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 […]
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 […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some riders choose the easy path—perfect horse, perfect trainer, perfect barn. Gracyn did not. Her riding journey began in 2020, full of excitement, dreams, and the firm belief that all horse trainers tell the truth (adorable, right?). In late 2021, she bought Topaz—a gorgeous mare with presence, elegance, and, as it turned out… a hidden […]
If horses could talk, they would probably complain about two things:1️⃣ Flies2️⃣ And how we expect their legs to do Olympic-level gymnastics barefoot and unsupported. Think about it: those legs carry 1,000 pounds of horsepower over jumps, through tight turns, across trails, and occasionally into dramatic pasture sprints for absolutely no reason. They’re brilliant, complex—and, […]
