The Fit Equestrian’s Equitation Bootcamp: Can This Easy Workout Plan Actually Complement Your...
BY RENNIE DYBALL
With a month to go before my competitive local medal finals, all it took was the name of this workout to hook me. I’ll take all the shoulders-back help I can get.
I’ve...
Top Natural & Organic Product Picks from Equestrian Wellness
BY EDITORIAL STAFF
Scrolling through Instagram earlier this year, I noticed the Equestrian Wellness account. I’m an equestrian, I appreciate wellness, so I clicked and scrolled and found myself on a website which hosted a vast...
LAURACEA: Luxury Bags for Equestrians
BY SISSY WICKES
The best products for our industry are consistently designed by those who understand our industry. It is difficult for people who have never experienced a horse show season to comprehend it. The...
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...
Adding Essential Oils Into Your Horse Care Routine with The Infused Equestrian
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
I'll admit it -- I was slow to get on the essential oil train. It's not that I have anything against holistic methods, but for the longest time I thought...
Battle of the Sports Bras
BY RENNIE DYBALL
It’s a good time to shop as an equestrian – everything from breeches to show shirts and even hunt coats are being constructed with performance fabrics to keep us cool, dry and...
Patriotic Tack Sets You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
If there's one thing I love about the hunters, it's the wide variety of striking, individualistic tack choices. Oh wait... that's literally every other discipline.
Still, for the hunter/jumper rider looking...
Fratelli Fabbri Leads the Way in Environmental Sensitivity: The Veg Boot is here!
Fratelli Fabbri boots are beacons of quality and luxury in the equestrian boot marketplace. Known for their beauty and strength, they are worn by thousands of riders, including Olympic Gold Medalist Nick Skelton and...
TPH Review: Acavallo Gel and Memory Foam Halfpad
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
When it comes to choosing tack, the most important thing to consider is my horse's comfort. Sure, I love beautiful pieces with stunning custom details as much as the next...
Equestrian Fashion Picks from Decidedly Un-Equestrian Retailers
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Though I'd prefer to spend most of my days at the barn, real life necessitates that a lot of my time is spent far away from the sound of hooves...
Breaking Traditions to Be a Better Rider
BY IRENE ELISE POWLICK
There is no question that equestrian sport is deeply rooted in tradition.
In the hunter/jumper world, everything seems rooted in tradition. Why do we mount only on the left side? It was...
Equine Entrepreneur Showcase: Andrea Vogel & Dana Schwartz of Free x Rein
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Horses and fashion are like peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots... wine and cheese! A perfect pairing. Equally as well matched, partners Andrea Vogel and Dana Schwartz of Free...
Staying Organized at the Barn and at Shows
BY CALLIE HILDENBRAND
It is a commonly known fact that organization is beneficial, or maybe even essential, to productivity. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Whether it be applied in the office, at school, or at...
TPH TV Review: Horse Power – The Road to the Maclay
BY VYLA CARTER
Several months ago, the USEF Network announced they would be releasing Horse Power: The road the Maclay on their website. I was ecstatic and immediately went to watching this 6 episode series...
Valencia Sport Saddlery
BY SISSY WICKES
Photos © Andrew Ryback Photography.
HORSEPLAY ENCOURAGED
Valencia Sport Saddlery in Lake View Terrace, California is nimble in its ability to navigate the tricky waters of today’s retail equestrian business. Founded by Ecole Lathrop,...
Size Inclusivity in the Equestrian World
BY TPH BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
In the spring of 2013, my equestrian life was in a better place than it had ever been. I had a new horse, a young off the track Thoroughbred...
Is Your Saddle Rack Damaging Your Horse’s Back?
BY HOLLY BARNETT
Holly Barnett, owner of August Equine, is a certified saddle fitter and professional equine therapist, based out of Ontario, Canada. Holly embraces the "whole horse" concept and presents a comprehensive approach to...
Beautiful and Easy Ways to Display Your Ribbons
BY ASHLEY SHAW
Over many years of horse showing, equestrians can accumulate countless amounts of ribbons. Sadly, the reality is that most of these elegant, hard-earned ribbons end up in storage containers and plastic bags...
A Q&A with Wellesley Equestrian
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
I first met Carolyn Lavin at the US Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in August of 2017. Her company, Wellesley Equestrian, was presenting their customized grooming boxes and brushes during...
8 Products to Get You and Your Horse Through Winter
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
If you’re anything like me, you scroll through your Instagram feed at least once daily and feel some extreme envy for your fellow equestrians escaping this brutal winter at the warm southern...
Winter Fashion Trends That Keep Equestrians Warm
BY IZZY FEINSTEIN
As the temperature drops, stylish equestrians everywhere find themselves with a dilemma. It is time to trade in their fall wardrobe for something warmer, but they do not want to sacrifice their...
Happy Holidays from The Plaid Horse
During this holiday season, The Plaid Horse family wanted to take a minute to share our favorite holiday memory or wish with you!
Annie Birmingham
My holiday wish is that everyone finds a pony under the...