I love small town festivals. Every small town in America seems to have its own version, often named for some local food, like Centerville, Tennessee’s Banana Pudding Festival or New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s Peanut Butter Festival (why have I not...
You like to buy clothes for your horse. Blankets in every weight. Argyle polo wraps that match your saddle pad. Fly masks for summer and hoods for winter. We get it. But is this the clothing your horse really...
You want to have an awesome Jack-O-Lantern for your front porch this Halloween, but who has the time? Once you’ve selected the perfect pumpkin, you have to cut it open, pull out the guts, come up with a unique...
Wreaths have been popular decorations for centuries. According to tradition, their circular shape symbolizes the cyclical nature of life. Contemporary wreaths often include personalized themes and stylish elements. That means horse lovers like us are welcome to create wreaths...
Special-needs clients at Karin Schmidt's Therapeutic Horse Connection in Michigan benefit from safe, fun vaulting-style activities which develop balance, coordination, and strength, not to mention one-to-one bonding with the horse and boosted self-esteem.
Most people are familiar with riding for...
On October 13, news spread quickly that Kansas State University’s athletic department made the decision to drop equestrian as one of its 16 sponsored National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports and replace it with women’s soccer in the 2016-2017...
My family has a long history with carriage horses. My grandfather had a barn full of them. Once he drove his two favorite horses (Percheron work horses, Benny and Betty) all the way from his farm in New Jersey...
I’ve finally settled in to my current equestrian identity: Trail Rider. Aboard my trusty steed Wally, I’ve explored all sorts of trails—from urban bridle paths to abject wilderness—with a sense of zeal and wonderment.
The one aspect of trail...
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s been going on in the horse world this week.A pony walks into a police station. That’s pretty much the whole story, but it’s caught on security video and I...
People who rescue abused and neglected horses often say that it's the animals who truly rescue the people. Such is the case with Cheryl and her 31-year-old Arabian, JJ.
Photographer Shelley Paulson specializes in taking stunning portraits, capturing the bond...
