DeAnn Long Sloan
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Unsolicited Opinions
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things →
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, →
Halloween Video: The Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman rides again at Keeneland. →
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, →
If Only Parenting Worked Like Horse Training
So, it appears we’re on a “how horses are like children” kick today. In keeping with that, here →
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 →
Wild Rides: Bringing Along a Young, Incredibly Athletic Horse (and Why You Should Probably Stretch First)
Because bringing along a young, athletic horse isn’t just training — it’s an extreme sport disguised as character →
TGIF: Thank Goodness It’s Firefighters!
Too hot to handle, too good to miss — the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar has arrived! →
When False Legends Go Viral: The Curious Case of Lydia “Red” McGraw
When a Facebook legend about a fiery outlaw named Lydia “Red” McGraw started making the rounds, it seemed →
Thursday Video: You Ain’t No Cowboy
Even the toughest cowboys have their secrets. →
Criticism & Coffee: Turning Horse Show Feedback Into Growth
Even the best-run shows get complaints (and usually before you’ve even finished your morning coffee). Here’s why taking →
End of an Era: Colorado’s Wild Horse Inmate Program Prepares to Come to a Close
For three decades, a unique Colorado program has given incarcerated individuals the chance to rebuild their lives while →
Teenagers and Mares: A Guide to Surviving Mood Swings, Side-Eye, and Selective Hearing
Parenting teenagers and owning mares both require patience, snacks, and a sense of humor — because whether it’s →
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Mood Communicated
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things →
When the Fun Fades: Why Rider Enjoyment HAS TO BE at the Heart of Every Show
“When organizers lose sight of the competitor experience, everything else starts to unravel.” →