Breaking the Stigma of Purchasing Older Horses
BY JAMIE SKUBAL
As I scroll through Facebook groups I see more and more ISO ads
for horses stating they want polished show horses with lots of positive
traits—also under 15 years old. More times than not...
A Quick Guide to Logistics and Costs With Importing a Horse
BY LAUREN KARDEL OF KARDEL GLOBAL EQUINE
For someone who has never done it, importing a horse can seem like an impossible problem to solve. You're flying in a horse, from where?
The process isn't...
Ask Andre: Are Group or Private Lessons Better for Students?
BY ANDRE DIGNELLI
Do you prefer private
lessons or group lessons?
I grew up riding in my back
yard by myself. When I would go and take lessons, it was more affordable to be
part of a group. I...
Five Reasons the Vermont Summer Festival is THE Place to Be This Summer
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
The Vermont Summer Festival has not only charmed show jumping athletes along the East Coast and beyond over the last two decades, but it also has become one of the most...
Pin Oak Week Two Photo Gallery
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Becoming a Licensed Official: Two Sides of a Coin
It’s easier than you have heard. It’s not as easy you thought.
The Case for a Judging License (In +- 12 months)
BY KARLI POSTEL
“A judge’s license is for the rest of your life. Until you...
Getting Involved with the Thoroughbred Incentive Program
BY KATIE KALFAYAN
As a Thoroughbred Incentive Program Youth Ambassador, I’ve spent a large part of my eleven years riding working with Thoroughbreds. Currently, I ride a Thoroughbred named Petey that I plan on...
Eurequine: Sporthorse Stallions for Every Ring
BY SISSY WICKES
Edgar Schutte is a respected name in the world of Hanoverian breeding from the United States to the heart of Germany, the birthplace of the breed. Hanoverians are a breed known for...
How To Write The Best Resume for an Equestrian Career
BY GRACE CARTER
With
equestrian careers becoming increasingly popular, more and more people are
looking at entering this industry. This high demand makes for tough
competition, so you’ll need to make sure your resume sells your skills and
gives...
Trust the Breeder: Addressing the Issues American Sport Horse Breeders Face
By Kimmy Risser, member of USHJA Hunter Breeding Task Force, USEF National Hunter Committee, and USSHBA Board of Directors
When I was recently asked by The Plaid Horse to address some of the issues American...
The Long Reach of Langer Equestrian Group
BY SISSY WICKES
The name Langer has been synonymous with California horse shows for almost half a century. Picture the horse show scene on the West Coast in 1970: a few scattered venues, sand or dirt footing,...
Why Local Horse Shows Lose Good Judges
BY LILLI BIELER BIEDERMANN
For the last fifteen years, I’ve judged regularly with my
USEF ‘r’ (HU/HE) license. Living in north central Vermont with few other judges
around, I often have to drive a good distance to...
More Than Sharing Pony Pictures: The Unintended Consequences of Social Media
BY K2 INTELLIGENCE
As social media platforms and apps such as Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and YouTube Vanced become increasingly enmeshed in the fabric of our lives, the unintended consequences of their use cannot be overstated....
You Are Not Alone: Mental Health in Our Equestrian Community
BY JANICE BYER
For many people, talking about mental illness
can be uncomfortable and a stress ensuing experience. A lot of people don’t
want to admit if they have been dealing with something or they don’t know how
to help...
Get Excited About the New Secretariat Memorial in Lexington
BY TPH TEAM
Three of my very favorite things are horses, art, and history. When they combine into an astonishing tribute into one of the greatest horses who has ever lived, it’s a new level of...
Dear USEF: You Have a Representation Problem
BY LYSSETTE WILLIAMS
Every time I open a US Equestrian or In Stride magazine, I quickly
scan it. I dog ear articles for later, note recent achievements of riders
across the country, and catalogue the faces in...
What is USEF SafeSport Training? And Why Do We Need It?
BY KAITLYN YOURKOSKI
When Did Safe Sport Training Become A Part of USEF?
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced on August 27, 2018 that all adult USEF members must complete free SafeSport Training. All members who renewed...
Reader Response: The Right Way, the Wrong Way, the USHJA way
BY MARK APLIN
I’m usually more of a talker than a writer, but felt compelled to respond to “The Right Way, The Wrong Way and the USHJA Way.” In this response, when I refer to...
The Right Way, The Wrong Way, and the USHJA Way
BY PUBLISHER PIPER KLEMM
After attending the USHJA Convention in 2014 in Las Vegas, I promised that I would never do that to myself again. Coming at a bitter, cold end of a long show...
Focus on Flatwork Produces Winning Results with Leslie Burr Howard
BY REBECCA WALTON
In today’s fast paced horse show world, the importance of flatwork can often be lost as riders are consistently going in the ring to win ribbons where the key focus is often...
Don’t Rush Into a Preliminary Hearing – It’s Almost Always a Bad Idea
BY LISA LAZARUS
This article begins a series that will provide some “dos” and “don’ts” to keep in mind if you receive an FEI anti-doping violation Notification Letter. This month’s “don’t” is: don’t be tempted...
What Stress Influencers are Affecting You from Performing to Your True Potential?
BY CATHY PENROD
Day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, stress influencers can sneak upon us and affect us from performing to our true potential, in the show ring, schooling and/or life in...
