Where Have All the Barn Rats Gone?
BY PONYMOMAMMY
Lately, I’ve heard a lot of talk about how young riders have changed since when I grew up. What happened to the good ol’ days where barn...
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself is a Trainer Who Believes in You
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Here are some things you can commonly hear come out of my trainer's mouth (often during my own lesson):
Don't rock your hips like that. That's so ugly!
Stop that! You're ruining my horse!
Of...
10 Equine Grooming Habits That You Need To Ditch
BY INTERN GRACE SALMON
Whether we have our sights set on the show ring or lessons at home, most riders share a common goal: to keep their horses looking great. Often times we are so...
Toxic Trainer Relationships: What to Watch Out For When Finding the Best For You...
BY JESS CLAWSON
A toxic trainer can kill someone’s love of riding faster than just about anything. From verbal to sexual abuse to simply playing favorites, trainers who are negative influences in our lives do...
Can a Braid Kill Tradition? The Helmet Hair Debacle
BY KIMBERLY MALOOMIAN
Recently, I seemed to have caused quite a ruckus by announcing that I would be wearing my hair down outside of my helmet in a braid for the fore seeable future in...
Stop the Judge Bashing!
BY LYMAN T. WHITEHEAD
Recently, I was honored to be asked to officiate at the WCHR Week 6 Hunter Spectacular in Wellington, Florida. I've only had my large "R"...
3 Things That Won’t Make You a Better Rider (And 3 Things That Will)
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Even though I've been riding for well over twenty years, nobody would ever consider me an authority on training, equitation, or really anything to do with horse showing. And that would...
Real Ribbon Displays to Get Inspiration for Showcasing Ribbons in Your Home
Special ribbon boxes make colorful accent furniture for your home. Plus, they give plenty of room to stack piles of glorious satin.
Submitted by Shayne Mackey
Riders, Body Image and “The Look”
BY RENNIE DYBALL
A couple weeks ago, I went to my local tack shop for spur straps and somehow found myself in the dressing room, mentally debating whether to buy a new show coat that...
5 Game Changing Body Clipping Tips from a Professional Groom!
I can't wait to body clip today... said no person ever! But with professional groom Amanda Geerlinks' body clipping tips, this chore is sure to go off much smoother than ever before.
BY AMANDA GEERLINKS
Body...
The Ethics of Employment in the Horse Industry
BY DIANNA BABINGTON
During the recent winter circuit in Wellington, there was a lot of chatter among professional trainers and riders regarding the arduous task of finding and keeping qualified help to manage barns and...
Tips to Keep Your Barn Safe From Spreading Coronavirus
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
You can't deny it—we're in interesting times right now. In the span of about a week, the coronavirus went from being "just the flu" mostly in...
Reality Bites: When You Can No Longer Give Your Child Pony Dreamland
BY MEGAN HOFFMAN
I have been living in a dreamland, sort of like Pony Mom Land at Pony Finals. This world exists of beautiful ponies and clean children in...
Two Truths: George Morris is a Legend, and an Abuser.
BY JON PORTEOUS
There is a man in the U.S. who is known nationally and worldwide as one of the most prominent figures in equestrian sport. He has competed...
An Explanation of Jumper Course Formats
By TPH Intern Vyla Carter
When I first started doing the jumpers after years of only competing in the hunters, I was confused on what Table II, 2(a) and the random number and letter seen...
Why I Still Ride When It Hurts My Body (and my checking account)
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Recently I was asked what inspired me to become an equestrian. I didn't have a great answer. Like most of us battered adult amateurs, I've loved horses since before I could remember....
25 Horse Tattoos Like You’ve Never Seen Before
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
While I spend a lot of time in pretty, traditional equestrian clothing, I still love tattoos. I've got a small collection of animal and literary inspired...
A “Poor” Equestrian Ponders AA Shows and Six Figure Imports
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Poor is a relative word, and horse people know that. I can't deny the huge luxury it is to have a horse, any horse. In a...
Don’t Let Anyone Talk You Out of Buying a Thoroughbred for the Hunters
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
I love looking at warmblood hunters. They're fat, dappled, athletic. A lot of them look like they were absolutely made for the job, like slowly cantering...
Ask The Judge: What’s the First Thing You Notice When a Rider Enters the...
BY ELLEN SHEVELLA
When asked what’s the first thing I notice when a horse and
rider walk into the ring, the obvious answer is turn out.
Judges Scott Hofstetter and Bill Talbert Answer The Questions You’ve Been Wondering About Hunters...
BY MACKENZIE SHUMAN
This year at the Colorado Hunter Jumper Associations Medal Finals, I was able to sit down with the two judges at the end of the show and ask them a few questions...
Tail Whitening Hacks
BY JESS CLAWSON
If you live in Virginia (where it’s been muddy for 12 months straight!) and your horse has a significant amount of white in its tail, you learn to...
