Rethinking How We Define Professionals
BY DAPHNE BOOGAARD
The USEF amateur rule has been a topic of hot debate lately. The powers that be seem overly concerned about what does and doesn’t make an amatuer while the amateurs in discussion...
A Comprehensive Guide to summer’s UEFA Euro Tournament
The UEFA Euro 2021 kicks off on June 11, 2021. The highly anticipated football event was slated for 2020 but couldn't go ahead as planned due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in Europe. One year later,...
Ones Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Tailoreds: A Guide to Reselling Riding Clothes
BY JORDAN ANDERSON
It’s no secret that riding clothes can be expensive. Breeches, sun shirts, boots—not to mention the plethora of jackets every equestrian seems to accumulate all quickly add up. So when riding attire...
Ray Francis Passes Away
A recipient of the USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Professional Horseman's Association's Frank Hawkings Lifetime Achievement Award and the USEF Pegasus Medal of Honor, among...
5 Strides With Atticus Diamant
An “Interview” with the Show Jumper (via his rider, Chile’s Gabriela Reutter!)
The 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (who goes by Monty at the barn), claimed back-to-back FEI 2* victories at WEF.
1. What’s your favorite thing...
Shining the Spotlight on Heritage Horse Shows
This competition year, more than 2,000 USEF-sanctioned horse shows will take place across the country. Just 33 have received the prestigious designation of being a Heritage Competition.
A US Equestrian Heritage Competition is defined as...
More Than a Lucky Draw: Life Lessons From IEA
BY LEXI PLAISTED
I sat on a horse before I could walk on my own two feet. Horses have shaped my entire life, and yet the moment that changed my life the most occurred when...
Daniel Stewart’s Present and Performer
BY DANIEL STEWART
Right now there are two very different people living inside of you (don’t worry, it’s only a metaphor). The first one is the person who you are right now. That person is...
Unpacking the Pre Purchase Exam
BY DAPHNE THORNTON OF TWO BIT TRAINING
To begin, and let me say it louder for the folks in the back—you never do a pre-purchase exam to try not to buy a horse. You only do...
Understanding the Reasons Why Horses are Quite Popular
Horses are arguably the most charming and beautiful creatures on earth. Although they have very distinct personalities, they are all playful and energetic by nature. They are also kind and are sought for many...
Good Herbs and Vegetables for Your Horse
At The Plaid Horse, horses are a part of the family. There is no better way to make a horse feel loved and appreciated than by feeding it a healthy diet. You could say...
7 Tips to Win Online Casino Games
People gamble for many different reasons.
Some people simply want to relax and have fun, while others have much bigger aspirations.
Nonetheless, every player has two things in common, and that's winning games and making money.
Sometimes,...
Are “Hunt & Go” Derbies a Yay or Nay?
BY SAMI MILO
I did my first “Hunt & Go” Derby last week, which also happened to be a $15,000 USHJA International Derby. Because I did not read the specs on the class in the...
10 Tips Tricks to Keep Flies Off Your Horses
As we all know, along with the beautiful warm weather comes a downside, fly season. Flies are not only annoying but extremely dangerous. They love everything that is smelly and dirty which means they...
How to start your journey with sport betting?
The question of where to start sports betting can be a difficult one. There are many different factors that need consideration before starting your journey into the world of sport betting, such as what...
The Clothes Horse: Setting the Bar for Horse and Stable
By Sarah Shuping
A lot goes in to the search for the perfect dress sheet. Custom colors? Yes, please. Must match the barn aesthetic! Superior quality, of course. Equestrians know how something well made can...
Do you want to dress up for Royal Ascot? Buy second-hand clothes!
The "new normal" for the most classic and stylish race of the season comes with an unexpected twist: the official dress code for Royal Ascot 2021 encourages guests to show up in second-hand clothes!...
How the Wrong Trainer Can Kill Your Confidence: A Cautionary Tale
BY A REGRETFUL AMATEUR
There wasn’t one specific comment that did me in. There were years of comments. I had been at a medium-sized show barn for about 5 years. The facilities were beautiful. The...
Irish Horses: the Stuff of Myth, Tragedy & Triumph
BY RESCUE VOLUNTEER DOROTHY COLLIN
Horses have been with us here in Ireland since before we were an island. They crossed over the land bridge originally connecting us to mainland Europe ,on the last leg...
Daniel Stewart: Reframe the Picture
BY DANIEL STEWART
We’ve talk a lot about resiliency; the unyielding mental toughness and confidence that occurs when willpower, self-belief, and optimism come together. Together they create perhaps the most influential factor in determining your...
Make Smarter Bets: Here Are Some Tactic To Know About Horse Racing
Are you planning to make an ongoing habit of handicapping and horse race betting? Then you need to understand that it is a contestant learning and adaptation process. It is the nature of gambling...
How Much is That Horsey in the Window? Solving the Mystery of Show Hunter...
BY DAPHNE THORNTON OF TWO BIT TRAINING
Here at Two Bit Training, we think that there are 8 things that mostly decide a hunter’s value WHEN IT IS SOLD. Let’s say you are considering selling...
