instructor’s equine shopping quest, Jessica Fox feels better about her current polyamorous situation. (more…)
Weekend Welcome from Kentucky Performance Products: Megan’s Go-to Products
What’s in upper-level event rider Megan Lynn’s feed room? She gives us a peek. (more…)
What Would (Nice) George Morris Say? Episode 3
Seven brave readers sent us their very worst photos and braced for their eq to be ripped to shreds “Bad Jumping Clinic” style. But what if they caught Uncle George in a good mood? (more…)
Blackman Ranch: Who Knew Selling Horses Could Be This Much Fun?
Whether you’re in the market for a horse or not, you need to check out this Facebook page — it’s honest horse trading at its finest, and funniest! (more…)
The Athletic Rider: The Missing Link
You have the desire to get fit, and you know what you need to do to accomplish your goals. But do you have accountability? Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld explains. (more…)
Friday Standing Ovation, Presented by Ovation Riding: International Rescue Horse Registry
Each week we recognize an organization that is doing good work in the horse world. Today we salute IRHR. (more…)
Best of Craigslist: Humans Be Cray
The ad includes a dozen more photos of this poor horse in various states of putting up with people’s crap, and his expression never changes. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks: The Tiniest Barrel Racers
Fleeceworks posted this video of a 3-year-old and her pony tackling a barrel racing course on its Facebook page and of course we had to share! (more…)
SpectraVET Performance of the Week: Bertram Allen & Molly Malone V
A 19-year-old Irish rider has been taking the WEG show jumping competition in Normandy by storm. (more…)
The Athletic Rider: The Wall Squat
While you’re sitting around the barn waiting for the farrier to arrive or your horse to finish its grain, why not get in some strength training? Personal trainer Leah Hinnefeld shows us how. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Cost of Saving Money on Hay
When it comes to hay, horse owners are like the crazy people who camp out in front of Walmart on Black Friday. Morgane Schmidt explains. (more…)
Back on Track ‘Horse Therapy’: Meghan & The King Elvis
It’s hard enough to be a young person these days, but when you struggle with disabilities it can feel unbearable. Meghan Dixon, an autistic 20-year-old from Texas, shares her story. (more…)
Wednesday Helmet Cam from World Equestrian Brands: Halter Cam
Galloping to find your buddies, digging into a plush patch of clover… today’s helmet cam shows us the experience of turnout from a horse’s perspective. (more…)
Eventing Nation: The ‘World Queuing Games’
POed WEG spectators have taken to airing their grievances on social media about the logistical fiasco that was cross-country day at Haras du Pin. Here are a few of their stories. (more…)
Tuesday Morning Feed Presented by Dubarry
Team Ireland and Team Dubarry were out in full force this week during the WEG eventing competition. (more…)
From EN: US Wins Gold in Helmet Wearing at WEG
Team USA may be in bronze position overall but when it comes to helmets, we’re leading the pack. (more…)
From EN: The WEG Chronicles, Day 2: This Place Is a Cluster (But At Least We Are Drunk)
French bouncers gone wild, Swedish reiners on carousels, and beer…not a bad start to our first day at WEG. (more…)
#TBT: Adventures in WEG Patriotic Packing
I am SO EXCITED for airport security to search my bag.
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Best of Craigslist: ‘Not for a beginner’
Ya think? Well, at least he seems scopey.
‘I Don’t Lose. I Either Win or I Learn.’
Kristen Pierce talks sportsmanship values and why you should have them. (more…)