#HORSE LIFE
6 Reasons Your Horse Is Glad It’s Autumn
Actually, maybe we should call it “fall.” (See reason #5.) (more…)
14 Faces Equestrians Make When We Think No One’s Watching
It’s really not surprising that people think we’re insane.
So You Wanna Be With a Horse Girl…
From the outside looking in, we horse girls might seem all prim and proper and lady-like — but suitors who buy into that stereotype are in for a big surprise. Lila Gendal explains. (more…)
8 Ways Horse People Buy Real Estate Differently
When a horse person decides to leave the boarding barn for a farm of their own, their conversation with a real estate agent can be a bit, well, different than the average home buyer. (more…)
Have You Ever Clucked At Your Car? Or Said ‘Whoa’ While Braking?
If so, you’ll enjoy teen blogger Haley Ruffner’s hilarious recounting of trying to relate driving to riding during a recent Driver’s Ed course. (more…)
10 Things You Know You Miss About Being a Barn Rat
Who didn’t relish their barn rat days? Spending the entire day at the barn with your other barn rat friends, only to sleep for a few hours and do it all over again the next day. (more…)
Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy: Saturday, July 23
The annual National Day of the Cowboy celebration is set for this Saturday, July 23rd. Learn more about this new initiative to preserve cowboy culture. (more…)
They’re Horse Treats, Officer, I Swear!
Reader Lynn sent us this photo with the note, “Sometimes horse items can lead to misunderst
7 1/2 Times It’s Really Annoying to be an Equestrian
Normally I love my life, I really do, but every once in a while annoying things happen. (more…)
Top 10 Things People Need to Stop Saying to Adult Horse Girls
Karlie Mitchell is sick and tired of her equestrian lifestyle being treated like something she’s supposed to grow out of. (more…)
Do You Love Your Horse Too Much?
Like, is that even a serious question? Indeed it is, or at least Laura Stopper Batts’ therapist THINKS it is. This was Laura’s response. (more…)
So You Want to Become a Horse Owner…
Horse ownership isn’t all rainbows and blue ribbons and gallops into the sunset. Karlie Mitchell sets the record straight. (more…)
Your Turn: Rules of Being with a Horse Girl
If you’re going to date/marry a horse girl, there are a few little “quirks” you’re just going to have to get used to. Karlie Mitchell spells them out. (more…)
#TBT: 10 Things to Do While Waiting for Spring
No, it’s not spring yet, but don’t let the low temps get you down. Karlie Mitchell shares some ideas for making the most of winter. (more…)
Honey, I have a crush… on a horse
A horse crush? A horse crush? It's something that only the horsiest of horse people can understand. (more…)
Equestrian Myth vs. Reality
If you think being a horse person is all galloping through misty meadows and handing your horse off to a stablehand when you’re done, Karlie Mitchell offers this reality check. (more…)
Every Thread on a Horse Forum, Ever
Parry Kietzman writes, “I love browsing horse forums as much as the next procrastinator, but sometimes during a binge they all start looking the same to me….” (more…)
How to Not Feel Guilty About Your Riding
You’re a busy person with things to do, places to go and people to see… which can make a visit to the barn feel more like a guilt trip. Jenni Nguyen shares some advice. (more…)
#TBT: 14 Things No One Told Me Before I Bought a Horse
Whatever you think you know about horses, there are a few things you’ve just got to learn for yourself. Laura Berling shares some of her own personal insights. (more…)
Horse Life: The benefits of taking a step back
Horses are so time and energy consuming, it’s easy to let them take over your life. Lila Gendal reminds us not to let our world get too small. (more…)