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...
Laura Chapot: Carrying it Forward Part I
by Ann Jamieson
You certainly couldn't get a better start in the show jumping world than by being the daughter of Frank and Mary Chapot. Laura has the genes, the talent, and the work ethic...
Riding With Life: Melanie Smith Taylor
BY ANN JAMIESON
The cover photo on
her website says it all. It’s not of Melanie Smith and Calypso earning the gold
medal in L.A., or of Melanie on the Olympic podium. Instead, Melanie Smith
Taylor is cuddling...
The Ultimate Pony Playlist: 5 Hours of Music About Horses
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Does your drive to the barn suffer from a lack of equestrian tunes? Do you ever workout at the gym and think, "This beat just doesn't have enough pony in...
Toxic Trainer Relationships: What to Watch Out For When Finding the Best For You...
BY TPH TEAM
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...
Equine Mental Health & Wellness
By Dr. Heather Beach
Achieving a happy, harmonious partnership with our horses takes a lot of care. Proper nutrition, proper fitting tack, good footing, veterinary and farrier care, supplements, etc--the emotional and financial investment is...
From the Saddle to the Judge’s Seat Meet Bob Crandall
BY DANI SCHNEIDER
Bob Crandall has been in the horse industry since he was twelve years old; as a rider, trainer, and judge, he brings years of experience and wisdom to the ring. After having...
Everyone Wants to Be Us: Identifying a Fashion Fauxquestrian From the Real Thing
BY PONYMOMAMMY
Dating as far back as I can tell, the fashion world has been drawn to the iconic equestrian look. Some brands, like Ralph Lauren and Hermes, have built their entire high fashion brand...
A Thank You To My Trainer
Above: TPH Intern Tori Weed's trainer Karen Banister. Photo courtesy of Tori Weed.
By TPH Intern Tori Weed
When your horse trainer is also your best friend, mentor, counselor, life-coach, traveling buddy, and second mom, you have...
Four Reasons You Should Be Leasing Instead of Buying
Emily Elek with Elizabeth Woods and Hidden Springs Woodstar - a Large Pony Hunter who embodies #4 on this list. Photo: Cindy Woods
By Emily Elek
Many equestrians dream of a horse to call their own...
In Defense of the Burgundy Coat: Let’s Honor Tradition Where it Matters
BY CARIE ANTONELLI
This week, I noticed a familiar photo of myself posted on The Plaid Horse blog accompanying a post regarding the proposed rule change surrounding coat colors in the Hunter Ring. Debating coat colors is...
PonyMom 101: Tackling the Fear of Falling
BY PONYMOMAMMY
If you ride horses for long enough, you will fall off at some point. It’s inevitable. Horses and ponies will give you an ego check when you are least expecting it. I’ve had...
Karin Taylor: Farm Life, Healing, and Philanthropy
Pictured above. Karin Taylor & Ford, her first Mustang and Fan Favorite Award winner of the 2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover. Photo by Hillary Oswald.
BY SISSY WICKES
Weisberg Stables in Jupiter, FL is the animal mecca...
State of The Market: An Exciting Time in the Sport Horse Marketplace
Big opportunities remain for both buyers and sellers, but some market segments are outperforming others.
BY Jenna Fabino
Since the start of the pandemic, the sport horse market has seen unprecedented changes. Just as in real...
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.
But you don't have to get expensive furniture for this look. Check...
Ashley Holsinger Deferred Law School for Horses and Never Looked Back
BY TPH Staff
Ashley Holsinger’s Memory’s Hill Stables started with a vacant farm and a dream, but Holsinger’s equestrian career began long before her Virginia farm. For a horse-crazy kid, the next best thing to...
How To Leave Your Horse Trainer and Stay On Good Terms
BY ANNA JONES
You've probably heard of the Paul Simon song, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, but any equestrian will tell you there are just as many ways to leave your trainer. And while...
The Top 5 Things That Improved My Plus-Sized Riding Life
By Karen Hopper Usher
From body awareness to gymnastics exercises, here’s what helped.
Every rider needs a suitable horse and every rider needs to keep their own fitness in mind when asking their horse to perform....
From Filthy to Fabulous: The Mane Importance of Keeping Your Horse’s Brushes Clean
BY Diana Bezdedeanu
Striking the perfect balance between work, family, friends, and barn time is a constant struggle for nearly every equestrian I know. And I’m willing to bet that sanitizing grooming tools is not...
Fear Not! 8 Ways to Ease Your Riding Fears
By John Haime
I think you'll agree that fear isn't fun. It makes you feel anxious, unsure of yourself and can have a big impact on how much you enjoy your riding. It also shrinks...
How to Add Pizzazz to An Equestrian Themed Party (Without Breaking the Bank!)
BY JENNIFER WILE RUBIN
I recently hosted a party for my horse-crazy daughter. Before I really got started with party planning, it was important to me to settle on a theme. I always find that...
I Have the Wrong Horse: Now What?
What to do when happily ever after… isn’t.
By Horse Rookie
A healthy horse and rider partnership is a thing of beauty. Mutual respect, trust, and affection abound. Each partner brings complementary skills to the arena...
