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Allison Griest

Age Doesn’t Matter at the Barn

I’m a 29-year-old horse and pony fanatic. This is no secret to anyone who knows me. I recently rediscovered my…

9 years ago


7 Things My Horse Does That Make Me Feel Special

One of the countless reasons why animal enthusiasts usually identify themselves as animal lovers is because we cherish how our…

9 years ago

The Unwritten Barn Dress Code

When you went to elementary school, middle school, and even high school, you likely had a dress code. Girls’ shorts,…

9 years ago

The Barn Is My Doctor

The doctor will see you now. I recently woke up before work and felt like, well, dirt. I mustered up…

9 years ago

How I Measure My Life in Horse Costs

  It’s no secret that our horsey habit is an expensive one. As equestrians, we have no qualms with this…

9 years ago

Win Hunter Flat Classes

Love them or hate them, flat classes are part of every hunter rider’s world. Bad transitions, blown leads and the…

9 years ago

Don’t Disrupt the Barn Routine

The sports world is full of habits and rituals. I’ve heard of players tying their shoes a particular way before…

9 years ago

Conquer Jumping Fear

If you’ve ever found yourself approaching a fence with apprehension, or perhaps have had a bad fall or negative experience…

9 years ago

The Horse Husband’s Survival Guide

My trainer in college used to tell non-horsey guys: "Horse shows are a great place to pick up chicks. They’re…

9 years ago

Grid Work for Better Jumping

  When facing jumps, horses can run into a lot of issues, both big and small. For some horses it’s…

9 years ago