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...
The Answers to All of Your World Equestrian Center Ocala Questions!
Dates
Will
you plan to have USEF sanctioned / recognized events at WEC Ocala? What about
USEF mileage rules?
Ultimately our plan is to host sanctioned events. We have
begun the application process with the US Equestrian Federation...
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...
The Plaid Horse at 15: A Look In
BY SISSY WICKES
The Plaid Horse magazine celebrates its 15th year in 2018. First published on newsprint with a local feel, it has grown into the largest exclusively hunter/jumper magazine in the United States. Glossy...
Good Stable Procedures Can Help Avoid Legal Problems
BY LISA LAZARUS
In my six years as FEI General Counsel, overseeing all of the FEI’s anti-doping cases, I was frequently asked one question: “If you could give only one piece of advice to riders...
25 Years of Memorable Moments at the Capital Challenge Horse Show
BY MOLLY SORGE, JUMP MEDIA
For 25 years, the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) has been the home of truly outstanding hunter performances. The show has become a highlight of every hunter rider’s year as...
Hurricane Preparation for Horse Owners
When it comes to mother nature, there's not anything we can do to stop it. From floods to high winds, we're at the mercy of whatever the storm will do, but that doesn't mean...
ViaGen Can Make Cloning a Reality in Your Barn
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
For a long time, the subject of cloning was restricted to science fiction novels. Ever since Dolly the sheep, the first successfully cloned mammal, was born in 1996 clones have been slowly...
The North American Youth Championships: A New Direction
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
The Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), presented by Gotham North, are on the brink of a new era. With a fresh name, new location, and renewed dedication to the future...
It’s Time to Ban Smoking at Horse Shows
BY PUBLISHER PIPER KLEMM, PH.D.
Standing in the bleachers by the pony ring at The Devon Horse Show this year, I got a waft of an unwanted, familiar smell – cigarette smoke. I looked up...
Skylar Wireman Shines in $10,000 National Derby at Showpark Racing Festival
BY GRACE SALMON
Twelve-year-old Skylar Wireman has been involved in the sport ever since she can remember. “My mom is a trainer, so I pretty much grew up around horses and loved them from the...
TPH Documentary Review: Harry & Snowman
BY VYLA CARTER
In 1956, Harry deLeyer headed to an auction for horses that were about to be sent to slaughter. Only spending eighty dollars, he headed back home with a horse that would soon...
US Equestrian Lettering Program: Varsity Letters for Equestrian Sports
BY VYLA CARTER
The US Equestrian Lettering Program was started by the United States Equestrian Federation to recognize and honor student athletes in grades five through twelve. This program allows junior high school and high...
Current Procedures and Protocols for Drug Testing
As competitors, it's important to stay informed in regards to drug testing protocols within our sport. Today Julian McPeak, Director of Marketing & Communications for USEF, sits down to answer a few of our...
A Day at the Races for the IEHJA Banquet
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
In Southern California, most equestrians have their sights set on HITS Coachella. That large, fancy circuit thrives under the palm trees in Thermal, but you can find an entirely different...
