Pun intended. From abstract works of art to tricked-out jumpers that will make you curse Santa Claus, these are NOT your Grandma’s rocking horses. (more…)
Carla Lake
10 Horses Who Would Just Rather Not
These horses are just not interested in participating this weekend, and they’re making it clear with varying degrees of politeness…or lack thereof. (more…)
Getting Back Up On the Horse: Do You Really Have To?
After a fall, you’ve probably heard that you have to just “get back up on the horse.” Is it really true, or just an old wives’ tale? (more…)
6 Things to Look for When Instructor Shopping
It can be tough to find a riding instructor you really click with when you move to a new area or start a new discipline—or both, like I did. Here are a few tips I learned along the way. (more…)
Horse Haikus Redux
It’s been quite some time since we’ve had a good horse haiku… so here are some poetic musings on everything from horse show moms to hot stable hands. (more…)
#TBT: 10 Crazy Analogies Instructors Make
Has your instructor ever tried to explain something in a way that seems totally insane, but then kind of sort of makes sense? Yep, ours too. (more…)
4 Tips and Tricks for Buying Horse Stuff Online
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of something new and expensive… or like the utter distress when you look at your bank account afterward. Here’s how to cope. (more…)
13 XC Jumps That Will Make You Pee Your Britches
Have you ever psyched yourself out to a jump that looked scary but your horse didn’t give a second thought to? Yeah, well that is NOT the case here. (more…)