Haley Ruffner
The Academic Equestrian: A Nationals Recap
Haley and the team are back from Harrisburg! →
The Academic Equestrian: Slide’s First Show
Haley Ruffner tackles her most unusual final exam yet: taking her colt starting project horse Slide through his →
The Academic Equestrian: 5 Signs of Real Spring
False spring, begone! →
The Academic Equestrian: Being an Athlete
Horseback riding is certainly an athletic endeavor, but it’s not always understood by athletes in traditional field or →
The Academic Equestrian: Finding Focus
Haley finds new meaning in the concept of “riding like no one is watching” — not in performing →
The Academic Equestrian: Unexpected Yeehaws
“One of the most important things I’ve gleaned from this experience is that you can’t get upset working →
The Academic Equestrian: Bringing Up Baby
“He danced, whinnied, and tried to chew on his lead rope while the class looked on. I felt →
The Academic Equestrian: Semi-Finals Success
Haley Ruffner’s team hosted one of three intercollegiate Semi-Finals taking place last weekend across the country, and last →
The Academic Equestrian: Delegating
“It’s a group project for a reason.” →
The Academic Equestrian: Expectations
Haley works through some challenges in colt starting. →
The Academic Equestrian: Evolution
“I’ve grown up there, and the facility has evolved around me.” →
The Academic Equestrian: Baby Steps
Haley’s colt starting class continues! →
The Academic Equestrian: Riding Wenglish
Sure, it’s a discipline now. →
The Academic Equestrian: Starting From Scratch
Haley’s biggest challenge to date: colt starting. →
The Academic Equestrian: The Barn Dog
Every barn needs one. →
The Academic Equestrian: Back to the Future
“The least I can do is be confident for them.” →
The Academic Equestrian: Learning From A Loss
Especially a loss at the World Show. →
The Academic Equestrian: Giving Thanks For Friends
Barn friends, of course. →
The Academic Equestrian: 6 Ways to ‘Whoa’
From hunters to reiners, we all say “whoa”… but we all say it in different ways. Haley Ruffner →
The Academic Equestrian: Small Advantages
Or is that… advantages to being small? →
The Academic Equestrian: A Hunt Seat Re-Debut
Haley’s crossing over! →