Schuyler Dayner and Billy Awesome Ace 2023 HITS Equitation Championship
Edited Press Release
The 2023 HITS Equitation Championship, sponsored by Antares Sellier, took center stage on Friday night at the HITS Ocala Stadium as part of the Ocala Championship Week. Working hard to qualify for...
You Might Be Getting Kicked Out of Your Barn If…
BY TPH STAFF
In the supply and demand cycle, many trainers currently have more business than they can handle and more horses than their barn can fit. They’re busier than ever trying to make hay while...
Reading & Riding: How The Black Stallion is Teaching Ocala Youth
By April Bilodeau Photos © Andrew Ryback Photography
Many people have that one book, event, or memory from their childhood that ends up sending them down the path they chose to take in life. The Ocala...
Perfection Personified: Watch the Rounds That Scored 100!
Over the course of history in the hunter ring, only a handful of performances have earned the coveted score of 100 from the judges box. Last week at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington,...
Inside the Numbers: How Much Does Pony Finals Cost?
BY 2019 PONY FINALIST
Attending Pony Finals is a dream shared by many young equestrians. A trip in the Walnut Ring, the chance for a coveted top 20 ribbon, friends and ponies everywhere—it makes sense...
“Good” College
By Randi C. Heathman
I ask each new client family the same question when they join my practice: “How will you define success in the college process?”
Typically, they all say the same thing: Their goal...
MMM Horseman’s Michael Meller: Bridging the Gap, Producing Champions
By Olivia Airhart
The equestrian industry is constantly undergoing transformation as seasoned veterans of the sport pass the baton to the next generation of young and hungry athletes. As the industry evolves, new philosophies and...
Tips for Teaching 3 Common Canter Transition Mistakes Beginners Make
BY JENN ZALA
Personally, it drives me nuts to see beginners struggling with canter transitions. The kiss of death is when the horse winds up in a fast trot around the ring. It can be...
Can Your Horse Recognize You in a Lineup?
BY TANJA SCHNUDERL
Can your horse tell you apart in a group of humans? The latest research in equine-human recognition.
After being at home sick for about a week I’m finally back at the barn, walking...
5 Ways to be Less Stressed at Horse Shows
BY TPH STAFF
Most of us ride and show as our hobby, which means we should be enjoying the shows... right? Unfortunately, horse showing can be a stressful experience for many riders. From nerves to...
The Bright Animals: How Smart are Horses Compared to Dogs?
There is a lot of debate surrounding how smart horses are when compared to dogs. Some people swear that there is no comparison and that horses are much smarter, while others think that dogs...
Buying & Selling Ponies: A Beginner’s Guide to NOT Wasting Your Time
BY MARTHA RUSSELL
I’m new to this pony game. Well, maybe not new. My 13-year-old daughter is on her 5th (?) pony. She’s a great rider (that’s coming from Mom, so take it with a...
Showing Love to the Barns That Built Us
By Jessica Shannon
Our barns, whether on our own property or a bit of a drive away, are a second home. They are where we found confidence, built resiliency, and learned how to ride, groom,...
Is it Time to Pay Officials For Their Travel Days?
By TPH Staff
Fact: Horse show officials (i.e. judges, course designers, stewards) do not get paid for the time spent traveling to and from the shows they are officiating. If the show is in driving...
5 Things Any Rider Can Do To Be Successful
BY EMILY ELEK
I don't teach public riding lessons anymore. Instead, my business focuses on sales and leases so I can spend more time with my own family. I am protective of my time in...
5 Reasons Why Owning a Horse is Better Than Owning a Dog
There are many reasons why both horses and dogs make great companions. Both are smart, personable, helpful, loving, and fun to be around. However, there are some unique factors as to why owning a...
Tail Whitening Hacks
BY TPH TEAM
If you live in Virginia (where it’s been muddy for 12 months straight!) and your horse has a significant amount of white in its tail, you learn to become good at tail...
Mclain Ward Captures CaptiveOne Advisors CSI4* 1.50m Series Final at WEF 11
Edited Press Release
Twelve weeks of 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $146,000 CaptiveOne Advisors CSI4* 1.50m Series Final during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at...
Our Day Farm Flourishes on BoneKare
Our Day Farm was started in 1980 by fifth-generation horseman Alex Jayne, in Elgin, IL. With horses running deep through the blood of the Jayne family, it is no surprise that his children -...
A Look Into TerraNova Equestrian Center – Florida’s New Showing Destination
By Nancy Jaffer
Down a road edged by scrubby pine trees and live oaks hung with Spanish moss, the half-hour drive east from Sarasota ends with the sighting of spectacular showgrounds. It’s seemingly in the...
Recognize This Rider? See Which Celebrity Showed in Wellington Last Week!
By APRIL BILODEAU
When you think of fashion, Bella Hadid may come to mind, but during Week 9 of WEF, she was known for being the “three ring queen.”
The model and equestrian, who last competed...
French Horse Exports: Bridging the Gap Between the European and American Horse Markets
By Tyler Bui
Many dream of importing their own horse from Europe, but for some, the process may seem too complicated and difficult to even begin. Katherine McMahon and Alizé Jeandon of French Horse Exports...
