Tonight begins the first of several official Horse World Gives Back events in which the horse world unites to help the victims of the recent floods and tornadoes. Here’s why it’s so important that we come together to support our equestrian friends across the US: The destruction and loss of life, human and animal, has [...]

I gotta say – I think I have a much greater fear of a disaster hitting the barn where Ace lives than of a disaster hitting my house. I can watch weather reports and hide in the basement if a tornado comes, and know I have the mental faculties to keep myself safe. But if [...]

I just gotta say, my hubby is the best. He’s happy to let me put lots of time, money, and most importantly love into my horse on one non-negotiable condition: I always wear my helmet when I ride. Ben isn’t all that interested in horses himself, but as the husband of an equestrian my safety [...]

Once again it’s that time of year where all eyes turn to Louisville, Kentucky for the fastest two-minutes in sports: the Kentucky Derby. This late in the game, I almost didn’t bother to do my usual heads up on the horses. But then my mother chastised me for not posting about the best part of [...]

If you, like me, are NOT in Lexington, Kentucky right now being subject to tornado warnings as you camp out to watch the Rolex Kentucky Three Day jog – you’re in luck. There are lots of fantastic ways to get your fill of 4* horses and riders showing off their best dressage, cross country, and [...]

I had a great weekend hanging at Equine Affaire Ohio with my mom, friend Laura, Glenn and Jennifer from the Horse Radio Network, Frankie and Sandy and their Equicizers, and connecting with lots of other great people. I was true to my word – I went to everything Guy McLean, didn’t do a whole lot [...]

You long-time readers know that we are just about to my absolute favorite time of the year when it comes to the equestrian calendar: Equine Affaire Ohio. Every year I take two days off from work to spend Thursday-Friday in Columbus, Ohio. I stay with my aunt who lives just north of the Ohio State [...]