In the heat of California’s dreaded wildfire season, no less than six fires have sent residents fleeing through the northern and southern regions of the state. The list of civilians affected by the Kincade, Maria, Easy, Getty, 46 and Hillside Fires includes equestrians, who took to social media to share stories and rally for aid.
Continue Reading...Amateur Showcase: Three Surgeries Can’t Keep Smith Out Of The Saddle
Lying in the dirt at a hunter schooling show in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, on Labor Day Weekend 2015, Kelly Smith had a lot to contemplate, even more than the average rider who watches their horse gallop away after dumping them on course. She hit hard—first with her back, right where she’d undergone a lumbar fusion
Continue Reading...Cathrine’s an Inspiration
Cathrine Dufour discusses her brilliant partner Bohemian and why she loves to meet her young fans in our Rider In Focus video… Cathrine Dufour has become one of the most popular athletes in world Dressage, having produced a series of stunning performances in the last few years. The 27-year-old Dane has two fabulous leading partners
Continue Reading...Make a Career out of Your Love of Horses
Here’s six amazing career opportunities for the equine enthusiast Whether its nutrition, animal welfare, bloodstock or photography, one can combine a love of horses with their skills and qualifications to forge a successful career. Check out these great options… They say ‘find a job that you love and you’ll never work a day in your
Continue Reading...Tack Up and Ride with Cindy Valentina
YouTube star Cindy Valentina is a real Western gal, and that runs from her accent to her riding style and – yes – even how she prepares her horse, Mr Dooley! In this new video she shows us her Western tack-up routine, which differs markedly from what she calls the ‘English’ method! There’s a different
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