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The Plaid Horse is North America’s Premier Horse Show Magazine. Founded in 2003, The Plad Horse was established to serve the equestrian community. In the past year, distribution has included over 1,000 horse shows, clinics, events, scholastic and collegiate competitions, and more. Shows in the last year have included: the Winter Equestrian Festival, the Devon Horse Show, all HITS shows, & the New England Equitation Championships. In addition, The Plaid Horse can be found in over 200 tack stores nationwide.

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Trainer Tuesday

Trainer Tuesday: How would you describe a horse that jumps hollow? 

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience,...

Trainer Tuesday: How do you handle a rider who gets angry when something isn’t...

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience,...

Trainer Tuesday: When would you have a student use a driving rein as a...

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience,...

Trainer Tuesday: How do you prepare a rider to show in an arena that...

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience,...

Trainer Tuesday: What is your ultimate test or demonstration of rideability when bringing along...

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience,...

Fresh Stories From the Barn Lounge

The Myth of the “Perfect Horse”

Every rider dreams of finding the perfect horse. The one that jumps beautifully, moves effortlessly, wins in the show ring, and feels like a...

A Horse-Shaped Hole: What Happens When You Can’t Afford to Ride

BY KATIE BOWERSOX About 15 months ago, I wrote an article for the Plaid Horse Magazine discussing the rising cost of being an equestrian. After...

Why Horse Girls Feel Everything So Deeply (And Why That’s a Strength)

BY ELIZABETH UPCHURCH Spend enough time at any barn, and you’ll start to notice a pattern. The riders who are drawn to horses aren’t casual...

How to Choose the Right Horse for Your Riding Goals

Choosing a horse is one of the most important decisions a rider can make. It is not simply about finding a beautiful animal or...

Why Fear Persists (Even When You Try to Push Through It)

Brought to you by The Plaidcast Fear has a reputation in riding. It’s something riders try to push through, ride past, or eliminate altogether. It’s...

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Mission

The Plaid Horse is a print and digital publishing company, proudly printed in the United States. We provide exceptional coverage for the hunter/jumper/breeding disciplines at reasonable rates. We support equestrian competitors, horse fans, the general public, and suppliers to the industry through horse show and event coverage, equine articles of interest, and advertisements.

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We’re always looking for photography, personal narratives and coverage within the hunter/jumper world. If you have a story you’d love to share, e-mail us a pitch at news@theplaidhorse.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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