In Defense of Inefficiency
BY PIPER KLEMM
I have never been the most efficient person. I will always say “yes” to going on adventures. Attend dinners when I probably need to work and certainly need to wake up early....
Journey to the Mongol Derby: Training for the Mongol Derby
BY BIANCA FARMAS-GRIFFITH
So, you think you have what it takes. How do you prepare for such an adventure? The obvious answer is physical training, however, experience and mental preparation are invaluable as well. Because...
Journey to the Mongol Derby: The Longest and Toughest Horse Race in the World
BY BIANCA FARMAS-GRIFFITH
Part One: Mongolian Horses & Mongol Derby 101
In Fall 2018 and on the cusp of turning 30, I woke up one day with an intense desire and determination to participate in a...
A Foal’s Unconventional Introduction Into the World
BY SABRINA BRASHARES / JUMP MEDIA
Colic is every horse owner’s worst nightmare, and when the patient is also pregnant, the emergency situation becomes an even bigger challenge for their owner and the team of...
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...
The Equestrians of Color Photography Project: Meet Kyle Bumgarner, Kelsey Graven Sauza and Taylor...
The Plaid Horse is proud to introduce some of the photo project’s featured equestrians to our readers in each issue.
In 2020, a group of photographers came together to create the Equestrians of Color Photography...
Don’t Tough It Out When it Comes to Listening to Your Body
BY SARAH WARD-RUPP
I’m an ex-professional equestrian, but not because I didn’t have the heart or didn’t love the job. Because I have something called Cauda Equina Syndrome. It’s a rare disorder where something, in...
40th Birthday Fox Hunting Adventures (and how you can have your own!)
BY MELISSA MARSHALL
“The most important thing to know is how to ride the sage bushes. You will be traversing huge areas of it at a gallop, and it will look like there is no...
What’s The Science Behind Human-Animal Interaction?
BY TYLER BUI
Dr. Megan K. Mueller is the Co-Director of the Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction. She leads the Tufts Pet and Well-Being Lab. Mueller has been in the saddle for as long as...
The Equestrians of Color Photography Project: Meet Luna Guo, Maya Nakano and Alex Travis
In 2020, a group of photographers came together to create the Equestrians of Color Photography Project, a weekly blog that promotes inclusion and amplifies the voices of equestrians of color ready to openly share...
Self-Compassion for Equestrians
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
If you're anything like me, you're pretty tough on yourself. In fact, it's a trait I see that's pretty common among equestrians. We're always striving for better. We work exceptionally hard. We're...
Bringing Fantasy Sports to the Horse World
Michael Cruciotti is launching Jump Clear Fantasy to drum up more interest in show jumping
By Tyler Bui
Michael Cruciotti is all about bringing innovation to the horse industry—from the creation of M.A.C. Sports International, LLC,...
Promoting Research, Collaboration, and Education in the Field of Equine Assisted Services: An Overview...
By Dr. Cheryl Meola
We can easily get swept away in the magic of horses. One only needs to spend an hour in their presence to come away feeling refreshed, grounded, and connected. Every horse...
Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim Is Known for the Halfpipe—But She’s a Horse Lover,...
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By Tyler Bui
The world knows Chloe Kim as a snowboarder, best known for her epic performances at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. She was crowned the...
A Spectacular Lowcountry Hunt Weekend
BY ALLISON MALENFANT
I was introduced to foxhunting for the first time in the summer of 2021. As a fan of hunter paces, it was something I was keen to try, but I didn’t know...
Were Medieval Warhorses Actually Ponies?
BY JULIEANNE BLAIR
Many of us envision medieval warhorses as large and intimidating steeds due to the way they are represented in popular culture. Though powerful and iconic, a recent study has proven that these...
An Intro to the Midwest’s New, Inclusive Field Hunt
BY KAMERRA BROWN ALLEN
Virginia is where I call home and grew up riding. I recently moved to Missouri in August 2020 to take the job as Hunter/Jumper Instructor and Assistant Professor of Equestrian Studies...
Palm Beach Equine Clinic Gives Foal the Ability To Walk
BY JUMP MEDIA LLC
The birth of a foal is an exciting yet nerve-wracking time for any owner. This is especially true when the foal arrives three weeks early, which was the case for Laura...
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...
The Equestrians of Color Photography Project: Bay Collyns, Christopher Cervantes & Tahira Carrol
The Plaid Horse is proud to introduce some of the photo project’s featured equestrians to our readers in each issue.
In 2020, a group of photographers came together to create the Equestrians of Color Photography...
All About Tummy Gummies
Equine Elixirs created the first equine antacid gummies—how can they help your horse?
Curious about Tummy Gummies, the first equine antacid created by Equine Elixirs? We’ve got the answers to your questions here.
The Gastric...
Hero Bean Stevenson: A Deep Love for Horses—and a Desire to Improve Mental Wellness...
The mental health podcast host and therapist-in-training shares her story and her hopes for the horse world at large.
BY HERO BEAN STEVENSON
Candid conversations about mental health are on the rise. Simone Biles made headlines...
