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Pelvic Floor Health for Women: What Every Equestrian Should Know
Pelvic floor health for women changes with aging, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Learn what female equestrians need to know about riding, recovery and pelvic-floor care.
Aug 11
How to Ride for Longevity: The Equestrian Approach That Keeps You in the Saddle for Life
The key to lifelong riding is not just competition. Learn how strength training, recovery, mobility, and a sustainable approach can help equestrians stay in the saddle longer.
Aug 5
Horseback Riding and Mental Health: Benefits for Women's Emotional Wellbeing
Research suggests horseback riding may support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, increasing physical activity, and strengthening the human-horse connection; especially for women navigating midlife changes.
Aug 5
The Psychology of Equestrian Grit: Why Riding Builds Resilience After 35
Does horseback riding actually build grit? Explore what psychology says about self-regulation, resilience, and the unique benefits of riding for women over 35.
Jun 26
Peptides for Equestrians Over 40: What Every Rider Needs to Know About Metabolic Health, Muscle Preservation, and Longevity
How peptides for equestrians over 40 impact metabolic health, muscle preservation, and riding longevity. Learn the science behind GLP-1s and maintaining athletic performance through midlife.
Jun 18
Grief and Healing for Equestrians: What Neuroscience Reveals About Losing a Loved One—or a Horse
The science of grief and healing for equestrians. Learn how the brain adapts after the loss of a loved one or horse, and explore neuroscience-backed insights for recovery and resilience.
Jun 16
Natural Feel for Horses: How Emotional Regulation in Horse Training May Make You a Better Rider
Could emotional regulation in horse training help riders develop better feel? Learn how self-awareness, body language and stress may affect horse-human communication.
Aug 11
PEMF Therapy for Horses and Riders: How Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Support Recovery
PEMF therapy is gaining attention among horse owners and athletes. Explore the science behind pulsed electromagnetic fields and how they may support recovery for horses and riders.
Aug 5
Why Horseback Riding Calms the ADHD Brain, According to Science
New neuroscience explains why riders with ADHD say their focus sharpens in the saddle — here's what the research does (and doesn't) confirm.
Jun 30
The Psychology of Equestrian Grit: Why Riding Builds Resilience After 35
Does horseback riding actually build grit? Explore what psychology says about self-regulation, resilience, and the unique benefits of riding for women over 35.
Jun 26
The Real Cost of Not Having Horse Insurance: Protect Your Horse and Your Finances
Marcella Dhority is an Equine & Farm Specialist with Equine Insurance Professionals, LLC. A Birmingham, AL native, she began riding at age 8 and earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from Auburn University, where she competed on the equestrian team. A third-generation insurance agent, Marcella combines her passion for horses with insurance expertise to help clients protect their farms and equine investments. She now lives in Tennessee and competes in hunter and dressage e
Jun 22
Rewiring the Equestrian Brain: How to Unlearn Negative Thoughts and Build Riding Confidence
Learn how equestrians can unlearn negative thoughts, overcome fear, and build riding confidence using neuroscience-backed strategies and research.
Jun 17
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What Cancer Took, Horses Gave Back: The Life Tracy Kujawa Built at Angel Heart Farm
Discover how cancer, grief and a remarkable gray Arabian shaped Tracy Kujawa’s life and inspired Angel Heart Farm, a sanctuary for children and families.
Horseback Riding and Mental Health: Benefits for Women's Emotional Wellbeing
Research suggests horseback riding may support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, increasing physical activity, and strengthening the human-horse connection; especially for women navigating midlife changes.
Why Horseback Riding Calms the ADHD Brain, According to Science
New neuroscience explains why riders with ADHD say their focus sharpens in the saddle — here's what the research does (and doesn't) confirm.
Grief and Healing for Equestrians: What Neuroscience Reveals About Losing a Loved One—or a Horse
The science of grief and healing for equestrians. Learn how the brain adapts after the loss of a loved one or horse, and explore neuroscience-backed insights for recovery and resilience.
Female Equestrian Health: The Neuroscience of Sleep, Nutrition, and Riding Performance After 35
How sleep, nutrition, and brain health influence riding performance for women over 35. Learn science-backed strategies to improve energy, recovery, hormone balance, and equestrian performance.
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