Marcella Gruchalak

George Washington: America’s First Horse Breeder

Long before the White House, there was a stud barn at Mount Vernon.

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Marcella Gruchalak

Holiday Horse Names: Presidents’ Day Miniature Horses

Happy Presidents’ Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Miniature Horses with president-themed registered names. Check

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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

Holiday Horse Names: Valentine’s Day Miniature Horses

Happy Valentine’s Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Miniature Horses with Valentine-themed registered names. Check

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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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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Grooming

Enjoy these three grooming photos!

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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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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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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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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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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Self-control Is Hard…

… much like good choices and the ground.

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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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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: New Party Trick

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

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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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