Best of EN
Best of EN: The ‘Move-Up Mindset’ and Finding Your Reason Why
Mental health and wellness coach Sarah Carlan, MSW, addresses this question: “How can we move toward a culture where moving up isn’t the only goal? How can we do our part to change this mentality?” (more…)
Best of EN: How to Make Mane Maintenance Tolerable
If you have a horse that is somewhat, well, sensitive about having its mane worked with, here are some tips from our sister site Eventing Nation to help you make that mane maintenance more manageable. (more…)
Best of EN: ‘How Can I Get Out of This Funk?’
Mental health and wellness coach Sarah Carlan, MSW, addresses how riders can juggle their daily responsibilities with riding — and feeling like we’re not falling short. (more…)
Best of EN: Rider Biomechanics — How This Physical Therapist is Helping Riders Get Stronger
Physical strengths and weaknesses can have a massive effect on our riding. Physical Therapist Britta Pederson works with riders to pinpoint those issues to improve their riding.
Best of EN: Tips for Managing Hard Keepers
Managing a hard keeper can be frustrating, to say the least. Here are some helpful tips courtesy of our sister site, Eventing Nation, and Banixx. (more…)
Best of EN: Successful Strategies for Choosing a New Barn for Your Horse
Sometimes a barn just isn’t the right fit. So how do you go about choosing a new one? Eventing Nation, our sister site, has some great tips to help you find the right situation for your horse. (more…)
Best of EN: Riding High After a Stroke — Leslie Moïse Climbs Back in the Saddle
In 2012, Leslie Moïse had a catastrophic stroke. This past week, she was able lead her horse and climb back in the saddle for the the first time. Here is her story. (more…)
Best of EN: Finding the Silver Linings
“The best quote I think to describe this year so from Madeline L’Engle: ‘Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.’ I appreciate the good moments so much more because of the bad. Here’s to 2021 of being a year full of light for everyone!”
Best of EN: Sports Psychology with Dr. Darby Bonomi: Are You REALLY Ready to Ride?
“We all know that we can be physically fit and technically competent, but if we leave our psychological game at the start box, our ride suffers.” (more…)
Mayzie: One of The 52 Thoroughbreds
Speaking of the 52 Thoroughbreds, take a look at what one of them is doing. (more…)
A Plea for Transparency
In the wake of the death of Katharine Morel, many riders are left with more questions than answers. Eventing Nation’s Maggie Deatrick voices a plea for transparency when it comes to the investigations of accidents in the eventing world. (more…)
From Rags to Riches and Rescuing Each Other
Eventing Nation’s Conner Ann Clark recounts the way she met her heart horse by being willing to give him a second chance. (more…)
Best of EN: Must Pass PPE
“The solution is not black and white, not an either/or. The pre-purchase exam is a good thing and we encourage them, but it does not remove the responsibility of horsemanship and management from the buyer and trainers surrounding the horse.” (more…)
