The Editorial
The Comeback — On Returning to Riding as an Adult Amateur
You did not quit. Life happened. And somewhere in the middle of it, the pull came back. This is for the rider who is finding her way back to the...
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Why "Quiet" Is the Highest Compliment in the Hunter Ring
Nobody says "athletic" as a compliment in the hunter ring. The word that matters — the one that makes trainers exhale and judges' pencils move — is quiet. Here is...
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Hunter vs. Jumper: What's the Difference? A Complete Guide for Riders & Show Parents
Same fences, two completely different sports. Here's everything you need to know about how hunters and jumpers are judged, what each discipline asks of horse and rider, and how to...
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They're Just Now Noticing
The fashion world has declared 2026 the Year of the Horse. For those of us who have spent a lifetime in the saddle, this is either deeply satisfying or mildly...
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Infrared Therapy for Horses: Science, Brands & What Veterinarians Say
Once reserved for elite racing stables, infrared therapy has moved into the mainstream of equine care — and the science backs it up. From portable handheld devices to permanent barn...
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Why Your Trainer Keeps Talking About the Distance — And What It Actually Means
Every great hunter/jumper round comes down to one thing: rhythm. This is the story behind the distances, the lines, and why the canter you bring to the first fence decides...
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How to Prepare for a Hunter/Jumper Horse Show: The Complete Guide
Show day doesn't have to be stressful. From Coggins paperwork to the cool-down walk, this guide covers everything riders, parents, and trainers need to know — week by week, step...
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The Weekly Journal: 147 Horses Home, Germany Dominates Ocala, Brash Wins Paris - Week of March 22, 2026
What a week. 147 horses stranded in Qatar, a four-hour road convoy through the Gulf, two cargo flights home to Belgium. Germany hearing their anthem four days straight in Ocala....
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The Next Generation Is Already Here: Rising Stars to Watch in 2026
Every generation of show jumping produces a handful of riders who arrive so fully formed that watching them feels less like witnessing a career in progress and more like watching...
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The Road to Fort Worth: Inside the 2025/2026 World Cup Season
It is March 2026, the indoor season is closing, and the road to Fort Worth is almost complete. Scott Brash sits at world number one for the third time in...
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The Complete First Horse Show Checklist for Hunter and Jumper Riders
The week before your first horse show has a particular energy to it. The nerves, the lists, the late-night boot polishing. We have helped dress riders of all ages for...
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It's Deworming Season: What Vets Actually Recommend for Spring 2026
It's mid-March, the ground is a muddy disaster, and you're staring at a tube of Zimectrin wondering if you're doing this right. The deworming recommendations have changed significantly in the...
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The Sport Has Always Been Here: Equestrian's Mainstream Moment Has Finally Arrived
Snoop Dogg won a Sports Emmy for dressage commentary. Vogue put Kendall and Gigi on horses for its September cover. ASOS reported a 260% spike in riding boot searches. The...
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The FEI Explained: A Complete Guide to International Equestrian Competition
The FEI governs international equestrian sport across eight disciplines and 136 nations — but what do all those codes and star ratings actually mean? From CSI5* Grand Prix to the...
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