Rediscovering the hunter/jumper ring as an "over the hill" amateur equestrian
There’s something magical about the quiet in the barn between rounds—the hum of fans, horses softly munching hay, and your barnmates flopped on folding chairs, still in their show coats, half-eating snacks out of a grooming tote. Enter: Rummikub. Yes, that Rummikub. Or…
You’ve caught the horse bug. You daydream about breezy trail rides, spotless breeches, and that slow-motion moment where your future heart horse nuzzles your shoulder like they’ve known you forever. You’ve memorized every listing on DreamHorse, and you’re one tax…
Ugh, flies. The unofficial mascot of every horse barn in summer. If you’ve ever seen your horse swishing their tail like they’re swatting invisible ninjas—or stomping so much you think they’ve joined a tap dance troupe—then you already know: flies…
Every summer, like clockwork, my boots hit the dirt and my heart gets that giddy flutter—because it’s horse camp time. That magical week where wide-eyed kids turn into confident little cowhands, giggling through muck boots, brushing tails, and learning the…
A recent report from The Horse highlights a concerning case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Sonoma County, California. A 23-year-old pony mare tested positive for EHM, a neurological disease secondary to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), and was subsequently euthanized. Following…
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