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Thoroughbred Incentive Program November Youth Ambassador
Meet McKayla Baker! →
Video: In Search of Europe’s Wild Horses
Descendants of the Tarpan horse have been reintroduced to the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria: learn more here from →
Cold Mornings with Nuno Oliveira
“Oliveira’s teaching was minimal and personally given. Watching was the only way for me to absorb all I →
‘But I Thought My Insurance Covered That!’
Insurance: not that much fun to talk about, but absolutely critical in this day and age in the →
Yay or Neigh: Is Conformation Truly a Deal-Breaker?
Conformation is key for helping to assess a horse’s longevity in a sporthorse career — but should it →
Best of JN: Catch Riding with Olivia Darnell
By contributor Melissa Collins. →
Introducing Kids to Horses: How Animals Can Help a Child Develop
By Devin Morrissey. →
Hunters & Horseback Riders: Why We Should Just Get Along
Sharing public or private riding space with hunters in the fall is a reality of equestrian life, but →
5 Random and/or Ridiculous Equine Pop Culture References
Spotting a random horse or horse reference in your favorite form of pop culture always makes one do →
Thoroughbred Incentive Program October Youth Ambassador
Meet Audrey Newbrey! →
Reader Report: High Hope Steeplechase
“Every equestrian should see a steeplechase race at least once in their lives.” Noelle Maxwell reports on last →
‘I’ve Got Time’: Horse Training’s Key Words
“I’ve got time! I’d like to shout this out to every rider who suddenly runs into problems and →
Incorporating Riding Into School Athletics
We all know the many benefits horseback riding can provide on a lifelong basis — Devin Morrissey makes →
Shya’s Behind-the-Scenes WEG Journal
Equestrian artist Shya Beth shares her view on WEG! →
HN Blogger Contest, Round Two: The Appeal of Horses: Freedom, Equality & Friendship
“Every time I’m privileged enough to ride around our lanes and see a young girl or boy stare →
HN Blogger Contest, Round Two: Where Have All the Horse Girls Gone?
“But deep down, that horse crazy girl is still inside. Living vicariously through others. Those of us blessed →
HN Blogger Contest: Our Responsibility to the Future of Our Sport
“I brought him up close and personal to the event and let him get his hands dirty. Suddenly →
HN Blogger Contest, Round Two: Let’s Go Viral
“The thing is — the future of equestrian related activities relies on the passion that present-day horse-lovers share.” →
HN Blogger Contest, Round Two: Being a ‘Horse Person’
“But despite all of these efforts, if we’re unkind to the people we’re trying to recruit, none of →
The Working Student Survival Guide
You landed that coveted working student position with your most idolized trainer… now what? Elise Fleischman of Entrigue →
Painful vs. Non-Painful Lameness
“To most of us, a lame horse is a horse in pain. While this is true in the →
HN Blogger Contest: In Defense of Wasting the Horse
“Sometimes I wonder where he would be with a more dedicated rider. I wonder if he would be →
HN Blogger Contest: When the Non-Horsey Boyfriend Tries to Impress
“I told him about my horse passion, and that I hadn’t been around them for a year. That’s →
HN Blogger Contest: Mustangs, IRL
“I don’t know about you, but I grew up absolutely obsessed with the movie Spirit. Fast forward fifteen →
HN Blogger Contest: The Adventure Begins
“’I do not need another horse. I do not need another horse,’ I muttered to myself as I →