Meet Oliver the Police Horse
If you’ve been to BreyerFest in the past four years, you may have already met Oliver. The handsome black-and-white pinto has been on patrol with…
Leslie Potter
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Leslie Potter is a graduate of William Woods University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Science with a concentration in saddle seat riding and a minor in Journalism/Mass Communications. She is currently a writer and photographer in Lexington, KY.Potter worked as a barn manager and riding instructor and was a freelance reporter and photographer for the Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar and Saddle Horse Report before moving to Lexington to join Horse Illustrated as Web Editor from 2008 to 2019. Her current equestrian pursuits include being a grown-up lesson kid at an eventing barn and trail riding with her senior Morgan gelding, Snoopy.
8 Barn Dog Safety Tips
No matter where you are, here are our top 8 safety tips for your barn dog to keep them out of trouble: For our first…
Mane and Tail Care
There’s something undeniably appealing about a horse with a full, shiny mane and tail. But taking care of a mane and tail requires some extra…
How to Wrap a Horse’s Tail
Tying up your horse’s tail and keeping it wrapped or bagged is one way to prevent breakage and allow it to grow long. It does…
On the Trail with Morgan Horses
Morgan horses are known for being friendly, people-pleasing horses. They’re like the Golden Retrievers of the equine world. And what could be better than spending…
How Do Horses Sleep?
Q: I’ve always been told that horses sleep standing up, but I see my horse lying down in the pasture during the daytime pretty often….
Equine Entrepreneurs: Pony Style
If you love to show off your equestrian style both in and out of the barn, you’ll appreciate the T-shirts and hats created by a…
The Fabulous Fell Pony
If you want to ride like royalty, think small. Just ask England’s Queen Elizabeth, who prefers to ride around the grounds of Windsor Castle on…
Safety Vests for Equestrians
Most riders know how important it is to protect their head with a helmet. Equestrian safety vests provide extra protection from many types of injuries….
Horse and Pony Questions: Great Groundwork
Sometimes we don’t have enough time to ride our horses, but enough time to work on something from the gorund. Here are some tips from…
