by Jocelyn Pierce Throughout the United States’s military history, the horse served bravely alongside man. Horses continued to be important components of combat until the end of World War I when warfare changed completely. Today, horses still help military veterans, though in a different w...

by Jocelyn Pierce Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives while serving in the military. Perhaps the most largely unrecognized, and sometimes altogether forgotten veterans are the horses that served alongside man. ...

The IEA’s Executive Director reveals how middle and secondary school kids can enjoy equestrian sports and become better riders. by Darley Newman The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) was formed in 2002 to “ introduce students in private and public middle and secondary sc...

Stunning and inspirational equine inspired Instagram Accounts to follow and why we love them. In our first article, 5 Great Equestrian Instagram Accounts to Follow, we highlighted some of our favorite horse inspired "Instagrammers". This second installment reveals more great equestrian phot...

Ronnie Ford is all about helping horses to have a better life with humans. By teaching their human family how to have an ongoing "conversation" with them, his training just happens to help us in all phases of our life when it comes to communicating. You just have to watch and listen. by Karen Pr...

Thinking of getting back in the saddle? No more excuses! Read this inspiring story from Bill Earl, who at 58 years old and having only been on a trail ride once in his life, not only got in the saddle, but bought a horse and learned to ride bareback and bitless! by Bill Earl Yesterday I read t...

Originating from the equestrian tourism industry, TREC is an international sport that tests horses and riders over three phases. by Jocelyn Pierce with photos by TREC-USA TREC, or Techniques de Rondonee Equestre de Competition, began in France as a way to test trekking guides working in the e...

Horsemanship, teamwork and lots of fun! Find out why Mounted Orienteering is gaining popularity in the United States. by Jocelyn Pierce Competitive Mounted Orienteering (CMO) is a national equestrian sport that has been existence for over 25 years and has active chapters in several states. CMO...

written by Nancy Ambrosiano  photos from United States Pony Club If you are an occasional visitor to your local hunt, you probably don’t need to worry too much about the specific tack you’re using, other than having it all clean, safe, well fitted and with enough brak...

Photographer Manuela Stefan of Graceful Horses goes behind the scenes with Australian horseman Guy McLean at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, which takes place every November in the City of Toronto.  I learned about Guy McLean’s visit to Toronto during the Royal Winter Fa...