DeAnn Long Sloan
Thursday Video: A Hallowed Horse
Pope Leo XIV received an October surprise of the four-legged variety. →
Honoring Those Who Served: A Veterans Day Tribute from Horse Nation
From the cavalry to modern equine therapy, horses have long stood beside our nation’s heroes—today, we pause to →
You Know It’s the End of Show Season When…
(Because chaos, caffeine, and clinging to the last threads of sanity are a lifestyle, not a phase.) →
#NoStirrupNovember Social Media Round Up: Week 1
It’s that time of year… →
#TGIF: Let’s Go Out?
Because sometimes the barn crew just can’t rally. →
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Confirmed in Arizona: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus has resurfaced in Arizona, prompting horse owners nationwide to review biosecurity, insect control, and transport →
Thursday Video: When the GOAT Meets a Horse
Simone Biles takes a riding lesson — and we are HERE FOR IT. →
10 Types of Boarding Barns You’ll Encounter (If You Board Long Enough)
Because finding “the perfect barn” is like finding a unicorn — theoretically possible, but highly unlikely. →
10 Types of Boarders You’ll Have When You Run a Boarding Barn
Because running a boarding barn isn’t just about feeding horses — it’s about managing a full cast of →
Introducing the #EquestrianGratitudeChallenge
This November, we’re taking a moment to slow down, saddle up, and say thank you. →
Halloween Short Story: En Fuego
When the flames took Fuego, the barn lost a horse — but gained a guardian made of smoke, →
A Day in the Life of a Pony Named Pony: Halloween
Halloween. THIS is my holiday. →
How Did No One Know? The Haunting Questions Behind the Pure Gold Stables Investigation
“[H]ow, in 2025, did this level of neglect — of alleged suffering — stay hidden long enough for →
10 Things That Will Spook Riders This Halloween
It’s that spooky time of year — when things go bump in the night, horses spook at invisible →
Halloween Short Story: Ghosted By Soundness
A traumatized horse owner’s tale. →
Rock and Roll: What You Need to Know About Enteroliths
Enteroliths, or “gut stones,” can be a serious issue for horses. They form over time and cause colic. →
As If! Which ‘Clueless’ Character Is Your Horse?
“Ugh, as if!” Your horse has opinions, drama, and a flair for the dramatic exit — but which →
Halloween Short Story: Carol’s Barn
Some barns creak from age — mine creaks when Carol’s unhappy. And if you leave a mess, she’ll →
12 Things We Worry About When We Leave Someone Else in Charge of the Horses (aka Barn Manager Separation Anxiety)
You may have left the farm, but mentally you’re still there — staring at the feed chart, whispering, →
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 →