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Regarding Horses
Regarding Horses is dedicated to researching and analyzing the most current horse industry news, events, and issues and sharing experiences and knowledge. I write from a perspective of horsemanship, passion, respect, and years of experience in riding, showing, teaching, horse care, and volunteering.

Horses are our companions, partners, and friends. And many of us have a special connection with these animals. Whether you grew up on horseback or found them later in life, horses can get in your blood. Some people are merely riders–and not all with equine experience are true horsemen. Real horsemen may have favorite breeds or favorite styles of riding, but can appreciate everything equine. Among other things, they find joy in mucking stalls, reading horse books, loving on any horse in arms reach, learning as much as they can, and talking horses with anybody who will listen.

Jackie Baker
jackie@regardinghorses.com
I am a horsewoman. I was in the saddle before I could even walk, and I just can’t get away. I have years of experience showing in the hunter ring, teaching lessons and camps for kids and adults, taking care of horses, working with therapeutic riding programs, and living, loving, and breathing horses. I learned most everything I know from my mom, who poured her heart out in shaping me to be the horsewoman I am today.

My mom and I have a 19-year-old thoroughbred mare named Penny who she bought off the track and we both trained and showed. We are currently in different states, so I am exercising and training horses of some friends. My best bud is Marahute, an Arab/Appy mare with a lot of personality and too many smarts. Classic is in her mid-twenties and has arthritis in her back hocks and hips, but just doesn’t want to be retired yet. I help keep her exercised. Then there’s Poke, a 10-year-old Quarter horse who belongs to an adult beginner. He’s very willing and knows a lot of the basics, he just needs to get whipped back into shape (I mean that figuratively, of course). I’m also helping with Midnight, a young Missouri Foxtrotter with a bit of a hot head and some spooking issues. Louie is another young Foxtrotter who is fun to play Parelli games with and who constantly flirts with me. One of the best parts of my week is volunteering at Pegasus Farm, a certified North American Riding for the Handicapped facility in Northeast Ohio. It’s one of my greatest joys.

More than anything else, I love to share horses with other people.