Returning to riding as an adult has made me very appreciative of what I have in life. Like many fellow equestrians, most of my coworkers and peers assume that b... More from HJU
This article first appeared in the October 2015 issue of Heels Down Magazine. For more stories worth reading, subscribe now in the app and get a new issue deliv... More from HJU
I was gone for five minutes. The last thought in my head, “I won’t be away long, what can honestly happen,” most likely sealed my fate.
When I left him, Copp... More from HJU
When considering your horse's diet, it's important to have some knowledge of the options available to you. Just as with feed and supplements, choosing the right... More from HJU
When I was younger I didn't want kids. Not because I didn't like them. More like I thought I didn't have the right skill set to be a good parent and I didn't fe... More from HJU
I always say that my horse is my therapist. I’ve had one person in the past respond to that with, “Well that’s not a fair expectation to put on your horse. He d... More from HJU
Making lists of things we'd all tell our younger selves may seem a bit redundant. After all, the past is the past, so what use is there in worrying about it? Th... More from HJU
It is often said that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master a skill. If we apply this concept to hour-long rides, that’s a minimum of 10,000 schooling ses... More from HJU
Most of us equestrians are pretty budget savvy because we have to be. While it would be lovely to wake up to a few extra zeros in the bank account, that probabl... More from HJU
It's hard to classify a horse as a "pet". They check a lot of boxes for that classification, but in many regards they fall into a group of their own. It's no s... More from HJU