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To kick off the new year, Magpie West Leather Co. created a “sketchbook challenge” to encourage graphic designers and artists to step out of their comfort zone. It gave prompts, or words for artists to use for their own interpretation, for 30 days of sketching. Kailey Klein, the owner of Magpie West Leather Co., called...

A stubborn horse is no fun to ride or work with! They ignore and even resist your aids. These horses are notorious for pulling back on the lead rope, refusing to walk forward, acting spooky or uncontrollable, and being herd bound. It’s important to find out the root cause for their behavior and work through...

Each year, the IMTCA (International Mountain Trail Challenge Association) puts on a variety of trail obstacle challenges. These events have riders navigate through manmade and natural elements, such as bridges, rock patches, water crossings and more! They’re open to all types of riders and horses. A few facilities act as hosts for these unique and fun...

Summer is a favorite season among equestrians. It means blue skies, the warm sun, and lots of riding! These horse photos are scenes almost out of a dream. They include summer moments that most horse owners can relate to. Use these photos to inspire a picture challenge of your own. Get creative and capture your...

The Extreme Mustang Makeover welcomes trainers and their newly acquired mustangs from all over the United States. There are three events coming up on the schedule. You won’t want to miss the action in Ocala (May 10-11), Lexington (June 20-22), or Forth Worth (January 23-25). Trainers have 100 days to transform a wild mustang into...

Trail obstacle courses push horses and their riders to the ultimate limit. These unique competitions challenge a horse by testing their ability to trust their rider. They must navigate through a series of obstacles by listening very carefully to their rider’s aids. If you’re looking for a fun way to test your horse’s training, here...

Modern jousting can be seen at renaissance festivals and various reenactments. Two men on horseback challenge each other in this thrilling sport. In the 14th century, members of nobility took to the game to showcase courage, strength, and horsemanship skills. Nowadays, audiences from around the world enjoy watching performances. It’s a jump back in time!...

Bucket lists are perfect for helping people accomplish goals and dreams that may have been otherwise overlooked. Grab a piece of paper and write down what you’ve always wanted to do with your horse. Need some inspiration? Start with these! Ride on the beach See a foal be born Help rescue a horse Try a...