The Literary Short-List
Many parts of the country are in their second week of sheltering-in-place, so we guess you could say things are getting pretty serious. Some folks are adapting to the new reality by organizing happy hours on Zoom, testing another pasta...
The Ultimate Travel Souvenir: A Horse
The anticipation of a new pony has the potential to incite all sorts of youthful feels, no matter one’s age. Of course, the search alone can turn into a full time hobby for the hours spent [...]
The Well-Appointed (Horse) Trailer
Hauling is often synonymous with horse shows, where dust, sweat, mud, green slobber stains, and various oils, grease and goo come with the territory. Despite the gritty side of competitive riding, there is something to be said for [...]
Fox Hunting: Friendships, Fresh Air, and the Future
Among the range of equestrian disciplines enjoyed around the world, fox hunting claims the enviable reputation of promoting the most fellowship and fun. According to those familiar with the sport, the tradition of lengthy gallops...
An Argentine Equestrian’s Tips for Hosting a Traditional Asado
The scent of smoldering wood lingering upon the crisp autumn air recently motivated us to gather some friends around a flame of our own. From outdoor hearths and brick ovens to bonfires and fire pits, we love an opportunity to enjoy nature’s chill...
A North Salem Daycation: The American Gold Cup
Riders and equine enthusiasts who have spent any time in Westchester County are likely familiar with the equestrian enclave of North Salem, only fifty miles from New York City and an easy commute on the Metro North Railroad...
Small Town Spotlight: Auburn, California
Two hours northeast of San Francisco and two hours southwest of Tahoe lies the once-small-but-rapidly-growing town of Auburn, California, and though it is currently known as "The Endurance Capital of the World," it was formerly...
Thank You Gifts for Anny-body
It takes a village to manage a farm. Even the most diehard DIY horse owners rely on a broad spectrum of helping hands, from the hay supplier all the way to the sports medicine vet. Of course, every equestrian is thankful to each of these folks...
We Tölt You: Icelandic Pony Rides for Grown-Ups
Last week, while one of us was scuffing the floor on a weekend trip to Nashville, the other was gearing up for a trek through Iceland’s rivers, highlands, and lava fields on the country’s world-famous gaited horses. We mentioned the trip a few weeks ago...
Six Scenic Spots for Raising the Roof
In our Instagram feeds last week, we were reminded by The Big Bang Theory's @kaleycuoco of her wedding one year ago to professional show jumper Karl Cook. It should come as no surprise that Cuoco, an active [...]
Six Rides of a Lifetime (and a few we’ve tested ourselves)
Between the two of us here at Outside Rein, we’ve racked up a lot of airline miles. Hailing from California, we naturally spend a significant portion of our “time off” on the west coast visiting family. However, when vacation calls we often opt for a bit of adventure...
Hauling Hiccups (The Funny-in-Retrospect Kind)
Hauling horses is not for the faint of heart. Speeding down the highway with one’s most prized and beloved possessions in tow is stressful in and of itself, but when it comes to parking, fueling up, or backing into a tight spot (or worse, out of a tight spot)...