Brianne Goutal and Onira. Photo by Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports
Professional Equestrian Brianne Goutal’s involvement with the ASPCA, a national non-profit organization, is an inspiration to horse lovers worldwide. After her win of the 2005 ASPCA Maclay Finals and subsequent commitment to...
Shows bring lots of new sights and experiences for your horse. Take time to let him settle in and get comfortable.Taking your horse to his first show can be intimidating. But with the right preparation, you can turn a...
Today, July 15, is National I Love Horses Day! Officially, anyway. We all know that every day is a good day to love horses, but today is extra special because we can brag on and gush about our horses...
I love my horses, and I wouldn’t trade them any others. That said, we all have horse breeds that we daydream about owning or riding in a perfect world. Here is a look at some of the horse breeds...
I’ve been distracted this week researching the history of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for a story I’m working on. There’s so much I didn’t know, like the seriously death-defying acrobatics that were required to actually build the iconic...
I rode as a child, but I just started riding again as an adult about a year and a half ago. By last spring, my competitive instinct kicked in, and I felt ready to try my hand at showing....
Titan, a 3-year-old reining futurity prospect, is Clinton’s current favorite horse.Seventeen years ago, Clinton Anderson arrived in the U.S. with just $400 in his pocket. Since then, he’s gone on to become one of the industry’s most popular clinicians....
Photos by Julia ArnoldVaulter Sarah Whillock practices at the Northern Lakes Vaulting Club in Hugo, Minnesota.Imagine doing a handstand atop a cantering horse, and you'll begin to grasp the concept of vaulting.
Vaulters don't start out jumping on top of...
If you plan to compete, you’ll want your horse at his cleanest and shiniest. It’s a sign of respect to the judge that you’ve taken the time to groom and prepare your horse. When planning your show prep timeline,...
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I am an avid reader. I’m always in the middle of at least one book, sometimes more, and read dozens of them each year.Not surprisingly, as a huge fan of Thoroughbred...
