DeAnn Long Sloan
Running on Coffee, Dust, and Adrenaline: The Exhaustion of Horse Shows
“Horse shows: they may drain every ounce of energy you have, but they fill your heart right back →
Loving and Letting Go: The Quiet Grief of Caring for Horses That Aren’t Our Own
Caring for horses we don’t own brings joy, purpose, and love—but when illness or age demands goodbye, the →
Honoring Labor Day: The History of Working Horses
From plowed fields to firehouses, from battlefields to parades, working horses embody the spirit of Labor Day: dedication, →
If Your Horse Made a Back-to-School List…
All the kiddos are heading back to school. Their backpacks and lunchs are packed and their headed off →
Thursday Video: We’re All Distracted by the New Hire
When HR finally hires someone everyone likes… →
From Ranch Roots to World Finals: The Rise of José Antonio Sigala Peña in Cutting
This young rider from a centuries-old ranching family rose through Texas futurities, NCHA circuits, and AQHA world stages →
Why Horses and Sharks Are Basically the Same (Kind Of)
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the classic horror flick Jaws. Of course, I’ll →
How Horses Are Helping Children Overcome Speech and Language Disorders
Horses aren’t just partners in the arena—they’re also helping children find their voices. A new pilot program in →
#GoShopping: 4 Amazon Buys That Make an Equestrian’s Life A Little Easier
Here are four Amazon finds that every busy equestrian will appreciate — especially when your schedule and your →
Standing Ovation: PATH Intl. Awards $20,000 Grant to Therapeutic Riding at Centenary
Centenary University’s adaptive riding program provides equine-assisted services for adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities, as →
A 10-Year-Old’s 10 Favorite Things to See and Do at Chincoteague Island
At 10 years old, Chincoteague Island is everything — ponies, ocean waves, and adventure around every corner. Here’s →
Thursday Video: ‘You Are An Epic Goddess…’
‘… Don’t fall.’ →
More Than 70 Horses Rescued From Rural Colorado Property
Severely neglected horses and foals were removed from a rural property in Colorado — many underweight, lame, and →
Stall Rest: Where Sanity Goes to Die
If you’ve had horses for long, you’ve dealt with stall rest in some way, shape, or form. And →
“I’m Clearly Starving to Death…”
… and other things my horse thinks while waiting to come in to eat. →
Turn Out Can Be Critical to Healing
When it comes to helping horses recover from injury, stall rest may not always be the answer. This →
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Work Hard, Play Hard
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week… →
Belgium’s Shrimp-Fishing Horsemen: A Living Tradition of the North Sea
What do shrimp, the North Sea, and draft horses have in common? A centuries-old tradition known as paardenvissers, →
Witnessing History: The Record-Breaking Chincoteague Pony Auction
The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Auction was one for the record books—filled with excitement, emotion, and jaw-dropping bids. →
Chincoteague Island: Top 10 Things Horse Lovers NEED To Experience
Whether it’s wild ponies, Saltwater Cowboy action, or Misty magic, Chincoteague is a must-visit for horse lovers. Here →
The 100th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim: A First-Timer’s Account
Ride along as I share the sights, sounds, mud, and magic of the 100th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. →