DeAnn Sloan
Best of JN: What Inspires You?
Where do you find your inspiration? Both in life and the horse world? (more…)
#WeRideTogether PSA Campaign Aims to Counter Sexual Abuse in Horse Sport
Sexual misconduct and abuse have long been an issue in equestrian sport, and are often ignored, minimized, or wrongly blamed on the victim. The equestrian community will no longer be complacent. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Stage Set for Olympic Team Jumping Battle
There’s just one more set of medals to be doled out to equestrians in Tokyo: Team Jumping, which includes a Friday qualifier and a Saturday final with the best 10 teams. See who’s out and who’s in. (more…)
Reader Photo Challenge: It May Not Be the Olympics…
… but we still have a lot to be proud of.
Putting the Rubber to the Road: Britany & Kittie
“It’s time for Kittie to put rubber to the road. No more of this ‘be nice to the baby horse while she builds muscle.’ It’s time for Kittie to be in the bridle, and no, she’s not allowed to argue about it…” (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Individual Jumping Gold for Wedding-Bell-Bound Ben Maher
“I don’t know what was more pressure, this or getting married in two weeks,” said Great Britain’s Ben Maher as he clutched the Individual Jumping gold medal he won in Tokyo.
Ecovet Presents Mind Your Melon: Rave Horse …
… at the Olympics. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: A Costly Day for Team USA in Individual Jumping Qualifier
Only 30 of the 73 starters could qualify for tomorrow’s Individual jumping medal-decider, and no Americans made the cut. Now they’ll be turning their attention toward the Jumping Team Qualifier on Friday. Here’s a recap of today’s action from Tokyo!
Leading Wild Horse Group Calls for Removal of Livestock from Public Lands During Drought
Citing the drought in the West, humane organizations call for removing private livestock from public lands before removing federally protected wild horses and burros. (more…)
#goriding Grams of the Week
Another week (and then some) of horse life, rounded up in your images. (more…)
Product Review: Copper Joint Compression Apparel
Enhanced performance, pain relief, and increased circulation? Sign me up! (more…)
It’s an Insurance Policy: A Case for Regular Vet Care
We may be able to manage much of our horse’s medical care on our own, but should we? The short answer: No. If we do, we may not be able to get a vet when we really need one. (more…)
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Selling Horses
If anything sums up an “oh crap” moment, it has to be talking to “potential buyers” when you’re selling a horse. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Preventing Colic
Colic is one of the most common and potentially life-threatening conditions that horses face. Fortunately, there also are proven steps owners can take to help prevent colic. Dr. Lydia Gray is here with this information to help you keep your horse healthy. (more…)
Meet the One-Eyed Horse Competing in the Olympics
If you watched the Tokyo dressage today, you may have glimpsed a horse who has just one eye. We got to know Swedish rider Therese Viklund and her super-mare, Viscera.
Reader Photo Challenge: Pleasant Little Surprises
Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day… (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Tears & Cheers as Von Bredow-Werndl Takes Individual Dressage Gold
Imagine taking double gold at your very first Olympics. Now imagine doing it while throwing down a freestyle score of over 90%. Sound like the stuff of daydreams? Today, it became Jessica von Bredow-Werndl’s extraordinary reality.
Ecovet Presents Mind Your Melon: Learn Japanese With Team USA
Minding your melon isn’t always about helmets; sometimes it’s about learning something new. (more…)
Today in Tokyo: Germany Takes Gold, U.S. Earns Silver in Dressage Team Competition
Okay, okay. In some parts of the country (world), this is YESTERDAY in Tokyo. But for our Central, Mountain and Pacific Time readers, it’s still today… (more…)
Keeping Cool in Tokyo: Countermeasures in Place for Equine Athletes
It’s a scorcher in Tokyo, so multiple steps are being taken to ensure the comfort and safety of the equine athletes. (more…)
