Some people have very negative feelings about the word “respect” as it pertains to horsemanship. Is respect really what we want from our horses?

From horsemanship to horse stories, these are The Sweaty Equestrian readers' favorite posts of all time.

I didn't consider myself an athlete until I was nearly thirty...and even then, I questioned my qualifications. What makes an equestrian an athlete?

Earlier this afternoon, Stacy Westfall offered a webinar that resonated with my own preoccupation of the month: Setting Goals and Overcoming Obstacles. I glean nuggets from Stacy every time I hear her...

Friday, September 3, 2021. In the forest near Centerville, Idaho. Early. Breakfast goes down on a queasy stomach. I slept some, between long bouts of tossing and turning. I’m not super nervous ~...

Alrighty, then. Having survived Day 1, Ledger and I donned our tights and tack for Saturday’s LD. I’d made a tentative plan to ride with friends from the day before ~ the ones with the young...

 I have a new horse! Meet A Knight’s Tale, affectionately known as Ledger. (You’ve seen the movie, right?) I found him in southwest Oregon, having been nicely started by an owner who didn’t...

What makes a great endurance horse, and how do you get one? Here are my notes from high-mileage endurance rider Nick Warhol's presentation on the subject.