Your Success Equestrian Contest Winner
The winning entry! Congrats to Lynsey Ekema for submitting the winning entry in the How Do You Spell Success? Contest presented by our awesome sponsor Success Equestrian. For her prowess with horse...
View ArticleWednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: High Diving Horses
As a kid, I was a big fan of the movie Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken-- the high diving horses of Atlantic City. Here's a video with some actual footage of the real diving horses... guaranteed to make...
View ArticleMonday Video from Tredstep Ireland: Racing Clydesdales
Move over Budweiser-- these Clydes have places to go! The Horse & Hound has a great story about a two-furlong race held at Exeter racecourse yesterday featuring five Clydesdales. The race was won...
View ArticleTuesday Video from SpectraVet: The Best Costume Quadrille Ever
Click here to view the embedded video. I'm a total sucker for Disney movies, and I practically grew up on Mary Poppins (and may or may not have the whole thing memorized), so this video particularly...
View ArticleProduct Review: Hamilton BioVet’s Banda-FLEX Equine Bandage
It always seems to happen–when you go to bring your horses in after turnout, someone has a scrape, bite, scuff, or cut. I’m not sure if that’s universal, but it seems to be the case with my gang of...
View ArticleProduct Review: Ovation Schooler Helmet
If there is one thing that I’m absolutely serious about, it’s safety in the saddle. For those of us who love the sport of eventing, we’ve had the chance to see horses and their riders achieve pure...
View ArticleProduct Review: Tipperary Equestrian Eventer Pro 3015 Protective Vest
It’s an absolute thrill. I mean, the excitement can start as soon as you wake up in the morning. Hoping out of bed, a combination of nerves, coupled with eagerness is the business of the day. In my...
View ArticleProduct Review: Professional’s Choice VenTECH Elite Sports Medicine Boots &...
In my years of riding, I haven’t always thought about thought about things like leg support and protection for my horse. During my early years, it was enough to throw on a pair of stretchy pants,...
View ArticleIt’s a Jeep Thing
William Fox-Pitt knows how to keep things efficient. From keeping his horse care routine simple yet effective to ensuring that his position enables the horse to move freely beneath him around a...
View ArticleProduct Review: Omega Alpha Equine Respi-Free
Being a conscientious horse owner (or more accurately, I’d say I’m overly kinda-sort of obsessive with all things related to my horses’ health), I like to keep tabs on pretty much every little detail...
View ArticleProduct Review: Ovation Flex Field Boot
Shopping for new boots can be a daunting task–especially when you are shopping on a budget. Riding boots are one of those things that take time to mold exactly to your feet; and you’ve heard me talk...
View ArticleProduct Review: Tredstep Ireland Futura Sport Top
There’s looking good, and then there’s looking good. You know when you are out shopping, and can be browsing around looking for nothing in particular, and then you stop. Brought to a halt when you see...
View ArticleProduct Review: Professional’s Choice Gina Miles Collection Bits
Of all of the pieces of tack and equipment that exist for riding, there has been one particular article that has confounded me for years–bits. There are honestly just too many varieties of bits for me...
View ArticleProduct Review: Kentucky Performance Products Joint Armor
Having the chance to share a partnership with your horse is, in my humble opinion, an honor. Getting the chance to work with them day in and day out really allows you to get to know their individual...
View ArticleProduct Review: Ovation Slim Secret and EuroWeave DX Breeches
Something that I’ve started doing a lot more of recently is wearing breeches. Sure, I have absolutely been riding more, what with all of the beautiful weather that we’ve been having here in...
View ArticleProduct Review: UltrOZ Equine Ultrasonic Therapy System
Being involved in eventing, or really any equestrian sport, can involve a lot of commitment. We invest much in our horses and partners; giving tangible things like time and money. But there are also...
View ArticleProduct Review: Tredstep Ireland Da Vinci Stretch Field Boot
Subtle yet stylish Tredstep logo found on the side of the Da Vinci Stretch Field Boot. Photo by Lorraine Peachey Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — at least that’s what I’ve heard over the years. I...
View ArticleProduct Review: Omega Alpha Equine Neemella After Bath Lotion
I love this time of the year. Here in Pennsylvania, the days are pleasantly warm–but not overly hot yet. The freezing days of Winter seem to be a bad memory at this point, as flies buzz around the...
View ArticleProduct Review: Ovation Cool Rider Zip-Mock Shirt
In the true spirit of Summer, I just spent some time down at the shore this past weekend. There is nothing better then breaking the routine, even if it is just for a few days. Every single day, I’m...
View ArticleProduct Review: Kentucky Performance Products Elevate Maintenance Powder
I have a lot of great memories from when I was a kid – hanging out with my friends, going on family vacations, and generally being fearless in the face of the world. As most of you may agree, I think...
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