“I am proud to ride on a team of strong, fit, and healthy horsemen and women who work with the bodies they have to ride effectively, regardless of size or body type.”
Our collegiate blogger came, saw and conquered at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Finals — and pens a heartfelt thank-you to the horses, volunteers and staff that made it a show to remember.
Haley Ruffner, our collegiate blogger, has reached great heights so far in her intercollegiate riding career. It’s just that they’re metaphorical heights… not literal ones.
Equestrianism has its rewards — we know about things like confidence, responsibility and time management, but Haley Ruffner takes a look at some lighter-hearted benefits as well.
Finding an equestrian coach is just one step in the process to developing as a rider — Haley Ruffner outlines 6 ways to be a coachable rider to get the most from your experience.
Because horse girls bring everything around to horses, Haley compares her first week of classes while suffering from a terrible cold to a really bad horse show.
