DeAnn Sloan
Thursday Video: Wellness Exam
Or even scarier — the dreaded lameness exam! (more…)
VRC Confirms Second Declarations for the 2025 Melbourne Cup
With 53 contenders still in the running and international stars arriving in Melbourne, anticipation is building for the 2025 Melbourne Cup — the race that stops a nation. (more…)
If Only Parenting Worked Like Horse Training
So, it appears we’re on a “how horses are like children” kick today. In keeping with that, here are 10 things that would MAKE OUR DAY if we could enforce it with our children the way we do with our horses. (more…)
Teaching Emotional Control: Horses and Kids Aren’t That Different
Teaching emotional control — whether in horses or children — isn’t about avoiding stress altogether, but about helping them recover from it with confidence, calm, and trust. (more…)
Wild Rides: Bringing Along a Young, Incredibly Athletic Horse (and Why You Should Probably Stretch First)
Because bringing along a young, athletic horse isn’t just training — it’s an extreme sport disguised as character building. (more…)
A Look Ahead to British Champions Day
The Flat racing season comes to a thrilling close as British Champions Day 2025 brings the best horses from the UK, Ireland, and beyond to Ascot for one final, high-stakes showdown worth over £4.3 million in prize money.
TGIF: Thank Goodness It’s Firefighters!
Too hot to handle, too good to miss — the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar has arrived! (more…)
When False Legends Go Viral: The Curious Case of Lydia “Red” McGraw
When a Facebook legend about a fiery outlaw named Lydia “Red” McGraw started making the rounds, it seemed like the perfect tale of grit and revenge—until a little digging revealed she never existed at all. So why do these stories keep being presented as history?
Thursday Video: You Ain’t No Cowboy
Even the toughest cowboys have their secrets. (more…)
Criticism & Coffee: Turning Horse Show Feedback Into Growth
Even the best-run shows get complaints (and usually before you’ve even finished your morning coffee). Here’s why taking feedback in stride — and turning it into growth — is the real mark of a great event producer. (more…)
End of an Era: Colorado’s Wild Horse Inmate Program Prepares to Come to a Close
For three decades, a unique Colorado program has given incarcerated individuals the chance to rebuild their lives while helping wild mustangs find new beginnings of their own. But after 30 years, that chapter is coming to an end.
Teenagers and Mares: A Guide to Surviving Mood Swings, Side-Eye, and Selective Hearing
Parenting teenagers and owning mares both require patience, snacks, and a sense of humor — because whether it’s eye-rolls or tail swishes, attitude is universal. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Mood Communicated
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…)
When the Fun Fades: Why Rider Enjoyment HAS TO BE at the Heart of Every Show
“When organizers lose sight of the competitor experience, everything else starts to unravel.” (more…)
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week — or two! — of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)
Thursday Video: Eye Candy & Stupid Human Tricks
There’s a lot to like about this video… (more…)
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover: Sibelius Takes to Dressage, Part II
After winning $1.8 million on the racetrack, Sibelius is competing at the Retired Racehorse Project’s 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover: Reliving Sibelius’ Big Racing Win, Part I
After winning $1.8 million on the racetrack, Sibelius is competing at the 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover.
Courage and Grit: Meet Soul-be
At just 19 years old, Northern Ireland’s Soul-be Courtney has already crossed oceans, conquered challenges, and carved out a name for herself in the equestrian world. From teaching in Maine to chasing eventing dreams back home, her passion and determination shine in every stride. (more…)
Remembering Jane Goodall and the Lessons She Left for All Animal Lovers
Though Jane Goodall’s life’s work was with chimpanzees, her legacy of compassion and respect for animals reaches into every barn and pasture, reminding horse lovers of the depth and dignity in the creatures we cherish. (more…)
Thursday Video: It’s Spooky Season!
And what better way to celebrate than with the Headless Horseman making his entrance at Mickey’s Boo To You Parade? (more…)
Oh, This? Just an Educational Trip… For a Horse Show …
Physics, biology, AND mucking stalls—sounds pretty educational to us! But convincing the school administrators is a different story… (more…)
From Derby Day to Digital Rewards: How Equestrian Fans Navigate Welcome Bonuses
Learn how some equestrians are scoring digital rewards and perks off the track.
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