What’s In a Name
I thought I'd enlist the help of the blogger community in making a very, very important decision: a show name for Niko
Best Grooming Tools for Sensitive Horses
I’ve owned my share of thin-skinned, sensitive horses with terrible coat genetics. They can truly be a grooming challenge, since they’re prone to skin funk yet hate to be curried or brushed. So what do you do? I’m sharing my favorite tips, tricks and tools for grooming sensitive horses to get your horse looking his or her best
2018 Horse Show Schedule
While nothing is set in stone for us this year, I do have lots of options for great shows, plus some fun spectating experiences lined up!
Let’s Talk Pre-Purchase Exams
For many equestrians, pre-purchase exams are an integral part of buying a horse. A pre-purchase exam can include a lot of different things... what do you include in a pre-purchase exam?
Rider’s To Do List
Stay organized and on task by writing down skills to work on and exercises to try on this handy, barn-friendly Rider's To Do List
58 Equestrian Gifts Under $25
To help you stay on budget, and save you the time it takes to shop around, here are 58 equestrian gifts under $25
Guest Post: 10 Tips for Your First Hunter/Jumper Show
Your first competition can be overwhelming, so we’re sharing 10 tips for your first hunter/jumper show to help the day go smoothly
In Defense of "Dumbing Down" Show Hunters
Critics point to the “dumbing down” of show hunters as its downfall; divisions from ground poles to 3’ makes classes less competitive and creates less accomplished equestrians -- but it's those amateurs and juniors showing in lower fence heights who support the upper echelon. Don't leave us out!
World Equestrian Center Tour
You’ve probably never heard of Wilmington, Ohio before. It’s not [...]
The Difference Between Being a Junior and an Adult Amateur
One of the best things I ever did for myself [...]