Leadership in Equine Design: The Corton & HorsestallsUSA story

By Philip Pryor, Ag Engineer Corton production makes stalls to the highest quality standards using sustainable  energy sources and employs 30 people with a certified training program Can horse stalls be both beautiful and low-maintenance at...

Equestrian Accessories for In and Out of the Barn

As equestrians, we are passionate about this part of our lives.  Whether heading to the barn, a horse show, or the grocery store, you can show off your equestrian flair with these great accessories. 1....

The Shady Lady: Alysia Lynch-Sherard

BY BROOKE GODDARD How This Horse Trainer & Mother Revolutionized Face Scarves on Horse Show Grounds  “I needed to do something different.” As a young mom, Alysia realized that she needed to find a way to protect...

EQL BY KERRITS

Unbridle your personal style—and your power—to help horses INTRODUCING EQL BY KERRITS™ An all-new brand of thoughtfully designed leisure apparel For over 30 years, Kerrits has designed and manufactured in-saddle performance apparel for women. Building on these...

Style for Your Barn’s Horse Show Home Away from Home

BY KATIE COOK It is said that style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. As any horse show competitor knows, that first impression of how a rider presents herself...

From the Ground Up: 5 Benefits of the SoftBed Comfort Stall Mattress

Your horse’s health and comfort starts from the ground up. And, for horses that spend a large amount of time indoors, the stall is the best place to start. Particularly for performance horses and...

Body Protectors, Air Vests & and Other Safety Gear: What You Need to Know

By Rennie Dyball There’s nothing like a pandemic to get people thinking about their safety. In tack shops and in online groups alike, riders outside of the eventing world are talking about incorporating an extra...

Horse Head: Brain Science and Other Insights

A TPH Book Review by Annie Birmingham Horse Head: Brain Science and Other Insightsby Maddy Butcher with Dr. Steve Peters Horse Head: Brain Science and Other Insights is the latest work of Maddy Butcher, a Wall Street...

Air Vests Are All the Rage—But Are They Truly Safe?

The hunter jumper world is abuzz about air vests. Well-known professionals are wearing them, more are speaking out about buying their own, and amateur riders and parents are considering making the investment for themselves...

TPH Book Review – Come to the X by Julia Wendell

TPH Book Review by Elizabeth Sousa We all understand what it’s like to try to fit life and horses together. It is not always easy, but as equestrians, we know it’s necessary, and we do...

Meet Old Salem Farm Super Groom Juan Martinez

BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA Originally from the July 2017 issue. Juan Martinez celebrated his one-year anniversary at Old Salem Farm in June and never imagined he would be working for one of the top show...

10 Grooming Products Emily Elek Can’t Live Without

Stonewall Farm's Emily Elek shares with us some products she keeps in her grooming bag, keeping her four-legged friends looking their best! 1. Shapley's No.1 Light Oil 2. Bickmore Gall Salve 3. Fanola No Yellow Shampoo 4. Fanola...

How technology helps our return to competition

BY MEG KRUEGER After losing several months to show cancellations and delays, competitors in the US and Canada are very eager to get back into the show ring.   So, what does the new Covid-19 show environment...

Greener Pastures Ahead with Oaklyn’s Ecofriendly Girths

Gwynedd Valley, PA – July 24, 2020 - In 2018, twin sisters Laura Santomauro and Emily Barrett of Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, brought something new and unprecedented to the equestrian world with their ecofriendly products...

Just in time… our sun protection guide!

There’s nothing like the beautiful deep rich shine of a horses Summer coat! In recent years there has been more discussion about how to shield our horses skin and coat from the harmful rays of...

Ways to Spend Time With Your Horse Out of the Tack

By Elizabeth Sousa As equestrians, I think we can all agree that there is just not enough time in the day when it comes to spending time with our horses. Often times, we get to...

The Story Behind Kraft Horse Walkers

The horse enters the walker and the door slides shut. The sound of the door sliding is very much like a finely crafted automobile door shutting. It’s a solid yet muffled sound that makes...

The Horse Is Really Our Client

Your daily riding surface truly impacts the safety and well-being of your horse. Improved research methods are providing more accurate data about biomechanics, shock absorption and safety. In the center of all this you...

The Ultimate Grazing Muzzle Guide

As Spring and Summer arrive around the country, along with that comes the lush Spring grass. Overindulgence or first-time exposure to Spring grass can sometimes lead to short-term and long-term health issues like colic and...

Ponies for Pride: Where the equine and LGBTQ+ communities meet

BY SHELBY PHILLIPS I have been overwhelmed recently by the frequency and severity of hate, prejudice, and exclusion, not only in the world, but particularly in this sport. If you’re “different,” you’re considered controversial, likely...

Needlepoint Belts Add Some Pop & Tradition to Your Show Attire

BY ELIZABETH SOUSA Tradition tells us that show attire should not stray from solid, dark shades. As of late however, we have seen more variation in colors in the hunter and equitation ring. From maroon...

10 Things Every Rider Needs in their Barn Bag

This year, never be caught unprepared - make sure your barn bag is packed and with you at all times!  Here are 10 items we think every rider needs in their barn bag to keep...