Holding on to a credit card number you can access immediately can be invaluable in times of urgent financial need or wanting to quickly earn rewards. A few major issuers such as American Express offer instant access, including certain co-branded cards issued. 1. PayPal Cashback Mastercards The PayPal Cashback Mastercard offers an uncomplicated credit for online shoppers who value a flat cash-back rate with no restrictions or spending caps. There is also no annual fee and your redeemed rewards automatically deposit into your PayPal balance for use. However, this account lacks many perks and doe ..read more

People feed oil to horses for many reasons: to provide a healthy source of calories not involving sugar and starch, to increase weight or the luster and shine of their coats, and to help bind medications or supplements together in their feed. But not all oils are created equal when it comes to moderating inflammatory and immune-related conditions. Only Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties while Omega-6 and Omega-9 actually create inflammation. “In the six years I’ve had my mare, I tried every oil and supplement trying to improve her coat. I was shocked that after one week usin ..read more

BY Jessica Shannon We have custom saddles and boots, and our halters and saddle pads are monogrammed. Our half pads are shimmable, our barn mates are decked out in matching jackets, and the barn aisles are lined with matching tack trunks emblazoned with our barn’s logo. Equestrians love a personal touch while ensuring our equipment fits our horses and ourselves.  Why stop at our tack and accessories when we could personalize something as important as our arenas? WeCover structures are green and personalized arenas that create a uniquely peaceful environment for both horses and riders. The ..read more

Status: Professional Program: BTH Equestrians, Sloughhouse, CA  As a horsewoman, I am most proud of learning to be patient with my horses and adjusting to what they need to succeed and knowing to take the time to allow them to learn. • As a horsewoman, I would most like to improve my time management so I could ride/teach more along with running the farm. • I’d be lost without sunglasses in my tack trunk. • The best part about being a horse professional is the barn in the late evenings when the horses are all eating and relaxed, getting to check on them and pet their soft no ..read more

BY Piper Klemm For longtime readers of this publication, you have heard me say ad nauseum that we need to be more helpful, more kind, more collaborative, and better people.  We can make everyone feel welcome. We can encourage everyone to be lifelong learners and elevate where they are in the sport. We can respect where everyone is at this moment in their own progression.  We also simply need to be tough.  To accomplish anything of value in this lifetime, we have to be more impervious to criticism than ever. It used to be that critics had to write you a letter or call you on the ..read more

BY April Bilodeau Since the early 1980s, Peterson Smith Equine Hospital and Complete Care has been providing premiere equine veterinary services to the Ocala, FL, area. It all began when Dr. John Peterson and Dr. Johnny Mac Smith combined their individual practices to form what has now become one of the most successful and recognized names in equine veterinary medicine. From the start, the practice grew rapidly and quickly expanded by adding more veterinarians and opening a surgical and referral hospital. Today, Peterson Smith has grown to a team of 27 veterinarians, with the number varying sl ..read more

Martin leads the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S Edited Press Release Lexington, Ky., April 25, 2024— Reigning world champion Yasmin Ingham has experienced both the highs and lows of the sport of eventing, especially in the last year, but after the first day of dressage, the rider from Great Britain sits atop the leaderboard after the first day of dressage at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (K3DE). Organized by Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE) features one of only seven annual Five Star ..read more

Edited Press Release Six years after the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park owners and operators agreed to improve water quality, inaction and failure to comply with federal law causes a shutdown. The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park (Riding Park) must immediately halt all equestrian activities with more than 25 horses due to the responsible parties’ failure to fulfill the 2018 Consent Decree (CD) requirements that would bring the facility into compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CD required the owner and operators to construct infrastructure to retain a 25-year, 24-hour storm, as req ..read more

Weddings are moments of joy and celebration, marking the start of a new chapter in life. For equestrian enthusiasts, incorporating a beloved horse into the wedding photography can add a unique and personal touch to the occasion. Including your horse not only celebrates your passion for equestrianism but also offers a fun and interesting way to capture stunning, heartfelt images. This article explores creative ideas for integrating your horse into your wedding photos, ensuring those moments are beautifully immortalized. Planning the Perfect Horse-Inclusive Wedding Shoot When planning to include ..read more

As you command the arena with poise and partnership with your equine, you’re often faced with intense pressure due to the competitive nature of your sport. Not to mention the people who are waiting, expecting, and challenging you to beat your own record in the ring. The high stakes of competitions, with the need for precise movements and flawless teamwork with your horse, can indeed create a constant demand for your focus, resilience, and composure under these pressures.  That’s why you need at least these tools to help you maintain your classy equestrian form despite the hazards of your ..read more