Publisher and Editor Lauren Abbott with her mother, Mary Ann Pigford, and Kevin, Lauren’s Off-the-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB). Mary Ann is a lifelong equestrian and stroke survivor whose strength, resilience, and love of horses continue to inspire those around her. As horsewomen, we are conditioned to care for everyone and everything around us before we care for ourselves. We schedule the farrier before our own doctor appointments. We monitor our horses’ nutrition more close

Many equestrians rely on riding alone for fitness, but research shows sedentary habits and muscle loss increase injury risk. Off-horse strength and mobility training is essential for rider longevity, performance, and health after 35.

How your brain processes a thousand variables in a single stride. To the untrained eye, a half-halt looks subtle; an almost invisible shift of seat, a quiet closing of the fingers, a moment of rebalancing before movement continues. But beneath that simplicity is one of the most neurologically demanding actions in riding: a rapid, continuous exchange of sensory information between horse and rider occurring in real time. If you struggle with overthinking, freezing, or inconsist

Low energy and poor nutrition can impair riding performance. Learn how neuro-nutrition impacts brain function, reaction time, and safety for women riders over 40.

Your horse mirrors your nervous system. Discover science-backed tools and supplements that help equestrians reduce stress, regulate cortisol, and ride with calm focus.

Horseback riding does not build bone density. Discover the best supplements and training tools for female equestrians to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis after 40.