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Stacey McKenna

Stacey McKenna is a Colorado-based freelance writer covering travel, adventure, nature, and all things horse. A lifelong equestrian, she’s currently on a quest to find the perfect backcountry trail partner.

Half Moon Resort: Swim with Adopted Horses in Jamaica

Swim with adopted horses, the Jamaican way, at Montego Bay’s Half Moon Resort. Errol stood squarely between us and the…

7 months ago

What is Trauma-Informed Horsemanship?

For most of us, “trauma-informed horsemanship” likely brings to mind the plethora of equine-assisted therapy and learning programs in which…

11 months ago

Equines Fighting Fires Help Save Lives

We've all heard of heroic firefighters stopping the spread of massive wildfires, but did you know that those same men…

3 years ago

Selecting a Horse Trailer to Fit Your Needs

Many of us depend on trainers or friends to haul our horses to competitions, trailheads, or emergency veterinary appointments. That’s…

4 years ago

Ride the Pony Express Trail

From April 1860 to October 1861, hundreds of young men rode relays between Sacramento, Calif., and St. Joseph, Mo., delivering…

4 years ago

Racing Through the Snow: Skikjöring at White Turf in St. Moritz, Switzerland

As the cluster of Thoroughbreds rounded the track toward me, I realized that this was no ordinary horse race. The…

4 years ago

Your Horse Life: Daisy the Wonder Mule

In this story from writer Stacey McKenna, she describes the life lessons she learns from Daisy the Wonder Mule. In…

4 years ago

Riding Vacation Destination: Ranch Riding Hawaiian Style

As we ride away from the stable, my eyes are fixed on the sight to my left of rolling yellow-green…

5 years ago

CBD for Horses

Earlier this year, Olympian Steffen Peters become a spokesperson for Trove CBD, a brand of hemp-based cannabidiol products with targeted…

5 years ago

Equine Wellness Retreats

As equestrians, we know that horses are good for us, and often head to the barn on the most stressful…

7 years ago