Before he was on the U.S. Team at the FEI World Championships and competed at the Olympics, Boyd Martin got his start on a Welsh pony named Willy.
“He Was the Master of Everything”
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Stories
Riding Has Become My Lifeline
“Cruel Intentions” and “Legally Blonde” actress Selma Blair credits her horse, Mr. Nibbles, with helping her manage lifeafter being diagnosed with multiple sclerosisis in 2018.
Sovereignty Was Scared and Covered in Ash; It Was Blowing All Around Him
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.
A Daughter, Her Father, and The Common Thread of Horses
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.
“Riding is the Water to Put Out the Fire of Our ADHD”
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.
What Your Horse Is Telling You
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.
How Horses Help Humans
Horses can improve emotional, physical, intellectual, and social wellness, helping people build confidence, resilience, focus, and connection both in and out of the saddle.
Justin Mahoney and Onegin: An Instant Bond
Deaf saddle seat equitation rider Justin Mahoney reflects on his once-in-a-lifetime connection with Dragonsmeade Onegin.