Jill Abrams Tutoring Inc. Keeps Horse Show Kids on Track
BY TPH Staff
Showing in Wellington for the winter is a dream for so many young (and not so young) riders. Parents of those lucky equestrians that get to go have to make many arrangements...
Daniel Stewart’s Equestrian Athlete Camp Part 2: Outgrouping, The Threat Response, and the Danger...
BY TPH TEAM
This is part two of my recap of the Daniel Stewart Equestrian Athlete Camp. Click here to read the first post.
I knew that once the workouts started at the Daniel Stewart Equestrian...
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...
Wild No More: How An Ex-Offender Tamed My Donkey and Taught Me About Humanity
BY ANDREA LONDON
I met Thomas four years ago when he was in South Carolina visiting his ailing mother and sister. He had come to town to spend several weeks with them, but knew that...
Piccoli Horses: Learning Born out of Love
BY ANN JAMIESON
Piccoli is a company born out of a mother’s need to help her son. Kimberly Rogers’ son, Dylan, had been born healthy, but always had an enlarged head. Kimberly was not concerned....
The Breakthrough I Witnessed in the Healing Power of Horses
BY LISA MAE DEMASI
I’m all in for “anything horse.” Riding, grooming, sharing a horse’s space, stroking a muzzle emanating every fiber of love of my being for the creature, whispering sweet nothings into his...
Days End Farm Horse Rescue: Empowering Youth to Make a Difference
By Emily Daily/Jump Media
Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) has worked tirelessly for more than 30 years to distinguish itself as one of the most well-respected and successful horse rescues in the United States....
Inspiration for an Equestrian Thanksgiving
This time of year our collective thoughts are often geared towards indoor finals, giving thanks, and delicious meals with family and friends. Many celebrate in a variety of ways, from Friendsgiving to Barn Family...
‘ParaGold’ Documentary to Follow Paralympic Equestrian Athletes on the Road to Tokyo
Ron Davis is hard at work on his next project. The director of Harry and the Snowman and Life in the Doghouse, Davis has announced his next film will be a documentary on Para...
9 Ideas for DIY Horse Ornaments for Your Holiday Tree
Cold, wintery days don't always make for great riding weather. But sometimes a bad barn day can make for a great crafting day warm at home. If you're looking for some easy, equestrian details...
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....
My Husband Drove Me to See My Boyfriend
BY GLORIA SCHRAMM
I met him four years ago. It didn’t matter that I was already married many years. I stood in front of where he was and waited for him to acknowledge me.
When he turned...
In Defense of Unmounted Lessons
BY DAPHNE THORNTON OF TWO BIT TRAINING
When it comes to riding lessons, I understand that riding is the overwhelming desire, as well as the underlying principle, guiding most participants. However, sometimes riding is not possible,...
ShowMD’s Dr. Barbara Blasko: The Doctor is in…at the Horse Show
BY Emily Randolph/Randolph PR
Speak to patients of Dr. Barbara Blasko, and you’re likely to hear a lot of similar sentiments: “Barb saved my life!” And, “I wouldn’t have been able to show if it...
Dr. Barb Blasko and ShowMD: Bringing Rider Health Care Where the Horses Are
By Emily Randolph
Inside the walls of a hospital, Barbara Blasko, M.D. can be found amidst the often fast-paced emergency room, where she’s worked as a board-certified emergency medicine physician for more than 20 years.
Outside...
The Fight for Wild and Endangered Mustangs
Mustangs are a beautiful and vital component of American history and should be protected at all costs. For many years, these majestic animals have represented freedom and wild spirit throughout the country. They have...
Life in the Doghouse Showcases Inspiring Story of Relentless Dog Rescue Efforts
BY EMMA MILLER
When Hurricane Katrina made catastrophic landfall in the United States’ Gulf Coast in August 2005, animal-lovers Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta made the long drive from South Carolina to Louisiana to help...
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: Benefiting the Health of ALL Horses
By Erin Gibbs
I purchased Norsk out of a herd of low-level racehorses—2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds—who didn’t make the cut as winners. He was one of the few in the field without “racing jewelry” on his...
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...
What I’m Listening To Fuel My Riding Confidence
BY GAIL REZENDES
Like many adult amateur riders who either returned to riding after a long absence or starting riding in middle age or later, my confidence in the saddle needed some attention. I decided...
Horses Have Trainers, Investments Have Financial Planners
By Lauren Mauldin
Above all else, equestrians are good at putting our horses first. How many times have you heard someone at the barn say how they’re eating ramen noodles so that they can afford...
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...
