Riding is expensive. What is unattainable for most Americans can seem like the norm for kids immersed in the hunter/jumper bubble. I want my daughter to understand that every situation, every lifestyle is unique. Her riding development has to happen in a manner that makes sense for our family financially, even if that doesn’t match […]
To my mind, one of the greatest culinary inventions for aiding and abetting foxhunting families has been the self-basting turkey. It most certainly has been a boon to our ménage, as Thanksgiving Day on our farm is noted for being a miracle of logistics. Not only is this holiday a fest for family and friends […]
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, it is estimated that worldwide, we lose two domestic animal breeds every week. When it comes to livestock, many of these unique breeds were developed to suit a specific region, management system or need, and represent hundreds (and in some cases, thousands) of years of selective […]
The FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships will include an FEI Children Championship for dressage athletes ages 12 through 14 for the first time in 2025, the U.S. Equestrian Federation announced Wednesday, Nov. 27. In order to help athletes with their planning, below are some frequently asked questions regarding this new division at NAYC. Please […]
Winter 2024 Untacked (Subscribers can read the full magazine online.) INSIDE: On The Cover: What In The World Is Working Equitation? Working equitation is not trail, extreme cowboy, or western dressage. It’s not jumping, dressage or eventing. Instead, working equitation takes elements of all of those disciplines to make a unique sport that requires elegance, confidence, […]
In the fast-paced world of equine care, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Ruxbury App is a game-changing solution for horse owners, trainers, and equine enthusiasts who want to stay connected to their horse’s health and performance. Packed with easy-to-use features and designed with user-friendliness in mind, this app puts essential health […]
If you want to make a small fortune in the horse world, you better start with a big one. This old joke is funny because it’s true. And if you’re an equine professional, it’s also sad because it’s true. Growing up in the horse world, I heard things like this all the time—“There’s no money […]
In recent months dressage has faced increased scrutiny, both from within and from outside of the horse world, and the Fédération Equestre Internationale recently held a special meeting to kick off in-depth discussions about the challenges currently impacting the discipline. We asked three participants about the biggest change they’d like to see in the sport. […]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale suspended Canadian Grand Prix dressage riders Evi Strasser and Tanya Strasser-Shostak this month while it continues investigating allegations of horse abuse affecting several horses. The two are also listed as “not in good standing” on the Equestrian Canada website. Strasser and her daughter Strasser-Shostak were first provisionally suspended by Equestrian Canada […]
Kate Poulin and her family suffered a huge loss when their mother, dressage rider and beloved instructor Sharon Poulin, died in 2022 after a years-long battle with breast cancer. The Poulin family is a big name in dressage, and Sharon’s death hit everyone in her community hard. This January, Kate realized she was eligible for […]
Riding is expensive. What is unattainable for most Americans can seem like the norm for kids immersed in the hunter/jumper bubble. I want my daughter to understand that every situation, every lifestyle is unique. Her riding development has to happen in a manner that makes sense for our family financially, even if that doesn’t match […]
To my mind, one of the greatest culinary inventions for aiding and abetting foxhunting families has been the self-basting turkey. It most certainly has been a boon to our ménage, as Thanksgiving Day on our farm is noted for being a miracle of logistics. Not only is this holiday a fest for family and friends […]
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, it is estimated that worldwide, we lose two domestic animal breeds every week. When it comes to livestock, many of these unique breeds were developed to suit a specific region, management system or need, and represent hundreds (and in some cases, thousands) of years of selective […]
The FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships will include an FEI Children Championship for dressage athletes ages 12 through 14 for the first time in 2025, the U.S. Equestrian Federation announced Wednesday, Nov. 27. In order to help athletes with their planning, below are some frequently asked questions regarding this new division at NAYC. Please […]
In the fast-paced world of equine care, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Ruxbury App is a game-changing solution for horse owners, trainers, and equine enthusiasts who want to stay connected to their horse’s health and performance. Packed with easy-to-use features and designed with user-friendliness in mind, this app puts essential health […]
If you want to make a small fortune in the horse world, you better start with a big one. This old joke is funny because it’s true. And if you’re an equine professional, it’s also sad because it’s true. Growing up in the horse world, I heard things like this all the time—“There’s no money […]
In recent months dressage has faced increased scrutiny, both from within and from outside of the horse world, and the Fédération Equestre Internationale recently held a special meeting to kick off in-depth discussions about the challenges currently impacting the discipline. We asked three participants about the biggest change they’d like to see in the sport. […]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale suspended Canadian Grand Prix dressage riders Evi Strasser and Tanya Strasser-Shostak this month while it continues investigating allegations of horse abuse affecting several horses. The two are also listed as “not in good standing” on the Equestrian Canada website. Strasser and her daughter Strasser-Shostak were first provisionally suspended by Equestrian Canada […]
Kate Poulin and her family suffered a huge loss when their mother, dressage rider and beloved instructor Sharon Poulin, died in 2022 after a years-long battle with breast cancer. The Poulin family is a big name in dressage, and Sharon’s death hit everyone in her community hard. This January, Kate realized she was eligible for […]
