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Showing Heart: Britany & Kittie
“Every single OTTB I’ve ever worked with has had that in common. They try their hearts out and →
7 Tips for Giving Your Young Horse a Positive Show Experience
Heading to a show with a green horse? Take this advice from Shannon Riley of Infinity Sport Horse →
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Allows Convicted Horse Abuser Jackie McConnell to Return While Reform Efforts Continue to Fail
“Allowing McConnell to return is a disgrace that has given both the Celebration and Governor Bill Lee, who →
Daniel Bluman Wins $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix
Dr. Gregory Beroza, aka the HorseDoc® ‘Talking Horses’®, reports ringside from the 2021 Hampton Classic. →
Tell a Gelding, Ask a Mare: Michelle & Peewee & Sadie
“My two horses … could not be more different. Sadie has a distinct go button and is game →
Mental Preparation: Libby & Spider
Mentally preparing for a show can be just as — or more! — difficult than physically preparing. Today, →
Shop for a Cause With The Compton Cowboys and Corro
“The streets raised us. Horses saved us.” The Compton Cowboys is an organization that is committed to uplifting its community with →
A Yoga Pose To Keep Your Hips and Lower Back Happy
In this excerpt from her book Yoga for Riders, horsewoman and yoga teacher Cathy Woods explains how to →
It Takes a Village: Catherine & Nova
For many Makeover trainers, their journey does not take them down the path they expect. However, no matter →
Summer Storms Are Here! Q&A With Connaway & Associates
Summer storm season is here. Do you know how to protect your farm in the event of severe →
Final Entry Due August 15th: Luis & Kate
You win some, you lose some… and sometimes you find the right path in the process. This week →
Putting the Rubber to the Road: Britany & Kittie
“It’s time for Kittie to put rubber to the road. No more of this ‘be nice to the baby →
Slow Progress Is Better Than No Progress: Michelle and Peewee
“I have always loved the quote ‘slow progress is better than no progress,’ but I find it applicable →
Riding With Dogs: Some Safety Tips
What could be better than combining your two favorite four-legged pals: your dog and your horse? Not much! →
Background: Libby & Spider
As Spider rehabilitates from the injury to his suspensory ligament, Libby takes a deep dive to find out →
The Spirit of the Onaqui: A Plea for President Biden to Save America’s Most Iconic Herd
Marty Irby and Ashley Avis issue a plea to those in Washington to stop the roundup of the →
Back in the Saddle: Catherine & Nova
“As I wrap my arms around my horse’s neck, tears stream down my face. She stands there curious →
Hope for Iconic American Equines on the Horizon
Historic victory in congressional fight to ban transport of horses for slaughter brings hope to end the exploitation →
Horsemanship & Feel: Kate & Luis
“… connection is a dialogue. It is not just the rider saying, ‘Move away from my right leg.’ →
10 Steps to a More Confident Horse
Here are 10 steps you can easily incorporate into your riding and training habits that will ensure your →
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act Reintroduced Following Monty Roberts’ Event To Promote Non-Violent Horsemanship
Animal Wellness Action and others advocate for compromise effort that can secure meaningful reforms in the American show →
Proverbs: Britany & Kittie
Training an OTTB is a study in literary proverbs… That sounds like a proverb in and of itself. →
Op-Ed: The Horse Transport for Slaughter Amendment to Infrastructure Bill
“For the sake of horses, let’s get 90 percent of the loaf rather than nothing at all. We →
Staying in Our Lane: Michelle & Peewee
“As I’m sure others can relate, I struggle with feeling like we are not where we should be →