The top horse story making mainstream headlines this past week had nothing to do with Rolex or the Derby, but with AQHA breeder Rita Crundwell. Kristen Kovatch discusses the scandal. (more…)
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In My Boots: Blurring the lines
Western, English… who says you have to pick a side? A horseperson is a horseperson, says Kristen Kovatch, and we could all stand to benefit from a little cross-training. (more…)
In My Boots: Learning the ropes
As far as Phys. Ed. courses go, Alfred University’s “Western IV” sounds like a blast. Especially, Kristen Kovatch explains, when it comes to this particular segment of the class. (more…)
In My Boots: The other Ocala
While perhaps best known for its English riding exploits, Ocala also has a booming Western scene. Last weekend it hosted the IHSA Semi-final Championships, which Kristen Kovatch attended as Alfred University’s western coach. (more…)
In My Boots: It’s about to get western up in here
Kristen Kovatch has spent the past five summers working a ranch in Wyoming. In the process, she learned a thing or two about what “western” really means. (more…)
In My Boots: Ranch horse, show horse
Not unlike the hunter world’s “return” to its foxhunting roots via hunter derbies, the Quarter Horse world is taking its show horses back to the ranch. Kristen Kovatch explains. (more…)
In My Boots: The crossover challenge
In an equestrian spin on Save the Last Dance, columnist Kristen Kovatch shares her experience of transforming a hunter princess into a reining queen. (more…)
In My Boots: The English rider’s guide to Western
Lest you think we’re a bunch of prissy-pants city-slickers, we’ve wrangled ourselves a real cowgirl. Kristen Kovatch explains various western events and how they rate on the bling-o-meter. (more…)