“Every time that I ride past, present and future I step forth knowing that I am not just doing this for me but also for all of those in my community who did not think it possible to see an African American girl not only riding on a horse, but striving to compete amongst the best.” (more…)
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize Redingote Equestrian LLC, which is partnering with GallopNYC to keep its team outfitted in the colder months.
“It is very discouraging to me being the only person of color at a show. If there were more competitors of color at a show I would be more comfortable. I often feel that I don’t belong and that I should quit riding.”
Kathleen Landwehr of the USEF sat down with Carlee McCutcheon, daughter of leading reining champion Tom McCutcheon to learn about her diverse equestrian skillset. (more…)
“Unfortunately, a more open and inviting community is not enough to ensure inclusivity and diversity in our sports. We also need to address the barriers that young equestrians, both amateurs and professionals, face to accessing and thriving in our community. ” (more…)
“I believe that diversity and inclusion in equestrian sport provide us not just an opportunity to compete with people from all over the world, but it also gives us a chance to explore and understand people from different nations, cultures, ethnicity, and genders …” (more…)
“Riding was foreign to my parents and extended family, but my parents took me for lessons when I was four, and the rest is history. Twenty-eight years later I still ride and compete. And for 28 years, I have yet to meet a single equestrian who looks like me. This is a sobering and isolating truth…”
In its never-ending quest to keep riders informed and in the saddle, SmartPak has introduced a new series called Ask a Trainer. Riders ask questions and they will be answered by one of the Team SmartPak riders. (more…)
“…you have to keep the main thing in the forefront, because that’s the reason you’re doing all the other stuff.” In this week’s Best of Jumper Nation, Ema Klugman discusses how to maintain focus on your primary goal. (more…)
Poop happens. And so do poop stains. Getting them out can be frustrating. This pro tip from 5* rider and trainer Lisa Barry helps you get them out cheaply and quickly. (more…)
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Help Alberta Wildies Society, which worked to save a filly that was starving and stuck in a bog. (more…)
“The news of the abuse from the trainers met me at the office. As I walked past the three workers who were sitting behind the desk, they held their heads down and did not look at me.” Leilani Jackson is a retired school teacher who wanted to find a way to pursue her interest in horses. Today she shares her experiences as a volunteer.
There is a proverb that goes, “You reap what you sow.” Never does that feel more true than when you’re dealing with a young horse on stall rest. Any gaps in the horse’s education on the ground become glaringly, painfully obvious. (more…)
“I don’t get to be impatient or irritated. I may be the only Black equestrian these people see, and so, like it or not, I carry my entire race on my shoulders. The white riders don’t have to do that. They don’t have to think, ‘Let me represent my race well!’ before riding into a ring or interacting with a stranger.”
We are pleased to welcome back Kristen Brennan as a regular contributor. For her first piece back, she tells about her beginnings in the world of Western Dressage.
“I was conscious of being a minority presence. My sincere hope is that other minorities watching me compete would feel inspired to enter the sport and the equestrian community.” (more…)
