The world is constantly talking about how social media has changed our lives. And there are frequent discussions among medical health professionals, parents and young professionals about the positives and negatives of this relatively new channel of communication.The concept...
Happy Friday the 13th, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.You’ve got to love this cute story from Horse & Hound about a runaway pony who was safely returned home...
I once knew a riding instructor who kept a big poster board hung up on the tack room door. At the top it said "Fall Off Club” in bold letters and beneath were the signatures of everyone who’d...
Just before my senior year of college, some of the students at the barn had an animal communicator come out to talk to the horses. There were a few good stories that came out of this experience, but the...
It’s snowing like crazy here in the Mid-Atlantic, but I’m keeping warm with thoughts of sunny days and sweaty ponies. Pony racing is a big deal in Maryland. Young catch rider Colin Smith says, "It’s all about fun and...
Hello and happy Friday, everyone. This weekend is a good one for those of us who prefer to ride in the evenings as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. It’s almost spring, you guys! (Even if...
I’ll admit it: I’m fascinated with categorizing personalities using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) system. I mean, it’s never a bad time to sit down and take one of those "Which MBTI personality type are YOU?” quizzes, because even...
If you’ve been involved with horses for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of stereotypes. You know—the ones about how all ponies are mean (that one drives me crazy), how horses with four white feet...
Regular riding clothes just aren't designed for winter.
Stock photo girl knows what I'm talking about.
It’s a frigid day, but you’re itching to ride. Your horse is well-fuzzed for winter, so you know he can handle a hack around the...
It’s March. You’re sick of winter. We’re sick of winter. Bring on spring. We get it.
On the other hand, this ride-along through the snowy Basque mountains of Spain on a group of Andalusian horses makes winter seem almost…fun?...
