There’s good news and less-good news for equestrian sports fans in the United States as the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro approach. The good news is that pretty much everyone, no matter how they consume television, will...
Do you have a horse-crazy kid in your life with a birthday fast approaching? We've searched the web for some of the most creative ideas to help you throw the best horse-themed birthday party your side of the Mississippi!
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Horse people can do some things that seem very strange to those who are uninitiated to the horse world. What might seem totally normal to us (like getting up at 4 a.m. on your day off to go horse...
Welsh Ponyby Hanna V - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0July 21, 2016
Dear Diary,
Big news! Big news!
Yours truly is going to the annual WPS (Wonderful Pony Society) show! Of all the ponies on the farm, the humans picked ME to...
If you grew up in the 1980s or 1990s, you’ll immediately recognize the cartoony, rainbow-hued artwork of Lisa Frank. There’s a pretty good chance you owned a Trapper Keeper, a notepad, or maybe some stickers featuring Lisa Frank characters....
"Niiiiice horsie. Gooood horsie."Among seasoned equestrians, "husband-proof” refers to a horse that anybody’s spouse can ride safely, regardless of his horse-handling experience—or lack thereof. Generally, this kind of horse is purchased by a woman who has finally convinced her...
Q: What are some tips for introducing my kids to horses and riding? I want them to love riding but don’t want to do too much too soon and end up pushing them away.
A: Riding is a lifelong...
I’ll admit it—I’m not a big thrill-seeker. For example, when the county fair comes along in the summer, you won’t find me riding the roller coaster or Ferris wheel. Instead, you'd probably find me looking at the rabbit and...
I can keep my horsey side down to a dull roar when necessary. I try not to chew uninterested laypeople’s ears off about breeches, I graciously exclude my husband from tack shop trips (unless it’s on the way, of...
It’s National Day of the Cowboy! Yippee-ki-yi-yay!In honor of this day, we decided to spend a little time remembering one of the all-time greatest Western movie stars—and King of the Cowboys—Roy Rogers. There are so many reasons to like...
