Dreamhorse.com? COTH forums? Equestrian Ryan Gosling? When things get lame at the office, what’s your secret online escape? (more…)
#LET’S DISCUSS
Let’s Discuss: Who’s gonna win the Preakness?
Consult ESPN, your Magic 8 Ball, your horoscope or your grandmother and give us your best bet. Unlike other websites, we’ll even let you keep your money. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: The best defense
“It’s a fly party at Ridgemor Farm! Everyone’s invited!”–that’s the memo that’s apparently been circulating amongst our local flying insect community this week. What are your strategies for keeping pests at bay? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Horse show snacks
Me, I could go all weekend with a box of Franzia and some chicken fingers. What are your favorite horse show power snacks?
Let’s Discuss: Your favorite gymnastic exercises
Gridwork is key to a successful jump-training program, and variations on the gymnastic theme are endless. Do you have a favorite exercise? Let’s swap ideas. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: What’s the best/strangest/funniest comment you’ve ever gotten on a dressage test?
My favorites are when the judge is obviously stretching for something nice to say, like “Pretty tail!” (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Barn bandits
I caught McBurglar here in our feed room with his hand in the cookie jar. What type of uninvited guests inhabit your barn?
Let’s Discuss: Yer mom
As in, how awesome is she? Think back to all the miles she drove, all the hooves she picked, all the tears she dried, all the checks she wrote. The time for shout-outs, Horse Nation, is now. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Derby Picks
Are you planning to watch the Derby tomorrow? Betting or not, who do you like? I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about a Derby field (though I may say that every year…). (more…)
Let’s Discuss: What’s the best towing vehicle?
When it comes to trucks, horsepeople tend to have, to put it gently, very strong opinions. What’s YOUR favorite truck? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: What’s your horse’s favorite treat?
Does your horse’s dessert palate tend toward plain vanilla preferences (apples, carrots, peppermints) or something more exotic? Tell us in the comments section. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Do you have a pre-competition ritual?
Maybe you have to listen to Eminem’s “Lose It” on xc morning or recite Sanskrit mantras before you enter at A, or maybe you can’t showjump without your lucky socks. Tell us about it! (more…)
Let’s Discuss: If you didn’t have horses, how else would you empty your bank account?
Sometimes I think to myself (briefly), if I didn’t have horses, I could afford to [insert fantasy involving little umbrella drinks]. What would you do? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Rolex tips & tricks
Last week reader Granya Hayes-Morrison contacted us with a special request regarding a certain four-star event that’s taking place this weekend. She wrote, “This is my first trip to Rolex and I would love to have a first-timers tips and tricks article… (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Oops, I forgot to pack the [insert item here]
Coggins? Saddle? Horse? What’s the most important thing you’ve ever forgotten to bring to a horse show? And what did you end up doing about it? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How much do you pay for lessons?
The price of a riding lesson can vary wildly, depending on the instructor’s experience, availability, etc. What’s the going rate where you live, and how often do you lesson? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How’s this motherhood thing going to impact my riding
Victoria Smith wants to have a baby, eventually, but she doesn’t want to give up her horse life. Anyone have any advice on how to balance the two? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: How not to have a nervous breakdown
Not only do you have a normal life to contend with (work, family, friends, etc.), you also have this all-encompassing equestrian habit to factor in as well. How do you manage? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Beer for my horses
Some swear by giving their horses Guinness, claiming it aids appetite and helps with anhydrosis. (Photo: Zenyatta sipping a pint.) Others say it’s an old wives tale. What do you think? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Bullfighting
In bloodless bullfighting, the matador tries to place Velcro-tipped sticks on pads on the bull’s backs. Watching this video, I was mesmerized by the beauty and skill of horse and rider but still felt conflicted. Can bullfighting ever truly escape the shadow of its gruesome past? (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Rider fitness
Victoria Smith just re-joined her gym in the hope that a stronger core will improve her jumping position. What are some steps that you’ve taken (or thought about taking–we won’t judge!) to improve your own in-the-saddle fitness. (more…)
Reflection: Finding common ground on a taboo topic
The issue of slaughter is both uncomfortable and divisive. Lorraine Jackson makes a plea for genuine communication and respect in our discussions. (more…)
Let’s Discuss: Is dressage due for a makeover?
People in stuffy costumes riding around in circles, occasionally accompanied by boring music… Biz Stamm considers ways in which dressage might spruce up its public image. (more…)