DeAnn Sloan

SmartPak Memorial Day Feed: Shop ‘Til You Drop

May 26, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#MEMORIAL DAY, #SALE, #SMARTPAKComments Off

SmartPak’s Memorial Day sale is here. Ride off with up to 25% OFF your favorite brands — PLUS get a FREE $50 gift card with any order over $200. Use code MEMDAY25.

Weekend Wellness, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: What Does Vitamin E Deficiency Look Like in Horses?

May 23, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #WEEKEND WELLNESS, Equine Wellness, Vitamin EComments Off

Is your horse getting enough Vitamin E? This essential antioxidant plays a critical role in protecting nerve and muscle cells from damage, so make sure you know what to look for in your horse. (more…)

#goriding Grams of the Week

May 23, 2025DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAMComments Off

Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

Thursday Video: What Do You Do With Your Other Arm?

May 22, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#INSTAGRAM, #THURSDAY VIDEOComments Off

So, you’re happily loping along on your western pony, but what do you do with your free arm?

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Riding on the Right Surface: Footing Considerations with Your Horse’s Health in Mind

May 20, 2025DeAnn SloanBook ExcerptArenas, Book excerpt, Trafalgar SquareComments Off

In this excerpt, adapted from Your Complete Guide to Equine Arenas, equestrian journalist and horsewoman Abigail Boatwright explains some of the key factors in ensuring our horses’ health, from the ground up.

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5 Barn Hacks that Really Work, Presented by Ecovet

May 20, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan, Sponsored#DIY, #PRO TIPS, Barn hacks, EcovetComments Off

Work smarter, not harder — and since there’s plenty of hard work involved in keeping your barn in order, we’re offering up these five hacks that really do make daily life a bit easier at your barn. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: More From the Bugs Be Gone Giveaway

May 19, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#CONTEST, #GIVEAWAY, #SMARTPAKComments Off

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#goriding Grams of the … Month?

May 16, 2025DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAMComments Off

Another month of horse life, rounded up in your images.

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Weekend Wellness, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Endocrine Disorders in the Equine Athlete

May 16, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #Lameness, #WEEKEND WELLNESS, CushingsComments Off

Endocrine disorders affect a large number of equines. Traditionally the main concern with these conditions has been the development of laminitis, more issues are becoming apparent. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Another Week of the Bugs Be Gone Giveaway

May 12, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#CONTEST, #GIVEAWAY, #SMARTPAK, Bugs Be GoneComments Off

Another week, another giveaway! Check out this week’s contest from our friends at SmartPak.

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Winter Equestrian Festival $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix

May 9, 2025DeAnn SloanContributor#JUMPING, #ROLEX, Event CoverageComments Off

Dr. Gregory A. Beroza, aka the HorseDoc®, was on site in Wellington, FL for the WEF 2025 $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Read the full recap below.

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Thursday Video: Not the Mama

May 8, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#foal, #THURSDAY VIDEOComments Off

And also maybe vaguely NSFW… (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Bugs Be Gone Giveaway

May 5, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#CONTEST, #fly season, #GIVEAWAY, #SMARTPAKComments Off

It’s back! The Bugs Be Gone giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win!

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Ecovet Presents Gibson and the Apocalypse: The Secret Weapon

April 29, 2025DeAnn SloanJenny Kammerer, Sponsored#fly season, Ecovet, Gibson and the ApocalypseComments Off

Those flies will never know what the heck hit them.

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Thursday Video: She’ll Get There One Way or Another

April 24, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#THURSDAY VIDEOComments Off

Have PonyCycle, will travel. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Spring Grooming Supplies

April 21, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#GROOMING, #HORSE CARE, #SMARTPAK, #springComments Off

Between the shedding and the pollen, there’s no doubt about it — spring is here! One SmartPaker shares her secrets to prepping her horse’s skin and hair for his first big bath and summer riding! (more…)

#goriding Grams of the Week

April 18, 2025DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAMComments Off

Another week — or two! — of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

$1M Curlin Florida Derby & $165K Ghostzapper Stakes

April 8, 2025DeAnn SloanContributor#HORSE RACING, Event CoverageComments Off

HorseDoc® covered both the 2025 Curlin-Florida Derby and the Ghostzapper Stakes. Read the full recap below. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Taking a Step Back

April 7, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#SMARTPAKComments Off

How do you know when it’s time to take a break? (more…)

#goriding Grams of the Week

April 4, 2025DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAMComments Off

Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

New Horse Show Category: AI A-Circuit

April 1, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#COMPETITION, #HORSE SHOW, Virtual Horse ShowsComments Off

A new horse show category is sweeping the globe! This ground-breaking competition circuit offers an alternative for all the competitors out there who have found that, for one reason or another, their competitive riding days are over. (more…)

SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: The Hydration Equation

March 31, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#SMARTPAK, Equine Wellness, HydrationComments Off

… at least for one horse. Could this help yours? (more…)

Spring Cleaning Checklist, From Kentucky Performance Products

March 28, 2025DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #spring cleaningComments Off

Spring is here. It’s time to get started on your spring cleaning plan.

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#goriding Grams of the Week

March 28, 2025DeAnn SloanReader Submission#GRAM OF THE DAY, #GRAMS OF THE WEEK, #INSTAGRAMComments Off

Another week — or two! — of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

Thursday Video: Riding the Trot…

March 27, 2025DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#INSTAGRAM, #THURSDAY VIDEOComments Off

SmartPak’s Memorial Day sale is here. Ride off with up to 25% OFF your favorite brands — PLUS get a FREE $50 gift card with any order over $200. Use code MEMDAY25.

Is your horse getting enough Vitamin E? This essential antioxidant plays a critical role in protecting nerve and muscle cells from damage, so make sure you know what to look for in your horse. (more…)

Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

So, you’re happily loping along on your western pony, but what do you do with your free arm?

In this excerpt, adapted from Your Complete Guide to Equine Arenas, equestrian journalist and horsewoman Abigail Boatwright explains some of the key factors in ensuring our horses’ health, from the ground up.

Work smarter, not harder — and since there’s plenty of hard work involved in keeping your barn in order, we’re offering up these five hacks that really do make daily life a bit easier at your barn. (more…)

Another month of horse life, rounded up in your images.

Endocrine disorders affect a large number of equines. Traditionally the main concern with these conditions has been the development of laminitis, more issues are becoming apparent. (more…)

Another week, another giveaway! Check out this week’s contest from our friends at SmartPak.

Dr. Gregory A. Beroza, aka the HorseDoc®, was on site in Wellington, FL for the WEF 2025 $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Read the full recap below.

And also maybe vaguely NSFW… (more…)

It’s back! The Bugs Be Gone giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win!

Those flies will never know what the heck hit them.

Have PonyCycle, will travel. (more…)

Between the shedding and the pollen, there’s no doubt about it — spring is here! One SmartPaker shares her secrets to prepping her horse’s skin and hair for his first big bath and summer riding! (more…)

Another week — or two! — of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

HorseDoc® covered both the 2025 Curlin-Florida Derby and the Ghostzapper Stakes. Read the full recap below. (more…)

How do you know when it’s time to take a break? (more…)

Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

A new horse show category is sweeping the globe! This ground-breaking competition circuit offers an alternative for all the competitors out there who have found that, for one reason or another, their competitive riding days are over. (more…)

… at least for one horse. Could this help yours? (more…)

Spring is here. It’s time to get started on your spring cleaning plan.

Another week — or two! — of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)

… if you’re a cowboy. (more…)