Tracy Fenney: Horses in Your Blood
by Ann Jamieson
Tracy Fenney was elected the National Equestrian of the Year in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. The timing of it was perfect for her, because "It was a good year...
Appreciating What We’ve Learned From the Craziest Year Ever
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
I know I'm not the only one that's ready for 2020 to bite the dust. It's been one thing after another, and we've all been in this muck together. I don't have...
Less Risk, More Reward: Get the Most Out of Your Next Lease
By Armand Leone
Leasing is an attractive alternative to buying or selling a horse for many riders and owners because it is able to accommodate a wide range of needs. As with any form of...
The Key to Equestrian Happiness? Enjoyment Before Achievement
BY JOHN HAIME
Sometimes things get fuzzy in sports, and a reset is exactly what you need.
Very often my phone will ring, or I’ll get an “emergency” text - an athlete client is in a...
On Riding Through Anxiety
BY ANNA POLLITT
On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in the fall, I set out for a trail ride that will take me the farthest off-property that I have ever been. We cross the street and...
Piper Klemm Ph.D. Publisher’s Note- August 2017 – The Pony of a Lifetime
See this article and more in the 2017 Pony Issue HERE
As we prepare my fourth Annual Pony Issue and read all the stories of ponies who made their people, I have to share my...
6 Surprise Christmas Horses That Might Make You Ugly Cry
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
I'm in my mid-thirties, and there are two things that will, without fail, make me cry: the scene from Black Beauty when the kids have to sell Merrylegs, and videos of little girls getting...
The Rolfes’ Mini Rescue
Above: Sharing a moment with Emma, the mini who was rescued with her foal from an auction. Although she can no longer see due to moon blindness, she responds wonderfully to her name.
By Ashley Shaw,...
Bethany P Photography is Telling Your Story
By TPH Staff
Good photography tells a story, and Bethany P Photography is committed to showcasing the bonds between humans and horses in a beautiful way. Bethany Pastorial’s passion for horses shines in her art....
Daniel Stewart’s Riding Rehearsals
BY DANIEL STEWART
While practice may not necessarily always make us perfect - we can probably all agree that it’s definitely worth the effort. The good news is that - in the hectic lives of...
I Didn’t Even Own A Saddle
By Kama Godek
Katie Prudent recently had a podcast interview with WiSP Sport’s Chris Stafford about how the sport of horseback riding has seemingly taken a turn for the worse. Kama Godek, an international Grand...
A Rider’s New Year’s Resolution
BY ASHLEY SHAW
Regardless of whether you consider New Years to be a fresh start, setting a new set of goals for yourself is always beneficial. As we dive into winter circuits, it’s helpful to have...
The Rescue Mission Continues at Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary
BY ELLEN DUPUY
During such uncertain times in which all are experiencing a global pandemic, the horse rescue, Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary, also known as AGES, located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, does not have any...
15 Motivational Quotes to Help You Through Tough Times
Things seem hard right now. We're all struggling together in so many different ways, and the future can seem confusing. When you're struggling or things feel bleak, take a little extra time for yourself....
Ride and Die: A Look Into Why Riders Struggle With Body Image Distortion and...
BY ANNABELLE JONES
One hundred thousand dollars. For many people, this is a significant portion of their home, multiple vehicles, or even a lifetime of groceries. But for an equestrian athlete, this can be the...
Riding is a Sport. Alright?
BY CARLY PHOON
The most tiresome conversation of all is explaining horseback riding as a sport to a skeptic. We’re accustomed to the responses: “Isn’t it really easy?” “So you just sit there.” Or our...
The Plaid Horse Questionnaire With: Colleen Acosta
Fairway Farm owner and trainer • Cross Roads, TX
I am most proud of: my horsemanship.
I would most like to improve on: organization.
I’d be lost without: spurs in my tack trunk and sticky spray in...
Zachary Parks and the Gift of Horses
BY TPH TEAM
Zachary Parks had an unlikely start to his equestrian career. During his very first ride, on the beach in California, he fell off and got his foot caught in the stirrup and...
It Happens! Pony Edition
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,...
Did the Pandemic Prove We Rely Too Much on Showing?
BY GREGORY M. FRANKLIN, CANTERBURY FARM
Let me preface this by stating two facts.
First, I love going to horse shows. I enjoy the competition, camaraderie, and travel. I love seeing my friends and learning what...
The Positives From Changing Our Show Schedule: What I Love About Showing Close to...
BY KIM STEWART
2022 certainly threw a “monkey" wrench in my schedule last year.
I kept showing away at WEF and made plans for spring and summer shows which for me would have included Kewsick, Upperville,...
Conquering Performance Anxiety
Read this editorial piece and more inside TPH's 2017 Pony Issue HERE
BY ELENA PEREA MD, PHOTO BY AMY CORETZ
So you’re sitting at the in-gate, ready for your round. Your stomach is turning, you’re sweating,...
