Haley Ruffner
The Academic Equestrian: So Many ‘Lasts’
Haley’s collegiate career winds down. →
The Academic Equestrian: The Last Banquet
Haley reflects on her last equestrian team banquet. →
The Academic Equestrian: 10 More Horse Personality Types
Back by popular demand… which one is YOUR horse? →
The Academic Equestrian: 10 Horse Personality Types
Which one is YOUR horse? →
The Academic Equestrian: Teamwork
…makes the dream work. →
The Academic Equestrian: It’s Slide’s World
And Haley’s just living in it. →
The Academic Equestrian: On Riding In College
The virtues of being an equestrian student. →
The Academic Equestrian: Horses First in Catch Riding
“For coaching to create a horseman instead of just a rider, instruction has to be centered on caring →
The Academic Equestrian: The Proverbial Blinders
“In the horse industry, it’s hard not to feel like you’re behind.” →
The Academic Equestrian: Senioritis
The struggle is real. →
The Academic Equestrian: The Final Semester
Haley faces the reality of “life after college.” →
The Academic Equestrian: The Most Rewarding
“The most difficult horses are the most rewarding.” →
The Academic Equestrian: Sleigh Bells Ring
…and bring a piece of family history back to life. →
The Academic Equestrian: Recognition of Sport
Haley’s team makes strides in athleticism. →
The Academic Equestrian: 5 Steps to Cure the Horse Show Hangover
Hair of the horse… er, dog? →
The Academic Equestrian: ‘Ride to Win’
“Ride to win, don’t ride to not get beat.” →
The Academic Equestrian: The Barn Balance
Is the barn making too much work for Haley at college? →
The Academic Equestrian: There’s No Place Like Home
“Coming home is humbling, moving from the comparative grandeur of a large, heated arena to a little old →
The Academic Equestrian: Little Brother’s First Show
“My hands shook the entire time.” →
The Academic Equestrian: The Return of ‘My Medieval Weekend’
Riding as your school’s living mascot is one of the more unique and exciting (if bizarre) things you →
The Academic Equestrian: Boundaries
Haley has some eye-opening interactions with the public while on horseback. →
The Academic Equestrian: The Final Fall
Our collegiate blogger Haley Ruffner starts her senior year! →
The Academic Equestrian: Reflections on Ireland
Haley goes abroad to experience horse life in Ireland! →