DeAnn Long Sloan
Boxing Day Deals For Equestrians
When the stockings come up short, the post-holiday sales on tack, gear, and horse essentials are more than →
A Day in the Life of a Pony Named Pony: Holiday Humbug
Enjoy today’s festive diary entry from a deeply unimpressed pony who expected presents, received carrots, and would like →
A Quiet Barn, a Full Mug, and a Moment of Peace
In the early morning calm, the simple rhythm of cleaning stalls is its own kind of holiday gift →
Why Santa DIDN’T Employ Chestnut Mares To Pull His Sleigh
Santa’s no fool. There are some very clear reasons why he went with reindeer instead of chestnut mares. →
Why I Don’t Feed My Horses on a Schedule (And Why It Works Just Fine)
For my horses, constant access to forage and a low-stress feeding program makes it so the clock matters →
No, There Was Not a Horse Named Sirius Standing Vigil at Ground Zero
(And why this story keeps galloping around Facebook anyway.) →
Friday Video: Tree Decorating
Six days out from Christmas, this rider proves that when time is short, horsepower makes everything more efficient. →
The Good, the Bad, and the Nickel-and-Dime: A Field Guide to Horse Trainers
Here is a not-entirely-comprehensive, loving, and slightly unhinged field guide to the trainers you’ll meet in the horse →
A Day in the Life of Rosie the Barn Cat: A Memoir of Mild Inconvenience and Major Heroics
By Rosie, Feline Overlord, Under-Appreciated Employee, and Reluctant Equestrian →
How to Watch the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Tonight officially kicks off the PRCA Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. It’s not too late for you to catch →
Thursday Video: You Can Take the Farrier Out of the Barn…
… but you can’t take the barn out of the farrier. →
Hitting Pause on a Downward Spiral: How Stall 13 Is Rewriting the Story for Hard-to-Place Thoroughbreds
Take a look inside the program built to catch the horses who fall through the cracks — and →
Quiz: Which ‘Stranger Things’ Character is YOUR Horse?
From Eleven-level power to Dustin-style charm, find out which Hawkins hero your horse is spiritually channeling. →
Black Friday 2025: The Ultimate Equestrian Deal Roundup (Your Horse Wants You to Read This)
Scoop up the best equestrian Black Friday deals of 2025 with our hand-picked guide on where to go →
A Day in the Life of a Pony Named Pony: Gratitude
Pony reflects on everything she’s truly thankful for — chaos, mud, and keeping humans in their rightful place. →
Winterize Your Horse Trailer Before It Becomes a Mobile Ice Sculpture
Here’s a practical (and slightly sarcastic) guide to keeping your horse trailer safe, functional, and mouse-free all winter →
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Now THAT’S One Grand Entry
When a rodeo queen’s lap turns into an accidental bronc ride, the crowd gets a whole lot more →
Thursday Video: Conveniently Lame
We’ve all seen our horses pull this stunt, have we not? →
Barn Fire Safety: What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know This Winter
Prevention is key, but have a plan. Because barn fires are devastating and they happen fast. →
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Gravity Always Wins
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week… →
Mud Season Is Here (And This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things)
Or: How Your Light-Colored Horse Destroyed Your Sanity →
Atlanta BEST Academy Polo Team Makes a Winning Debut (and Some Serious History)
The nation’s first all-Black high school polo team just stepped onto the field and into the record books. →