by Avy | The morning sun was gleaming through the windows of my room. I gave a smile to it and stretched. I opened my door and the aroma of syrup and pancakes just bursted into my nose. It was a special day. My birthday…

by Michelle | In the world of horses, shows can prove to be a very important part in any equestrian’s career. Though always winning is not necessary, it can never hurt to get a few blue ribbons. This blog is mainly for the girls competing at their first show, which is almost always a simple dressage test. In other words, this is a guide to perform that training level test like you own it…

by Allison | I love games and horses! So what could be better than a series of games played on horseback? Gymkhana games are great for those competitive horse lovers. Not only do you have loads of fun with your horse, you also learn important skills…

by Blue’s_gal | Have you ever seen or heard of a drill team? Ever wanted to be on one? Drill is a fun way to meet new people and be close to your horse! It’s so much fun and you can travel to rodeos, do parades, and even go to competitions…

In less than a week the Olympic equestrian events begin! If you’re interested in watching, here are schedules that show dates and timing for the eventing, jumping, and dressage competitions…

by SB | Continuing from PART 1, here is PART 2 featuring more of my favorite racing fillies. I have found that fillies as racers are almost always underestimated, and here is the proof that they are not to be…

by SB | Most horses that race are boys. No one can deny it, or to be more truthful, the only horses you hear about in racing are the boys. I think it’s high time the girl racers received some kudos and recognition. This two-part blog will cover some of my favorite and most notably famous racing fillies–

by LeadMare | Recently I’ve had an interest in a lesser-known horse sport called Ride and Tie so have started doing some research. It’s a fascinating sport — I thought you might like to hear about it…

by tash, age 12 As far as showing goes, we all have to start somewhere. Most of the time, your first competition is very exciting but equally nerve-racking. I have been though a few first competitions with new horses and new levels. Here are some tips to make sure you have a successful day if [...]

Syd, age 12 You’ve read part one and part two, so now it’s time for the final part! This will be all about what to do after you have survived your first horse show! The first thing you should do after every show and every class (aside from taking care of your horse) is review [...]