Marcella Gruchalak
Prioritizing the Horse Over the Title
“The industry may still glorify speed and early success, but I know now that longevity, soundness, and a willing partner are the real achievements worth striving for. So, I choose patience. I choose education. I choose listening. And most importantly, I choose my horse — every single time.” →
Ask AI Equestrian Edition: The Non-Horse Husband’s Roast of His Equestrian Wife
“I, too, once thought I was marrying a normal woman. She had beautiful hair, a great smile, and a laugh that made me want to listen to whatever nonsense she was talking about. Then, I heard the phrase that should’ve sent me running: ‘I have horses.’” →
In the News: Florida Senate Committee Passes Decoupling Bill
Parts of the horse racing industry in Florida could be at risk with the Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries passing SB 408. →
Tuesday Video: Bad Conformation
Things that shouldn’t be as funny as they are — this video! →
Mythbuster Monday: Desensitizing Horses to Training Aids Makes the Aids Ineffective
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does desensitizing your horse to training aids make the aids ineffective? →
Ask AI Equestrian Edition: English Rider Roast
This time, we decided to see what AI would come up with if we asked it to roast English riders. Here’s what it came up with! →
Tuesday Video: When You Love Your Pony
What would we hear you saying to your horse if you were mic’d up? →
Catch Riding: Listening to the Horse’s Owner (and Not Unsolicited Advice From Others)
“To those who feel compelled to offer corrections when a rider simply is following an owner’s guidance, it is worth remembering that there is wisdom in stepping back and observing… Instead of criticizing…” →
Ask AI Equestrian Edition: Western Rider Roast
“Never mind that their ‘ranch-broke’ horse hasn’t seen a real cow in its life, and their biggest brush with the Old West is ordering extra queso at Chili’s.” We decided to see what AI would come up with if we asked it to roast western riders — it’s absolutely worth the read! →
Tuesday Video: At Least There’s Some Agility
When you completely misread the assignment… →
Holiday Horse Names: St. Patrick’s Day Paint Horses
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Paint Horses with St. Patrick’s Day-themed registered names. Check them out below: →
Mythbuster Monday: Carrots Can Be Used as a Meal Replacement
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Can carrots be used as a meal replacement? →
A Thank You To Horse Show Prize Committees
The prizes you choose become the memories they cherish. →
Tuesday Video: Those Eyebrows Though
Girls pay big money for eyebrows like this horse just got! →
Emotional Awareness in Riding: Understanding the Emotional Horse
Many of us are out here riding the emotional waves of our equine counterparts — cough, mares, cough →
Tuesday Video: Glitter Spa
There’s no such thing as too much glitter! →
Mythbuster Monday: Mud Is Beneficial for a Horse’s Hooves and Skin
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Mud →
Reader Photo Challenge: Trail Challenges
Enjoy these two photos of trail horse extraordinaires! →
Realizing You and Your Horse Don’t Click
It’s not you, it’s us. →
Tuesday Video: When Will Winter End?
Hello, spring? When will you be arriving? →