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You Can't Optimize What You Haven't Built Yet
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (255+ words) There is a certain kind of rider who arrives at the barn with a spreadsheet. Not literally, perhaps, but figuratively armed with podcasts, clinician quotes, training philosophies gleaned from social media, and a very clear picture of exactly the kind…...
The Law of the Track: Inside Equine Regulatory Law, Second Edition
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (767+ words) The Plaid Horse Magazine There is a saying, attributed to the late Kentucky racing official Frank Muth, that echoes through the pages of Robert L. Heleringer's sweeping second edition of Equine Regulatory Law: "You can beat a race, but you can't…...
No Professional Rides, No Shortcuts, Just Hard Work
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (503+ words) For Kennedy, that work was never optional. It was simply part of having a horse. This year, Kennedy and her pony Bijou, known around the barn as Juno, qualified for the Large Regulars at the 2026 Pony Finals, something Kennedy had…...
CRISPR Gene Editing Breakthrough in Treating Sickle Cell Disease
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (181+ words) Learn how CRISPR gene editing is transforming the treatment of sickle cell disease, offering patients long-term relief and a potential cure in 2025 clinical trials....
A Look at Royal Ascot's History and Best Horse Racing Moments
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (706+ words) Royal Ascot is one of the most famous 5-day horse racing events that takes place annually each June. All of its races occur at the Ascot Racecourse, located in Berkshire, England. Most Brits know about this racing event due to…...
The Disappearing Middle of the Hunter/Jumper Industry
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (483+ words) After a 14-year break from riding, I recently found my way back to the sport that once felt like home. What I did not expect was how difficult it would be to find a quality lesson program. I am writing…...
The Plaid Horse Wins American Horse Publications Equine Media Award for Public Awareness Journalism
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (892+ words) The Plaid Horse Magazine "We Are All Responsible for Making Our Sport More Accessible'The Future Is at Stake" Named Best in Class at 2025 AHP Equine Media Awards [Hartford, Connecticut] ' May 2026 ' The Plaid Horse Magazine is proud to announce that its…...
Trainer Tuesday: How Would You Help A Rider Who Struggles to Hold Their Lower Leg Still?
6+ day, 49+ min ago (267+ words) Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week, we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience, backgrounds, and focus points of their programs, so the answers have as much variation as you…...
The Bill Always Comes Due: How Dover Saddlery's Collapse Left the Industry Holding the Bag
1+ week, 1+ day ago (709+ words) The Plaid Horse Magazine You can't go online without seeing Dover Saddlery branches closing, final sales, and people urging others to use up their gift card. Steep discounts. Inventory moving fast. Emails hitting inboxes with the kind of urgency of…...
The VR Tipping Point: Why 2026 is the Year Reality Changed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (403+ words) The Plaid Horse Magazine For a long time, Virtual Reality (VR) felt like a "future" technology'always five years away from being truly useful. However, as we move through 2026, the arrival of ultra-lightweight haptic headsets and 6 G connectivity has finally pushed…...