America Cryo: Next Level Equine Therapy
BY TYLER BUI
Injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation are crucial to the health and performance of show horses. As a professional Grand Prix rider, Florian Moreno found himself looking for the right support to help...
More Repurposed Horseshoe Craft Ideas Than You’ll Ever Know What to Do With
Does your barn have a pile of old horse shoes? Have you kept a set from a special horse that's been sitting around? We joke that our horses get shoes more often than us,...
15 Halloween Costumes For Spooky Horses Wary of “Dressing Up”
This time of year horse shows and barn parties have costume classes popping up all over the place. And why not? It's a super fun, creative activity that we don't get to do normally....
Over 50 Jaw Dropping Body Clips
Love it or hate it, body clipping season is upon us. Those of us that show don't have a lot of creative input with our clips. The biggest question might be how big to...
Model Horses So Realistic You’ll Think They’re Alive
Many equestrians played with a "carpet herd" of model horses when they were kids. These toys were our connection the big dreams we hoped would play out with our own horse one day. But...
Fit to Ride: Pilates
By Kim Harries
No matter what style of riding you prefer, having a strong core, and balanced muscles will benefit both you and your horse.
What happens when your horse spooks? Are you able to...
You Can’t Hide from a Horse – Understanding Equine Assisted Therapy
BY LESLIE MOLINARI
Equine Assisted Therapy is an established therapeutic program, but is still new to some people. Recently, I was privileged to witness a session at Blue Bell Equine Assisted Therapy in Blue Bell,...
Learn the Basics of Polo
When most people watch polo, all they see are people on horses riding up and down a field, chasing after a ball while they try to score goals. Polo is not like “Pretty Woman”...
The Eight Best Washing Machines for Your Barn
It's okay to admit it: We've all had that moment where, against our better judgment, we put a saddle pad in our home washing machine.
It might be good for the saddle pad, but it...
The Case for Ulceraser
Two of Equine Elixirs’ most recent gastric case studies highlight the effects of Ulceraser plus Equine Elixirs’ sea buckthorn extract.
When it comes to Ulceraser, the proof is in the pudding—or in this case, the...
“Fall” Into This Seasonally Themed Braiding Contest
At the Maryland Horse and Pony Show, competitors in two arenas took the concept of turnout to the next level. Putting on a "fall"-themed braiding contest, exhibitors and braiders got creative and welcomed in...
Miss California USA is an Equestrian
On the @blackequestrians Instagram page, a Sept. 14 post did not match the others: The photo was missing a horse.
But make no mistake, Sabrina Lewis, 24, is most definitely an equestrian. She's also the...
The Healing Power of Occupational Therapy and Horses
BY CAROLINE LURIE
While utilizing horses in occupational therapy is considered an emerging practice by the profession, utilizing horses for therapy is not a revolutionary idea. Horses can be used in a multitude of ways...
10 Decorated Barns to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Whether you decorate your barn for the holidays or not, it's hard to deny how picturesque a bright wreath can be under a snowy roof.
Now, anyone who takes care of livestock during the...
Whitethorne LLC: How This Women-Led Business Is Creating Opportunities for Others
By Tyler Bui
In this sport, education and opportunity are invaluable—and Whitethorne LLC strives to contribute their share of each for the industry.
Led by Georgy Maskrey-Segesman, Whitethorne LLC develops top Grand Prix and jumper mounts,...
Still Life with Wild Horses
By Chad Hanson, PhD
The hours when the mind is absorbed by beauty are the only hours when we really live. - Richard Jeffries
For years I have heard legends about the number of wild horses...
A Day in the Life of a Dude Ranch Wrangler
By Vyla Carter
This summer, I traded in my English saddle and tall boots for western tack and cowboy boots to be a wrangler at a dude ranch in Wyoming. A dude ranch is basically...
An Interview with Actor and Equestrian Eric Nelsen
BY PEARL RUNNING DEER
Eric Nelsen is an Emmy and Tony Award -winning American actor and producer. He’s best known for his role as Ennis in the record breaking television series 1883. The prequel to Yellowstone. On stage, Nelsen...
Getting the Best Horse Feed Nutrition & Value for Your Money
It seems as though diesel, groceries, fertilizer, grain and hay are all on the price escalator going up, up, up.
There are many reasons for soaring prices, including pressure on crops from ethanol production, higher...
American Stalls: Designing Your Dream Barn
By Troy Anna Smith
Yash Balasaria, CEO of American Stalls, has one overriding goal for his family business. “We are just looking to make your life easier!” he cheerfully tells The Plaid Horse. Balasaria has...
We Asked Artificial Intelligence About Horse Riding, Training, and Breeding
BY TPH STAFF
Everyone is buzzing about AI lately. I'm sure you've seen the avatars and profile images your friends have shared on social media that look shockingly like them but were generated by a...
The Inspiration You Need for Your Horse’s Next Halloween Costume!
PHOTOS © PAM WHEELER
Each fall, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, MD, hosts a Fall Festival as a way to share the rescue’s mission with the community and to introduce local kids...
