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Edited Press Release Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and location for the 2022 USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship. This championship will take place at the Tryon International Three-Day Event...

Feeling festive? Need some creative inspiration? From pink manes and Christmas braids to cut-out designs, we found some of the boldest, eye-catching manes on Instagram. Keep scrolling and see which one is your favorite....

The Plaid Horse Publisher Dr. Piper Klemm has been selected as a judge for the main hunter ring at the ExEL Horse Show, June 25- 26, 2022 at the Germantown Charity Horse Show Grounds...

You've heard a lot about the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL but that's not the only facility this organizing committee is running this winter. In fact, WEC in Wilmington, OH was the first...

BY PIPER KLEMM “It’s Not My Fault” It doesn’t matter whose fault it is. It’s probably just how the day is going. So many issues happen every single day with all the moving parts at the...

BY Rennie Dyball 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...

LaLa Horse subscription boxes are dedicated to young equestrians and horse enthusiasts. They offer a variety of boxes curated to members’ age and preferences and are offered in monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly shipments. Their...

The Duhon Management Group has selected Dr. Piper Klemm to join the judging panel for the 2022 Kirkwood Show at the National Equestrian Center in St. Louis, MO. The show will run from August...

Want to learn from the best? Watch the videos below for expert advice and tips from Traci and Carleton Brooks, trainers and owners of Balmoral Farm. https://youtu.be/6jVCnqlVKBQ https://youtu.be/EgumuWjHm34 https://youtu.be/lFPFRGepI1E https://youtu.be/rZI8hlWw5Mk https://youtu.be/jzWlx_gYHmE https://youtu.be/CaZmmlAXHo0 https://youtu.be/xvUeIRtAJng https://youtu.be/hKcgWbTb1DA https://youtu.be/LIzmMYw2lY0 https://youtu.be/D45QifgXi88

BY NC MATHENY Horses have a way of wrapping their way around your heart. This was what happened when I found a wee Tennessee Walking Horse orphan. Knowing the foal faced extraordinary odds, I felt...

Do you love finding new products that both you and your horse will love? Cavali Club is a fun, affordable way to discover great items ranging from rider and equine wellness, style, horse care,...

By Karen Hopper Usher Not every horse is suitable for larger riders, but those that are still need careful consideration. A proper warmup can go a long way.  I’ve been overweight for most of my adult...

By Tyler Bui  The Plaid Horse will once again have a presence at Equine Affaire, North America’s premier equestrian exposition, in 2022.  Equine Affaire brings in tens of thousands of equestrians and horse lovers each year,...

BY LAUREN MAULDIN “She talks about these horses like they’re people. All of their different personalities and stuff. I don’t get it. I mean, it’s just a horse!” I’ve heard different versions of this conversation my...

Singer and actress Faith Hill, well-known for her role in 1883 as Margaret Dutton, recently described her relationship with horses in an interview with Taste of Country. The cast of 1883 spends a significant...

BY DIANA BEZDEDEANU  I don’t like to ride in the arena with others (hence why I could never sign up for group lessons). I am self-conscious of my own abilities, constantly comparing my riding to...

The Plaid Horse is proud to introduce some of the photo project’s featured equestrians to our readers in each issue. In 2020, a group of photographers came together to create the Equestrians of Color Photography...

What does it take to win the prestigious Washington International Horse Show Equitation Final? Keep scrolling for more articles, videos, and podcasts featuring some of these talented riders and their mounts! 2021 Dominic Gibbs -...

We can't welcome in a New Year without looking back at some of our favorite Plaidcast episodes. In "Inside Your Ride," Mental Skills Coach Tonya Johnston welcomes in some of the sport's top athletes...

BY LI ROBBINS It’s been ages since I made New Year’s resolutions. I fell out of the habit for the obvious reason—I probably won’t keep them. Still, I always like to feel I’m making progress...

Looking for outstanding stallions for your breeding needs in the upcoming year? Keep reading to see a number of stunning stallions that were featured in The Plaid Horse Magazine in 2021. Shine: Cabardino: Friend or Foe: Tacorde: Imothep: Rubinero: Obi...

BY BELLA NYE The harsh alarm on my phone lights up the room and reminds me that it’s 4:30am. Time to get out of bed. But it's pitch black and dead silent outside, and I...