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#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian: Tatum and Belle
What could be better than your pony in your bedroom? Nothing, that’s what.
Wire to Wire: Casey & Alvie
“I am happy to say that we will be submitting our final entry for Barrel Racing. To me, this is an accomplishment in itself. When I began this journey, that was my hope for Alvie, but I was willing to take it whatever direction suited him best.”
Multiple Running Braid Tutorial for Horses With Full Manes
Braiding full manes can be a challenge. Here are tips to help you tame your horse’s wild locks.
Thursday Video: A Pony in Sheep’s Clothing
It’s no wolf, but this pony certainly is trying to blend in with the sheep.
Performance of the Week: Hallie Rush
Hallie Rush and her 20-year-old pony, Sky Miles, take the individual championship at the USEF Pony Finals.
8 Warning Signs You’re in a Bad Boarding Situation
Finding the right boarding situation is imperative to your horse’s well-being and your peace of mind. Know how to recognize the tell-tale signs that a situation is not the right one for your horse. (more…)
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: Four Urgent Concerns Horses Want You to Know Now!
Have you ever wondered if your horse was trying to tell you something? He probably is. Animal communicator Julie Saillant lets us know four things our horses want us to know … now!
World Equestrian Brands Helmet Cam: Exhilarating Ride at Pakefield Beach
There are no sounds more soothing than waves lapping on the shore and hooves pounding on the sand.
10 #EquestrianProblems According to Twitter
Because brevity will always be the soul of wit.
Stories of Standardbreds, Part III: Rudy
In part three of her continuing series on Standardbreds, Ashley Francese introduces us to Rudy, who is not your average Standardbred. This ex-harness racer is now working his way toward running a full NBHA season this year.
Lessons Learned: We’re Great at Being Average (Area III Champs Recap)
“We’re average, but at least we’re consistently average.” In this week’s Lessons Learned, Ainsley Jacobs discusses feeling average as she continues to compete on JJ in eventing.
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week of horse life, rounded up in your images.
Digital Lunge Lesson: The Groundwork of Paid Ads
Is your business looking to increase the reach and effectiveness of its paid ads? Here are some tips!
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Horse Hoof Bruising
Identifying and treating bruises in your horse’s hoof can be hard. SmartPak can help!
Kentucky Performance Products: Thankful for Wonderful Friends
Five-star event rider Lisa Barry examines the importance of maintaining balance and centering herself when it comes to riding her horses.
Weekend Wellness: Equine Kinesiology Tape
Can your horse benefit from equine kinesiology tape?
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: The Right Horse Initiative
The Right Horse Initiative has awarded $275,000 to Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue to expand their support of at-risk horses in Appalachia.
Horsemanship With Lindsey Partridge: Confidence Building — Each Horse Has a Tip to Teach Us
“Developing a calm connection and confidence building are my expertise, my passion — and this past month has been the perfect example of that.”
Best of JN: Postcards from Fiesta Week at HIPICO Santa Fe
The colorful competition continues at HIPICO Santa Fe with their Fiesta Week bringing about many more fun feature classes and grand prize packages. We’ve brought the competition to you with this collection of photos from last week’s stellar event! Check them out below.
Chenoa McElvain & Wallstreet RC enjoy their victory gallop after winning the $30,000 Fiesta Week Grand Prix. Photo by Sharon McElvain.
Happy Comly and Clockwise celebrate their win in last week’s Welcome. Photo by Mary Neiberg.
Mallory Hensley & Mark Mead rose to the top in the $1,000 Pro-Am Team Hunter 3’3 Classic. Photo by Mary Neiberg.
13-Year-Old Lauren Walker rose to the occasion in the Ride-And-Drive Challenge, a super fun and unusual class that continues to draw quite a crowd at HIPICO Santa Fe. Photo by Sharon McElvain.
Kylie Jo Perkins shares a sweet moment with her new horse that she purchased at the Feista Horse Auction Exhibition. Photo by Sharon McElvain.
Dan Keen, 2nd place finisher in the Ride-And-Drive-Challenge, hops off his horse to finish the final leg of the challenge: driving the Mini Cooper! Photo by Mary Neiberg.
Chenoa McElvain receives a handshake from her grandfather after her Grand Prix win. Photo by Mary Neiberg.
Mackenzie Hudson gallops to a third place finish in the speed portion of the Ride-And-Drive Challenge. Photo by Mary Neiberg.
The sporthorse auction was a huge hit during Fiesta Week! Photo by Mary Neiberg.
#TGIF, by Flexible Fit Equestrian: One Content Donkey
There’s not much that could make us happier than seeing a donkey THIS happy.
Nashville Metro Council Passes Support for PAST Act
The Nashville Metro Council shows its support for the PAST Act — on record.
Thursday Video: Running Horse Spray Paint Art
We can’t take our eyes off this entrancing video of Eden creating running horse artwork with spray paint and fire.
Meet the Riders of Paramount Network’s “The Last Cowboy”
Eight Reining competitors, all of whom have a reputation to maintain or build, vie for the the championship at the Run for a Million in “The Last Cowboy.” Meet the competitors here.
