“It is clear that you don’t want to hear this, but you need to consider never getting back on a horse again.” The memory of this moment is clear as day. The room starts spinning, my face goes white, and...
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Last December, a little over three weeks after the birth of my son, I dragged myself to the barn for the first time. I was there against doctor’s orders, technically; wearing maternity leggings and an oversized coat, operating on less than...
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When Caroline Martin cantered into the imposing show jumping arena at Aachen in Germany last summer, she felt a sense of calm. A commensurate professional in every arena, the 25-year-old event rider had spent the previous eight months preparing for...
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In Part 1, you were introduced to evaluating your horse for body weight, body condition and topline. Knowing your horse's Body Condition Scoring (BCS) and Topline Evaluation Score (TES) can give you the tools to better manage their weight for your...
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Whether inside the competition ring or out on the town, every rider wants to feel good in the clothes she wears. With her loyal French Bulldog, Fudge, trailing her side, American show jumper Carly Anthony invited us into her home...
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