Stories
When a frightened horse refused to load during the Palisades Fire evacuation, 17-year-old Kalyna Fedorowycz rode him 14 miles through ash, smoke, and danger to bring him safely home.
After losing her father, Catherine Lee turned to horses to help navigate grief, find confidence, and reconnect with a part of herself that had always felt at home in the barn.
For brothers Julian and Cameron Harrison, horseback riding became more than a sport—it became a way to manage ADHD, build confidence, and find focus through the unique partnership between horse and rider.
Subtle changes in your horse’s ears, eyes, tail, and body language can provide valuable clues about comfort, stress, fear, and overall well-being. Learn how to recognize the signals your horse is sending and become a better advocate for their welfare.
Horses can improve emotional, physical, intellectual, and social wellness, helping people build confidence, resilience, focus, and connection both in and out of the saddle.
Deaf saddle seat equitation rider Justin Mahoney reflects on his once-in-a-lifetime connection with Dragonsmeade Onegin.