Combating the COVID Challenge
By Margie Sugarman
I’m experiencing anxiety with going back to horse shows post-coronavirus. I find myself worried about catching the virus or spreading it to my family, even with all the precautions in place. How do I cope with the … [Read more]
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Protecting Your Horse Out on a Lease
By Armand Leone & Jessica Choper
Leasing out your horse can be a beneficial situation to both of you. Perhaps you’ve gotten busy with your career or your family and you don’t have much time to ride, but you don’t … [Read more]
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Reflecting on Retirement
By George Williams
Our family recently retired a 10-year-old gelding. These are the moments that tend to make us pause to reflect on why we do what we do. As we get older, one of the many questions we grapple … [Read more]
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Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
What do you consider when suggesting that clients move up a division?
When determining the right time to move up divisions, I like to make sure that both the horse and rider are confident. I want them to have had … [Read more]
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Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
There’s a lot of talk about your new conditioning pool. Can you tell us about it?
One of the great things about working with US Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander is he’s a constant source of new ideas. One … [Read more]
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Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
What do you think about ponies as a kid’s first mount?
In my opinion, there’s no better mount when you’re a kid than a pony. I was lucky that when I was 11 years old, my parents bought me a … [Read more]
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Resurrecting Confidence After an Injury
By Margie Sugarman
I haven’t ridden for a decade; I stopped riding after a bad fall. I decided to do things that scare me, riding included, before the end of 2020. How do I help my confidence return and get … [Read more]
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The Critical Role of Coaches
By George Williams
One third of youth drop out of sports between the ages of 6 and 12. Of those, 25 percent drop out due to poor coaching. I heard this surprising and depressing statistic while attending a U.S. Olympic … [Read more]
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Preventing Buyer’s Remorse
Guidelines to ensure a smooth process and help avoid disappointment, and even litigation, after purchasing your new horse.
By Armand Leone and Jessica Choper
Purchasing a new horse can be an exciting time. However, there are scenarios when buyer’s remorse … [Read more]
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A Life With Horses, From Ireland to America: Eric Glynn, Assistant Trainer — Wellington, Florida
Where are you from?
I’m originally from Ireland, but I moved to America in 2018 with my wife to pursue my career with horses.
How long have you been part of the horse world?
My entire life. My grandad has … [Read more]
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