Photo courtesy Road to the Horse.Nick Dowers (and his trademark mustache) became a household name when he was named the 2016 Road to the Horse champion in Lexington, Ky., in March. The fourth generation rancher from Dyer, Nev., brought...
My life changed on a day that started out like any other, and as a result, I will never be the same.
I’ve been riding since before I was born: My mother worked on a cattle ranch and rode when...
Are you planning to bring your significant other or non-horsey friend on an exotic, last-minute trip to the barn or horse show this season? If so, they might be well-served by learning the meaning behind some of the basic...
Beezie Madden and Cortes 'C' competing at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2012.To get to the Olympics with a horse is a staggering accomplishment: Having the right horse. Making it through the Olympic trials catastrophe-free. Peaking in fitness at...
In the previous post in this blog, I talked about some of the ways various non-horsey media outlets attempt to talk about equestrian during the Olympics. One type of post I’ve been willfully ignoring is the anti-equestrian rage-baiting posts...
While many of us enjoy riding for riding’s sake, most people ride for more than just the health benefits it provides. We also ride to foster a sense of community and belonging with like-minded individuals.Good boarding and lesson...
"She really needs to get her heels down. And wear a helmet. And is she really riding in a tube top? Really?" These are all things you can say when watching a horse movie with your barn friends, but...
Horse Illustrated: What is your job title and who do you work for?
Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt: I am Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt with the Lexington Kentucky Police Department.
HI: How long have you been doing what you do?
SJE: I have been a...
Okay, I’ll admit it. I love barn chores.
I pretty much love everything about them from the muck boots and the clothing (comfy jeans and an ancient hoodie, anyone?) to the smells (fresh hay and pine shavings) and the sounds...
Photo by Vassil - Own work, Public DomainIt’s dark in the barn in the middle of the night as we wait, watching cautiously through the circular beam of light from the flashlight. It’s late spring, and the low racket...
