Welcome Theodore!
I am happy to announce a new addition to my barn! And honestly, I wasn’t even really looking for my next partner – more just observing what was available and in budget. But when I first laid eyes on...
View ArticleGuest Post Submissions
I have been getting several requests lately for guest post submissions so I have created a page dedicated to those. I am very selective in the guest posts that I accept and expect posts to be unique...
View ArticleVelvet Rider Makes Top 20 Equestrian Blogs of 2019
I am so thrilled and honored that Velvet Rider was named to Sparpedia.at’s Top 20 Equestrian Blogs of 2019. We are with amazing company in this list. Thank you so much to everyone who follows VR and...
View ArticleDear Petey
Dear Petey, I can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks. It has been the slowest 2 weeks of my life. I spend a lot of minutes every day thinking about you and missing you. I’ve even chosen to be in denial...
View ArticleI’m Back!
Hi everyone! Thank you to all of you for still checking on VR and reading past posts. I know I have posted in a long time but I am back and will return to what I was doing before. I am planning on...
View ArticleNew Year, New Show Season
Winter for me is always the horse show off season. It’s the time to set new riding goals for the upcoming show season, evaluate areas you need to work on and improve, and reflect on the previous...
View ArticleEquestrian Black Friday Deals
Who else loves a good deal? Now is the time to stock up on your favorites and grab some as gifts. Here is our list of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday sales! Just click the...
View ArticleVelvet Rider Makes Top 100 Equestrian Blogs
I am so thrilled and honored that Velvet Rider was named to Feedspot’s Top 100 Equestrian Blogs. We are with amazing company in this list. Thank you so much to everyone who follows VR and to Feedspot...
View ArticlePlease Excuse Our Updating!
We are in the process of updating VR! Please bear with us during this transition. You can still access all posts.
View ArticleLookback: VR Horse Show Checklist
With horse show season gearing up, here is a look back at one of our most popular posts to date – the VR Horse Show Checklist! Bookmark the link below for easy packing for each show!...
View ArticleSouthern Horse Talk Interview with VR and Equestrianista Collection
I am so excited to announce the next installment of Southern Horse Talk which includes an interview with one of my good friends Julie Frykman of Equestrianista Collection! We had so much fun in our...
View Article30 Day Yoga Camp
I love yoga, and it’s incredibly helpful for us as equestrians. It can help build body strength especially in the core plus give you more body awareness and flexibility. I am inviting you to join me...
View ArticleInterview With Southern Horse Talk
This month had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Rebecca of Southern Horse Talk. She is doing amazing things for the southern equestrian world and will soon launch a website dedicated to horse...
View ArticlePopular Horse Names Infographic
Welcoming a new horse to your family is always an exciting time for horse lovers. If your horse doesn’t already have a name then choosing one is the first and most important task. You want to make sure...
View ArticleSpookiest Horses of Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching, and you will hear many tales of headless horsemen and other stories. But what about the horses included in these tales? Read on to learn more. *Special thanks to...
View ArticleVR in Horse Illustrated
I am so excited to announce that my first article for Horse Illustrated is in the current October issue! I grew up reading Horse Illustrated and loving their monthly articles on breeds so I was...
View ArticleThe Painting Horse Metro Releases Coloring Book
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With Pen in teeth, painting horse autographs his new book Gettysburg, Pa – October 4, 2015 – Adult coloring books are hot, and so is this best selling artist from Gettysburg, Pa....
View ArticleA Horse Named Spike and Equine Lordosis
Alyssa contacted me a couple of weeks ago about sharing Spike’s story, and I was more than happy to do so! I found their story informative and heart-warming, and I hope you do too! About 4 years ago,...
View ArticleIdeas for Fun Learning Opportunities About Horses for Kids
Do you have a child that loves horses? Below are some fun ideas to help kids learn more about horses. For instance, they could learn more about breeds and horse body parts. Get them an illustrated...
View ArticleBlack Friday Sales for Equestrians
Who doesn’t love a good sale? And Black Friday is the most exciting shopping day of the year! I have rounded up a list of some pretty amazing sales happening at your favorite equestrian companies so...
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