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...
Happy first Friday of October, everyone. Did you know that October is American Magazine Month? It’s also National Cookie Month, so when you’re not riding this weekend, be sure to spend time reading your favorite magazine and eating your...
About a million years ago, I solicited suggestions for horse-related books from you, the HorseChannel.com reading public. I remembered doing that just recently when I found myself on the hunt for something to read in my spare time, and...
There’s a reason barrel racers tend to prefer small, agile stock-type horses for their sport. Barrel horses need explosive speed along with the ability to dig in and turn sharply around the barrels. When you see three barrels set...
My family and I came home from Maine this summer with a puppy. She’s a little German Shepherd dreamboat and we’re working hard to hone her manners and socialization skills. At home in the city, life is something like...
Combined driving is often compared to three-day eventing, the sport from which it was derived. However, when watching the marathon phase, it’s more like the rally racing done with sports cars. In the marathon phase of a combined driving...
