Most lifelong equestrians can probably barely remember a time in which they weren’t well-versed in everything equine. Sara Shelley pens a heartfelt tribute to the horse newbies who leap right in headfirst — without them, where would the horse world be?
Despite that fresh new start as far as the calendar goes, let’s face it: January can be a tough time to ride, and an even tougher time to stay motivated. Here are a few tips to help you stay fired up for 2018!
Melanie laCour offers a toast to the self-proclaimed “bad horse mom:” “in the end, all that matters is that your horses are happy and healthy, if a bit disheveled.”
“We sometimes think that life gets better when the jumps get bigger and the breeches get pricier.” Kate Kosnoff of Riders For Well-Being calls for horsemen and horsewomen to help inspire the next generation of equestrians.
As if finding that magical work/life/barn balance wasn’t already hard enough, Kristen has to budget her time between her riding horse and her draft team. She tries to figure out which discipline she likes better (spoiler: she fails to do so).
No matter your discipline or breed of choice, there are several factors to show season that all equestrians have in common. Lindsay Shearman of Knollwood Farm explains.
Whether you ride English or western, drive or trail ride… there are a few distinct features we all share that mark us without a doubt as horsewomen. Annie Goodwin explains.
Hang around the in-gate long enough and you’ll overhear some pretty funny things. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “someone should write this stuff down,” we’re all over it.
Having your horses at home is a dream of many equestrians for comfort, security and peace of mind — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to miss about the boarding barn too.
