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Matters · May 19, 2020

'We Are Afraid of This Virus': Realities of Life, Work for This Nurse and Equestrian on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Before COVID-19 arrived in South Carolina, Angie McDaniel enjoyed the balance she'd struck between her work as an acute care recovery room RN in a level 1 trauma center, and the serenity of her horse farm in the foothills of the Blue...

Matters · May 04, 2020

Gail Greenough's Tips on Getting Through Quarantine: 'Be Proud of How You Spent This Journey'

Eighteen years ago, my mother passed away. I don’t mention this for sympathy, but instead because I want to pass on her last valuable lesson to me. Mom was completely bedridden and I was in the middle of the winter...

Matters · Apr 24, 2020

My COVID-19 Experience: A Family-Run Young Horse Business Faces Quarantine in France

What happens when global pandemic containment measures mean that your family-run equine business must close? Louise is learning to navigate this new reality while maintaining some normalcy on her farm in the beautiful Limousin region of France. We chatted with Louise...

Matters · Mar 27, 2020

When Your Barn Closes, Be Kind to Your Barn Owner

A few days ago, my mom, sister and I were locked into an intense back-and-forth on iMessage. We were debating whether or not, in the face of a looming “stay at home” order, we would have to ask our small...

Matters · Mar 25, 2020

After a Traumatic Trip to the Vet, I Vowed to Become a More Focused Rider. Here’s What I’ve Learned So Far.

Raise your hand if you've ever arrived at the barn completely frazzled by a harrowing drive in rush hour traffic. Or scarfed down a sandwich while zipping up your boots and tightening the girth. Or rushed into the arena and...