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...
Celebrating the Round: Regular Large and Small Green Pony Hunter Over Fences at USEF...
BY VYLA CARTER AND MACKENZIE SHUMAN
During the second day of Pony Finals, champions were crowned in the Regular Large Pony Hunter division and Small Green Pony Hunters. Top placing riders gave a little extra love...
The Four Types of Pony Moms at Pony Finals
BY HAYLEY KASTRUP
Pony moms can sometimes have a reputation at horse shows, but we wanted to share what we love about our pony moms. Every pony mom is awesome in their own way, and...
The 7 Types of Ponies You Meet at Pony Finals
BY EMILY LUCIBELLO
The Oldie:
Oldies are a blessing from the heavens. You have seen this pony at shows for what seems like eons and have no clue how they are still around. Needless to say,...
Pony Finals Must Do’s
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
With the start of the annual USEF Pony Finals quickly approaching, perfectly prepped ponies and their equally adorable riders from across the country are perfecting their final touches before heading to the...
2018 USHJA Foundation Gochman Grant Winners Make Plans for Pony Finals
BY IZZY FEINSTEIN
Starting in 2016, the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant has awarded grants to three deserving junior riders, giving them an incredible opportunity to attend educational activities and compete on a qualified pony...
From World Grand Championships in the Tennessee Walking Horse Ring to Pony Finals
BY VYLA CARTER
Many pony riders are nervous, jittery and extremely excited as they head off to Pony Finals at The Kentucky Horse Park for the first time. Finley-Grace Brooks is just like them, but...
The North American Youth Championships: A New Direction
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
The Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), presented by Gotham North, are on the brink of a new era. With a fresh name, new location, and renewed dedication to the future...
Pony Finals Judges Offer Insight on How to Have a Competitive Edge
BY IZZY FEINSTEIN AND ELISE STEPHENS
Adorable ponies and their riders travel from all over the United States to compete at USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. Competing at this prestigious event is a dream...
How They Win at the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships
The dressage and show jumping Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), presented by Gotham North, give young riders a unique opportunity to experience team competition in a championship format. Teams and individual riders from...
Jessica Lohman: A Woman in All Corners of the Equine Industry
BY VYLA CARTER
Throughout her life, Jessica (Jessi) Lohman, of Poolesville, MD, has found herself in virtually every corner of the equestrian industry. She rode in the hunters and did fox hunting as a child,...
Healthy Recipes for the Avid Athlete: Better Alternatives to Horse Show Snacks
BY SARA SOMECK
You’ve probably been there before. You wake up at the crack of dawn, eager to get to the horse show. There is no time to spare, so you run out of the...
Central Texas Says Goodbye to the San Antonio Rose Palace
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
About thirty minutes north of San Antonio, there is a large, indoor showing facility. It’s got dusty bleachers, multiple rings (with bonus killer shadows that green horses are sure to...
The Course Design Process: Q&A With Course Designer Nick Granat
BY EMILY MCNEILL
One of the main priorities of competing at a horse show is to memorize the course, and often, the jumps are just as eloquently decorated as the horses and riders are. However,...
The Dalman’s Journey to the Top
BY VYLA CARTER
Many of those who have spent their summers showing on the East Coast or spend winters in Wellington have heard of the Dalmans. Married couple, Sandra and Javan Dalman, have recently made...
5 Things To Do At The Barn When It’s Too Hot To Ride
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
If you start sweating just walking to your car in order to get to the barn, you might be wondering if it’s too hot to ride. During these blistering summer days when...
Stop Horsin’ Around When it Comes to Organic Social Media
BY ASHLEY ROBINSON, Finish Line® Horse Products Marketing Manager
It should be easy, right? Post an amazing photo of a horse and horse people will like it and the rest is history! Think again.
In the bustling...
Throwback Thursday Trends We Miss: Thoroughbred Hunters
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Okay let's be real - for many of us, Thoroughbred hunters aren't a thing of the past. My OTTB does triple duty as best friend, jumper (if I'm feeling brave) and hunter...
The Foundation for Creating a Strong Equestrian Business
BY PAMELA N. SAUL, CB
You have decided it’s time to start a new business -- congratulations! You probably spent years as a kid hanging around the barn, graduating to a student intern or volunteer,...
Why Horse Shows Are The Best Ever
The majority of the general public will probably associate horses with The Wild West and more recently with horse racing as well as betting. In the main the entire gambling industry started off with...
From an Unbroke Four-Year-Old to Junior Hunter Finals
BY OLIVIA TAMBURRO
This July, I am attending Junior Hunter Finals with my horse. His USEF registered name is Quin Cardo, and I think we set ourselves apart from a lot of the other horses...
Ribbons are Not Everything or 23 Reasons Why We Really Show
Yes, blue ribbons, the vibe at elite championships and excitement that can be felt only when galloping a lap of honour are truly outstanding experiences which should be celebrated, but these are not the...
