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Product Review: BlackJak Refinery Browbands

May 30, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, Product Review#BlackJak Refinery, #PRODUCT REVIEWSLeave a comment
“These are, hands down, THE HIGHEST QUALITY Swarovski browbands I’ve encountered. Ever.” Morgane Schmidt Gabriel goes gaga for these crystal browbands that should satisfy the bling lover hiding in every dressage queen’s heart.
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The Idea of Order: 10 Things An Equestrian Would NEVER Say

May 30, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment
At least not without a heavy dose of sarcasm…

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World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Skyline

May 30, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment
Take a spin around Skyline Eventing Park’s training-level cross-country course beneath the gorgeous snowcapped peaks around Mt. Pleasant, Utah!

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For Sale: Meet Maria!

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchMaria Wachter#LOLLeave a comment
If our horses wrote sales ads…

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Kellie Rettinger Rides High as ‘Wonder Woman’

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE JOBSLeave a comment
What if you could use your talents as a horsewoman to inspire young people? That’s exactly what Kellie Rettinger has accomplished when she became “Wonder Woman” for a local horse expo.

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#goriding ‘Grams of the Week

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images!

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Editorial: How I Spent My Memorial Day Weekend

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EDITORIALLeave a comment
Spoiler: very few horses got worked.

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So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part III: Creating a Lasting Relationship

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#OTTBLeave a comment
You’ve done your research, bought your first OTTB and put a solid foundation of exposure and ground work on your horse: how do you move forward now in training? Clare Mansmann takes the OTTB relationship to its next level.

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Lighthoof Tuesday Video: English Ropers

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredLighthoofLeave a comment
We challenge you to not laugh when you hear these guys laugh at themselves.

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SmartPak Memorial Day Feed: 3 Things My Horse Needs From SmartPak’s Memorial Day Sale

May 28, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#SMARTPAKLeave a comment

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Kentucky Performance Products: Pasture Type & Quality Infographic

May 26, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSLeave a comment
How does the quality and type of your pasture impact your horse’s diet? How long does a horse have to graze to consume the equivalent of a pound of hay? Kentucky Performance Products has the answers!

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Best of JN: 5 Times My Trainer Was Dr. Bailey

May 25, 2018Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisleBest of JNLeave a comment
Seriously though, why has no one made a good equestrian drama? We’ve got all the characters…

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13 #EquestrianProblems According to Twitter

May 25, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIAN PROBLEMS, #TWITTERLeave a comment
Because brevity will always be the soul of wit.

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Fat to Fit to First Level: Boundaries, Guidance & Balance

May 25, 2018Esther RobertsEsther L. RobertsFat to Fit to First LevelLeave a comment
The inside rein (guidance) and the outside rein (boundaries) each have a job to perform while riding — and the same could be said for life outside of the saddle as well. Esther Roberts explains.

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KER Friday Video: Hey There, Creator

May 25, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredKERLeave a comment
2016 Belmont Stakes winner Creator is standing at stud in Japan, but if this video is any indicator, he could easily thrive as a sporthorse as well!

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‘The Rider’: An Interview With Brady Jandreau

May 25, 2018Biz StammBiz Stamm#INTERVIEW, #MOVIESLeave a comment
Jandreau stars in a film based on his real-life experiences.

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: ‘When Horses Heal’ Spotlights at Man O’War Project

May 25, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment
America’s Best Racing produced a video series in the lead-up to this year’s Triple Crown to spotlight Thoroughbred-based veterans’ equine-assisted therapy programs. Today, learn more about the Man O’War Project.

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International Lesson Horse Day Essay Winner: Jazzy

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
Kelly Lasher introduces us to Jazzy, a lesson pony who touched the hearts of all of her young riders — the gateway to a lifelong love for many.

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International Lesson Horse Essay Winner: Chili

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
Jamie Jennings shares her story of a been-there-done-that former rodeo parade horse who became her lesson horse extraordinaire.

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International Lesson Horse Day Essay Winner: The Jerk

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
By Mo Meyer.

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International Lesson Horse Day Essay Winner: Gryffindor

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
Kasey Minnick tells the story of Gryffin, her heart horse of a lifetime who wasn’t “supposed” to be a lesson horse but relished his new role in semi-retirement.

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International Lesson Horse Day Essay Winner: Chessie

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
Ponies have so much love to give and so many lessons to teach: reader Anna Smith details her years with Chessie, a Chincoteague pony.

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International Lesson Horse Day Essay Winner: Quinn

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
By Courtney Moss.

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International Lesson Horse Day Essay Winner: Jamie

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#INTERNATIONAL LESSON HORSE DAYLeave a comment
Lesson horses aren’t needed just for riders: meet Jamie, a miniature horse teaching beginner drivers the basics with reader Kendra Gale.

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Photo Challenge: Happy Lesson Horse Day

May 24, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment
On International Lesson Horse Day, we’re celebrating our teaching partners past and present! Here are three reader-submitted lesson horses we love.

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