DeAnn Sloan
Groundhog Day at the Barn: Six More Weeks of Winter, Six More Weeks of This
Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter, but horse owners already knew—because we’ve been reliving the same frozen barn routine on repeat since December.
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: No Rider, No Problem
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment. (more…)
#ICYMI: A Horse Missing for Seven Months Was Found Alive (and Rescued!) From Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains
In case you hadn’t heard, a horse named Mouse, missing since July 2025, was found alive seven months later in the Wind River Mountains — and his rescue is incredible. (more…)
The Sin of Riding While Amateur
One of our readers offers this thoughtful, first-person reflection on what happens when a capable adult amateur chooses to bring along a green horse — and the judgment, assumptions, and quiet resilience that come with doing it anyway. (more…)
5 Key Ways Herbal Support Helps Your Horse Perform Better
Performance isn’t just about conditioning and equipment. It’s built from the inside out, where balanced internal systems support energy, recovery, focus, and long-term soundness. (more…)
The Smart Money Is Moving Off the Main Stage and Straight Into Equestrian Sports
A major private equity move into equestrian sport signals a broader shift in how investors value participation-driven sports, loyal communities, and year-round event economies. (more…)
Honesty Isn’t a PPE: Why New Horse Owners Need More Than Trust
For new horse owners, skipping a pre-purchase exam (PPE) doesn’t make you trusting or optimistic. It just makes the learning curve steeper and more expensive.
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Budweiser Unveils Its Super Bowl LX Commercial, and Yes, THERE IS A CLYDESDALE FOAL
A Clydesdale foal, a “baby bird,” and a whole lot of patriotic feelings. Watch Budweiser’s Super Bowl LX commercial here and tell us you didn’t see it coming (and still feel something anyway). (more…)
Horse Owners Prep for Snow/Ice Apocalypse Like It’s 1999 (but Colder)
The normies may be storming their local stores for break, milk, and toilet paper, but horse folks are busy with slightly different panic-buying endeavors. (more…)
Is Your Horse Actually Being Difficult … or Is Their Gut Unhappy?
When a horse’s behavior changes, the real problem may not be training or attitude, but an uncomfortable digestive system asking for help.Our friends at Silver Lining Herbs have this advice. (more…)
6 Things Your Vet Wishes You’d Stop Googling at 2 a.m.
Because late-night Google searches turn every mildly warm leg, weird noise, or perfectly normal horse behavior into a full-blown medical crisis … at least until morning chores. (more…)
What Makes a Barn Feel Welcoming? And What Quietly Pushes People Out?
On MLK Day, we take a reflective look at how equestrian sport’s narrow traditions and unspoken rules shape who feels they belong. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: That Went Horribly Wrong
Matt Mathews decides to try to teach Kail Lowry to barrel race…
7 Winter Horse Care Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make…
… but sometimes do anyway. (more…)
LA28 Olympic Ticket Registration Opens Today
Registration opens today for the LA28 ticket draw, the first required step toward securing seats for the 2028 Olympics — including eventing, dressage, and show jumping.
10 Things We Pretend Don’t Bother Us at the Barn
We may pretend these things don’t bother us when we’re at the barn, but they do. Like, 1000%. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Hang Time
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week… (more…)
Winter Is Vitamin E Season, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
When fresh grass disappears and hay takes over, winter quietly becomes the season when vitamin E deficiency is most likely to creep in. (more…)
Fantasy Farm Friday: Ninemile Valley Ranch
If you have an extra $10M and think the wild Montana skies are for you, check out this listing. It’s drool-worthy.
What Your Horse’s Winter Coat Says About Them
From yak-level fluff to suspiciously sleek. (more…)
A Day in the Life of a Pony Named Pony: New Year, Same Me
A thoughtful reflection on self-improvement, personal growth, and why absolutely none of that applies when you’re already perfect. (more…)
The First Woman in the Derby: Remembering Diane Crump
A trailblazing jockey who endured hostility, made history at the Kentucky Derby, and forever changed what was possible for women in racing. (more…)
