10 Questions for New Riders
BY Hannah Fichter
Stepping into the horse world is an exciting experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking, making you wonder if this new hobby is going to be your cup of tea.
Before you hop...
The First Kentucky Derby
Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn’t Supposed to Win
By Mark Shrager
Reprinted with permission from Eclipse Press
Book excerpt from the magazine
To say that Aristides began his two-year-old season...
To Start an IEA Team….
BY Allegra Calcagni
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association offers affordable opportunities for students in middle and high school to gain show experience and be part of a team. Teams compete in both the fall and spring,...
USEF National Pony Finals – Jumper Individual Champions
BY Helen Chimbos
Keep reading for more information on past winners of the USEF National Pony Jumper Individual Championship, from 2001-2023.
2023 Air Force One & Reagan Voxman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAbqbzZTZ6M
2022 Magic Dragon & Aundrea Hillyard
2021 Miracles Happen &...
What’s the Next Step for TuffRider Helmets?
BY April Bilodeau
TuffRider’s Carbon Fiber Print helmet gained such popularity and recognition after being ranked #2 overall in the Virginia Tech helmet study, that inventory was sold out across the country until very recently.
With...
Barbie Saddle No Problem for UK Saddlemaker Adam Ellis
Following a customer request for a “Barbie Saddle,” UK Saddlemaker Adam Ellis documented his creation of this saddle on Facebook. What do you think? Would you ride in a pink saddle?
PCHA Athletes Prove Unstoppable at Devon 2023
It’s well-known in the equestrian community that the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is a mecca for the best of the best in primarily hunter but also jumper action. Devon is one of...
Does My Easy Keeper 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....
Why No Jog?
By Piper Klemm
I believe that the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championships needs to jog prior to competition to ensure fair play, horse welfare, and increase the public’s trust in these championships.
Reading the currently posted...
Jacqueline Ruyle and Cyramo Z Clinch the Win in $30,000 Texas Children’s Hospital Grand...
Katy, TX –In an exciting conclusion to the $30,000 Texas Children’s Hospital Grand Prix at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Jacqueline Ruyle and Cyramo Z claimed victory by just 0.004 seconds.
The Houston, TX,...
Derby Finals + Breyerfest: An Improvement on Our Championship?
BY Piper Klemm
Another year, another Derby Finals, and yet another tepid crowd for the sport I love. Which got me thinking—who is producing the best crowds at the Kentucky Horse Park?
Unequivocally year after year,...
Nicolas Gamboa and Dreamgirl 22 Get the Win at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show...
Katy, TX –Nico Gamboa and Dreamgirl 22 kicked off Week II of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show with a win in the $15,000 1.45m Open Jumper Welcome Stake, sponsored by Bedoya Training Stables, on...
AP Hassinger: “We Want Everyone to Have Their Favorite Breeches”
BY April Bilodeau
As equestrians, we spend a lot of time in our riding clothes. Our tight fitting, sweat trapping, often uncomfortable riding clothes.
Amy Hassinger, a life-long equestrian and prolific inventor, is no stranger to...
A Looming Crisis in the Equine Industry
BY Sophie Hauptman
As an equestrian and animal lover, it would be easy to think becoming an equine veterinarian is the perfect way to combine passion and career. However, given the size of our industry...
Relax, Enjoy, Show – TerraNova Equestrian Center Offers Competitors a Luxurious Home-Away-From-Home Experience With...
BY April Bilodeau
The winter show circuit is something countless riders aspire to do. But with so many options around the country’s southern half, it can be hard to choose where you want to show....
How Lauren Ray Persevered Through Life-Changing Injuries to Rejoin Her IEA Team
BY Isabella Littlejohn
When Lauren Ray was just 15 years old, a drunk driving accident claimed her father’s life, and nearly ended hers as well.
On October 15, 2022 in Okaloosa County, FL, a drunk driver...
Dr. Kelly Vineyard Ph.D. – Meet an Equine Nutrition Expert at Purina Animal Nutrition...
BY April Bilodeau
Close your eyes and picture an older horse. Maybe they have a long mane. They're not thin, but you can see their spine a little more due to a swayed back. They're...
Inclusivity Matters
From the magazine
Each month, The Plaid Horse is proud to introduce readers to equestrian brands that value inclusivity and diversity in their products and their advertising.
CAVALIERE COUTURE
Thoughts from Lela Reynolds, Founder
HOW MY PERSONAL...
Plaidcast 353: Julie Winkel & Michael Meller by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services
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Piper speaks with Julie Winkel about her young horse trainer school...
It Happens! Hannah Isop, Emi Richard, and April Bilodeau
We all make mistakes. But horse people, as a group, aren’t always the best at handling them. So TPH reached out to some top riders to share their own show ring bloopers to prove,...
America Cryo Equine heads to VA Barrel Classic
Equine therapy product mogul America Cryo Equine is excited to spend the weekend at the 2023 Virginia Barrel Classic in Lexington, Virginia the first weekend of June. As a leader in sports-related injury recovery...
PCHA Trophy Tidbits: Western Awards Details
This next edition of PCHA Trophy Tidbits encompasses all special awards in the Western discipline! We love featuring champions from across multiple disciplines, and we hope you’ll enjoy learning more about the story behind...
