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Equestrian Life
A deep dive into the wild, wonderful, and slightly absurd world of horse people. From exclusive interviews with riders who have mastered the art of never taking a vacation to exposés on just how much money we’re all pretending not to spend, this section captures the drama, the passion, and the unmistakable scent of hay that never quite leaves your car.
🎩 “I Am Not a Joke, I Am a Horse”
By Sir Reginald of Haynetown - Champion eventer, reluctant fashion icon, long-suffering victim of novelty ear bonnets It was a crisp...
18 hours ago
The Latest Viral Trend: AI-Generated Action Figures — And We Had to Try It
The Latest Viral Trend: AI-Generated Action Figures — And We Had to Try It
7 days ago
“THIN AS A STICK!”: HOBBY HORSE WELFARE UNDER FIRE
Weighing in at an average of 1 kilogram, these “athletes” are apparently being neglected, overworked, and wildly underfed
Apr 10
The Grand National: Galloping Into Hypocrisy One Fence at a Time
Ah, the Grand National—Britain’s favourite excuse to wear a hat, drink prosecco before noon, and scream “RUN, YOU BEAUTIFUL BEAST!” at...
Apr 8
Horses Who Won't Be Caught: The Sneaky Art of Evading the Human Pursuit
You’ve probably been there. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’ve just spent the last 15 minutes trekking across the...
Apr 8
Brenda's Grooming Box Odyssey
I was told by my editor, “Go check out someone’s grooming box, Brenda. Just see what’s in there and report about it.”
Apr 7
Muck, Manure & Mysterious Disappearances: The Price of Speaking Up on Horse Welfare
Enter the brave, outspoken welfare experts, whose only crime is caring too much.
Apr 5
Horse Mobility Scooters for Seniors: Hobby Horsing for the Elderly
Mobility solutions, horse mobility scooters for elderly riders are taking social media and the world by storm.
Apr 4
EU Bans Traditional Fertilizers — Horse Poop Now a Trillion-Euro Industry
The EU has passed a groundbreaking law banning synthetic fertilizers in favor of horse manure, now rebranded as “equine bio-fertilizer.”...
Apr 2
Welfare-Washing Gone Wild: SE-WAT Promises Change (But Not Too Much, Don’t Worry)
In yet another dazzling display of strategic fence-sitting, the Global Equestrian Federation (GEF) has unveiled SE-WAT – Strategic...
Mar 31
The Rise of the Keyboard Veterinarian: Why Pay for a Vet When Karen on Facebook Knows Everything?
In the golden age of social media, where everyone with WiFi and an opinion is an expert, the humble veterinarian has become utterly...
Mar 26
Equestrian Airlines: Horses Now Prefer First-Class Flights Over Truck Rides
Why endure a 12-hour bumpy lorry ride when you can enjoy a smooth intercontinental flight with in-flight hay service?
Mar 25
Riders Vote to Replace ‘Good Boy/Girl’ with ‘Thank You for Tolerating Me’
Riders have voted to replace the traditional “Good boy/girl!” with a more reflective phrase: “Thank you for tolerating me.”
Mar 25
The Great Webinar Canter: Equestrian Sustainability Talks That Never End
In fact, governing bodies have found an entirely new way to combat climate change: solving it via Zoom meetings. "How Horses Fly Carbon...
Mar 25
Barn Owner Installs 'Passive-Aggressive Note Generator' in Tack Room
After years of leaving carefully worded notes that were studiously ignored, Sarah “Saz” Mitchell (UK), long-suffering livery yard owner...
Mar 25
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