Equine Entrepreneur Spotlight: Steven Bluman of Equo
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
It's a given that horse shows contain beautiful animals and stunning athleticism, but they're home to more than just that. Equestrians are a group of brilliant, engaging people that are...
What’s next?
Piper Klemm: A ForceLooking to the future of our industry
By Sissy Wickes
Coming home, I step into my kitchen, where I see Piper Klemm sitting at the counter rapidly typing on her computer. She is...
A Conversation with: Geoff Teall
By SISSY WICKES
Geoff Teall is a lifelong rider, trainer, and governance guru. He is an “R” rated judge, has served as President of the American Hunter Jumper Foundation, Vice President of the USHJA, and...
The More the Horse Show Changes, The More It Stays the Same
BY PONYMOMAMMY
It would be unreasonable for a sport, so deeply entrenched in tradition, to change much over the years. In truth, having grown up riding in the same area where we still live, shows...
Artist Feature: Cara Helminski, Equestrian Artist
BY ESTELLE KRAFT
We’ve posed the question before -- Are Hunters Art? While the actual division’s artistic qualities could be debated, Cara Helminski’s oil paintings are undeniably beautiful.
Cara, of Cara Grace Fine Art, spends everyday around...
The Journey To My True Heart Horse
BY EMMY DOLIN
When I was 13 years old, I thought I had found my heart horse. Little did I know, my real heart horse was waiting in my future.
My family and I were at...
A Love Poem for the Horse Show Spouse
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
On Valentine's Day, it's easy to get swept up with the romance of the holiday. A long night at the barn grooming your horse, taking breaks between brush strokes to...
Piper Klemm Ph.D. Publisher’s Note – February 2018
The Joy of Gene Transfer
BY TPH PUBLISHER PIPER KLEMM, PHD.
As someone who spends most of her time at horse shows and also runs businesses in this industry, I am the first to look at...
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...
5 Things Your Equine Photographer Wish You knew
BY BRITT GILLIS
How exciting! You’re thinking of getting portraits with your horse done, and you can’t wait! You’ve already done your research- planned your outfits, polished your tack until it shines, and groomed your...
Existing in the Bubbles That Are Mom, Amateur Owner and Pony Mom
BY PONYMOMAMMY
I’ve owned horses most of my life, but am also a mom, wife, daughter, employee, and pony mom -- all the things, at all the times. The key to staying sane for me...
Lessons on Life and Goodbyes From a Best Friend
BY TORI WEED
When I was an eager preteen that had been graced with the opportunity to learn, mature, and grow, I got the chance to lease a spectacular horse - one that would teach...
Outrage Fatigue. How do we move on from here?
BY SISSY WICKES
Outrage Fatigue: a state of exhaustion caused by repeated offense, indignation, and anger.
I was attending the USEF Annual Meeting last week when the outcome of the Farmer/Glefke situation was announced. In one...
TPH Book Review – Spirit: A Book of Happiness for Horse Lovers
BY EMILY LUCIBELLO
“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and fire.” -Sharon Ralls Lemon.
Horses have the greatest gift of...
“I Euthanized Your Horse Today” – Skip’s Story of Rescue and Responsibility
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Caring and ultimately making hard decisions for senior horses is one of the most difficult, but important, aspects of horse ownership. Julie Hersey of Greenwood Stables takes that responsibility seriously.
"I have...
Most Memorable Ribbon
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
We’ve all heard it before and we’ll hear it again- riding is not just about the ribbons. While this may be true, there is an immense amount of pride in hanging up...
And Then It Rained…
Above: Greg Best and Gem Twist. Photo by Tish Quirk.
By Timothy Wickes
Maybe one out of ten 8th grade creative writing papers starts with, “It was a dark and stormy night,” and that over-used opening...
My Longest Fall: Moving Forward After a Traumatic Brain Injury
BY JULIA FISCHER
Nearly all of us have fallen off a horse. The average fall usually consists of dusting ourselves off, and hopping back on. However, there is always the exceptional fall that leaves us...
A Royal Summer Retreat at the Royal Veterinary College – Part II
BY SARAH LEWIS
Last week in the first part of her story, Sarah walked us through her process finding, applying and traveling to the Royal Veterinary College for their pre-vet summer program. Today we get to...
Women Mentoring Women
By Sissy Wickes
November passes and with it the flip of another calendar year for riders. Some move up in age groups, some move out of the junior ranks (the oft- dreaded "aging out" process),...
20 Motivational Quotes to Use at the Barn
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
As we start off in the new year looking forward to a fresh start, many people are setting out to tackle big goals and resolutions. When I'm facing what feels...
