Sport
Should Dressage Halt the Mandatory Double Bridle Rule?
At the highest levels of dressage a double bridle is mandatory — a point of contention often debated on amongst industry riders and trainers alike. According to the professionals I...
Should Dressage Halt the Mandatory Double Bridle Rule?
At the highest levels of dressage a double bridle is mandatory — a point of contention often debated on amongst industry riders and trainers alike. According to the professionals I...
Let's Talk: The Optics, Ethics, and Emotions of Bitting
On March 16th, we published an article titled “What’s In My Ring Bag? 7 Things Andy Kocher’s Groom Won’t Leave the Barn Without.” While the article contained a list of...
Let's Talk: The Optics, Ethics, and Emotions of Bitting
On March 16th, we published an article titled “What’s In My Ring Bag? 7 Things Andy Kocher’s Groom Won’t Leave the Barn Without.” While the article contained a list of...
Punishment or Encouragement? The Discussion We Must Have About Why We're Whipping Our Horses
When my father was 12 years old he snuck out of school. He and a friend had heard there were budgies (parakeets) kept a few blocks away in the lane...
Punishment or Encouragement? The Discussion We Must Have About Why We're Whipping Our Horses
When my father was 12 years old he snuck out of school. He and a friend had heard there were budgies (parakeets) kept a few blocks away in the lane...
Weigh In: Is the US Equestrian SafeSport Rule the Answer?
While abuse and misconduct in the sporting world were once brushed under the proverbial rug, we're living in an age of frank discussion - or at least, we're moving in...
Weigh In: Is the US Equestrian SafeSport Rule the Answer?
While abuse and misconduct in the sporting world were once brushed under the proverbial rug, we're living in an age of frank discussion - or at least, we're moving in...
No Drama Zone: Peter Pletcher Gets Real on the Hunter Ring
Can we get a standing ovation for Peter Pletcher? As one of the top hunter/jumper trainers in the U.S. and winner of the World Champion Hunter Rider Professional finals in...
No Drama Zone: Peter Pletcher Gets Real on the Hunter Ring
Can we get a standing ovation for Peter Pletcher? As one of the top hunter/jumper trainers in the U.S. and winner of the World Champion Hunter Rider Professional finals in...