Fit to Ride: Fitness on the Go!
By Kim Harries
Demonstrated by Jessica Fulcher
As equestrians, we all know how important it is to keep our horses in their optimal condition. We go to great lengths to make sure that they are...
The Living Quarters Horse Trailer Unicorn
BY GORDON BALLANTYNE
ISO 3 horse LQ, 8’ wide with mangers or 7’ wide without. 8’ tall. 8’ or 10’ short wall living quarters. No toilet in the shower. 2012 or newer. Slides preferred, no...
How Fit is Fit Enough?
By Kim Harries
I polled 20 riders of varying ages and ability levels and asked a few questions about riding fitness:
Is the average time spent riding in lessons and hacking on your own enough?...
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...
Side Saddle is Back!
Read more from TPH's 2017 Young Horse issue by CLICKING HERE!
BY PRUE DRAPER OSBORN
While side saddle was de rigueur for lady riders until just over a century ago, interest has waxed and waned for...
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...
Hydration and the Equestrian Athlete
BY FAITH ALICEA
Let’s talk H2O!
Talking with my good friend, Laura Hall RD, who is a registered dietitian, gave me the gut check I needed. Let me explain. Her and I were speaking about the...
8 Strategies for Being a Better Advocate for Yourself
BY PIPER KLEMM
My computer has over a hundred tabs open, but so does my mind. It seems like technology controls my life. My brain and I crave it. Crave television, Facebook, mindless scrolling through...
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...
“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...
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...
Amina Sade’ Bursese: Living Her Fairy Tale
Wherever she goes, her grace, harmony, and hard work always follow. An International Grand Prix Dressage Rider, horse trainer, fashionista, business owner, and Exhibitor’s Equine Ambassador, Amina Sade’ Bursese works hard every day, in...
$50,000 Devon Arena Eventing Competition
BY LANIE WALKENBACH
The stands were full Sunday evening for the $50,000 Devon Arena Eventing class held at The Devon Horse Show in Devon, PA. The class consisted of 28 riders, who each completed a...
Horse Halloween Costume Inspiration From the GSWEC’s Monster Mash
All photos by Jerry Mohme Photography
If you're looking for Halloween costume inspiration for you and your horse, you need not look further than the Great Southwest Equestrian Center's Monster Mash horse show!
Held each October,...
Give the Immune System a Boost with Springtime Supplements
Winter is in full swing, and with it comes the peak of flu season. Add the risk of contracting Covid-19 on top of that, and it’s no surprise our immune systems could stand some...
Does Your Horse Need a Ration Balancer?
Horses have evolved over millions of years as grazers, roaming around selecting the best forages they could find. However, today’s horses are typically limited to a single type of forage in one geographic area....
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,...
Do Horses Experience Motion Sickness?
By Equo
I had a question about motion sickness, pertaining to horses in trailers traveling down windy roads. It was:
Do horses experience motion sickness? And if they do, what would the symptoms be and treatment?
The...
Hollis Med: Making Barn Calls for Human Medicine
By Catie Staszak Media for Hollis Med
Like many equestrians, Michele Hollis wanted to find a way to combine her passion for horses with her career.
She didn't expect the path would take her through the...
Why Get a Dog?
BY HEATHER SIEGEL
We go to the pet store on weekends, the place we know never to get a dog, regardless of their no-puppy mill pledge. But that’s because we are not here for a...
Getting Medical Help When Hospital Costs are High
BY FAITH ALICEA
Sitting scrolling through Facebook two weeks ago, a post appears about a fellow equestrian that has been diagnosed with stage three lung cancer. My heart sinks. As I kept reading, I discovered...
Tips From the Top: “Stay Calm” is the Bottom Line for Denise Moriarty, Kent...
Edited Press Release
As the long-time groom for US Olympic show jumper Kent Farrington, Denise Moriarty has been thriving at the highest level of the sport for several years. The tips and tricks she’s learned,...
