DeAnn Long Sloan

8 Signs Your Horse Is Your Real Valentine

A humorous (and painfully accurate) look at why your 1,200-pound soulmate has claimed the title of “real Valentine” (and why most horse lovers wouldn’t have it any other way).

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Grooming

Enjoy these three grooming photos!

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DeAnn Long Sloan

Black Cowboys of the American West: The History Hollywood Erased

One in four cowboys was Black — from cattle drives to lawmen like Bass Reeves — but Hollywood rewrote the story. Here’s the real history of the American West and why it still matters.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Decorative Fly Masks

You wouldn’t think there would be that much room for questionable decision making and yet…

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Marcella Gruchalak

NFR Experience: 6 of Our Favorite Vendors From Cowboy Christmas

Cowboy Christmas isn’t just something you attend, it’s something you experience. And we weren’t going to miss that opportunity while we were in Vegas for the Wrangler NFR.

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Aubrey Graham

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Musing on Rewards

Are you rewarding your horse’s effort, or just apologizing for your own mistakes? This article breaks down the timing, intention, and impact of praise in the saddle.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Self-control Is Hard…

… much like good choices and the ground.

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DeAnn Long Sloan

Eight Years, Two Titles, One Decision: UC Davis Equestrian’s Fight Isn’t Over

A mid-season announcement, a federal lawsuit, and growing fears that the loss of one Division I program could trigger a ripple effect across collegiate equestrian.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: New Party Trick

Dust off that old hat — it’s five o’clock somewhere!

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Gwyneth McPherson

Training in the Right Way: Dressage Terminology Refresher

This week’s article revisits an earlier discussion on dressage terminology and why it’s important to understand within your training framework.

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Winter Spice…

Less useful for baking, more appropriate as a substitute for Jet A fuel.

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DeAnn Long Sloan

The Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year Explained

Lunar New Year 2026 begins on February 17th. And this is our year! It’s the Year of the Horse. But what does that actually mean?

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Equine Nail Salon

You think your pedi drama is bad? Try this horse’s spa day.

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Dr. Gregory Beroza

A Weekend to Remember: Eclipse Awards and Pegasus World Cup Deliver High Stakes in South Florida

From black-tie honors at The Breakers to dramatic finishes at Gulfstream Park, Thoroughbred racing’s biggest stars took center stage.

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