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Fat to Fit to First Level: A New Vision

May 11, 2018Kristen KovatchEsther L. RobertsFat to Fit to First LevelLeave a comment
Are you moving away? Or moving towards?

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Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary

May 11, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#OVATION RIDINGLeave a comment
ABR Films produced a three-part documentary series about equine therapy programs for combat veterans in the lead-up to the 2018 Kentucky Derby. Today, we’re looking at Part I and getting to know SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary.

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Let’s Discuss: Lucky Talismans & Pet Superstitions

May 10, 2018Kristen KovatchCandace Wade#LET'S DISCUSSLeave a comment
What do you need to have for every ride?

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Bringing Home the Belgians: Meagan Joins the Draft Horse Family

May 10, 2018Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisle#DRAFT HORSESLeave a comment
Nothing touches the heart quite like a draft horse team — and when Meagan DeLisle got the opportunity to bring home a team that once belonged to a close friend, she would let nothing stand in her way. Grab a tissue. You’ve been warned.

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It’s 2 AM: Do You Know What Your Horse Is Doing?

May 10, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#HORSE BEHAVIORLeave a comment
At 2 AM, May Ann Johnstone’s horses were sleeping — or so she believed. Then her night security cameras revealed that everything she thought she knew was wrong. (more…)

Horse Sues Abuser for Damages in Oregon

May 10, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#NEWSLeave a comment
Justice seeks to recover costs of ongoing care.

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Photo Challenge: Springtime, Between the Ears

May 10, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#24 HOUR PHOTO CHALLENGELeave a comment
The loveliest way to see the changing of the seasons is from the back of a horse! Here are our favorites from this week’s photo challenge.

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Thursday Video: Police Horse Pull Over

May 10, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#VIDEOLeave a comment
“You know you’ve been Wayne Stated when you’ve been pulled over by a cop on a horse.”

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Louise Sedgman’s Ethereal Photography Of Women & Horses

May 9, 2018Kristen KovatchShya Beth#ART, #Q&ALeave a comment
Equine art columnist Shya Beth catches up with Louise Sedgman to discuss Sedgman’s award-winning photography of women and horses.

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The Academic Equestrian: A Nationals Recap

May 9, 2018Kristen KovatchHaley Ruffner#ACADEMIC EQUESTRIANLeave a comment
Haley and the team are back from Harrisburg!

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EcoVet Performance of the Week: Morgan Knerr

May 9, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsoredEcovetLeave a comment
Morgan Knerr of University of Findlay was crowned NRHA Individual Open Reining Champion at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Championships last week!

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Editorial: A Heel Bruise, A Rock & A Hard Place

May 9, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#EDITORIALLeave a comment
“We as a public should fairly expect transparency at these highest levels and hold these individuals to a high standard. But there’s a trickle-down effect that happens when social media crusaders are proven right — our healthy skepticism can start to veer into unhealthy territory.”

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World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam 360

May 9, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDSLeave a comment
Experience the famous Household Cavalry’s musical ride from every conceivable angle!

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The Idea of Order: Worries…

May 9, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment
We all have them, some of us just more than others.

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Queen Elizabeth’s Homebred OTTB to Retire at Royal Windsor

May 8, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#OTTBLeave a comment
Happy retirement!

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Rescue Horse & Young Rider Make Heroic Ride to Catch Loose Horse

May 8, 2018Esther RobertsEsther L. Roberts#WOWLeave a comment
Viral video is circulating of a brave teen rider and her trusty horse taking a wild ride in hot pursuit of a loose Thoroughbred, escaped from a local horse show. Esther Roberts catches up with Caroline Shoults and her horse Tink for the rest of the story.

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#goriding ‘Grams of the Week

May 8, 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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Lessons Learned: LRK3DE From a Vendor’s Perspective

May 8, 2018Kristen KovatchAinsley Jacobs#LESSONS LEARNEDLeave a comment
A different point of view…

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Lighthoof Tuesday Video: Unusual Valuable Skills

May 8, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#VIDEO, LighthoofLeave a comment
Three things to always carry in your cruiser: a halter, a lead rope, and in Texas, apparently a lasso.

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Watch This: The Alpaca Derby

May 7, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#VIDEOLeave a comment
Step aside, Jimmy Fallon and your puppy predictor: the Alpaca Derby is the new big thing.

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Slow & Steady: On Personal Pace

May 7, 2018Biz StammBiz Stamm#running, #wordsofwisdom, DRESSAGELeave a comment
“The speed at which others are traveling shouldn’t dictate my pace.” Whether she’s on the long-distance running trail or in the dressage arena, Biz Stamm has learned that “slow and steady” can truly win the race.

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Honeybees & Horses in Perfect Harmony

May 7, 2018Kristen KovatchContributorEntomologyLeave a comment
A better combination than logic might suggest…

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‘Oh Crap’ Monday

May 7, 2018Kristen KovatchReader Submission#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 reader-submitted “oh crap” photo.

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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Ask the Vet, May Edition

May 7, 2018Kristen KovatchSponsored#SMARTPAKLeave a comment
Kick off your week with a good dose of horse health information from SmartPak Staff Veterinarian and Medical Director Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah!

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Justify Breaks the ‘Curse of Apollo’ to Win 2018 Kentucky Derby

May 5, 2018Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#KENTUCKY DERBYLeave a comment
Justify became the first horse since Apollo in 1882 to win the Grade I Kentucky Derby without racing as a two-year-old. Watch his dominating performance in the slop here!

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