20 Awesome Spots and Dots That Brighten Up Hunter/Jumper Shows
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Though I've been extremely fortunate to own and ride great horses in my life, there's a holy grail that keeps eluding me. I dream about, yearn for and obsess over...
3 Things That Won’t Make You a Better Rider (And 3 Things That Will)
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Even though I've been riding for well over twenty years, nobody would ever consider me an authority on training, equitation, or really anything to do with horse showing. And that would...
Social Media Etiquette for the Polite, Digital Equestrian
BY THE PLAID HORSE STAFF
We live in a time when anyone can take a quick comment or photo and publish it on the internet immediately – often in front of the eyes of thousands...
The 2018 Hampton Classic Jump for Charity: Pal-O-Mine Equestrian
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
The eight days of competition are well underway at the 2018 Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, New York, and with it comes the excitement of competitors and equine enthusiasts alike watching...
The Ultimate Pony Playlist: 5 Hours of Music About Horses
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Does your drive to the barn suffer from a lack of equestrian tunes? Do you ever workout at the gym and think, "This beat just doesn't have enough pony in...
Tips for Memorizing Your Horse Show Courses
BY EMMY DOLIN
Memorizing courses at horse shows can be stressful. There is a lot to think about, such as how many strides to maintain in lines, where to halt, and how to ride the...
Upping The Mental Game For The Type A Overthinking Adult Amateur
BY PONYMOMAMMY
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, I was able to ride and show without fear.
Horse shows were a breeze. Somewhere in my 30’s however, my brain did a...
4 Tips for Writing About Horses
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
The inaugural $2,500 Equestrian Voices Creative Writing Contest is officially open for entries. We're so excited to see the submissions coming in, because we believe that not only is everyone's voice important......
6 “Dressage for Jumping” Quotes from Laura Graves to Improve Your Courses
BY EMILY RIDEN / JUMP MEDIA
Earlier in August, U.S. Olympic team bronze medalist Laura Graves gave a "Dressage for Jumping" clinic hosted by the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) and presented by BarnManager. Well schooled...
Cold Weather Apparel for the Equestrian Athlete
BY SISSY WICKES
What do you get when you cross a cold trainer with an active wear apparel developer?
Redingote!
All riders, trainers, and horse enthusiasts who live in colder climates have experienced the hardships of winter...
21 Times the Braider Was Extra in the Best Way
Oh, hunter braids. You tiny, perfect little monsters that make our horses look so fancy even though they take hours and cause sore backs and hands. Braiding is not an easy job, and going...
ViaGen Can Make Cloning a Reality in Your Barn
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
For a long time, the subject of cloning was restricted to science fiction novels. Ever since Dolly the sheep, the first successfully cloned mammal, was born in 1996 clones have been slowly...
The Search for Gender Equality Within Equestrian Sports
BY KELSEY ALLEN
One thing that the #MeToo movement has proved is that we can’t just expunge the few bad eggs and move on- the sheer multitude and pervasiveness of stories that were shared shows...
Miami International Riding Club Offers Something for Everyone
BY SISSY WICKES
“We call it a club for a reason,” explains Celia Bunge, owner of the Miami International Riding Club. “We welcome everyone and hope they will stay and feel at home.” Celia and...
Growing Up Battling Self Harm: How One Trainer Makes a Difference for The Next...
BY VYLA CARTER
Kaylee Williams is a 20 year old hunter/jumper and dressage trainer in Southern California. She runs her own non-profit and is very involved in the community while still finishing her college degree....
When You’re a Weenie, Flabby Amateur Who Loves Hunter Derbies
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
I love the hunters. Can't help myself. That division is like a bad boyfriend I just can't quit. I know life would be better for me and my free OTTB in the...
All Smiles at Caitlin Maloney’s Shamrock Show Stables
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
There are a lot of reasons people choose to become a professional in this industry. The love of the animal. Walking into a barn full of slick, happy horses nibbling...
The 9- What it’s Like to Score a 90 in the Hunter Ring
BY VYLA CARTER
As a hunter glides around the ring, a judge watches with a careful eye, marking down points on a sheet and figuring out what score this certain horse will get. The score...
A One-of-a-Kind Family at Judgement Farm
BY RENNIE DYBALL
At a top hunter-jumper barn an hour outside of Chicago, as junior riders are preparing for pony finals and adults are in the middle of their summer show season, a beginner in...
Who Jumped it Best? Medium Green Pony Hunters at Pony Finals
BY VYLA CARTER
Pony Finals may be over for the year, but that doesn't mean we can't still pick our favorites from the huge fields of top competition. Samantha Takacs and Galianna earned the overall Medium...
Who Jumped It Best? 2018 Pony Finals Regular Small Pony Hunters
BY VYLA CARTER
At Pony Finals, competitors have one chance to show off their pony over fences to impress the three panels of judges. Over 100 Regular Small ponies jumped their best in the Walnut...
A Pony’s Impact: How One Pony Can Influence Lives
BY VYLA CARTER
We all remember that special teacher in our lives- the one who made a difference to us. They may not have been the easiest or the kindest, but their impact is something...
