Olympic gold medal winner on the German dressage team, Gabriella Grillo, once told me:  "Always respect your horse. Your horse did not ask to come into your yard. You have to do your best for him. You are not always the best person to match a horse. Always be humble.” Grillo was showcasing a new horse in her yard to this keen student of dressage, and it was a powerful reminder to me that for every horse there truly is the right rider...

Virginia Shaw has been involved with many local environmental groups throughout her life, and has a strong passion for preserving land.  It was only natural that when she and her daughter, Betsy, acquired the property that is now Sand Hill Stable, an emphasis would be placed on creating an environmentally sustainable farm on the 52 rolling acres, which had been aggressively and commercially farmed for years...

The equestrian fashion scene has grown exponentially in recent years. And while equestrians are no strangers to the mobile tack shops parked at their favorite show grounds, the Mod Equestrian fashion truck reminds riders that there IS life outside of the saddle!

Our 2018 Issue is Our Biggest Yet!

Ohio Equestrian Directory was created for YOU…owners, riders, professionals and businesses of all disciplines…to help you connect within the local horse community. More than just a business directory, it also features content on trending topics, the best practices and innovators in the industry, plus tips from the pros. Look inside the 2018 Issue. You can read it online and flip through the pages with ease. Pick up a copy at your nearest tack shop!                       

Planning ahead and knowing how to respond in an emergency will help you keep calm and may improve the outcome for your horse. It is important to prepare for an emergency long before it occurs. Emergencies range from commonly seen problems such as colic to the less frequent eye injury, or even the dreaded “nail in the foot” in addition to all the other troubles in which horses find themselves...