Author Archives: HARRISON HOWARD

Five Things Your Horse Knows (That You Probably Don’t)

Horses have been working with humans for thousands of years, yet they still manage to surprise us daily. They can sense a storm before your weather app does, remember the exact pocket where you keep treats, and somehow step on the only muddy spot in an entire field.

Built to Bounce Back: Your Horse’s Daily Hoof Armor

Hooves work hard.They land first, turn fast, push off, slide, strike, and sometimes—unfortunately—get in their own way. That’s exactly why good bell boots aren’t an accessory. They’re a daily essential. These bell boots are built with a tough, durable outer shell and a shock-absorbing center, designed to protect the most vulnerable strike areas of the […]

A Rider Shaped by Heart and Courage: Sophia’s Journey Unfolds

Some riding stories start with ambition.Sophia Melnick’s started with a spark she never saw coming. She was just a girl at a birthday party, reading cards with a friend, when one envelope changed everything.It wasn’t addressed to her, yet it became hers all the same.A single line—“You’re going to horse camp.” Sophia wasn’t the intended […]

Bareback, But Better: Rediscovering the Ride

There’s something magical about riding bareback.It’s the closest you’ll ever get to feeling a horse’s rhythm—every step, every breath, every tiny shift beneath you. It’s natural, connected, a little nostalgic… and, if we’re being honest, sometimes a little slippery. The secret?A breathable, non-slip microsuede surface that helps you stay centered and stable. It’s soft enough […]

Equine Health Theater: Starring Your Horse and Their Dramatic Interpretations of Life

Welcome to “Horse Health Mini-Theater”—a long-running comedy series where your horse performs, you panic, and the vet rolls their eyes lovingly. Today’s episode:“I’m Fine… But Let Me Scare You Anyway.” Scene 1: Limping? No, Just a Touch of Performance Art Horse: limps dramatically for three stepsYou: “OH NO—injury?? Trauma?? Surgery???”Vet arrives:Horse: trot-trot-trot, totally soundVet: “I… […]

The Bareback Pad That Says: “Yes, You CAN Sit Here Comfortably.”

Let’s be honest—bareback riding is magical…right up until you remember that your horse’s spine exists. One minute you’re feeling connected,the next minute you’re praying for your tailbone’s well-being. Which is why this bareback pad exists.Not to replace the magic—but to save your spine and your horse’s feelings. Cloud-Level Cushioning (Your Seatbones Will Thank You) This […]

The Mysterious “Haunted Corner” Every Barn Seems to Have

Walk into any barn, and you’ll eventually discover a strange truth riders rarely talk about: Every horse has that one spot it refuses to walk past normally. You know the one—nothing unusual, nothing dangerous, definitely nothing hiding there—just a regular corner, fence line, patch of dirt, or wall shadow. To humans: “It’s literally empty.” To […]

Seven’s Story: How I Accidentally Became Someone’s Dream Horse

Hi, I’m Seven.Yes, like the number.No, I don’t know why either. I used to race—well, I used to run fast in straight lines while humans yelled things.Then one day I stopped doing that, and they called me an OTTB, which I later learned means: Officially Transitioned To Being Beautiful. And that’s when Marli showed up. […]

The Puddle Problem

You’re riding peacefully…until your horse spots it. Not a snake.Not a jump.Not even a suspicious leaf. What you see: A small, harmless wet spot. What your horse sees: A bottomless lake filled with crocodiles, emotional danger, and regret. Horse Type Reaction The Philosopher Stares at puddle for 6 minutes, thinking about life. The Drama Artist […]

A Day in My Fly Mask (Told by a Very Honest Horse 🐴)

Good morning, human. You probably think this thing on my face is a fashion accessory.You call it a fly mask — I call it sanity. Allow me to explain. 🌞 6:00 AM — Sunrise, Breakfast, and the Flying Menace I walk into the paddock.The sun rises… beautifully.The flies rise… aggressively. They head straight for my […]