From the Outside, In: Six Ways to Make Your Farm Shine in the Real...
BY TORI BILAS/JUMP MEDIA
If you ask leading Wellington real estate agent Martha Wachtel Jolicoeur what property buyers are looking for these days, her answer without hesitation would be, “a house.” The housing market is...
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...
Saving Fred Astaire
BY ANN JAMIESON
I wasn’t looking for a horse when Tucker (Fred Astaire) appeared in my life. I still had my first horse, Odie, and my show horse, Nicky. But when my friend, top breeder...
Modeling the Perfect Horse
It isn’t surprising that women in the model horse world feel much the same way about their plastic or pewter horses as women do their “real” horses. The connection is just as vivid and real and can be described by the same word: Love.
A Good Boy
BY CHRISTINE BENSON
Lewis is a person—just like you and just like me. Like us, his sameness is completed by those things that make him dazzlingly unique. He is young, a boy of maybe nine...
Amira Chichakly and Bustin Scones Show Girl Power in New York Racing
BY LAURIE SCOTT
In a world dominated by men and the colts they train, Amira Chichakly is making a name for herself. Her brand new training stable has already hit the board a number of...
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...
How To Balance Schoolwork and Riding
Above photo: TPH Intern Emy Lucibello makes her homework a priority even at a horse show
By TPH Intern Izzy Feinstein
To many young equestrians, juggling homework, studying, and riding can seem overwhelming and impossible. In order...
The Future of Equestrian Money Management
By TPH Staff
Equestrian sports have seen tremendous evolution over the past two decades. From drastic improvements in veterinary technology to a whole host of new divisions at the horse shows, things are changing. Robin...
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...
Blenheim EquiSports Commissions Economic Impact Study of Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park
The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park—also known simply as, the "Riding Park” is the home of Blenheim EquiSports in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The venue hosted approximately 7,500 horses at 16 week-long events in...
Springtime Supplements Started out of Love for a Dog
BY TPH STAFF
Springtime Supplements got its start in 1979 when founder Dennis Hampt needed a solution for his beloved dog’s health issues. His Akita, Buddha, suffered a broken leg as a puppy. Over time...
Eight Things to Consider When Preparing to Ship Your Horse
By Nicole Lakin of BarnManager
Whether you ship your horse frequently or only once in a while, it’s always helpful to bear in mind the things that make shipping less stressful. As a horse owner...
Valuing Your Team: More Than a ‘Thank You’
By Kara Pinato Scro/Jump Media
As an owner, trainer, or manager of an equestrian operation, your team extends beyond your day-to-day staff. Veterinarians, farriers, bodyworkers, and part-time help all play an integral part in...
7 Fun Activities for Your Barn Barbeque This Summer
BY KAITLYN YOURKOSKI
In the midst of show season, we often spend a lot of times with our barn family and friends. As the nights get longer, it is the perfect opportunity for a barbecue....
Putting the Spotlight on Purina Omega Match
By Annie Birmingham
Purina® Omega Match™, the newest addition to the lineup of Purina® horse feed products, is approaching omega supplementation in a whole new way. The company’s new Omega Match™ Ahiflower Oil supplement and...
Healthy Recipes for the Avid Athlete: Better Alternatives to Horse Show Snacks
BY SARA SOMECK
You’ve probably been there before. You wake up at the crack of dawn, eager to get to the horse show. There is no time to spare, so you run out of the...
Are Negative Core Beliefs Holding Your Riding Back?
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Core beliefs aren’t about religion, though I imagine most of us have cantered to a single oxer in a “Jesus take the wheel” situation at least once. I’d be lying if this...
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...
Daniel Stewart’s Equestrian Athlete Camp, Part 1: Beyond Hips, Heels, and Hands
BY TPH TEAM
Last week I found myself driving into the Adirondacks to the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, site of Daniel Stewart’s Equestrian Athlete Camp. With my fingers clenched on the steering wheel...
Camp Hobbit Hill: The Riding Camp of Your Dreams
By TPH Staff
A sleep away camp with horses, art, leadership building activities, and all sorts of adventures might sound like it’s straight out of Show Strides or The Saddle Club, but the founders of...
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,...
