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TRAILER: Where It All Begins | Horse Week Featured Video brought to you United States Pony Club.

Lifestyle

You Can’t Build Elegance with Force

Drawing parallels between yoga and dressage has helped this Grand Prix rider and trainer elevate his balance and strength and see the training journey through his horses' eyes.

Lifestyle

Breeches That Fit

An amateur rider examines the conversation around body image in equestrian sports.

Lifestyle

The Enemy of Good

A rider’s manifesto on overcoming perfectionism.

Lifestyle

How to Build a Horse Fence–From Design to Construction

A fencing professional gives instructions on how to design and build this vital part of every stable.

Lifestyle

Rewards of the Virtual Dressage World

Read one woman's journey through a virtual show.

Horse Care

Spring Cleaning!

10 tips for sprucing up your barn.

Horse Care

10 Barn Hacks

Pro groom Liv Gude shares some of her favorite barn “hacks”—tips and tricks to save money, time and hassle.

Lifestyle

…But Look How Far You’ve Come

A reflection on the journey from the rider I used to be to the one I dream to become.

Lifestyle

Why Barn Culture Matters

Grand prix dressage rider and trainer Kim McGrath learned early on that barn culture can make or break a person’s or horse’s ambitions.

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