For Kama Godek, winning starts long before the jump-off, with meticulous horse care and management she believes make healthy, happy horses far more likely to land in the winner’s circle. →
Six days out from Christmas, this rider proves that when time is short, horsepower makes everything more efficient. →
(And why this story keeps galloping around Facebook anyway.) →
Shelby’s “willingness to do anything I ever asked of her was her gift to me for the compassion I showed her by letting her be a horse and by appreciating her for what she was.” →
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree is much more pleasing when it’s a high-end dressage horse doing it! →
When you think Vegas, you may not think family friendly, but there is plenty to do with kids if you plan on making the trek during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. →
By Rosie, Feline Overlord, Under-Appreciated Employee, and Reluctant Equestrian →
Welcome to the comment section, where everyone’s an expert →
Enjoy these four photos of the rodeo! →
Dressage is supposed to be a systematic approach to creating partnership and understanding between two species. Horses have very little choice in how and whether they get to participate in our activities. We owe it to them to be kind, circumspect, and educated in our training. →
Because he’s *obviously* been VERY good this year…duh →
Here is a not-entirely-comprehensive, loving, and slightly unhinged field guide to the trainers you’ll meet in the horse world. →
Cowboy reflexes: tested, challenged, and hilariously exposed. →
Barn Aisle Chats is a series where we meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Jacqueline G. Harris about her equine photography business, Roam Photos. →