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"There Is a Spirituality to Riding Horses": Riding in Hijab with Elif Kavakci
Growing up, Elif had dreams of learning to ride, but as the youngest of three girls, there just wasn’t the extra time or money to commit to expensive riding lessons....
"There Is a Spirituality to Riding Horses": Riding in Hijab with Elif Kavakci
Growing up, Elif had dreams of learning to ride, but as the youngest of three girls, there just wasn’t the extra time or money to commit to expensive riding lessons....
12 Thoughts Every Rider Has When Their Horse Comes in Lame
A couple of weeks ago, I was leading my gelding into his stall from the field. It was a normal day and he was totally happy and perky, but something...
12 Thoughts Every Rider Has When Their Horse Comes in Lame
A couple of weeks ago, I was leading my gelding into his stall from the field. It was a normal day and he was totally happy and perky, but something...
Full-Time Horse Trainer & Pregnant: Is it Really Possible?
It all started with the popular slogan that has circulated the horsey internet world: “Life is short, buy the damn horse.” I wasn’t shopping - because as a professional, you...
Full-Time Horse Trainer & Pregnant: Is it Really Possible?
It all started with the popular slogan that has circulated the horsey internet world: “Life is short, buy the damn horse.” I wasn’t shopping - because as a professional, you...
When Mental Illness Comes to the Horse Show
From a young age, I never questioned what my career would be. At ten years old, I began planning how I would run my barn, mapping out the classes I...
When Mental Illness Comes to the Horse Show
From a young age, I never questioned what my career would be. At ten years old, I began planning how I would run my barn, mapping out the classes I...
Ask an EM Instructor: Are There Alternatives to Having a Trainer If the Relationship Isn't Working?
The rider/trainer relationship is a crucial relationship in the enjoyment and success of riding horses. So what happens when it's just not working? Sometimes problems arise when riders rely on their...
Ask an EM Instructor: Are There Alternatives to Having a Trainer If the Relationship Isn't Working?
The rider/trainer relationship is a crucial relationship in the enjoyment and success of riding horses. So what happens when it's just not working? Sometimes problems arise when riders rely on their...
Our Top 7 Lightbulb Moments from Equestrian Masterclass Instructors
As we wrap up the year and head into 2022, let's reflect on what we've learned, what we've become more curious about, and new ideas that our eyes have been...
Our Top 7 Lightbulb Moments from Equestrian Masterclass Instructors
As we wrap up the year and head into 2022, let's reflect on what we've learned, what we've become more curious about, and new ideas that our eyes have been...
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