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#TBT: 10 Professional-Level Skills the Equestrian Has Developed

May 17, 2018Kristen KovatchMaria Wachter#LISTSLeave a comment
Even if you’re preserving your amateur status.

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Fantasy Farm Thursday: East Bay Facility That Literally Thought of Everything

May 17, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#FantasyFarmThursdayLeave a comment
Fantasy Farm Thursday makes a special re-appearance: Poplar Place Stables in the East Bay region of San Francisco Bay is on the market and ready to be your dream home!

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Photo Challenge: #Twinning

May 17, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment
Even horses have doppelgangers!

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2018 Preakness Stakes Field Preview & Poll

May 17, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#PREAKNESSLeave a comment
Only seven other contenders are daring to face the undefeated Justify in this weekend’s Preakness Stakes: will one of them dethrone the king? Get the scoop on the field and vote for your pick here!

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Thursday Video: Stick Horse Reining

May 17, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#VIDEOLeave a comment
We’re not sure exactly what we’re looking at, but it looks amazing.

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Cool Horse Jobs: Q&A With Robin Donahe of Fantasia Carriage

May 16, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HORSE JOBS, #Q&ALeave a comment
In our “Cool Horse Jobs” column, we feature awesome individuals finding unique ways to work in the horse industry. Today, we’re featuring Robin Donahe of Fantasia Carriage, a professional driver and baraat horse provider!

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5 Ways to Keep Your Phone On Your Person While Riding

May 16, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EQUESTRIAN PROBLEMSLeave a comment
Ask me how I know.

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EcoVet Performance of the Week: Charlotte Dujardin

May 16, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredEcovetLeave a comment
If there’s been a great big Valegro-shaped hole in your heart ever since “Blueberry” retired, allowed us to introduce you to a mare named Mount St John Freestyle.

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Thinking Outside the Box Stall: Building a Long-Term Temporary Barn, Part 1

May 16, 2018Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisleBarn DesignLeave a comment
Meagan DeLisle got a dream opportunity with a unique challenge: creating a temporary yet safe barn and pasture plan so she could bring her horses home to rented property!

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The Idea of Order: Equestrians…

May 16, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#neversaydie, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment
Never say die.

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World Equestrian Brands Driving Helmet Cam

May 16, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment
This is no pleasure jog in the park: hang on tight for this intense marathon driving course at Little Everglades Ranch!

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#TBT: 10 Sarcastic Ways to Respond to Non-Rider Questions

May 15, 2018Kristen KovatchMaria Wachter#EQUESTRIAN PROBLEMS, #TBTLeave a comment
We don’t actually recommend this.

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So You Want to Get An OTTB, Part I: Swipe Right or Left

May 15, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#OTTBLeave a comment
Off-track Thoroughbreds are becoming increasingly popular as versatile sporthorse projects that are often fairly inexpensive — but finding the perfect partner can be intimidating. Clare Mansmann, an OTTB professional, brings us a new series to help you get started!

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Sgt. Reckless Memorial Unveiled at KY Horse Park

May 15, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#HISTORYLeave a comment
A new memorial statue honoring Sergeant Reckless for her incredible service in the Korean War was unveiled over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park.

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#goriding ‘Grams of the Week

May 15, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#INSTAGRAMLeave a comment
New hashtag, same great gallery! Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.

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Lighthoof Tuesday Video: Duck Cutting

May 15, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredLighthoofLeave a comment
What a unique way for young riders to learn the mechanics of cutting!

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Sheryl Crow Is Inviting You to Come Riding With Her

May 14, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#CONTESTLeave a comment
Okay, it’s not an open invitation, but it IS a really cool sweepstakes and you’ll do some good by entering! Only two days left to enter…

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Movie Review: ‘Lean on Pete’

May 14, 2018Biz StammBiz Stamm#MOVIE REVIEWLeave a comment
“Worth watching for its skillful execution.”

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Race Horse to Ranch Horse: On Contact

May 14, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#OTTB, Jobber BillLeave a comment
“The moral of this story, kids? None of us are too good for a trainer, even if that trainer can only come by once a month. Flatwork is flatwork — it doesn’t matter if you’re running barrels, chasing cows or training dressage.”

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‘Oh Crap’ Monday

May 14, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#OH CRAPLeave a comment
Monday is already the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” video.

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Help a Horse Day

May 14, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#SMARTPAKLeave a comment
See how SmartPak gave back!

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Kentucky Performance Products: EPM, Part I

May 13, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSLeave a comment
What is EPM and how did my horse get it?

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Best of JN: Caption This

May 11, 2018Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisleBest of JNLeave a comment
“Has talent; needs direction.”

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#TBT: 9 Reasons Riding With Non-Horse People Is Awesome

May 11, 2018Kristen KovatchMaria Wachter#LISTS, #LOL, #TBTLeave a comment
‘Tis the season…

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KER Friday Video: Charlotte & ‘Mrs. Valegro’

May 11, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredKERLeave a comment
(Because apparently they’re married.) Check out this performance by Charlotte Dujardin and her up-and-coming superstar mare Mount St. John Freestyle at Royal Windsor!

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