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The Equine Artist Who Became My Vision Board: Discover Steve Messenger
If you're searching for a truly unique Christmas gift for the equestrian in your life, skip the generic stable supplies and consider investing in original art.
Nov 243 min read


Tips to Address Amateur Equestrian Anxiety
The biggest hurdle in amateur riding anxiety is simply allowing yourself to make mistakes and embracing them as data for growth. If you aren't making mistakes, you're probably not learning.
Nov 193 min read


Breaking the System: Fighting Horse Show Politics for Fairness and Integrity
A year ago, my horse, First Impression (Vino), earned the Grand Hunter Champion title at a state hunter–jumper finals show. It should have been a defining moment. Instead, it became a quiet lesson in how easily established power can attempt to erase the truth.
Nov 163 min read


An Open Letter to the Leadership of the United States Equestrian Federation
This urgent letter addresses the USEF on the culture of impunity. We call for proactive investigation, meaningful consequences that aren't timed in the off-season, and a firm stand for the integrity of the sport.
Nov 33 min read
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