5 Myths About Going Pro
By Emily Urban
It’s time for a fresh take on what being a professional rider or trainer means. Income, life balance and more!
Let’s bust these 5 myths.
Myth 1- You have to ride at the highest...
Brian Moggre: “Elite Equine Athlete Care is as Important as Training”
July 26, 2022. Franklin, Tenn. Twenty-year-old U.S. show jumper Brian Moggre has been knocking people’s socks off for several years now. That’s been especially true the last two summers soaring on the senior Nations...
Willie Jaret: Born a Horseman
by Ann Jamieson
Born during the revolution that took place in 1986-1987 in the Philippines, and spirited to safety from the iron hand of Ferdinand Marcos, Willie Jaret almost didn't make it out. With his...
Samantha Schaefer Succeeds with Exhibitor’s
Photos by SAS Photography
Throughout her life, Samantha Schaefer has fully immersed herself in horses. At the age of seven, she started showing pony hunters, riding to the top of the winners’ circle, which propelled...
Treat Your Horse Like a Professional Athlete
BY NICOLE BRIAN
If you look at professional human athletes, you will see that they have practices to stay in proper shape. They do certain therapies after each workout to help their body recover and...
PURINA: Demystifying Your Horse’s Nutritional Needs
How cutting-edge science, research, and innovation set the brand’s feed and supplements apart
By Tyler Bui
Equine nutrition is constantly evolving, and the number of nutritional products available to horse owners only continues to grow. While...
EquiSport Hoof Care: Helping Horses Succeed from the Ground, Up
By Tyler Bui
Proper hoof care is essential to any horse’s overall well-being, but when it comes to hunter/jumper athletes, even the slightest change in shoeing can make a huge impact on their performance. Dave...
“Comfortable, Happy, & Secure” at Timberwagon Farm
BY TYLER BUI
Sonja Boorman has created the ideal equine wellness and retirement center. Combining her love for horses and science, she has developed Timberwagon Farm and Balanced Equine Bodyworks—two businesses with a mission to...
Understanding the Role of Flexion Tests in a Pre-Purchase Exam
By Sabrina Brashares/Jump Media
If you are a horse owner, you are probably familiar with flexion tests. Most pre-purchase and lameness exams involve a vet performing flexion tests on the horse. This type of test...
Five Tips For … Reading Between the Lines on Your Horse’s Feed Tag
When you go to any feed store or online retailer, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the thousands of choices you have for horse feeds and supplements. As an involved horse owner, no doubt...
Checklist for Sending or Receiving a Horse on Trial
By Sabrina Brashares / Jump Media
When you are sending or receiving a horse on trial, it is important to make sure the experience is as pleasant for them as possible. When horses arrive at...
Hope In the Darkest Moments: Streaker and Majesty’s Journey with VetBlue
BY SYDNEY JONES/PHELPS MEDIA GROUP
Sometimes a horse’s life isn't full of blue ribbons and victory gallops. Unfortunately, horses are not always dealt the best hand, which was the case for Streaker and Majesty. Streaker,...
Checklist for Preparing To Go to a Horse Show
By Sabrina Brashares/Jump Media
Preparing a horse to go to a horse show goes beyond sending in entries, taking lessons, and working on their fitness. There are several important details that have to be...
It’s About the Relationship: Managing Your Horse-Time
by Elli Pospischil
There are never enough hours in a day, are there?!?
Our lives have become so busy that it can be hard to schedule time for ourselves, which oftentimes includes time with our...
A Pitch for Educational Pathways
BY JONATHAN PORTOEUS
In 2019, I had the opportunity to participate in the National Finals of the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) as a stable manager. I stepped up to the registration desk with polished...
All About Crackdown
The newest, all natural creation from Equine Elixirs has taken the hoof supplement market by storm
In developing the hoof supplement Crackdown, Equine Elixirs’ founder Elizabeth Ehrlich collaborated with top farriers, veterinarians, and trainers to...
Your New Horse Isn’t Insurable. Now What?
By Kara Pinato Scro / Jump Media
Imagine you are in the process of finding and purchasing your dream horse. You’ve taken the time to try different horses, maybe you’ve had this horse on trial...
America Cryo: Next Level Equine Therapy
BY TYLER BUI
Injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation are crucial to the health and performance of show horses. As a professional Grand Prix rider, Florian Moreno found himself looking for the right support to help...
I Joined the Braiding Mafia (and Lived)
BY ALISON KRATISH
If you are equine-centric and active on social media, chances are you have seen the funny meme with the graphic image that says “If you see me on the stripper pole, mind...
A Holistic Approach to Equine Nutrition: Purina® Omega Match™ Ration Balancing Horse Feed
Many horses are not able to graze—due to pasture availability, travel schedule or soluble carbohydrate sensitivity—missing out on the benefits of green grass, including omega fatty acids and natural vitamin E. Team Purina set...
Ask Andre: What Are Your Show Ring Pet Peeves?
By Andre Dignelli
I always stress the importance of preparation, but there are many facets to that. The physical and mental aspects are certainly paramount, but the details in presentation can never be overlooked.
I often...
The Complete Tax Deduction Checklist for Equine Professionals
BY LEGIT LEDGERS, LLC
If you run your own equine business, you do not have the time to research every possible tax deduction under the sun. All you can do is trust your tax professional to suggest...
