Greetings from Canada! Kat O’Riley offers some suggestions for winter pick-me-ups. (more…)
#YOUR TURN
The art of fan-girl stalking at Rolex
Creeping on celebrity riders isn't for the faint of heart–it takes dedication, perseverance and an excellent zoom lens. Gretchen Pelham shows us how it's done. (more…)
UFC: The Ultimate Filly Combat
Don't let that sweet “I'm just a little baby pony” face fool you. Gretchen Pelham recounts the story of a filly who came into this world swinging. (more…)
Your Turn: On letting go
Sometimes when you say goodbye to a special horse, they take a piece of your heart with them to the other side. Joy Seymour shares her story. (more…)
Your Turn: ‘A Show Horse in the Colorado Mountains,’ a mostly true story
A dressage horse gets more than she bargained for when she ventures outside the arena, as chronicled by Irene Queen. (more…)
Your Turn: Kids and horses
Do you know any horses who, even if strong or willful around adults, become gentle giants around children? Erin Long shares the story of her kid-loving horse, Sid. (more…)
Your Turn: The gift of life for one horse at Christmas time
Three weeks ago, Lynn Howland rescued a slaughter-bound Arabian gelding. She reflects on the experience. (more…)
Your Turn: One Barn’s holiday tradition
The Maryland barn where Holly Mooney boards her horse gets festive each year with a costumed Christmas drill team performance and party. (more…)
The Twelve Weeks of Riding: A sing-a-long
Melissa Owens, age 15, composed this reinterpretation of “The 12 Days of Christmas” that will be an instant classic amongst trainers and lesson-takers alike. (more…)
Your Turn: Allie’s ashes
Kat O’Riley never intended to lug the cremated remains of her beloved mare around for seven years after her passing. It’s just that she still can’t quite decide how to say goodbye. (more…)
The Blessings of Being a Horse Person
Karlie Mitchell explains that the equestrian life is rich with rewards–and she’s not just talking about blue ribbons. (more…)
Lindsay Rausch: The aftermath
A week after severe storms and tornadoes tore through the Midwest, destroying many homes, an Indiana equestrian takes a moment to look around and count her blessings. (more…)
Your Turn: My only pony
Only ponies, like only children, need a little extra TLC. Kat O’Riley shares the story of her attempt to fill the gaps in her only pony’s social life. (more…)
New Rule: If it’s not fun, we aren’t doing it
Bernadette Kilcer ventures outside her comfort zone–and likes it. (more…)
Goodbye, WiFi: Welcome to the Dial Down/Pony Up! B&B
Kat O’Riley has a genius business idea that involves taking advantage of city slicker suckers.
Your Turn: 4-H Working Ranch Horse Program
Teri Haws, age 14, writes to us about her experience of participating in a program that tests riders’ real-life ranching know-how. (more…)
Your Turn: Getting hitched on the farm
Melanie Eberhardt shares the story of how her barn community banded together to create a one-of-a-kind wedding for one of its boarders. (more…)
Kat O’Riley: Empty Stall Syndrome
What happens when, after years of living a horse-drenched life, the wellspring suddenly goes dry? New blogger Kat shares the story of her struggle. (more…)
Jennifer Wollenberg: Balancing barn, job & baby
Is it possible to progress in your riding when you’ve got a million other things competing for your attention? Yes, says our blogger, but it takes patience. (more…)
The Suburban Girl’s Guide to Foxhunting
Galloping across country in your best show clothes with hounds in full cry — who wouldn’t want to try foxhunting? Turns out, it’s not as inaccessible as you might think. (more…)
Your Turn: True equestrian fashion
Does the sight of a poseur prancing around in fake riding gear drive you mad? Katherine Upton outlines the elements of an authentic equestrian fashion experience. (more…)
Your Turn: From skeleton to rising-star event horse in 10 months
Reader Carrie Mulks shares a Craigslist/OTTB success story. (more…)
Horses & (Medical) Marijuana
Did you know that cannabis was once used to treat equine ailments? HN's resident Colorado girl Shara Rutberg investigates. (more…)
Your Turn: I’m no expert but I think our sport is dying
After spending the week at a ghost town-esque Capital Challenge, Bernadette Kilcer ponders why equestrian sport has so little public appeal. (more…)
Your Turn: The 5 most awkward horses of the Internet
Reader Kirstie looks back at five of the most epic equine photobombs of all time. (more…)