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Conquering Riding Anxiety Through Tapping: An Interview with Sarah Louise Lilley

Savoring the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim

Misty’s 80th Birthday and How I Learned She Was Real

Meet Chincoteague Pony Swirl in My New Children’s Book for Horse Lovers

Chasing Horse Dreams: a Review of The Jump by Natalie Keller Reinert

Beautiful Jim Key, the True Horse Story We Need Now

A Winter Boat Ride to Spy Chincoteague Ponies

Equine Affaire Recap 2025 

Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague Book Club

Before Misty: Early Chincoteague Pony History Book Review

100th Chincoteague Pony Swim Highlights Part 2

100th Chincoteague Pony Swim Highlights Part I

Stable Riding (Not Falling): a Must-Hear Barn Banter Episode

Sharing Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague on The Morning Blend TV Show

What It’s Like at the Chincoteague Pony Swim: an Insider’s View

Horse Books for Kids with Equestrian Author Ellen Feld

Painting with Your Pony (or Horse)

Behind the Mic: My Favorite Interviews as Barn Banter Podcast Co-Host

Mounted Archery: New Year, New Equestrian Activity

Horse Books to Cozy Up with Now

Equine Affaire Massachusetts Highlights

Pre- and Post-Ride Routine for My Horse with Kissing Spine

Pony Confidential Book Review

Natural Fly Spray for Horses Showdown

99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim & Penning Week Roundup

An Open Letter to the Palatine Park Commissioners Regarding Palatine Stables

Uncovering Chincoteague Pony History with Sarah Boudreau

Meet Chincoteague Pony Swim Photographer Kelly Cosby

Journey into Pony Paradise: Rare Misty of Chincoteague Memorabilia

Knight’s Horse Birthday Cake Inspired by Misty’s Oat Cake

Dear Readers and Riders: Behind the Scenes with the Girl on the Cover

Books on Horses for Your Reading Pleasure

Equetech Horse Riding Underwear Review

Marguerite Henry Biography Excerpt

Write a Horse Book (I’ll Help You)

Kerrits Sit Tight Wind Pro Tights Review

Horse Picture Books: A Roundup For All Ages

Discovering Wesley Dennis Original Art

Fall Chincoteague Pony Round Up 2023

Distant Skies by Melissa Priblo Chapman Book Review

2023 Equestrian Gift Guide

Misty of Chincoteague Conspiracy Theory

Acavallo Safety Stirrups Review

Breyerfest 2023 Recap

Marguerite, Misty & Me: Marguerite Henry Biography or Bibliomemoir?

Finding Gideon: an Equestrian Memoir with Heart

Marguerite Henry and Wesley Dennis: a Horse Book Dream Team

Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague Roundup

The History of Marguerite Henry Available in Marguerite, Misty & Me

10 Reasons I Dig Ground Driving My Horse

Ground Driving My Horse: The Why

Farrier Appreciation

Marguerite Henry Fan Letters and Friends

Tips to Write Like Marguerite Henry

12 Reasons to Take an Ireland Riding Holiday

Breathing for Equestrians

Online Horse Shopping with ehorses

Grooming Brushes for Sensitive Horses

Best Equestrian Show Shirt & a Built-In Stock Tie

The Year of the Horses Book Review

National Sporting Library & Museum Day Trip

Best Equestrian Sun Shirt for UPF & Fashion

What to Say When a Friend’s Horse Dies

Irish National Stud Daytrip

Rönner Equestrian Polo Shirts & More

70° Equestrian Sun Shirt Review

Virtual Horse Shows: The What, Why and How We Did

Buy a Horse Book Day

5 Little-Known Facts About Marguerite Henry

Why We Must Support Our Local Tack Shops

The Equestrian Hotel at WEC Review

Equus Inn Ocala: an Honest Review

10 Fabulous Horse Jigsaw Puzzles

Buck Davidson Clinic, New Mexico

Ororo Heated Vest Review

Horse Book Recommendations

Cheryl of Brass Horse Boutique: Etsy Equestrian #16

Winter Reading List for Horse Lovers

Horse Riding in Ireland: Detailed Ride Report

Horse Riding in Ireland: 5 Days to Braver Riding

Best Horse Blankets & Fall Horse Care Products from Corro

Crossing the Line Book Review

Equitana 2021 Recap

LandSafe Clinic: Fall Safety Training Takeaways

Custom Horse Fly Bonnets by Bascule Bonnets

The Burros of Oatman, Arizona

Oak Brook Polo: a Sunday Equestrian Getaway

Summer Reading List for Horse Lovers

Unbridled Creativity: 101 Writing Exercises for Horse Lovers

Flying My Horse from CA to the Midwest

The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit: Behind the Scenes Interview

Spin Bike for Equestrians: 10 Reasons to Ride One

The Ride of Her Life Book Review

Anique Sun Shirt Review

Dream Horse Movie Review

Alison of The Polohouse: Etsy Equestrian #15

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Fox Hunt

Alexa’s Equine Creations: Etsy Equestrian #14

Ophena Safety Stirrups Review

First Dressage Test Ever

Tipperary Eventer Pro Vest Review

Stockbubble by Halley: Etsy Equestrian #13

21 Equestrian Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2021

The One in Which We Ride in a Cross Country Clinic

Equistrings by Mindy: Etsy Equestrian #12

Safestyle Stirrups: Family-Owned & Promoting Safety

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Equestrians 2025

Horse Crazy by Sarah Maslin Nir Book Review

Rosanna of Interest Candles: Etsy Equestrian #11

Trauma Void EQ3 Riding Helmet Review

My Biggest Saddle Shopping Mistake:
a Tale of Crazy Wild Drama

Winter Horse Riding Gear: The Ultimate Guide

Stable Style Book by Raquel Lynn, the Back Story

Lindsey of The Preppi Pony Company: Etsy Equestrians #10

West and Willow Horse Portrait Review:
a Perfect Gift Option

Horse Safari in Africa?
Your Top 10 Burning Questions Answered

Flex-On Safe-On Safety Stirrups Review

LubriSyn HA: Miracle Elixir or Solid Supplement?

Horse and Fox Washi Tape for a Kitchen Pick-me-up

Her Summer at Pemberley: a Pride and Prejudice Sequel Book Review

Horses First: From Racing to Heart Horse

Strands of Hope: How to Grieve the Loss of a Horse (Behind the Scenes)

Ovation v. Tipperary Schooling Helmets: a Head to Head Comparison

10 Tips for Riding Your Own Horse on the Beach

Ride a Clydesdale at Covell Ranch

The Compton Cowboys Book Review

Silver Honey Rapid Wound Care by Absorbine Naturally Heals Horses 

Etsy Equestrians #9: Nia of Beautifully Beaded Halters

Belvoir Tack Cleaner and Conditioner 3-Minute Boot “Makeover”

Aluminum-Free Deodorant Showdown for the Sweaty Horse Rider

Equestrian Travel Memoirs You Need to Read Now

Unbreakable by Richard Askwith Book Review

Samsung Frame TV: A Smart TV for Horse Lovers
(or Anyone)

For Horses: Horse Riding Clothes with Italian Accents

Horse Books to Hunker Down with at Home

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Horse Trailer

Why I Choose to Ride During a Pandemic

42 Best Horse Trailer Shopping Tips

Aztec Diamond Equestrian: an Honest Review

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Book Review

Equestrian Getaway: Paso Robles Wine Country

11 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Horses Adored and Men Endured

20 Equestrian Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2020

The Coolest Grooming Brush Ever:
KBF99 Body Brush for Horses

A Day in My Equestrian Life: Fox Hunting Edition 

Ariat Coniston Pro GTX:
Warm, Waterproof Boots that “Look Hot” and Feel Like Pillows

Winter Riding Gloves for Toasty Warm Hands

20 Horse Books to Saddle Up With Now

Equestrian Vacation: Fox Hunting in Virginia Part II

Equestrian Vacation: Fox Hunting in Virginia Part I

Joules Review: Foxy Meets Fashionable
for your Winter Wardrobe

Etsy Equestrians #8: Taryn from Warmbloods + Wine

Horses Adored Giveaway: 5 Winners + 1 Grand Prize!

Kissing Spine Hope: A Roundup of Posts to Educate and Encourage

Rust Riding Breeches Review:
George H. Morris v. Ovation Showdown

The Tried Equestrian Review:
How to Sell Your Riding Clothes in Super Easy Fashion

Bluegrass Provisions: Equestrian Inspired Leather Goods

A SoCal Hunter Pace September 7: Your Questions Answered

Black Knight Accessories Rider Wristlet Review

Stomp Out Flies’ Fervor with Farnam’s “No Fly Zone” Arsenal

Tribute to My Horse Riding Patron

9 Reasons to Love Pasture Board for Horses

Kastel Sun Shirts Stand the Test of Time and Sun

The Mustang Film Review

19 Horse Instagram Accounts
to Follow in 2019

A Trail After the Torrents

A Tale of Two Fox Hunters: the Veteran and the Rookie

My Equestrian Inspiration: A Friend from Long Ago

9 Takeaways from Know Better to Do Better by Denny Emerson

New Year, New View (of a Green Pasture)

Equestrian Blogger Gift Exchange 2018: And My Secret Santa Is. . .?

Saddle Seeks Horse Top 10 Blog Posts of 2018

Equestrian Holiday Market Creates Unique Shopping Experience

Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses

My First Fox Hunt

Horses Adored and Men Endured My Equestrian Memoir Now Available!

Writing and Riding Through Fear

Trail Riding in Griffith Park: An Iconic Ride for Equestrians

Fox Hunting Clinic on My Birthday!

Hay Alternatives for Horses

Misty of Chincoteague: Rereading a Classic Horse Book as an Adult

Horse Book Haul:
a Memoir, a How-To, and a Guide to Back-Friendly Riding

The One Where I Learn My Heels Down Position Has Been All Wrong

Etsy Equestrian #7: Liz of Liz Wiley Fine Art

Sustaining a Concussion from Falling at a Halt: It’s a Thing

In the Middle Are the Horsemen Book Review

C4 Equestrian Socks Put to the Test in 90+ Degree Heat

Horse Shows in Poland v. the United States

Forage 101: How to Ensure Your Horse Eats Quality Hay

Etsy Equestrians #6: Kasia of Kasia Bukowska Art

5 Reasons to “Crash” Your Friend’s
Riding Lesson at a Different Barn

EquiVisor Review: 7 Reasons
You Need This Equestrian Sun Protection

Knight’s Summer Plans: Pasture and a Bone Scan

Country & Stable:
Your Next Online Equestrian Shopping Destination

Summer Reading List for Horse Lovers

The Etsy Equestrians #5: Erin Kate of Silver Oaks Farm

Two Bits Equestrian Review

Who to Listen to When Your Horse Has Kissing Spine

Roeckl Riding Gloves

The Worst Possible Kiss for Your Horse:
Kissing Spines

HandsOn Gloves for Horses and Dogs:
An Honest Review

7 Perks of Being a Horse Shopping Wingman

The Etsy Equestrians #4:
Elaine from Bowdangles Horse Show Bows

How Not to Behave on Equestrian Social Media

The Etsy Equestrians #3:
Carla of The Frugal Foxhunter

Surprising Results From Knight’s Equine Nutritionist Consultation

Mary’s Annual Tent Sale Tack Haul Treasures

Huntsmen and Hounds: Bringing Foxy Back

The Etsy Equestrians #2: Tracy of Printable Pony

Equine Laminitis: The Basics You Need to Know

The Etsy Equestrians Interview #1:
Amanda of Bel Joeor Metier

A Morning at Santa Anita: Workouts and the Seabiscuit Tour

Horse Memoir: 5 To Add to Your Reading List

7 Fast Facts About Masterson Method Equine Bodywork

7 Reasons A Horse is the Best Valentine Ever

SmartPak Piper Mid Rise Breeches Review

Recent Ride Report: Bucks, Knight GIFs and Secondhand Anxiety

Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Horse Lover

18 Horse Instagram Accounts
to Follow in 2018

Best Loved Blog Posts of 2017

Equestrian Blogger Secret Santa for the Win

Love, Loss and a Baker Blanket

Horses In California Wildfires

Shop these Equestrian Brands with Heart

The Best Black Friday Deals for Equestrians

Ultimate Gift Guide for the Thoroughbred Lover

Hunt Seat Paper Co.:
Equestrian Gifts with a Forward Seat

Calling All Podcast Listeners: Hear Me on Horsemanship Radio!

“How is Knight?” Canyon Fire 2 Part 3

All The Thank Yous: Canyon Fire 2 Part 2

Canyon Fire 2 Horse Evacuation Story Part 1

Is My Horse Evil? (The App)

SmartPak Hadley Breeches Review

Riding Helmet Haiku Contest Winner!
(& lots o’ Haiku)

Helmet Haiku Contest:
Write a Poem, Win a Prize (Possibly)

20 Answers to Your Questions
About Equine Gastric Ulcers

On Forgiveness and Horses

9 Tips for Equine Ulcer Prevention

18 Vintage Equestrian Treasures for $17

Best Riding Socks: Noble Outfitters Peddies

When It Gets Too Hot, We Trail Ride:
9 Pics from a Southern California Trail

Welcome to the Gun Show:
That Time I Tried Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Resistol RideSafe Helmet Review

9 Tips for Equestrian Safety

Avoid This Dangerous Donut in the Saddle

SaddleBox Subscription for Horse Lovers

Hope for Dealing with My Horse’s EOTRH

My Horse Has EOTRH (What on Earth!?)

Why You Should Give Compliments on Twitter (& In Person)

Beta Biothane Halter from Two Horse Tack

Horse Lovers’ Bucket List: 30 Things to See and Do to Feed Your Horse Obsession

Roeckl Glove Review

Rob Gage Jumping Clinic Day Two

Rob Gage Jumping Clinic Day One

Breaking In New Riding Boots the Easy Way

Comparing Spin Class v. Horseback Riding as Exercise

Fitbit Blaze for Equestrians: Here’s Why I’m Glad I Upgraded My Fitness Tracker

10 Reasons to Go to an All-Thoroughbred Horse Show

Saddle Seeks Horse Top 10 Posts from 2016

When Is It Okay to Ignore a Trainer’s Input?

7 Horse Themed Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2017

Fitbit v. Heart Rate Monitor and Strava on Horseback

Equestrian Blogger Secret Santa Revealed: Thanks Bel Joeor!

17 Reasons to Start (or keep on) Horse Blogging

Ugly Horse Christmas Sweater Now Trending

Horse Books for Holiday Gifting

The Las Vegas National Horse Show Recap & Venue Review

Carly Kade: In the Reins Author, Paint Lover, and Pizza Aficionado

Contemporary Equestrian Art from Donna B Fine Art

Holy Cow I Saw California Chrome!

Horse Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired (Mostly) by Instagram

Horse Owners’ Essential Tips Book Review

3 Reasons Riding Horses is Good for Your Brain

High Visibility Horse Breastplate by Illumiseen Product Review

9 Must-See VIPs from the Longines LA Masters Red Carpet

How To Know If You’re a Bad Rider (or Just in a Saddle That Doesn’t Fit You)

America’s Next Top Horse Model: Knight the Thoroughbred

Boot Butler Product Review

The Perfect Horse Book Review

International Helmet Awareness Day Returns September 17

Horse Riding in Cyprus on a Thoroughbred

English or Western Riding: Which Should A Newbie Choose?

One Surprising (& delicious) Benefit to Blogging About Horses

3 Hints My Horse Had Ulcers (Again!)

How to Make a Pupsicle Frozen Dog Treat

What I Did This Summer at BlogPaws

Horse Books for Summer Reading

Grooming Hands Massage Gloves Product Review

Eating Plums is Bad for Dogs, Here’s Why

5 Fitness Trackers for Horseback Riding

When Good Horses Go Ballistic Part 2: Lessons Learned in Hindsight

Knight’s Announcement: “We’re Up For a Major Award in Pet Blogging”

Spring Cleaning a Tack Trunk Via the Spark Joy Method

When Good Horses Go Ballistic

Sox Trot Equestrian Socks, a Perfect Partner for Your Tall Boots

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby all Year Long and Make a New Best Friend

Fitbit for Riding in Horse Illustrated

Dear Saddle, It’s Not Me It’s You

Reflective Pro-Force Equine Fly Mask by Manna Pro

Simple DIY Dog Game with Items in Your Garage & Pantry

Open Letter to the Fitbit CEO from an Equestrian

New Dressage Horse and Old Nerves–Horse Show Report

Life Lesson: Don’t Ever Say the Words “Horse Show”

Beauty & Thorns: How a Trail Ride Soothed My Soul

How I Got My Doberman to Stop Barking

Odysseo Review

Odysseo Fun Facts

The Dance Tip that I Needed For Horseback Riding (and Life)

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Horse Lovers

The Many Faces of Seabiscuit

Riding After the Rain

Fitbit for Horseback Riding: Fun Facts & Features

Meeting Tiznow

My Thoroughbred’s Ulcers

Merry (Belated) Christmas!

Relational Equestrian Photography

Knight’s Hospital Stay and Strange Return Home

Fergus the Horse Charms in The Essential Fergus the Horse

Gift Ideas for the Horse Lover $40 and Under

Of Good News and Good

Colicky Knight Update

Praying for a Horse

Still Thankful

Colic Weather Scare

Vintage Horse Jumping Photo Musings

Trail of Secrets by Laura Wolfe Book Review

7 Funny First-Time Spectator Remarks Overheard at Jumper Show

Horse Halloween Costume Ideas

When Horse Bloggers Meet and Geek

Ecovet Natural Fly Repellent Review

Equestrian Breast Cancer Survivor Story

First Anniversary with My Ex-Racehorse

Cantering an Ex-Racehorse in an English Pleasure Class (Don’t Make My Mistake)

Third Horse Show with my New Thoroughbred

Book Review of Stable Relation by Anna Blake

OTTB Knight for the Win at Barn Picnic Mounted Games

My Goal Was Not to Die! (At My First Horse Show in Years)

Horse Cloning Is a Thing: Would You Do It To Keep Your Heart Horse?

7 Reasons to Always Wear a Riding Helmet

Speed Dating for Horses

Second Time’s a Charm for Showing My Off-Track Thoroughbred

Misty of Chincoteague Photo

What It’s Like to Ride the Course at Rolex Kentucky. . . as a Media Member

Eating Like a Horse

OTTB First Horse Show Part Two

OTTB First Horse Show Part One

Going to the Schooling Show

Horse Show Dilemmas: To Show or Not to Show?

How Not to Horse Show: Learn From My Ridiculous Mistakes

Do I Have the World’s Most Accident Prone Horse?

PSA: Don’t Increase Body Pump Weight Before a Jumping Lesson

Interview with Rolex Competitor Barb Crabo

4 Quirky Sightings at a Horse Show (Del Mar $100,000 Grand Prix)

5 Reasons I Hate the Kentucky Derby (and a Few Reasons I Love It)

Rolex Kentucky Cross Country: My Top 10 Cell Phone Pics

Happy Birthday, Tiz A Knight!

I’m Riding at Rolex Kentucky. For Reals.

5 Reasons My New Barn Rocks!

How to Know if Your Horse is Honest

When the Dog Meets the Horse

Wordless Wednesday: Trainer Schooling Session Edition

Week One at the New Barn: 5 Highs and 3 Lows

Knight Moves to a New Barn

Moving to a New Stable Closer to Home

Communicating With My Trainer: Texts v. Voicemails

Say “Yes!” to the Abscess

How to Wrap a Hoof Like a Vet, Still Hoping For an Abscess, and Blog Update

Lameness in Horses Is Lame

Dabbling in Dressage with my OTTB

How to Grieve the Loss of a Horse in 10 Not-So-Easy Steps

Blown Away by Santa Ana Winds (& My Horse)

7 Reasons You Should be Reading Sidelines Magazine

SmartPak Piper Breeches Product Review

How I Met My First Dog

Saddle Seeks Horse Top 10 Posts of 2014 (And What They Reveal About My Readers)

Blog Hop: One Favorite Thing to Do on Horseback

And That’s How He Rolls. . . In the Mud

5 Challenges that Keep Me From Posting More Riding Pictures

Throwback Thursday: My First Horse and the Christmas Coincidence

8 Reasons OTTBs Rock!

Leather Honey Leather Cleaner and Conditioner Review

Hay There! Caption This!

How to Fix a Broken Riding Boot Zipper

Halloween Morning Breeders’ Cup Workouts at Santa Anita Racetrack

Green Ex-Racehorse Reacts to Helicopter

Sunday Selfies with Knight, the #OTTB

Getting to Know My New Horse Knight

Second Lesson on My New Horse Knight

New Horse Temporarily on the Disabled List

First Lesson on New Horse Knight

Horses in the Morning and Knight

What is the LA Masters Pro Am Charity Class?

Additional Highlights from LA Masters Grand Slam

8 Red Carpet Highlights from Thursday’s Longines LA Masters Grand Slam

Wordless Wednesday: I Got the Horse! Edition

When Your Mind is Racing While Waiting to Buy the Horse

Longines Los Angeles Master’s Grand Slam Next Weekend!

Throwing Caution to the Wind: Buying the Horse

Sidelines Magazine Article, Dog Birthday, and Pre-Purchase Exam!

Breaking News on the Horse Search Front

Horseless Horse Blogger Ruminates on Horse Shopping and Plot

Horse Search Continued: The Chestnut Gelding Returns?

The Antidote for the Stress of Horse Shopping

10 Ways to Cope With Rejection When Buying a Horse

Taking a Horse on Trial?

Girls’ Night Out Horse Shopping

The One (Horse) That Got Away

No to the Thursday Bay and Gray

A Gray and a Bay Today

Horse Shopping is Like Dating

11 Questions I Have Had While Horse Shopping

Zac Efron Needs Equitation Pointers, Anyone Up for It? Ladies?

Musings on Going to Try Out a Horse

Kentucky Horse Park Family Trip

Wordless Wednesday: Kentucky Day Trip Edition

Beginning My New Horse Search!

Wordless Wednesday: A Golden Moment

The Belmont Stakes Aftermath and Some Happy News

Ye Olde Jousting Nag, Penelope

Wordless Wednesday: Sunbathing Edition

The Counter Canter: When Wrong is Right

How Not to Wear Your New Riding Helmet

Anniversary Shout Out to John and Marlene

Watching the Kentucky Derby With Mixed Feelings

Loose Leash Walking Breakthrough!

Soprano Doberman, What Say You?

Searching for a New Stable: House Hunters for Horses

Searching for a New Stable: House Hunters for the Equestrian

Dating Story: A Self-Proclaimed Horse Whisperer?

Wordless Wednesday: Compare/Contrast Edition

7 Reasons I’ll Never Forget Horseback Riding in Ireland

Old Friends and Horse Bloggers are the Best

Wordless Wednesday: Old Water Tower from My Kind of Town

My Dobie Valentine: 14 Reasons Why I Love My Doberman

Malibu Trail Ride

Winter in California: A Trip to the Huntington Garden

How to Write Horse in Chinese

5 Dance Tips that Will Improve Your Horseback Riding

Horse Show Disaster: The Black Sheep at the Horse Show

Posting and Posting

The Four Quarter Horse

The Gift of Life: Hanaeleh Horse Rescue

It All Started With A Red Doberman Rescue

1982 Letter to Santa

Check for Horse

Shear Will

3 More Reasons Everyone Needs a Robot Vacuum

My Last (as in Previous) Horse

My First Horse

The Perils of Blind Dating Part 2

The Perils of Blind Dating Part 1

Roomba Vacuum Review

Don’t Let Your Sister Tighten the Girth

My First Fall off of a Horse

I Owe the Start of My Riding “Career” to Bad Apples

Horse Hopes Then and Now