5 Ways to be Less Stressed at Horse Shows
BY TPH STAFF
Most of us ride and show as our hobby, which means we should be enjoying the shows... right? Unfortunately, horse showing can be a stressful experience for many riders. From nerves to...
Publisher’s Note – Chapter 2: What’s Next?
For the better part of a year, I’ve been looking toward what is next. The Plaid Horse inevitably mimics my journey—echoing what I am personally going through as we put each issue together. Reflected...
Horse: A Novel
By Geraldine Brooks
It was only when Lexington walked right into a barrow that someone had carelessly left in the midst of the paddock that Jarret began to suspect the truth. He pulled a kerchief...
We Asked Artificial Intelligence About Horse Riding, Training, and Breeding
BY TPH STAFF
Everyone is buzzing about AI lately. I'm sure you've seen the avatars and profile images your friends have shared on social media that look shockingly like them but were generated by a...
Nahlea’s Story: The Founder of Eques Pante Opens up About Moving on After the...
By Jessica Andrews Photos © Stephen Rivera Reprinted with permission from Eques Pante
The year 2023 started with putting my horse Nahlea, to sleep. It was one of the hardest, saddest days I have been through. That day...
The Plaid Horse Questionnaire With: Alex Anseth
Status: Head Trainer, Augusta Pines Farm • Hometown: Magnolia, TX
As a horsewoman, I am most proud of my determination.
As a horsewoman, I would most like to improve on my patience.
I’d be lost without boot...
Liza Towell Boyd: The Lucky One
by Ann Jamieson
When Jack and Lisa Towell were starting out, Jack served as a farrier as well as a trainer. "He did a little bit of everything, probably dictated by the finances of the...
It Happens! Sara Roche, Rennie Dyball & Lily Muzzy
We all make mistakes. But horse people, as a group, aren’t always the best at handling them. So TPH reached out to some top riders to share their own show ring bloopers to prove,...
Bullet Journaling for Equestrians
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Let me introduce you to my favorite stress-coping mechanism for the year—bullet journaling.
The past few years, I've been a big journaler. It's taken a variety of forms. When my mental health...
Mary Crane and Forever Bernardini: 2022 North American Field Hunter Champions
Mary Crane riding her Forever Bernardini won both the 2022 Theodora A. Randolph Field Hunter Championship as well as the Dr. Mathew Mackay-Smith Award for the Highest Placing Thoroughbred in the weeklong competition held in Middleburg, VA. No horse...
Fran and Joe Dotoli: Making Our Sport Safer, and Better
by Ann Jamieson
Revolutionizing Helmets
"Back in the mid-90s," Joe recalls, the sport had a few very bad years with a number of fatalities in the sport—all head injuries. "Five," says Joe, "if I recall." A...
What’s In Your Horse’s Name?
By Jessica Shannon
Names have roots and meanings. Our parents agonized over what to name us. They wanted to give us names that honored our families, a memory, a cultural or religious figure, or connect...
Alesi Farms: Creating a Legacy in American Hunter Breeding
Home of Marabet Farm and Olde Oaks Farm
By Victoria Sheehan
Paris is always a good idea. Paris, Kentucky, sits in the heart of Bourbon county. Less than 10,000 people call this town home. There are...
Good Habits for a Strong Show Season
With a new show season upon us, members of our Plaid Horse Adult Amateur Lounge got to talking about what changed our riding for the better in 2022 that we’ll bring into 2023.Some of...
Ultimate Exercise Routines for Riders: Fitness That Fits a Horse-Crazy Lifestyle
By Laura Crump Anderson, Certified Personal Trainer
All too often, my clients tell me that the number one barrier to exercise is a lack of time. Between horses, competitions, family, careers, and other obligations of...
Wordley Martin: The Arena and Footing Experts on How to Maintain Your Riding Arena
By Amanda Picciotto Feitosa / Jump Media
Regardless of discipline, the maintenance of your arena can make the difference between a premium riding surface and subpar footing. Watering, dragging, and annual upkeep are all common...
Publisher’s Note: We’re Here for the People Who Show Up
At every event I’ve ever thrown in my life, there is a split second of calm before the storm. That nerve-wracking moment when preparation is complete, guests are about to come, and you suddenly...
Hannah Selleck’s Horse Girl Aesthetic
The jumper rider shares her style—and a bit of her story
By Julie Claire Ma
Hannah Selleck is the type of person who, when asked to name her favorite Canadian, snubs Drake in order to name...
Bring Back the Leaderboard
BY KIMBERLY MALOOMIAN
Recently I was out with a bunch of amateur ladies discussing everything from fashion and travel to trying to solve the problems of horse show life. We all participate in the sport...
Showing Love to the Barns That Built Us
By Jessica Shannon
Our barns, whether on our own property or a bit of a drive away, are a second home. They are where we found confidence, built resiliency, and learned how to ride, groom,...
You Might Be Getting Kicked Out of Your Barn If…
BY TPH STAFF
In the supply and demand cycle, many trainers currently have more business than they can handle and more horses than their barn can fit. They’re busier than ever trying to make hay while...
Fran and Joe Dotoli: Success at the Top
by Ann Jamieson
When Peter turned 16, Joe and Fran decided it was time to start his jumper career. They began looking for potential jumpers but Peter was one step ahead of them. Researching the...
