Category: Horses

Eventing Through The Alphabet by Ashley Harvey

It’s easy to categorize people. You can make a few judgments based on their personality, place them in the appropriate stereotypes, then box them away. I am very easy to stereotype. Picture a young woman who is just type A enough…

Velvet Rider August Fitness Challenge

Some of you might remember the last fitness challenge we did was back in June of last year.  I’m not sure why it has taken me so long to come up with another one…BUT it is here–the August fitness challenge. …

Happy Horse, Sound Horse, Winning Horse

Horse showing weeks and weeks in a row can take a lot out of both horses and riders. Luckily, we riders are able to express our emotions and feelings, knowing what parts of us hurt or if we are just…

Horse Show Hacks by Pro Equine Grooms

VR is thrilled to have Liv Gude of Pro Equine Grooms share this article for Horse Show Week.  She has given us some time saver tips and turnout tricks to ensure you have a successful horse show! Horse Show Hacks…

Five Secrets to Winning at the Horse Show

VR is so excited to welcome Kathy Farrokhzad from Horse Listening to Horse Show Week!  She has been involved with horses for the last 20 years, and her website is full of great how-to’s, tips, advice, and much more.  She…

7 Tips for Surviving the Horse Show Marathon

I am so excited to present VR Guest Blogger Justine Tainsh’s first article and it’s just perfect for Horse Show Week!   7 Tips for Surviving the Horse Show Marathon   As equestrians, we all know that waking up before…