DeAnn Long Sloan

Let’s Discuss: Experience vs. “Experience” & Why Years in the Saddle Don’t Always Equal Horsemanship

Years in the saddle may build confidence, but true horsemanship is measured in feel, observation, and the ability to read the horse in front of you (not the one you used to ride).

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Communication

Sometimes it’s harder than you’d think…

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Gwyneth McPherson

Training in the Right Way: Dressage Reading List

Often, students ask me for a reading list and I am always overwhelmed with trying to choose my favorites. In this article, I am going to try to finally do that.  

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DeAnn Long Sloan

From the Frontier to the City Streets: How Buffalo Soldier Horsemanship Lives On in Modern Mounted Units

From frontier cavalry to city streets and ceremonial ranks, the horsemanship standards of the Buffalo Soldiers still shape modern mounted policing and military tradition.

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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

The Buffalo Soldiers and the American Horse

In honor of Black History Month, we look at the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments — the Buffalo Soldiers whose discipline, horsemanship, and service helped shape American military history and the legacy of the American horse.

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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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Aubrey Graham

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Keep It Simple (Stupid)

“[T]his is about not overcomplicating what doesn’t need to be overcomplicated.”

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Grooming

Enjoy these three grooming photos!

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DeAnn Long Sloan

The Year of the Horse Is Here (And Brands Are Galloping to Cash In)

From luxury watches to mahjong sets, tequila bottles to tote bags, the 2026 Lunar New Year is basically the Super Bowl of horse-themed shopping. Horse friends, this is your time to shine.

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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

George Washington: America’s First Horse Breeder

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

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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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