Why Presentation Matters
There’s really no way to break this to you sweetly, so here we go: If we are at a competition, I’m definitely noticing your turnout and that of your horse. And I’m not the only
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The Leo Chronicles: Surviving Your First Beginner Novice
After experiencing a snow storm last week, an absurd ice storm this past week, and an earthquake Friday night that shook the entire house, Aiken has literally been ready for anything to happen this spring.
...» Read More!Love Is In The Air?
Normally, the sheer thought of Valentines Day makes me want to puke. I mean, come on people. A holiday solely dedicated to make those poor, lonely individuals feel even more alone and depressed. Not to
...» Read More!Let the Barn Rats Unite
BARN RAT. Definition: An individual who spends the majority of his or her life on a farm, in particular a horse farm. Oftentimes, these people will have an unimaginable amount of dirt, sweat and/or hay
...» Read More!The Mental Game
As competitors, we are always seeking to improve our skills, and as eventers, this is pretty much a neverending quest. Not only do we have to work on our personal fitness, our technical skills, the
...» Read More!Superheroes, Or Ordinary Humans In Disguise?
Because I have been trapped in my house for over four days now, surrounded by Vitamin C, Puffs Kleenex, cough drops, and a roaring fire, I have had ample time to contemplate my life as
...» Read More!Who Are We Riding For?
Last week, I found myself walking through a revolving door into a hospital. As I made my way in, I was completely caught off guard by the talented pianist playing right smack in the middle
...» Read More!Horse Super Bowl Ads: Who Did It Best?
I look forward to Super Bowl commercials each year because I am constantly looking for one that someone incorporates a horse. Yes, I am a nerd in every sense of the word. Last night’s big
...» Read More!Testing The Waters with Young Horses
I’ve made it down to Aiken this year, and while the weather isn’t always as exciting as one imagines in theory, the horses that have joined me down here certainly are. I’ve got four horses
...» Read More!A Riding Epiphany
Have you ever been riding your horse and all of a sudden, like magic, you have an epiphany? Where you actually get off your horse when you’re done riding, and think to yourself, how stupid
...» Read More!Turn ‘Em Out, Turn ‘Em Out!
It’s winter, so the ground is invariably slick, frozen over, covered in snow, or totally muddy and disgusting. You look at the ground and you imagine all of the 36 ways that your horse could
...» Read More!Abigail Lufkin: What to Do During the ‘Deep Freeze’
Abigail Lufkin is a former CCI4* eventer who is now a sports psychology consultant and clinical social worker based in the Los Angeles area. You may remember seeing Abigail ride around Rolex on horses such as
...» Read More!The Perils of Being ‘Extreme’
The Sochi Winter Olympics, which kick off in just under two weeks, feature some of the most terrifying sports ever invented by mankind. Luge, skeleton, aerial skiing, giant slalom, snowboard halfpipe, ski jumping … they all look
...» Read More!Exploring the Why
I have never felt the need to talk excessively about anything, even horses. Perhaps growing up with two extrovert sisters forced me to look inside and examine early on. I recently watched an interesting story
...» Read More!Jorna Taylor: Ode to the Horse Show Mom
Blogger Jorna Taylor recently wrote a heartwarming piece dedicated to hard working horse show moms everywhere. After our toast to our supportive significant others, we had to also pay homage to those horse show moms
...» Read More!A Tribute to Equestrian Significant Others
We’ve all heard the numerous lists of signs that you’re dating an eventer. But what about those long suffering significant others? There are a precious few significant others that are just the right combination of
...» Read More!The Migration
So you’re thinking of joining the great migration, and you’re not sure how to start. Do you go to Aiken? Or do you trek to Ocala? How do you go about finding a barn with
...» Read More!On Crowdfunding and Syndication
Crowdfunding is huge these days. It seems as though everyone has the next great idea that could make millions, if only they had the funding. The power of the crowd is mighty, and it seems
...» Read More!So It’s Winter, Now What?
To say that the thrill of the winter season has worn off would be an understatement. Oh, it’s not all horrific; in fact, there were lovely moments where my town, the village, and parts of
...» Read More!Eventing: The Whitest Sport?
Here’s something that nobody wants to talk about: diversity in equestrian sport, or more specifically, the lack thereof. While black athletes have made inroads into many traditionally white-dominated sports in recent decades, a glance around
...» Read More!Allison Springer and Katy Groesbeck on the Importance of Education
Chris Stafford of the USEA Podcast Channel has brought us another round of interviews this week. This week’s subject revolves around college education
...» Read More!Being Private Investigators for Our Horses
I have always been fascinated by detective and investigative work. I’m not entirely sure where this interest originated from, but nevertheless, untangling mysteries and problem solving has always been at the forefront of my mind.
...» Read More!Ten Habits of Highly Successful Riders
All over the internet, we see lists telling us how to be slimmer, how to get a leg up in the corporate world, how to improve our love lives and how to find satisfaction in
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